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Natural Resource Management (Australia)

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to many articles and issues concerning Australia's natural resources and environment, including the atmosphere, coasts and oceans, inland waters, and more.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Environment of Texas [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
An activity guide where learners refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this lesson, they learn about the four physical regions of Texas, the geology and soils, and...
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US Senate

U.s. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
The responsibilities of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources oversees important legislation in Congress and has distinguished itself as among the most nonpartisan in the Senate.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: The Geography and Natural Resources in Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will explore a physical map showing natural resources in Canada to analyze the impact of the environment on the distribution of natural resources. Students will write about the information they discover using the provided...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Environmental & Resource Management

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of articles on the state of our natural resources and the industries that rely on them, e.g., forests, bodies of water, fisheries and aquaculture, national forests. Many of the articles look at threats to natural resources...
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science Glossary of Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
The United States Geological Survey offers a complete look at water science in glossary form. Take advantage of the topic guides at the top of the site. You'll find great maps, clipart and activities centers. Click Home to access the...
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Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on many of the issues the State of Nevada is dealing with today: Environmental Protection, Forestry, Natural Heritage, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Wildlife, Wild Horses, and more.
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North Carolina Department of Energy and Natural Resources: Stormwater Pollution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Lots of information about stormwater - what it is, how it can become polluted and impact on water resources, how to prevent this, and how to conserve and protect water resources.
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US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science for Schools Water Science Storytime!

For Students 3rd - 8th
This U.S. Geological Survey website features a fictious town, Dryville, and uses it to illustrate every aspect of water management that you might encounter. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Lessons: Water, Water, Everywhere

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Lesson that illustrates how people use water for transportation, farming, and fun. Learners identify water as a natural resource and view images of the many ways that water can be used.
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PBS

Pbs: The Role of Natural Resources in Middle Eastern Politics and the Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the importance of several natural resources to the economy and political influences in the Middle East.
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Pbs: Nature: Springs Eternal Florida's Fountain of Youth

For Students 3rd - 8th
A PBS website where you can learn all about what's swimming around below the waters of Florida.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Exploring the Environment: Water Quality #2

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this case study from the Wheeling Jesuit University and a real world type problem to learn about water pollution and water quality assessment. Lots of supporting material.
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PBS

Pbs: Pov Borders: Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Point of View is television's longest running showcase for independent non-fiction films. This particular feature provides insight regarding alternative means of energy, transport, and the consumption of natural resources. Video, games,...
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Water Theme Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
For any educator preparing a teaching theme/unit on water, this is the site for you! Included are links to a myriad of lesson plans, worksheets, hands on activities, web quests, interactive sites, and famous scientists and inventors.
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Wildlands League

For Students 9th - 10th
Wildlands League is a registered charity in Ontario, and a chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS). It aims to preserve wilderness areas and the biological diversity of lakes, forests, rivers, grasslands and...
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Institute of Texan Cultures: Teaching Outside the Classroom: Growing Texas [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
A lesson unit on developing a classroom garden in Texas. Students must prepare a plan by analyzing the climate and which crops are best suited to their locale, how much sun their garden will get, which plants grow well together, and what...
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 4 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts. This set looks at significant geological locations in Indiana.
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Center for Educational Technologies

Nasa Classroom of the Future: Florida Everglades

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is full of information and activities to help learn about the Florida Everglades, a unique wetland environment, and its future.
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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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One Water

For Students 9th - 10th
With this resource, students investigate global water issues. The resource consists of articles, a directory, and profiles on the journalists.
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League of Women Voters

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about important issues, relating towards female voters.
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Neef: Greening Stem Toolkit

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The National Environmental Education Foundation is greening the STEM program in an effort to attend to the demands of the environmental challenges facing the nation and the world in the 21st Century. Lessons included in this toolkit...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering for the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...