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African Wildlife Foundation

Detailed information about Africa's wildlife, geographical regions, and the African Wildlife Foundation's conservation projects (Learn more)

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Provided by: AWF

AIRNow

Daily air quality forecasts for over 300 cities nationwide to see how clean or polluted the outdoor air is in your city. (Learn more)

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All About Birds

Multimedia field guide that includes images, migratory range maps, audio recordings of bird song and extensive information about each species including description, habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and conservation status. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Cornell University

American Environmental Photographs, 1891-1936: Images from the University of Chicago Library

A collection of approximately 4,500 photographs documenting natural environments, ecologies, and plant communities in the United States at the end of the nineteenth and the beginning of the twentieth century. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Library of Congress

American Field Guide

A collection of online videos that explore many aspects of America's wilderness from animals to earth and space to public policy. (Learn more)

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Provided by: PBS

American Geological Institute

A site devoted to providing information and resources related to the geosciences, with a focus on earth science in education. Includes activities, lesson plans, links to relevant websites, and a section for online Earth science professional development for... (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Geological Institute

The American Museum of Natural History Congo Expedition

An online collection of photographs, field notes, anthropological objects, and many other multi-media resources that document and provide context to James Chapin and Herbert Lang's Congo expedition. (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Museum of Natural History

Animal Diversity Web

An online database containing information about thousands of different animals and includes virtual reality movies, images, diagrams, photographs, and sounds of many of the creatures. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of Michigan Museum of Zoology

Antarctica: Scientific Journeys from McMurdo to the Pole

A multimedia website that uses such resources as webcasts, interactive maps, and video clips to document the journey of a team of explorers throughout Antarctica. (Learn more)

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Provided by: The Exploratorium

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A variety of maps, information, and images about the wildlife and wildlands of the Artic National Wildlife Refuge. (Learn more)

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Provided by: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

The Arctic Studies Center

Incorporating research and online exhibitions, this site explores and preserves the culture and history of Northern people using slide shows, images, audio, video, and engaging text. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Arctic Theme Page

Links to widely distributed data and information from research institutions throughout the world focused on the Arctic. Available information on the website includes relevant data, graphics, and forecasts, including historical perspectives and in-depth analyses. (Learn more)

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Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

ARKive: Images of Life on Earth

A digital library that strives to document and centralize information, images, and audio and video recordings of endangered and protected species throughout the world. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Wildscreen Trust

Armada Project

This professional development opportunity provides K-12 teachers an opportunity to actively participate in ocean, polar, and environmental science research and peer mentoring. (Learn more)

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Provided by: Graduate School of Oceanography at the the University of Rhode Island

ASPIRE: Astrophysics Science Project Integrating Research and Education

Interactive science labs and lessons for teachers and students. (Learn more)

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Provided by: University of Utah

Atlas of the Biosphere

An online collection of environmentally related maps and schematics of various earth cycles. (Learn more)

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Provided by: The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System

Backyard Conservation

Provides tip sheets that help you practice conservation in your own backyard as well as a variety of activities and lesson plans for teachers who wish to incorporate conservation into the science curriculum. (Learn more)

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Provided by: United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service

BBC: Science and Nature

This large interactive site has a tremendous amount of information in subjects that range from the human body to space travel. (Learn more)

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Provided by: BBC

Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears

This project’s goal is to help elementary teachers learn about polar regions and integrate the best available resources on polar topics into their classrooms. (Learn more)

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Provided by: The Ohio State University

Biodiversity Counts

This site helps teachers get middle school students out into their own backyards to gather and identify plants and arthropods (spiders, insects, and more). Provides lesson plans, essays, and interactive features that focus on dozens of topics such as how to... (Learn more)

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Provided by: American Museum of Natural History