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The Alaska Native Knowledge Network: Sustainable Resource Management Exit EPA disclaimer
The Alaska Native Knowledge Network is designed to serve as a resource for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing. The resources at this site provide examples of how Alaska Native knowledge systems can contribute to the sustainable management of Alaska's natural resources and ways in which schools can participate in that effort.
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/resmgmt.html

The Alaska Native Knowledge Network: Traditional Ecological Knowledge Exit EPA disclaimer
The Alaska Native Knowledge Network is designed to serve as a resource for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska Native knowledge systems and ways of knowing. This site provides documentation related to the ways in which Native people acquire and utilize knowledge related to the ecological system in which they are situated.
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/tek.html

American Forests Exit EPA disclaimer
From the U.S. Forest Service comes this Primer on Forest Ecosystem Health, focussing on seven general concerns including loss of biodiversity and pollution.
http://www.fs.fed.us/foresthealth/fh_update/update97/primer.html

America's Wetlands
This site will give you a better understanding of the rich variety of wetlands, their importance, how they are threatened, and what can be done to conserve them for future generations.
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/wetlands/vital/toc.html

BirdCast Exit EPA disclaimer
Funded by EPA, BirdCast is an exciting new collaboration that enables anyone to track migrating birds as they move through the Mid-Atlantic region.
http://www.birdsource.org/birdcast/

Chesapeake Bay Program Exit EPA disclaimer
This regional partnership directs and conducts the restoration of Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States.
www.chesapeakebay.net/about.htm

Coastal Watershed Excursion Exit EPA disclaimer
Learn all about watersheds in this awesome on-line excursion through the Springs Coast coastal watershed of southwest Florida.
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/sprngscoast/intro.shtml

Coral Reef Protection
This site explores why coral reefs are important and what is being done to protect them.
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/oceans/coral/about.html

El Niņo and La Niņa Exit EPA disclaimer
From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration comes general information, forecasts, the differences, and the impacts of El Niņo and La Niņa.
http://www.elnino.noaa.gov/ and http://www.elnino.noaa.gov/lanina.html

Environmental Concern Exit EPA disclaimer
Build a wetland schoolyard habitat. The site provides information on wetlands educational opportunities, publications and services to enable groups to do wetlands restoration.
www.wetland.org/educa.htm

Environmental Inquiry Exit EPA disclaimer
Developed by Cornell University to help students conduct environmental science research and participate in communities of fellow student scientists.
ei.cornell.edu/teacher

Estuaries
What is an estuary? Why are estuaries important? Why protect estuaries? Find out this and more at this site.
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/estuaries/about1.htm

Frogwatch USA Exit EPA disclaimer
This website explains the role of amphibians in our ecosystem and how they are affected by our changing world. It provides information about volunteering and educational opportunities.
http://www.nwf.org/frogwatchUSA/

Global Warming
Detailed information about global warming concepts and developments: what it is, what it can do, and what's being done about it. Access the Greenwire news service for global warming news and the U.S. Greenhouse Gas Inventory. See also Global Warming Visitor Center for Educators
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/ and http://yosemite.epa.gov/oar/globalwarming.nsf/content/VisitorCenterEducators.html

GLOBE Program Exit EPA disclaimer
This site is a world-wide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment. Available in English, French, and Spanish.
http://www.globe.gov/

Integrated Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management is a safer, and usually less costly option for effective pest management in the school community. Employ common-sense strategies to reduce sources of food, water and shelter for pests while continuing to take advantage of the careful use of pesticides when necessary.

Interactive Green Swamp Exit EPA disclaimer
Learn all about wetlands in this wonderful virtual tour of Florida's Green Swamp!
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/greenswmp/greenswamp.html

Journey to Planet Earth Exit EPA disclaimer
A PBS educational program that explores the fragile relationship between people and the world we inhabit. Includes videos, teaching guides and internet resource links.
http://www.pbs.org/journeytoplanetearth/

National Marine Fisheries Service Office of Protect Resources Exit EPA disclaimer
Learn what this office of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is doing to protect marine mammals and endangered species.
http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/prot_res/prot_res.html

Nature Net Exit EPA disclaimer
Detailed materials about natural resources that the National Park Service maintains, including biology, geology, air, and water. Check Links to Learning for environmental education resources from different Parks.
http://www.nature.nps.gov/

NOAA Education Web site Exit EPA disclaimer
Explore this site to find the information you need to teach students about weather, climate change, and oceans. You'll find activities, background information, and much more!
http://www.education.noaa.gov/

Oil Spill Learning Center
Learn about oil behavior, how to clean up oil, and the effects of an oil spill; additionally, there are image files, and experiments for all ages.
http://www.epa.gov/oilspill/eduhome.htm

Ocean Science Education Teacher Resource Center Exit EPA disclaimer
This site links by topic to a large collection of environmental web sites which contain lesson plans and class activities.
http://www.vims.edu/bridge/

Resources To Learn More About Endangered Species Exit EPA disclaimer
From the Fish and Wildlife Service, a list of materials that may give you some ideas to help a species near you get on its road to recovery, because recovery is the ultimate goal for each threatened and endangered species.
http://endangered.fws.gov/education/

River Watershed Excursion Exit EPA disclaimer
Learn all about watersheds in this awesome online excursion through the Hillsborough River watershed of southwest Florida.
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/watershd/

Stream Corridor Project
Provides an explanation of the structure of streams and their role in the environment. Also discusses stream restoration.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/watershed/wacademy/acad2000/stream

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Page Exit EPA disclaimer
Information and educational materials about endangered and threatened species.
http://endangered.fws.gov/kids/heyteach.htm

Virtual Watershed Tour Exit EPA disclaimer
Learn about watersheds on this informative virtual tour.
http://ohiowatersheds.osu.edu/cbwm/virtualwatershed/

Wildlife Fact Sheets Exit EPA disclaimer
From the Fish and Wildlife Service, basic information about species of regular public interest.
http://species.fws.gov

Year of the Ocean Kids Page Exit EPA disclaimer
More goodies from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, learn about endangered whales, seals, and sea lions; fascinating facts about fish; how to Adopt a Buoy; and much more.
http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/kids.htm

 

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