Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Is That Natural?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will brainstorm ways that they use - and waste - natural resources. Also, they will respond to some facts about population growth and how people use petroleum. Lastly, students will consider the different ways that engineers...
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: China

For Students 3rd - 8th
China is the second largest country in Asia with the largest population in the world. This article discusses China's long history, many inventions, and basic cultural information. China's varied topography is introduced as well as...
Interactive
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Nature's Law

For Students 9th - 10th
Nature's Law looks at the traditions, culture, governance and spiritual life of the Indigenous People residing in Alberta, such as the Woodland and Plains Cree, Blackfoot and Dene. Videos, quotes and a bibliography all bring this culture...
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Cape Verde

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about Cape Verde including environmental issues, geography, government, people, water, economy, agriculture, natural resources, and energy.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: African Countries and the Continent of Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the geography and the countries of Africa. Facts like flags, maps, exports, natural resources, people, and languages are on this website.
Unit Plan
Other

Eye on Brazil

For Students 3rd - 5th
Can you answer these questions about Brazil? If not, 'click here' to see the answer. This site is full of useful information on Brazil's land and climate, its people, work and industry, and facts on its imports and exports.
Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: A World of Myths

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students investigate how people throughout history have used myths to understand natural occurrences.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Engineering Affects Your Life

For Teachers K - 1st
Engineers are the people who design and develop things that you use every day. From the alarm clock that wakes you in the morning to the toothbrush that cleans your teeth before bedtime, many of the things you use have been engineered...
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Borneo

For Students 3rd - 8th
Borneo is the third largest island in the world. Borneo's vast biodiversity, natural resources, and geology are discussed. The history of indigenous peoples as well as the effects of colonization and overuse of natural resources are...