Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Habitable Planet: A Systems Approach to Environmental Science

For Students 9th - 10th
Interdisciplinary multimedia course, in thirteen units, on environmental science. Each unit encompasses a thirty-minute video, an accompanying textbook chapter, and an array of visuals and animations. With five interactive labs, a...
Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Patterns in Environmental Quality and Sustainability

For Students 11th - 12th
This collection of five learning modules looks at issues related to environmental change and sustainability. Topics addressed include changes in the atmosphere, soil, water, and biodiversity, and what can be done to counteract this and...
Website
Other

Kids for Saving Earth

For Students 3rd - 6th
A comprehensive environmental education website full of ideas for saving the Earth, largely contributed by children. Lots of ideas for Earth Day or for an eco-kids club, and many resources are helpful for student research. A variety of...
Lesson Plan
The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 5 Ess3 1: Protecting Earth's Resources and Environment

For Teachers 5th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 5-ESS3-1: protecting Earth's resources and environment.
Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on climate change includes basic information on greenhouse gas emissions, health and environmental effects, regulatory initiatives and what people can do at home, on the road, at the office and at school to reduce...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: The Lifestyle Project at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a five-week project where students explore and assess their personal lifestyle choices and how their habits impact on the environment. They try making choices that have less of a detrimental effect on the environment, and...
eBook
Other

Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Canada Fueled by Resources [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this teaching unit for Grades 4 and 5, students learn about Canada's petroleum resources, the impact on the environment from our use of them, and how the geography Of Canada affects things like population distribution and regional...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Glaciers, Water and Wind, Oh My!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This hands-on activity explores five different forms of erosion (chemical, water, wind, glacier and temperature). Students rotate through stations and model each type of erosion on rocks, soils and minerals. The students record their...
Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Water Wonders

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from the Environmental Education for Kids contains colorful and detailed information on water resources. Site covers fascinating tips and facts, as well as engaging quizzes on the wonderful world of water. Best suited for...
Website
PBS

The Greens: A Site for Kids About Looking After the Planet

For Students 2nd - 8th
Especially designed website companion to the PBS ecology series The Greens helps kids explore ideas about making smart environmental choices. Find animated videos, activity suggestions, projects to do, and solid advice for putting your...
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Computer Simulation of the Sonoran Desert Community

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The computer program's simulation of a Sonoran desert community should ultimately strengthen the student's comprehension of what is required for a natural ecosystem to sustain itself (remain in balance). This computer simulation program...
Interactive
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Household Carbon Footprint Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th
Enter your household energy data to find out your family's total carbon footprint. Explore some actions to take to reduce your carbon emissions, and then find out your estimated savings once you take those steps.
Article
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Causes of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth's temperature depends on the balance between energy entering and leaving the planet's system . When incoming energy from the sun is absorbed by the Earth system, Earth warms. When the sun's energy is reflected back into space,...
Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Ecosystem Services: A Primer

For Students 9th - 10th
It is humans' responsibility to take care of the Earth's many ecosystems. Many of the daily things we take for granted - e.g., clean water and air, pest control, and protection from severe weather - are results of healthy ecosystems....
Interactive
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Recycle City

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Explore the four neighborhoods of Recycle City to learn all the ways people there are recycling, reducing, and reusing materials. Take a look also at Dumptown, which is how Recycle City used to look, and see all the waste reduction...
Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The signs of global climate change are becoming more and more evident. The EPA provides an excellent guide for students that acquaints them with the basic causes, effects on people and the environment, and solutions that they can engage...
Lesson Plan
Other

Earth Day Network: Conserving Water Through Art [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st
A lesson challenging students to develop ways to conserve water in their homes after understanding the impact of water scarcity. A promise will be made by each student and a reminder craft created to help them keep the promises.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Solutions to the Ocean Acidification Problem

For Students 3rd - 8th
Understand the ocean acidification problem, and find out what you can do about it.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Conservation of Natural Resources

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about steps to take in the aid of conserving our natural resources.
Professional Doc
eSchool Today

E School Today: What Is Your Role in Water Preservation?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out what you can do about global water scarcity and conservation.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: What Can I Do About Global Warming/climate Change?

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the simple actions you can take to help slow the effects of climate change.
Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Tips on How to Help Conserve Forest Resources

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students can find out what can to do to help preserve our forests.
Handout
Colorado State University

Colorado State: Insect Parasitic Nematodes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a general overview of the Insect Parasitic Nematodes (a small round worm). Content includes a look at this worm's life cycle and its benefit/impact on the environment as biological insect control.