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Utah State University

Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
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Can Teach

Can Teach: Songs and Poems

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
This site features an extensive list of poems and songs for every event during the school year. Explore the seasons, colors, holidays, and more.
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Other

Peace and Love for All

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This colorful site provides a series of lessons designed and submitted by teachers to help support the "Earth Pledge of Allegiance." These include random acts of kindness, cleaning up ones surroundings and appreciating an ecosystem in...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Seasonal Observations: Spring

For Students 3rd - 5th
Say good-bye to cold temperatures and short days, spring is here!! Mud puddles, blossoms, songbirds are just a few things that call us outdoors during this season. Start here for some cool ideas to celebrate spring!
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Digital History

Digital History: The Earth First, 1960's

For Students 9th - 10th
This excellent resource provided by Digital History contains a wealth of information on the environmental movement of the 1960s in America, as well as the rest of the century.
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Read Works

Read Works: Where Will I Live?

For Teachers 2nd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text that asks the reader to make predictions about how habitat changes affect endangered animals. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Helping Kids Help the Environment

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Define and explore the concept of environmental citizenship through a series of literacy-based multimedia, online and hands-on learning experiences. Discover how responsible citizens can help protect their local communities by...
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Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University: Environmental Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover background details about the history of the social movement dealing with environmentalism. Lists key environmental legislation from 1963-1980.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Lisa Law Timeline 1963 1973

For Students 3rd - 8th
This timeline shows some very important events in the ten year span between 1963 and 1973. It is a quick, brief overview by year.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Environmental Reform

For Students 5th - 8th
Environmental awareness in the United States became more focused upon the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring. Read about student protests, presidential legislation, and a new desire to protect the environment.
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Other

National Association of Manufacturers: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the home page of the National Association of Manufacturers and is a great starting point to learn more about modern manufacturing.
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McREL International

Mc Rel: What in the World Are You Doing?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For this activity, pupils decide on environmental concerns they have about their school environment, and work in groups to investigate an issue then report back to the class. The purpose is to raise awareness about how their school...
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Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A complete and comprehensive resource for teaching learners about the environment, ecology, ecosystems, and more.Many lesson plans, units and activities can be found here.
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University of California

Uc Santa Barbara: 1969 Oil Spill Articles and Images

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from UC Santa Barbara provides details about the 1969 oil spill off the coast of California which marred 35 miles of coastline. Information is provided about the ecological impact of the spill as well as info on the clean-up...

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