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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Yellow Headed Blackbird

For Students 9th - 10th
This beautiful bird with its brilliant yellow head is hard to miss in the western wetlands of the United States. Find out about the range, habitat, behavior, reproduction, and more on this all encompassing site. In addition, you can...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Aquatic Biomes

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Aquatic biomes can be generally classified based on the amount of salt in the water. Freshwater biomes have less than 1% salt and are typical of ponds and lakes,...
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Minnesota Dnr: Ecological Principles & Land Cover Characteristics

For Students 9th - 10th
Lists the six attributes used to identify terrestrial and wetlands areas that are important ecologically. These attributes are based on four ecological principles, which are explained.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Economics of Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Pollution is an example of a negative externality. Despite the gradual reduction in emissions from fossil fuels, many important environmental issues remain. Along with the still-high levels of air and water pollution, other issues...
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Wildflowers

For Students 3rd - 5th
Take an online walk with EEK! and view wildflowers of the woods, wetlands and prairies. Then go outside, take a hike, and see if you can spot any of these beautiful bloomers.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Freshwater Marshes

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Come and check out this site featuring information on Freshwater Marshes. The content of this resource includes facts about marshes, photographs of marshes, and more.
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Facts on Coastal Development

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides facts on Coastal Development as well as how it affects you.
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management: Protecting Shorelines & Streambanks [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Protecting Shorelines & Streambanks - Naturally explains the critical importance of healthy shorelines for preventing soil erosion and filtering out pollutants. It looks specifically at riparian areas, such as those in Alberta, which...
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Other

Alberta Riparian Habitat Mgt Society: Biodiversity and Riparian Areas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Healthy riparian areas have much higher levels of biodiversity than other types of ecosystems, as explained in this fact sheet. Unfortunately, this also attracts more people, which can contribute to degradation of the ecosystem if the...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Creating Vernal Pools

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the importance of creating vernal pools for habitat diversity.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Mississippi River Delta

For Students 9th - 10th
Briefly explore the geography and history, meet the wildlife, and understand the conditions threatening Coastal Louisiana.
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Other

Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Salt Marshes

For Students 9th - 10th
This source is an excellent overview of salt marshes in Florida and the need to preserve them.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swamps

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What characteristics make a swamp a swamp? This site features information on the Great Dismal Swamp, Conifer Swamps, Okefenokee Swamps, Shrub Swamps, Hardwood Swamps, and Cypress Swamps. This site also offers some great photographs of...
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Facts on Marine Fish Habitats

For Students 9th - 10th
The depletion of marine fish habitats from NOAA affects more than just the fish - it can affect you too! Learn facts about the importance of habitat preservation for science, and for people like you.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Earth as Art: A Landsat Perspective

For Students 9th - 10th
A really cool site showing Satellite (Landsat 7) images of unique geographical and meteorological phenomena. Images show cloud formations to rainforest devastation.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Northern Pintail

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the world of the Northern Pintail. Students and teachers will learn about this species' behavior, characteristics, life cycle, diet, habitat and range through this informative source.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Evergreens

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learn the Issues: Learn About Land and Cleanup

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Module Index

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Series of self-guided tutorials covers the topics of water quality, ecosystems, biodiversity, and energy sources including a summary of important concepts as well as a glossary.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Boreal Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
The Boreal Forest region of Alberta, Canada is featured in this effective site. The topography and types of trees found in this area are identified. A brief portion of this site is devoted to the impact of forest fires on flora and fauna...
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: General Plant Biology: Biomes and Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
An introduction to biomes and how agriculture is considered in studying large ecosystems of the world. Text is well written and easy to follow with links, charts, and pictures.
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Other

Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Water Quality/ Riparian Areas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The importance of riparian areas in maintaining water quality is highlighted in this fact sheet.
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Freshwater Ecology

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a comprehensive and detailed site providing information on aquatic macroinvertebrates. The emphasis is on biomonitoring of water quality through quantitative assessment of numbers and types of small aquatic organisms.
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Other

Cartage: Salt Marsh Habitats

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a thorough examination of salt marshes and the grasses, plant species, and animal species that inhabit these areas.

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