eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Basics on Natural Resources
Looks at the two categories of natural resources, what they are used for, their distribution around the world, threats to natural resources, recycling and composting, and conservation.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Focus on Fabrics: Putting Materials to Good Use
The goal is for students to understand the basics of engineering associated with the use, selection, and properties of fabrics. A wide variety of natural and synthetic fibers are used in our clothing, home furnishings and in our travel...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Technology Timeline
This interactive timeline from the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE Web site features influential technological innovations from 1750 to 1990.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Earth Science Concepts for Middle School
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Earth science concepts for middle grades.
Center for Educational Technologies
Nasa Classroom of the Future: Florida Everglades
This site is full of information and activities to help learn about the Florida Everglades, a unique wetland environment, and its future.
OpenSciEd
Open Sci Ed: 7.4 Matter Cycling & Photosynthesis
This unit on matter cycling and photosynthesis has students investigating the idea that all food comes from plants.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Conservation of Natural Resources
Learn about steps to take in the aid of conserving our natural resources.
The Wonder of Science
The Wonder of Science: Ms Ps1 3: Synthetic Materials
Do you need some materials to help you do a lesson on synthetic materials? This site contains work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that cover the materials synthetic materials come from and how they impact society.
Other
American Chemistry Council: How Plastics Are Made
This resource provides an introduction to plastics chemistry, from the basic elements involved, to bonding, plastic types, and production methods.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Availability of Natural Resources
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores some of the factors that affect the cost of resources, such as availability, ease of extraction, and politics.