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Environmental Inquiry: A curriculum series and supporting website designed to provide students with develop research skills specifically in the area of environmental science. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Cornell University

EPA Student Center: Uses multimedia games, sourcebooks, and many other resources to teach students and teachers about conservation, ecosystems, recycling, air pollution, water pollution, human health, plants, and animals. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Teaching Center: This website provides information and resources for the study and teaching of environmental science, projects, curriculum assistance. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Environmental Protection Agency

Exploring manatee conservation in Latin America: During this virtual tour, your students will have access to real-life, current examples of manatee conservation. Through this web site, your students will have the opportunity to experience research as it takes place and to develop a broader understanding... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Facing the Future: People and the Planet: Committed to providing educational resources for the promotion of the understanding necessary for sustainable resources and living. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Facing the Future

Field Trip Earth: Field Trip Earth focuses on field-based wildlife conservation research projects ongoing around the world. Some of the projects are "live," and others are archived so readers may continue to access the relevant articles, photos, videos, and other materials.... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Field Trip Earth

Hands on the Land: Public lands are rich in historical, archeological and environmental learning opportunities. This site provides a diverse array of hands-on and site-based learning opportunities for teachers and students. Participants may share information and learn more about... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Hands on the Land

Journey into Amazonia: Learn about the Amazon and the animals and plants that are indigenous to the area through text and images as well as an interactive game where the player must discover the mysteries of the Amazon. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

Microbial Life: Educational Resources: The site contains information about microorganisms, extremophiles and extreme habitats, as well as links to online resources, and teaching and learning activities. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Mineral Information Institute: For Teachers: This non-profit is dedicated to working with teachers to educate students about minerals and other natural resources. Teachers can find resources, homework help, and information for parents. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan

More Than Skin Deep: A Teacher's Guide to Caves: Sponsored by the National Park Service this website features information about the Round Springs Caverns in Arkansas. Designed to provide teachers with the resources to educate students about caves, their formation, related life science, and about cave safety. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Park Service

National Marine Sanctuaries: An essential resource for the classroom studying marine science. Includes virtual tours of marine sanctuaries of the United States and their territories, virtual dives, photos, videos, lesson plans, lab experiments, workshops, and much more. Learn about coral... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

NatureWorks: A rich collection of animal and science information in an attractive, easy to use interface for 3-6 graders. Learn about animal adaptations, habitats, and interdependence or go straight to the facts about North American animals and birds. Video clips available... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: New Hampshire Public Television

NOAA Education Resources: Gateways for teachers, K-5 students and 6-12 students, to materials designed especially for them about weather, climate change, oceans and coasts, and satellites and space. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NOAA

NOAA's National Ocean Service: Find discovery kits and a collection of classroom materials that will invite visitors to learn more about the coastal and ocean realms. Explore corals, geodesy, tides and currents, estuaries, and much more at this interactive site. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: NOAA

North Carolina Botanical Garden Plant Information Center: Images and information about plants of North Carolina available in a searchable database. A partner project of North Carolina Botanical Garden and the UNC School of Information and Library Science. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: North Carolina Botanical Gardens

North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (NCNERR): This site has information on estuaries in North Carolina as well as field trip information, lesson plans, hourly weather and water observations, an esturary cam, videos, and much more. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve

NPS Fire Management Program Center: Sponsored by the National Park Service this website features comprehensive information about fire events, management, prevention and resources. Students can learn about fire, its consequences, and its use as a natural resources management technique. Take the... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: National Park Service

Ocean Oasis: Sponsored by the San Diego Natural History Museum and PRONATURA, this website features comprehensive information about Mexico's Sea of Cortez and the Baja California Desert in english and spanish. The stunning content of this website focuses on how oasis's... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: San Diego Natural History Museum

Office of Environmental Education: The Office of Environmental Education "promotes environmental education throughout North Carolina. Their projects, programs, and publications help inform the general public, teachers, businesses, and other state organizations about their environment,... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources

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