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US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Case of the Mysterious Renters [Pdf]
Let your students discover how much water they use in one day. Then allow them to brainstorms ideas on how to conserve that water and why it is important. PDF format.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Surf Your Watershed
This resource provides information on watersheds, maps, activities, and links to local watershed information.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Caribou
The focus of this NatureWorks resource is the Caribou. The content includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Colorado River Toad
Come and check out this educational resource featuring the Colorado River Toad. The content of this site includes information on this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, reproduction, and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Black Tailed Prairie Dog
Discover more about the Black-tailed Prairie Dog through this educational resource. This site features information on reproduction, habitat, range, diet and more.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Black Footed Ferret
Find out more about the Black Footed Ferret through this educational resource. Students will have an opportunity to learn more about this mammal's habitat, characteristics, range and more.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Soil and Water Conservationist
Soil and water conservation are important in the protection of the earth's natural resources. Read about the careers that study and encourage conservation. Find out about the educational requirements necessary to become a soil or water...
Other
Alberta Environment: Alberta Grasslands: A World at Your Feet [Pdf]
This excellent 64-page teaching resource looks at the historical and geological past of the Alberta grasslands, their biodiversity, threats they face from human activities, and steps being taken to conserve them. The unit is designed for...
Other
Best Foot Forward: Ecological Footprint Calculator
Measure your ecological footprint, and see how many land and resources you use in your everyday life. Find out how your choices affect the natural world, and then find ways to make changes in your lifestyle to help the environment.
Curated OER
Bureau of Land Management: Blm California
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management offers fascinating information regarding the public lands of California - conservation, use for energy, waste, wildlife, etc. Visit various locations o learn more about specific regions of the state and...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Aquatic Biomes and Ecology
Students explore Earth's most important natural resource, water, and learn about how the planet's aquatic biomes thrive and support life.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: So, This Is Alberta
As a part of celebrating Alberta's 100 years of being a province in Canada, The Heritage Community Foundation has created "So, this is Alberta", a website that thoroughly captures who Alberta is. From History to Innovation, from Natural...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Black Footed Albatross
Come and check out this clear and concise resource featuring the Black-footed Albatross. Students will learn more about this aquatic bird's life, characteristics, habitat, range and more through this educational resource.
Columbia University
The Earth Institute at Columbia University
Bringing people together to discuss Earth's environmental problems, The Earth Institute addresses climate change, environmental degradation, poverty, disease, and sustainable use of resources.
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: The Value of Ecotourism
In this lesson, students role-play as cattle ranchers. They explore traditional culture and predicted economic outcomes to determine if they will sell or keep their land. They learn how raising cattle, combined with ecotourism, can be an...
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Climate Change and the Role of Nature in Resilience
Students will examine the ways that humans have impacted Earth, and then determine how well their home state is prepared for the impacts of climate change. [6 min, 55 sec] Includes lesson plan and studnet handouts.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Works Everywhere: Fishing for a Future
Students explore sustainable fishing through a specific case study in Peru, which is home to one of the world's largest fisheries. [7 min, 34 sec] Includes lesson plan and student handouts.
Other
Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: What Is Riparian?
Learn what riparian areas are, why they are important for the health of standing and moving fresh water, how to assess their health, and how to take care of them.
Other
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Details very vividly the wildlife that is found in Nebraska. Talks about what is being done to conserve natural resources.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Water Conservation
Students increase their sustainability knowledge, and estimate water waste through leaking faucets in US.
Other
Conserve Energy Future: What Is Soil Pollution?
Students learn about the natural resource, soil, and explore the ways it can become polluted.
Other
National Environmental Education Foundation
Have you always dreamed of having a career working to help the environment? Here, find information about student involvement, internships, grants and contests, green jobs, and environmentally-minded colleges.
Other
Colorado State Parks and Wildlife
This is the official site of Colorado State Parks. Offers information on finding a State Park and how to use them. You can even reserve your campsite here.
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.