http://www.peak.org/~mageet/tkm/ecolenv.htm#Ecol http://www.panda.org/kids/
The Kids area provides educational and fun materials for users of all ages. From WWF Fact
Sheets, to teachers guides, to pointers to the fun areas of the site for the younger
cohorts, this section has it all.
http://www.earthwatch.org/
The mission of the Earthwatch Institute is to promote sustainable conservation of our
natural resources and cultural heritage by creating partnerships between scientists,
educators and the general public.
http://whale.wheelock.edu/
Welcome to WhaleNet's interactive educational web site which focuses on whales and marine
research. WhaleNet is sponsored by Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts with support
from the National Science Foundation. Pages for both students and teachers
http://www2.nature.nps.gov/ard/lessons.html
Lesson plan.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/981208tuesday.html
Lesson plan on water with interdisciplinary connections
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/990310wednesday.html
In this lesson, students investigate the many ecological and economic issues related to
overfishing the world's marine resources. Working in committees, students will research
the related topics of equipment and fishing techniques, economic impact,
"by-catch," environmental impact and pollution, and ecosystem preservation,
culminating in the drafting of statements addressed to the other committees and to the
United Nations regarding their topics and proposals.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/990302tuesday.html
In this lesson, students investigate global warming through initial discussion of recent
findings of an 11-day lengthening of the growing season caused by warmer temperatures.
Students then work in small groups, acting as "organizations" concerned with the
trends in global warming, to research and propose solutions for restricting greenhouse
gases.
http://www.beaconlc.org/boa/display.asp?lessonid=5828
A lesson plan on animal adaptation
http://learningnetwork.com/studentactivities/CCCNet/sciencelab/Animals/AnimalAdapts.html
Animal adaptation
http://www.nwf.org/animaltracks/index.html
National wildlife federation. Lesson plans and activities for teachers on adaptation
http://www.aag.org/HDGC/www/local/toc.html
T his module focuses on two geographic themes: (1) scale and (2) relations of humans to
each other and to their environments. The module introduces students to the communities
and segments of communities that constitute our world, and to the linkages that exist
among communities at different levels. The linkages are through governance, economy,
environment, technology, and culture. A central question is how communities respond to
global change. Developed with the american scenario in mind.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/980915tuesday.html
In this lesson, students research hurricane development, surveillance methods, and safety
procedures by engaging in a Hurricane Knowledge Hunt on the Internet or in printed
materials. Students then create informational posters about their research topics.
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/squareproj/
This Internet-based collaborative project will allow your students to share information
about the plants, animals and non-living objects found in their schoolyard environment
with other students from around the country and the world. The project has been developed
for elementary level students in grades 1 to 6 but is open to anyone who is interested.
The project will span a wide range of subject areas including: science, math, language
arts, reading, geography and social studies and is flexible in regards to how it can be
implemented. This Internet-based collaborative project will allow your students to share
information about the plants, animals and non-living objects found in their schoolyard
environment with other students from around the country and the world. The project has
been developed for elementary level students in grades 1 to 6 but is open to anyone who is
interested. The project will span a wide range of subject areas including: science, math,
language arts, reading, geography and social studies and is flexible in regards to how it
can be implemented.
http://www.statcan.ca/english/kits/teach.htm
A number of projects that can be carried out based on the Canadian Household Survey.
Should be easily adapted for Indian students. The ability to collect and analyse
statistical information is an important skill in the current curriculum. With the support
of Professor Dick Mansfield and Peter K. MacLeod of the Canadian Council for Geographic
Education, we have developed a school edition of the Household Environment Survey. By
making this survey available to schools and having it completed by students, we hope to
demonstrate the challenges and importance of statistical data collection; improve
educators' and students' knowledge of data collection methods and analytical techniques;
and provide cross curricular materials to the education community.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/981111wednesday.html
In this lesson, students assess the causes and effects of massive arsenic contamination in
the water supplies of 43 of Bangladesh?s 64 districts. Students evaluate why this
contamination occurred, how it affects the population of Bangladesh, and why this
environmental catastrophe is proving so difficult to solve. Students then locate related
news articles and compare the presentation of this news to that found in the New York
Times article read in class.
http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/990127wednesday.html
This lesson is designed to promote an understanding of how a natural disaster,
specifically an earthquake, can devastate the essential aspects of a country?s
infrastructure. Students will work in committees to develop and propose solutions to
rebuild various elements of Colombia?s infrastructure in the wake of the January 25, 1999
earthquake, as well as compare and contrast the earthquake?s affects on Colombia to the
1994 earthquake in Los Angeles.
http://www.ec.gc.ca/acidrain/
This Canadian site offers information on the origins and mitigation of acid rain,
including a section specifically for students. Other sections of the site may also be
useful to teachers and some students.
http://octopus.gma.org/surfing/antarctica/
This NASA site provides resources and lessons describing the Antarctic climate and showing
how the creatures there have adapted to this harsh environment. Sections range from an
animation of how satellites track ice drift to a practical demonstration of how blubber
provides insulation.
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/air/monops/lessons/lesson_plans.html
Air quality lesson plans and activities
http://wwwga.usgs.gov/edu/
The US Geological Survey created this collection of resources dealing with water cycles,
water purification, and water availability. It includes web resources, sample experiments,
and explanations of water quality issues. Teachers will likely want to sort through the
material before suggesting it to their students.
http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/main.html
There are lots of maritime instructional treasures at this site from the Franklin
Institute. The site navigation is a little confusing, but keep poking and you'll find
games, information, images, and lots of other information on marine ecosystems
attractively packaged for elementary students. This one takes some time, but it's worth
the effort.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forest/index.html
National Geographic offers young students a chance at an interactive walk through a
forest, showing how forest ecosystems work. Science, artwork, and educational design are
all of the quality you would expect from National Geographic.
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/
This site from the University of California at Santa Barbara lets students explore
selected ecology topics in several ways. There are sub-sites dealing with ecology
principles, whales, and several other marine species. There's also a very nice section on
Data, showing why data collection is important for scientists and illustrating different
ways to present data visually. Both sections might be useful in introducing scientific
method and experimental procedure.
http://www.teachersfirst.com/lessons/biomes/project.html
The Biomes Project is an opportunity for you to do your own research on a particular
biome. Your teacher may allow you to pick a biome, or he or she may select one for you.
You will work in teams to research critical issues of your biome from different points of
view. After your research, you will create a project to teach your classmates about the
critical issues surrounding your biome. |