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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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.