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Wikibooks: High School Earth Science/use and Conservation of Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Begins with a description of a case of missing plant nutrients that have been affecting Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. Lists some of the benefits to humans of the natural resources in such a park. Then explains the...
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Friends of the Earth International

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page of Friends of the Earth International provides current information on issues of use and misuse of natural resources around the world.
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Caterpillar: Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This set of lesson plans was developed to accompany Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future, a documentary film created by Caterpillar and Science North. They introduce students to the various phases involved in mining,...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Water: H2 O = Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition illuminates the concept of ecological balance and the challenge of managing the Earth's water supply. Its videos and images help explain just how important water is to sustaining life.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: The Power of Heat Is Right Under Your Feet!

For Students 3rd - 8th
You might know that we are able to get free energy from the Sun, the wind, and water, but we can also get free energy from Earth itself. This source of energy is called geothermal energy and it is all about taking advantage of the heat...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Nova: Earth System Science Share Favorite: Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
NOVA's Earth system science collection highlights important Earth processes normally invisible to the human eye. The standards-based media resources below expose the intricate web of forces that sustain life on Earth, allowing educators...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Importance of the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How the oceans sustain life, are part of the water cycle and moderate climate.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Importance of the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How the oceans sustain life, are part of the water cycle, and moderate climate.
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University of California

University of California Irvine: Evolution of Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
A strong, comprehensive look at the evolution of mammals. Includes factors such as changing geologic structure of the earth and the different types found on different continents.
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The Earth Charter

For Students 9th - 10th
The Earth Charter website is designed to be a global resource for persons interested in promoting the ethical stewardship of the environment and its resources. The Earth Charter is a document for international co-operation, it is...
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The Sustainable Scale Project: Ecological Footprint

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ecological Footprint is rooted in the fact that all renewable resources come from the earth. It accounts for the flows of energy and matter to and from any defined economy and converts these into the corresponding land/water area...
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US Department of Energy

U.s. Department of Energy: Energy Basics: Renewable Energy: Geothermal

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about renewable energy resources using geothermal technologies as the source. Learn how scientists have discovered how to utilize sustainable heat from the Earth using several methods.
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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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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineers Speak for the Trees

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students begin by reading Dr. Seuss' "The Lorax" as an example of how overdevelopment can cause long-lasting environmental destruction. Students discuss how to balance the needs of the environment with the needs of human industry....
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Environmental Challenges in China

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students learn about the wonderful and fascinating country of China, and its environmental challenges that require engineering solutions, many in the form of increased energy efficiency, the incorporation of renewable energy, and new...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Major Domains of the Earth Biosphere

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn about the biosphere, when it originated, how life sustains itself, and what processes occur.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Take Pride in America Auntie Litter Needs You!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (www.auntielitter.org), Earth Day will be explored. This lesson is one from the "Take Pride Statewide" series. *This lesson is provided by Julie Danley, Pam Walston, and Pat Mitchell.
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Planet Ark: World Environmental News

For Students 9th - 10th
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
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Geographypods

Geographypods: Freshwater: Issues and Conflicts: The Water System

For Students 11th - 12th
This learning module examines the Earth's stores of fresh water and how the balance between stores of water in the oceans and in ice is changing. Students then investigate how a maximum sustainable amount of freshwater can be achieved by...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Solar Power

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students learn about solar energy and how to calculate the amount of solar energy available at a given location and time of day on Earth. The importance of determining incoming solar energy for solar devices is discussed.
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Geographypods

Geographypods: Theme 1: Population and Settlement

For Students 9th - 10th
A rich collection of highly engaging learning modules on topics related to population and settlement. Covers six main areas - population growth, population change, population migration, land use, settlement characteristics and patterns,...
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Aquacultural Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
Be an aquacultural manager and be involved in fish hatcheries, sustaining seafood catches, or work in the management of fish farms. Find out the requirements for this career, read an interview with a hatchery manager, and watch a video...
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Newport: Introduction to Solar Radiation

For Students 9th - 10th
Radiation from the sun sustains life on earth and determines climate. The energy flow within the sun results in a surface temperature of around 5800 K, so the spectrum of the radiation from the sun is similar to that of a 5800 K...