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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

Forces of Nature

Make your own volcano; set off an earthquake; create a hurricane; and cause your own tornado as you learn about all the forces of Mother Nature. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Geographic

Franklin Institute Science Museum

For over 176 years, The Franklin Institute has been as much a part of the Philadelphia landscape as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. This is the on-line version of the museum. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: The Franklin Institute Science Museum

Free Online MIT Course Materials

At this site MIT provides a number of great resources for high school teachers and students. These include video demonstrations, AP level practice problems and exam questions, hands on learning examples, and links to further resources from MIT education outreach... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: MIT

The garden

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the virtual exhibit, “The Garden”. After the teacher explains that students will learn about the impact human actions have on a variety of areas in the world, they navigate their way through the exhibit... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Geography Action!

Activities, lesson plans, and a showcase of natural sounds help students and teachers explore topics such as biodiversity, conservation, habitats, population, rivers, and U.S. public spaces in an effort to celebrate Geography Awareness Week all year long. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Geographic

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)

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Provided by: Hands on the Land

Hinterland Who's Who

This Canadian site is the online companion to a popular television program of the same name. Its main focus is to educate viewers in their role in preserving nature.The Species Fact Sheets section of the site provides in-depth information on the... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Canadian Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Federation

How are we changing North Carolina?

In this lesson for eighth grade science, students examine soil maps from different periods in North Carolina history, analyze the differences between them, and draw inferences about how North Carolinians have affected their environment. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science)

Provided by: UNC Libraries

Icebergs and penguins

In this Xpeditions lesson, students read a National Geographic News article and explore difficulties emperor penguins face when trying to get food for their young. This lesson engages students in developing skills to evaluate various forms of media and... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Integrating literacy into the study of the Earth's surface

Students learn about bodies of water on the Earth's surface in this lesson that uses read-alouds, trade books, and journals. Students will: Gain knowledge of the different bodies of water on the Earth's surface by listening to science... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Science)

Provided by: ReadWriteThink

John Muir Study Guide

This is an extensive resource for the study of sciences. Complete with lesson plans and resources for grades Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Sierra Club

Kenan Fellows Program

A two year program designed to promote teacher leadership and advance K-12 science, technology and mathematics education in North Carolina. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: North Carolina State University Kenan Institute

Kids' Planet

An introduction to endangered species and environmental conservation. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Defenders of Wildlife

Kidsgardening

What better way to celebrate springtime than by planting a garden? Plan, research, share ideas, and tell your stories on this website devoted to gardens, mini-ecosystems and everything you might grow in or near your home or classroom.Kidsgardening... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Gardening Association

LearnNPS

Kids can find information on the NPS parks before they visit, complete a series of activities to qualify for an award, and send Web Ranger e-cards. There are also links to NPS park websites, full of information and activities. Teachers can find hundreds of... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: National Park Service

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

NASA Global Change Master Directory

The data set resources on this site are very rich. There are multiple data sets for Earth and natural science categories listed. Subjects include: Agriculture, Oceans, and Climate Changes. Each topic is divided into sub-topics followed by links to data... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: NASA

NASA's Solar System Exploration

Sponsored by NASA, this site contains abundant resources about the solar system. Teachers resources and student activities are included with the content. QuickTime, MPEG or RealVideo is needed for the video selections. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: NASA

NASA's Space Place

Sponsored by NASA, this clever website features information about earth, space and technology through games, activities, and animation. The friendly, attractive interface will easily engage elementary and middle school children in the fantastic world of science.... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: NASA