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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Home Sweet Biome: How Do Plants Grow in Different Environments?

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this science fair project you will learn about biomes and how different climatic conditions affect plant growth. This can explain why some plants and animals are similar in different areas of the country, and in other parts they are not.
Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Plate Tectonics,natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Through interactive activities and readings, students learn that natural resources can be renewable or nonrenewable, but sustainable use and management must be applied to ensure they are available for the long term.
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Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese Collaborative Projects: Bucket Buddies: Environmental Study

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Bucket Buddies is an opportunity for students to participate in a world-wide environmental study. By identifying organisms in pond water, participating classes can compare their findings, and look for relationships in data. In addition...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Cold Room? Heat It Up With a Homemade Solar Air Heater

For Students 3rd - 8th
Humans need food, water, and warm shelter to survive. But a lot of humans depend on fossil fuels to supply gas and electricity to heat our homes. But burning fossil fuels to create energy is harmful to the environment. In this science...
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Other

Union of Concerned Scientists: Science for a Healthy Planet and Safer World

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for Union of Concerned Scientists provides information on environmental issues and suggestions on actions people can take to curb environmental harm.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science School:water Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the importance of water quality and environmental influences that reduce it.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 5 Ls2 1: Environmental Matter Cycling

For Teachers 5th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard: 5-LS2-1: environmental matter cycling.
Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Know Your Energy Costs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The goal of this activity is to become aware of how much energy students use at school- and the financial and environmental costs.
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Other

University of Rhode Island: Estuarine Science: Intertidal Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what an intertidal zone is and where these areas exist on Earth.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: K Ess2 2: Environmental Change

For Teachers K - 1st
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Environmental Research Center: Forces of Change:meet Your Atmosphere

For Students 9th - 10th
This superb site has detailed information about the composition of the atmosphere, how it is always changing, how it protects life on earth, and the destructive impact human activity has on it. There is an atmosphere design lab, as well...
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: K Ess3 3: Environmental Solutions

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach ideas on reducing the impact of humans on the environment. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student work.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: K Ess3 1: Environmental Relationships

For Teachers K - 1st
This NSTA vetted source includes resources to teach about the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals and the places they live. Included are assessment ideas, videos, examples, lesson plans, and photos of student...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Mercury Pollution Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A quick review of human impacts like mercury pollution have on earth's environment.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Are You a Water Waster?

For Students K - 1st
In this activity, students monitor how much water is used if the water is left running while they brush their teeth. They use that information to calculate how much the whole family would use. They learn how much water can be conserved...
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 4 Ess3 2: Natural Hazard Design Solution

For Teachers 4th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 4-ESS3-2: natural hazard design solution.
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: 5 Ess3 1: Protecting Earth's Resources and Environment

For Teachers 5th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard 5-ESS3-1: protecting Earth's resources and environment.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Scientist: Rachel Carson

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that contains Rachel Carson's biography. Learn about how she was a scientist who studied how pesticides impacted animals and the ecosystem. She is considered the founder of environmental science.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Tragedy of the Commons

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Tragedy of the Commons is the mind set: "If I don't use the resources then someone else will." This is a simulation that allows students to explore how the common usage of a potentially renewable resource can lead to its exploitation....
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Ocean Zones

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover more about the underocean environment at this site that surveys animals, environmental factors such as light and temperature, currents, animals, plants, and the like.
Interactive
Other

Explore Learning: Rainfall and Bird Beaks

For Students 4th - 6th
Explore how environmental conditions affect the adaptation of birds in this simulation. The amount of annual precipitation on an island is controlled by you while you track changes in the thickness of bird beaks over a five-year period....
Handout
National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Atmosphere & Health

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find out how the atmosphere, climate, and the greenhouse effect are related. While the atmoshere can protect us, it can also be harmful to our health.
Unit Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Understanding Tsunamis

For Students 9th - 10th
Come and learn more about the devastating effects of tsunamis. This site features video segments revealing the devastation tsunamis can cause and how tsunamis are formed.

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