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of the subjects you might want to use are: Environmental sciences, Environment,
Ecology, Human ecology, Pollution...
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have access to WebPath Express, gives students instant access to thousands of
relevant, grade-appropriate Internet sites with just one search, directly from
the Follett Destiny OPAC.
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http://www.seatuck.org/
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Charles D. Webster and a host of
prominent New York conservationists incorporated the organization in 1989. It
was founded to continue work of the Seatuck Research Program (SRP), an
un-incorporated partnership that had been formed in 1980 to conduct research on
and around the Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge in Islip, New York.
http://www.audubon.org/ :
Audubon's mission is to conserve and
restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their
habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.
Our national network of
community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational
programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations,
engage millions of people of all ages and backgrounds in positive conservation
experiences.
http://www.worldwildlife.org/ :
WWF's mission is the
conservation of nature. Using the best available
scientific knowledge and advancing that knowledge where
we can, we work to preserve the diversity and abundance
of life on Earth and the health of ecological systems by
- protecting
natural areas and wild populations of plants and
animals, including endangered species;
- promoting
sustainable approaches to the use of renewable
natural resources; and
- promoting more
efficient use of resources and energy and the
maximum reduction of pollution.
We are committed to
reversing the degradation of our planet's natural
environment and to building a future in which human
needs are met in harmony with nature. We recognize the
critical relevance of human numbers, poverty and
consumption patterns to meeting these goals.
Goal
By 2020 WWF will conserve 19 of the world's most
important natural places and significantly change global
markets to protect the future of nature.
http://www.sierraclub.org/ :
Since 1892, the Sierra Club has
been working to protect communities, wild places, and the planet itself. We are
the oldest, largest, and most influential grassroots environmental organization
in the United States. And our founder, John Muir, appears on the back of the
California quarter.
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Ecology and Environment
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Environmental Education on the Internet
- Resources for teachers and students, and also information on grants and
environmental organizations.
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Environmental Education Lesson Plans - From TeachNology.
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Teacher's Corner
- by Care2. This site is a directory of web sites about all aspects of
environmental education.
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Environmental Protection Agency
- Environmental education web site.
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The Environmental Education Network
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Exploring the Environment
- This site has modules for students to use to explore various aspects of the
environment such as hurricanes, rainforests, the Everglades, and the weather.
There are teacher help pages, too.
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Teaching about Waste and Recycling - Lesson plans from the EPA.
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Community Science Action Guides
- Teaching units and lesson plans for grades K-12. These lessons deal with
water, energy, and health sciences.
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The Electronic Naturalist
- An online program providing a weekly environmental education unit. These units
are available in 2 reading levels for K-3 and 4-8. Each unit has activities, a
poster, and links to related web sites.
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Taming the Paper Tiger
- Lessons on paper and the environment from SmartPay.
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Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
- An online magazine for teachers of grades k - 5. The purpose is to integrate
science, literacy, and the polar regions. There are lesson plans and links to
relevant web sites.
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The Rainforest Alliance
- Rainforest information and activities for kids and teachers.
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The Rainforest Action Network
- Dedicated to preserving the rainforests.
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Educational in Nature
- Environmental education units for 4th and 5th graders. This site includes
lesson plans and worksheets.
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Activities to Celebrate Earth Day - From Education World.
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All About Global Warming
- In case you need to brush up on your knowledge of global warming.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
- Information on Pennsylvania's environment for teachers and students.