Access these sites through your computer’s Internet
connection. Open the underlined address (URL). Information can be
printed or downloaded to your computer. Be sure to follow links to other
sites and find your way back with the "Back" button. Also, we note where we
found broken links in our sampling of links within a site. Teachers will
need to replace these links with their own.
All of the sites listed were active as of March 7, 2006.
The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of
information given, the general appearance of the site and its potential use
in the classroom. This list is also sent through email if you have a school
email address. Let us know if you would like to be added to our mailing
list.
PLANET PALS – EARTH DAY
A GATEWAY SITE A MUST!!
http://www.planetpals.com/earthday.html
A huge site on Earth Day. Sections: Planet Pals Pages, Eco Helpers, Earth
day Learning, Earth Learning, World Peace, Fun for Kids, Parent/Teachers and
more. Each section is packed with information and ideas for activities. An
outstanding site. Excellent
ACCESS EXCELLENCE MYSTERY SPOT
http://www.accessexcellence.org/AE/mspot/
"Interactive, online scientific mysteries developed by Access Excellence for
classroom use. The mysteries encourage student problem-solving and inquiry."
AE Mysteries: Two Forks, Idaho; Yellow Jackie; Angry Red Planet;
Croak; River of Venom and Arctica (see below). Croak and River of
Venom are especially good for Earth Day. Includes Teacher-Developed
Mysteries. An outstanding site. Excellent
ACTION BIOSCIENCE
http://www.actionbioscience.org/
Promotes bioscience literacy by providing information on several issues in
environmental sciences. Presents seven bioscience challenges. Sections:
Biodiversity, Environment, Genomics, Biotechnology, Evolution, New
Frontiers, Education and a section in Spanish. Click on Lesson Directory for
a long list of lesson plans on these topics. Excellent Also in Lesson
Plans section
ALL ABOUT ANIMALS AND INSECTS - LINKS
http://www.suelebeau.com/animals.htm
A page of links for elementary students on animals and insects. Excellent
ALL ABOUT ENERGY
http://www.suelebeau.com/energy.htm
A page of links to websites on energy and renewables. Suitable for
elementary students. Excellent
ALL ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
http://www.suelebeau.com/environment.htm
A page of links to websites on the environment. Suitable for elementary
students. Excellent
ALL ABOUT THE RAINFOREST – LINKS
http://www.suelebeau.com/rainforest.htm
A page of links for elementary students on the rainforest. Excellent
ALL ALONG A RIVER
NEW!
http://library.thinkquest.org/28022/
A site for students by students on rivers and river ecosystems. Sections:
Physical Aspects of Rivers, Case Studies and Rivers of the World. More
detailed than it looks at first. Suitable for students in grades 5-8.
Excellent
AMAZON INTERACTIVE
http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html
This site has two sections. Geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon provides
basic information on the rainforest in Ecuador including who lives there and
how they make their living. Part two is an Ecotourism Simulation Game in
which viewers play the role of Quicha Indians in a rainforest village who
choose to develop an ecotourism project to add income and to help preserve
the rainforest. Excellent
ARCTICA – AN ONLINE MYSTERY
http://www.accessexcellence.org/arc/
Students are challenged to solve the mystery of what happened to the
stranded polar expedition Arctica in 1834. Three people use crew journals,
diaries, tests, artifacts and more to solve the mystery. Can your students?
Note: This was a competition in 1997 but all the elements remain for
students to solve the mystery today. Excellent
BIOMES/ECOSYSTEMS LINKS
http://www.geocities.com/mddavis53/Ecosystems.html
A full page of links to sites on different biomes. Sections: General Sites,
Desert, Tundra, Polar & Mountainous Regions, Rain Forest, Chaparral, Savanna
& Grasslands, Temperate Deciduous Forest, Taiga, Fresh Water and Marine.
Excellent
BRIDGE – OCEAN SCIENCES TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER
http://www.vims.edu/bridge/
This is a huge resource for teachers on marine education and conservation.
Contains lesson plans, activities, informative sections,
contests, and much more. An outstanding site. Excellent.
BUILD-A-PRAIRIE – ON THE PRAIRIE
NEW URL!
http://www.rbff-education.org/cgi-bin/search/rbff.cgi?ID=981491855
An examination of the prairie habitat including the interactive game
Build-a-Prairie. Also includes: Live from the Prairie, Field Guide to the
Prairie, Curriculum Goodies, Experience the Prairie, and Researching the
Prairie. Excellent
CENTER FOR IMPROVED SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
http://www.k12science.org/index.html
CIESE sponsors and designs interdisciplinary projects that teachers
throughout the world can use to enhance their curriculum through compelling
use of the Internet. We focus on projects that utilize realtime data
available from the Internet, and collaborative projects that utilize the
Internet's potential to reach peers and experts around the world. Below is a
catalog of projects that are currently being or have been sponsored by CIESE
. Each project has a brief description and links to the National Science
Standards and NCTM math standards it supports." Current projects
include: Down the Drain: How Much Water Do You Use?, The Global Water
Sampling Project, Bucket Buddies, Take a Dip: The Water in Our Lives,
Population Growth, Air Pollution: What’s the Solution?, and more. Check out
the Teacher Materials for lesson plans. Outstanding. Excellent
CHILDREN OF THE EARTH UNITED
http://www.childrenoftheearth.org/
Information by and for children on the earth and the environment. Sections:
Creative Kids, Amazing Animals, Powerful Plants, Native Wisdom, Eco-Careers,
Earth Issues, Awesome Activities, Great Books, and Nature Programs. Includes
several knowledge-testing games and a Teacher’s section with several
classroom activities. Excellent
CONFLICT YELLOWSTONE WOLVES – PROJECT
http://www.powayschools.com/projects/mt&r/ConflictYellowstoneWolf.htm
A project in which students study the controversy surrounding the
reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park. Although the
wolves were re-introduced to their natural habitat, the surrounding ranchers
have sued to have them removed. Students must research the issue, take a
position and write an editorial supporting their position. Note: We found a
couple of broken links on this site. Excellent
CONGO GORILLA FOREST
http://www.gorilla.org/
"Welcome to the Wildlife Conservation Society's online tour of the amazing
Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. This huge 6.5 acre African
rain forest environment explains WHAT a rain forest is, HOW it works, WHICH
animals make it their home, WHY it is threatened and HOW people can help
save it. With more than 300 animals, including one of the largest breeding
groups of lowland gorillas, it is the most spectacular exhibit ever created
at the Bronx Zoo." Excellent
CORAL REEFS – 42EXPLORE
NEW!
http://42explore.com/reef.htm
Basic information for elementary students on coral reefs. Includes
activities and webquests. Excellent
THE CREATIVE CONNECTIONS PROJECT
http://www.ccph.com/index.html
Links schools through email and the Internet with schools in various regions
around the world. Has all kinds of online adventures and projects.
Outstanding. Excellent
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE – KIDS PLANET
http://www.kidsplanet.org/
Information for students on saving wildlife. Sections: Get the Facts,
Teachers Table (includes Curriculum Units), Wild Games, Web of Life (online
book), Worldwide Wolves, Defend It!, and Cool Stuff. Excellent
DRAGONFLY TV – LIVING THINGS
NEW!
http://pbskids.org/dragonflytv/show/livingthings.html
Investigations and video clips for kids on a variety of living things and
nature topics such as: Baby Animals, Dolphins, Colorblind Dogs, Horse Ears,
Kelp Forest, Lizard Habitat and more. Each topics has an investigation with
a video report on their findings. Also check out: Do It (experiments), Games
and Riddles. For intermediate/junior students. Excellent
EARTH 911 – MAKING EVERY DAY EARTH DAY
http://www.earth911.org/master.asp
A huge site with information on recycling, hazardous wastes, air pollution,
water quality, and more. Plus in your zip code for information on where to
recycle or turn in hazardous wastes in your community. Outstanding.
Excellent
EARTH DAY AT KID’S DOMAIN
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday/
Includes: History; Adopt a Rainforest Animal; Games; Downloads; Earth Songs;
Earth Day Activities; Stories; Coloring Pages; Word Searches; Crafts; Clip
Art; Links and more. Excellent
EARTH DAY SONGS
http://www.preschooleducation.com/searth.shtml
Twenty-six songs for Earth Day for preschool and primary school students.
Each includes new lyrics for familiar tunes. Excellent
EARTH DAY THEMES AND ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
http://www.childfun.com/themes/earth.shtml
A list of activities for K-6 grade children for Earth Day. Excellent
EARTH PULSE – CONSERVATION
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/
A site from National Geographic on conservation. Themes: Ocean, Climate,
Energy, Fresh Water, Technology, Wild Lands, Population, Heroes, Humans &
Habitat, Wild Species, Ecosystems, Virtual Worlds, News, Wildworld Sights &
Sounds, and Earthpulse Expeditions. Excellent
THE EARTH’S BIRTHDAY PROJECT – EDUCATING CHILDREN ABOUT
THE EARTH
http://www.earthsbirthday.org/
Student/teacher focused site celebrating the planet through hands-on
projects. Includes: Celebrate!, Butterflies & Bugs, Big gift, Bug Shop,
Zwibbles, Earth’s Birthday Card and more. Excellent
EARTHFORCE
http://www.green.org/
The main focus of the site is the protection of the local watershed. The
site provides schools with the information necessary to conduct water
testing of their own. In the process they develop life-long habits of active
citizenship and environmental stewardship. Includes several programs and
activities to get students involved in their local environment. Excellent
ECOLOGY.COM
NEW!
http://www.ecology.com/
News, articles, quotes, and more. Sections: News Links, Feature Stories,
Origins of Life, Ecology Today, Earth at a Glance, Ecoscene, About Ecology,
Links, Quotes, and InfoKiosk. Includes: Test Your EQ!, a Students’ Corner,
and Ecology Radio. Excellent
ECO-PROS – ENVIRONMENT OF PLANET EARTH
http://www.eco-pros.com/
A huge site on environmental issues. Looks at the problems of disappearing
habitat, ecosystem management, waste management, and much, much more. Scroll
down for the large list of topics. Excellent
ECOSYSTEMS TEACHER RESOURCE KIT
http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/themes/Biomes/systems.html
General information and lesson plans on ecosystems. Excellent
EEK! ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR KIDS
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/
Information and activities for kids on the environment. Sections: Nature
Notes, Our Earth, Cool Stuff, Get a Job, The Riddler, and Teacher Pages.
Excellent
THE ELECTRONIC NATURALIST
http://www.enaturalist.org/
"The Electronic Naturalist is a new on-line education program providing a
weekly environmental education unit. Each unit has artwork, text,
activities, additional web sites, plus online access to a professional
naturalist. Two reading levels are available for grades K-3 (Quick Read) and
4-8 (Full Read)." Click on Topics at the top for a list of the
topics and activities. Excellent
EMERGENT WETLANDS
http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/land/wetland/emergent.html
Information for students on wetlands, the types of wetlands and activities
about wetlands. Excellent
ENATURE.COM
http://www.enature.com/
Field guides on animals, insects, trees and more. Online field guides
include: Amphibians, Birds, Butterflies, Fishes, Insects, Mammals, Native
Plants, Reptiles, Seashells, Seashore Creatures, Spiders, Trees and
Wildflowers. There are also Birding Tips, Ask an Expert, Threatened and
Endangered (lists of species by region), Backyard Habitats and more.
Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIE.COM
http://www.endangeredspecie.com/
"EndangeredSpecie.com is dedicated to providing all the best
endangered species information, links, books, and publications regarding
rare and endangered species. This site also includes information about
conservation efforts and endangered species organizations that are dedicated
to saving and preserving the world's most endangered wildlife and plant
life." Sections: Causes of Endangerment, Why Save Endangered
Species?, Endangered Species in Your State, Ways You Can Help Endangered
Species (note: not a request for donations), Interesting Endangered Species
Facts, Endangered Species Profiles & Photo Gallery, Laws That Protect
Endangered Species, Endangered Species Organizations, Books on Endangered
Species. Endangered Species Case Studies, Kids Endangered Species Corner,
and Teacher’s Endangered Species Page. Outstanding. Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIES FACTBOOK - A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/C005770/?tqskip1=1
A student-created site on endangered and threatened species. Sections:
Utilities, What, Profiles, Causes, Help! (What You Can Do), Interactivity,
Media Gallery (photos) and Teacher’s World. The Teacher’s section includes
classroom activities and the Interactivity section includes quizzes,
crosswords and puzzles. Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIES FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/endanger/index.htm
An online field trip for middle school students on endangered species.
"Although endangered species refers to both the plant and animal
kingdoms, this field trip's focus is endangered animals. How many species
have made their way onto the endangered species list and how many have
completely disappeared in the past fifty years? What efforts are being made
to protect animals and what can you do to help?" Teacher Resources
includes links to related websites. Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIES – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/endangsp.html
A list of links about endangered species. Suitable for elementary students.
Includes Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also
in Lesson Plans section. Excellent
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESOURCES ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
NEW!
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/endangered.htm
Links to resources on endangered species for elementary students. Includes
several categories. Includes a Teacher’s Resources section with links and
lesson plans. Excellent
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENERGY RENEWAL
http://www.eere.energy.gov/
A gateway site for the U.S. Department of Energy and its programs as well as
different forms of energy. Click on Education under Topics for a huge number
of classroom resources and lesson plans on energy. An outstanding
site. Excellent
ENERGY – HEAT, LIGHT AND SOUND – LIST OF LINKS
NEW!
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/heatener.html
A list of links about energy. Suitable for elementary students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson
Plans section. Excellent
ENERGY QUEST
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/index.html
Huge energy site for students. Categories include: Games; Art Gallery;
Saving Energy; The Energy Story; Devoured by the Dark; Energy Library; Find
It Fast; How Things Work; Time Machine; Transportation Energy; Weekly Energy
News; Ask Professor Questor; ; Super Scientists; Science Projects; Teachers
and Parents Resources and more. An outstanding site. Excellent
THE ENERGY PLANET – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/C004471/?tqskip1=1
A student-created site on energy. Sections include: Traditional Energy,
Future Energy, Biographies, Experiments, How It Works, Cultures, and
General. Each section includes multimedia with photos and video clips. Note:
The Scroll Down English button does NOT work. Click on English in the list
of languages at the bottom of the introductory screen. Excellent
THE ENVIROLINK NETWORK
NEW!
http://www.envirolink.org/
A portal for an enormous number of environmental website links. With topics
from Agriculture to Wildlife, this is a huge resource. Includes: Envirolink
U.S. Atlas, News Headlines, and Anima Concerns. Excellent
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION LINKS – CLASSROOM RESOURCES
http://eelink.net/classroomresources-directories.html
Large list of topics with environmental education resources and materials.
Excellent
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek1/environ.htm
A list of links about the environment. Suitable for elementary students.
Excellent
ENVIRONMENTAL SITES ON THE INTERNET
http://www.ima.kth.se/im/envsite/envsite.htm
A huge list of links to environmental sites on the Internet. In the left
column, scroll down to the subject index. Definite worth checking out.
Excellent
EXPLORE THE FANTASTIC FOREST
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/forest/
An online interactive visit to a forest habitat. Very well done. Suitable
for elementary students. Excellent
EXPLORING THE ENVIRONMENT – CORAL REEFS MODULE
NEW!
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/
A learning module for grades 7-12 on the environment of the coral reefs.
Sections: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Coral Reefs, Remote Sensing,
Situation and Spheres. Students use real data to solve problems. Excellent
5 TIGERS ADVENTURES
http://www.5tigers.org/Directory/adventures.htm
Information and fun activities on tigers. Students learn about the threat to
tigers, design a tiger habitat, captive breeding, the tiger trade and more.
Includes Teacher Resources with links and lesson plans. Excellent
FRANKLIN’S FORECAST
http://sln.fi.edu/weather/index.html
Build your own weather station, learn about weather technologies and check
the weather anywhere. From the Franklin Institute. Sections: Hot Air Over
Water, Make Your Own Weather Station, Weather Right Now, Weather Events,
Radar, Lightning, Weather Satellites, Weather Activities, and Weather
Hotlist. Excellent
FRESH WATER AND FRESH WATER RESOURCES ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
NEW!
http://www.cdli.ca/CITE/water.htm
Links to resources on the water cycle and water resources for elementary
students by category. Includes Teacher Resources with links to websites and
lesson plans. Excellent
GEOGRAPHY ACTION!
NEW!
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/
A National Geographic site for children on geography and the environment.
The current theme is Migration: The Human Journey. Past themes were:
Biodiversity, Conservation, Habitats, Population, Rivers and U.S. Public
Lands. Includes a wealth of resources including articles and lesson plans.
Excellent
GEOGRAPHY ACTION! HABITATS
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geographyaction/habitats/
"Beginning just beyond the window, and extending past the boundaries of your
town or city across the Earth's surface, an amazing variety of habitats
awaits—along with the plants and animals that live in them. Start exploring
them with our Introduction. Then, get to know your "home" by identifying
which of these habitat types you live in or near: Cities and Suburbs -
Deserts and Tundra - Forests -Fresh Water Oceans and Coasts - Prairies."
Includes Games, Photo Galleries and much more. The Teacher’s Section has
lesson plans. Excellent
GEO-IMAGES PROJECT
http://www-geoimages.berkeley.edu/GeoImages.html
Groups of geo-images you can interact with. Click on the image, when the
cursor turns into a bulls-eye, move it slowly across the image to move up,
down, right, left, pan around or zoom in and out. Includes California, the
Southwest, the Northwest, the Arctic Circle, Morocco, Afghanistan, Hong
Kong, and New Guinea. Excellent
GETTING GREEN FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/green/index.htm
An online field trip for middle school students on ways humans can protect
the Earth. "Getting Green is all about what we as humans can do to
minimize our negative impact on our planet Earth. Our dirt is filled with
life. The sun warms our vegetable garden, the rains feed our plants, our
plants provide food and oxygen, and so it goes. Organisms in the soil break
down the plants and provide nutrients, creating a rich soil in which they
can grow. Did you know that in a handful of dirt, there are as many living
micro-organisms as there are people on the planet?" The Teacher’s
Resources includes related website links. Excellent
GF AWESOME
NEW!
http://www.gfawesome.org./homepage_flash.html
The kids site from Global Forest. Hosts Maurice the Mountain Goat and Lu Lu
the Lynx host a range of informative articles, nature photos, factoids, cool
activities and more. Sections: Cool Articles, Mad Gallery, Crazy Activities,
GF Research, Tree Guide, Challenge a Scientist and Scientists’ Answers.
Outstanding. Excellent
GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH EXPLORER
NEW!
http://www.exploratorium.edu/climate/
"At this Web site, you can explore scientific data relating to the
atmosphere, the oceans, the areas covered by ice and snow, and the living
organisms in all these domains. You’ll also get a sense of how scientists
study natural phenomena—how researchers gather evidence, test theories, and
come to conclusions." Sections: Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Cryosphere,
Biosphere, and Global Effects. Includes maps, graphs, glossary, questions
about each section. Suitable for grades 7 and up. Excellent
GLOBAL WARMING – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/globewrm.htm
Basic information plus activities and webquests on global warming. Excellent
THE GLOBAL WATER SAMPLING PROJECT
NEW!
http://www.k12science.org/curriculum/waterproj/index.shtml
"From March 27 until June 2, 2006, students will team up around the globe to
test fresh water. Join us in this collaborative project, comparing the water
quality of your local river, stream, lake or pond with other fresh water
sources around the world. The focus of the project is: ● To assess the
quality of water based on physical characteristics and chemical substances.
● To look for relationships and trends among the data collected by all
project participants.
All students are welcome to participate, however, it is recommended for high
school students (ages 14-18) due to the nature of the tests required for the
project. There is no fee to participate, however, please read the "Project
Instructions" area prior to registering for participation." Includes
classroom activities and lesson plans. Excellent
THE GREAT PLANT ESCAPE
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/
"My name is Bud. My good friend Sprout and I are helping Detective LePlant
on his search. You will find that plants are an important part of your life.
We will need your help to find clues, do experiments, and solve problems as
we journey into the world of plants. He promises lots of fun, but remember,
we're here to solve a mystery!" There are six cases to solve. Each
has a Case Brief, Facts, Mysteries and Activities. Excellent
HABITATS/BIOMES – ENCHANTED LEARNING
http://www.zoomschool.com/biomes/
Information for primary students on habitats. Provides a basic
explanation of what constitutes a habitat. Click on each of the habitats in
the colored blocks for printouts to color and information specific to each.
Excellent
HABITATS/LANDFORMS – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/habitats.html
A list of links about habitats and landforms. Suitable for elementary
students. Includes Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities.
Also in Lesson Plans section. Excellent
THE HEADBONE DERBY – ECOLOGY STRIKES BACK!
http://www.headbone.com/derby/eco/
An Internet research learning adventure. Uses the Internet to research the
environment. Includes a Teacher’s Guide. Sections: Yamquats Ahoy!; Where the
Vacuumoose Roam; Tree Huggin’ Flower Power; The Orca Smorgasbord; Solar So
Good; Pollen Nation; and The Green Landfill Blues. Excellent
HIGH SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
http://www.epa.gov/highschool/index.htm
A portal to a huge amount of environmental information for high school
students. Sections: Air, Waste & Recycling, Water, Conservation, Ecosystems,
Your Neighborhood and Health & Safety. A huge amount of information.
Excellent
IN SEARCH OF THE WAYS OF KNOWING TRAIL – A VIRTUAL TRIP
THROUGH THE ITURI FOREST IN CENTRAL AFRICA
http://www.brookfieldzoo.org/pagegen/wok/index_f4.html
An animated game where you travel to central Africa to follow a trail
through the Ituri Forest. Excellent
INVASIVE SPECIES – 42EXPLORE
NEW!
http://www.42explore.com/invasive.htm
Basic information for students on invasive species. Includes activities and
webquests. Excellent
IT’S ELECTRIFYING!
http://sln.fi.edu/qa99/spotlight3/index.html
An online exhibit from the Franklin Institute on electricity. Sections:
Franklin’s Kite, Introduction to Electricity, Theater of Electricity, the
World of Electronics for Children, Electricity and Magnetism, Electrified
Ben, Beakman’s Electric Motor, and Lightning and Atmospheric Electricity
Research. Excellent
JOURNEY NORTH – A GLOBAL STUDY OF WILDLIFE MIGRATION
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
"Journey North engages students in a global study of wildlife
migration and seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field
observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of
spring through the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, bald eagles,
robins, hummingbirds, manatees, whooping cranes--and other birds and
mammals, the budding of plants, changing sunlight and other natural events.
Find standards-based lesson plan, activities and information to help
students make local observations and fit them into a global context. Widely
considered a best-practices model for education, Journey North is the
nation’s premiere "citizen science" project for children."
Click on Spring’s Journey North for lesson plans and activities.
Outstanding. Excellent
KIDS CORNER – ELEMENTS
http://www.elements.nb.ca/kids/index.htm
Fun environmental activities such as Calculate Your Ecological Footprint,
Forest Adventures and Which Future Would You Choose?. A bilingual site with
all sections in both English and French. Excellent
KIDS STUFF – WORLD WILDLIFE FUND
http://www.worldwildlife.org/fun/kids.cfm
A page of links to information from the World Wildlife fund about endangered
species. Sections include: Endangered Species Fact sheets, What’s Your
Biodiversity IQ Quiz, U.S. Ecoregional Map, Sizing Up Species and more.
Excellent
LAB CAR HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS - CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
NEW URL!
http://www.kineticcity.com/lab/HCHO/hchoarchive.html
Hands-on activities and experiments for upper elementary/middle
school students. For Earth Day, choose from: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Make
Your Own Paper; As the World Turns: Create Your Own Ecosystem in a Bottle;
Ah-choo!: Make a Pollen Catcher; Sun Power: Harness the Power of the Sun;
Squirrel World: Observe the Natural Habits of Creatures at a Tree Near You;
and Rot Race: Don’t Just Throw Away that Banana Peel, Let It Rot. Excellent
THE LIVING EDENS
http://www.pbs.org/edens/index.html
A PBS series on wilderness areas around the world and the ecosystems there.
Currently, Glacier Bay in Alaska. Click on past Living Edens sites for
additional areas including: Anamalai: India’s Elephant Mountain, Borneo:
Island in the Clouds, Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La and others. Each examines
the geography, the wildlife, the plants and the ecosystems. Click on Web
Resources for links and Teacher Resources for a lesson plan. Excellent
LIVING THINGS
http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/
Informational activities from the Franklin Institute. A gateway to
information on the environment and man’s role. Sections: Individuals,
Families, Neighborhoods, and The Circle of Life. Each section has a large
number of links to other sites. Excellent
MARINE AND COASTAL ENVIRONMENTS- NPCA
http://www.npca.org/marine%5Fand%5Fcoastal/flash.html
Information on the different marine and coastal environments.
Sections: Coral Reefs: Rainforests of the Sea; Marine Wildlife: Meet the
Creatures of the Deep; Beaches: Are We Loving Them to Death?; and Wetlands:
Murky Swamps or Precious Ecosystems?. Suitable for elementary to
junior high grades. Excellent
MARINE RESERVES: WHERE DO YOU FIT IN?
http://www.jason.org/digital_labs/CINMS/
An online simulation from the JASON Project. "The
sea around Anacapa Island is one of the most biologically rich and
economically important areas of the Channel Islands National Marine
Sanctuary and National Park. Because Anacapa Island is close to mainland
harbors, it is a very popular place to fish and dive. In this simulation,
you have been asked to represent one of the stakeholders in a working group
to establish new marine reserve areas near Anacapa. You must develop a plan
that will satisfy the group you are representing yet be acceptable to the
other groups’ representatives." Includes Teacher Background and
Classroom Activities. Outstanding. Excellent
MISSION: BIOMES
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Laboratory/Biome/
A project for grades 3-8 on biomes. "Have you ever wondered what it
would be like to live in a different part of the world? What would the
weather be like? What kinds of animals would you see? Which plants live
there? By investigating these questions, you are learning about biomes. A
biome is a community of plants and animals living together in a certain kind
of climate. Scientists have classified regions of the world into different
biomes. Here you can explore coniferous forests, temperate deciduous
forests, deserts, grasslands, rainforests, shrublands, and tundra.
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to investigate biomes, then
test your knowledge about the biomes by completing each mission."
Excellent
THE NATURAL WORLD: ENVIRONMENT – ARTICLES AND INFORMATION
FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES
http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/science/environment-index.html
Links to articles from the New York Times on the environment and
environmental issues. Includes: Statistics, Videos, Diagrams, Maps, Issues
in Depth, Special Sections and Web Resources. Excellent
NATURE.NET WATER RESOURCES
http://www.nature.nps.gov/biology/
From the National Park Service, a look at ecosystems. Sections: Ecosystem
Management & Restoration, Invasive Species Management, Integrated Pest
Management, Migratory Birds, Threatened & Endangered Species, Wildlife
Health & Disease and Wildlife Management. Click on the links (Air, Geology,
Natural Sounds and Water) in the Nature & Science box on the left for a lot
more information. Excellent
NEIGHBORHOODS: ECOSYSTEMS, BIOMES AND HABITATS
http://www.fi.edu/tfi/units/life/habitat/habitat.html
Information on the different types of ecosystems from the Franklin
Institute. Excellent
OBSERVING A CORAL REEF
http://www.eduweb.com/jason/index.html
A JASON project in which students study a coral reef using data recorded
between 1993 and 1997 to determine changes. Students compare images from
1993 and 1997 to determine changes. Note: This ties in with other JASON
projects. Excellent
OCEAN ADVENTURE – FROM DEEP SPACE TO DEEP SEA – A
THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/18828/?tqskip1=1
A student-created site on hydrothermal vents deep in the ocean floor.
Viewers join the scientists as they climb into the submersible Alvin for a
trip to investigate the vents. Sections: Dive Briefing, Ethics, Research
Tools, Mysteries, Meet the Scientists, Interactivities, Fauna, Forum,
Geology, Glossary, and Significance. Note: The Classroom Activities
downloaded without a problem this year. Excellent
OCEAN CONSERVANCY
http://www.oceanconservancy.org/site/PageServer?pagename=home
Resource for teachers and students on marine conservation topics. Huge
amount of information on the oceans, water pollution, marine wildlife and
more. Note: We could not locate the lesson plans included in previous years.
Excellent
ONE WORLD JOURNEYS - EXPEDITIONS
http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/expeditions/climate/
Photo-documentary expeditions around the world looking at different habitats
and what is happening with them. Expeditions: Florida’s Springs: Protecting
Nature’s Gems; Chimpanzees: Messengers of the Forest; Cougar: Spirit of the
Americas; Mercury Rising: Bearing Witness to Climate Change; Salmon: Spirit
of the Land and Sea; Palmyra Atoll: Rainforest of the Sea; Jaguar: Lord of
the Mayan Jungle; The Sonoran Desert: 5000 Square Miles of Silence; and
Georgia Revealed: Searching for the Soul of the Caucasus. Outstanding.
Excellent
ONLINE METEOROLOGY GUIDES
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/home.rxml
"The Online Meteorology Guide is a collection of web-based instructional
modules that use multimedia technology and the dynamic capabilities of the
web. These resources incorporate text, colorful diagrams, animations,
computer simulations, audio and video to introduce fundamental concepts in
the atmospheric sciences. Selected pages link to (or will soon link to)
relevant classroom activities and current weather products to reinforce
topics discussed in the modules and allow the user to apply what has been
learned to real-time weather data." For high school classes.
Sections: Light & Optics, Clouds & Precipitation, Forces & Winds, Air Masses
& Fronts, Weather Forecasting, Severe Storms, Hurricanes, El Niño (see
separate entry in list), and Hydrologic Cycle. Note: See also ONLINE
METEOROLOGY CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES. Excellent
THE ORINOCO RIVER
http://www.miamisci.org/orinoco/index.html
"The very first vision of the Orinoco awakens your desire to understand it.
In fact, the mystery of the river has drawn explorers, researchers,
adventurers and artists for hundreds of years. But what is the Orinoco? What
secrets does it hide? What does it have to do with us? What threatens its
health as an ecosystem, and how can we conserve this precious area?"
Sections: Water, Energy, Biodiversity, Explorers and Inhabitants. All
but Inhabitants have a number of lesson plans. Excellent
PASSPORT TO THE RAINFOREST
http://passporttoknowledge.com/rainforest/intro.html
Explore the tropical rainforest guided by expert biologists. Sections:
Geosystem (What are rainforests, etc.), Ecosystem (images and information on
the flora and fauna), Researchers (Meet the scientists, study field
journals, etc.), Interact (the classroom can interact with the field –Note:
Doesn’t seem to be operating this year), Resources (multimedia guide to
resources on the rainforest), and Educators (special section for teachers
with lesson plans and a kit to order). Outstanding. Excellent
PESTWORLD
http://www.pestworldforkids.org/home.html
A site for kids on pests such as insects and rodents. Sections:
Amazing Pests, Threats & Prevention, Learning Games, Send a Pestcard and For
Teachers (includes lesson plans and classroom resources). Excellent
PLANET DIARY
http://www.phschool.com/science/planetdiary/index.html
A look at current natural or human-caused phenomena occurring around the
world. Events include: volcanic eruptions, large fires, disease outbreaks,
storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, algae blooms, astronomical
observations, flora, fauna, drought, oil spills and more. Updated weekly.
Includes an archive so events can be tracked, satellite images and
background information on each phenomena. Sections: Current Phenomena,
Universal Measurements (time, location, maps), Phenomena Backgrounders,
Calendar and a Guide to Planet Diary. Excellent
POLLUTION LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/pollute.html
A full page of links to sites dealing with pollution. Sections:
Research/Informational Sites, Online Lesson Plans, Online Activities,
Offline Lesson Plans, and Offline Activities. Excellent
POLLUTION TEACHER RESOURCE KIT
http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/themes/Environ/pollute.html
Links, lesson plans and classroom activities on various forms of
pollution. Sections: Air, Land, Noise and Water. Excellent
THE QUEST FOR LESS - A TEACHER’S GUIDE TO REDUCING,
REUSING AND RECYCLING
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/quest/index.htm
"The Quest for Less provides hands-on lessons and activities,
enrichment ideas, journal writing assignments, and other educational tools
related to preventing and reducing trash. Each chapter includes one or more
fact sheets providing background information on each topic. In addition,
each chapter includes an index showing the grade ranges, subject areas, and
skills used for each activity to help teachers select the appropriate
activities." For grades K-6. Excellent
RAIN FOREST FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/rainforest/index.htm
An online field trip for middle school students on the rainforest. "Rainforests
have been around for millions of years, and yet in the very brief span of
half a century, mankind has destroyed a huge portion of the world's
rainforests. On a daily basis, acres and acres more disappear. This field
trip takes a look at what a rainforest is and why it is an important
ecosystem, the animals and peoples of the rainforest, what types of
rainforests there are, and provides some ideas that students can do to
actively participate in protecting the remaining rainforests." The
Teacher’s Resources section has related website links. Excellent
RAIN FOREST – LIST OF LINKS
NEW!
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/rforest.html
A list of links about the rain forest. Suitable for elementary students.
Includes Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also
in Lesson Plans section. Excellent
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
NEW!
http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/index.cfm
"The mission of the Rainforest Alliance is to protect ecosystems and the
people and wildlife that depend on them by transforming land-use practices,
business practices and consumer behavior." Includes a variety of
Alliance programs and news stories. Click on Education for a link to the
Learning Site. Excellent
RAINFOREST HEROES: KIDS THE EARTH CAN COUNT ON
http://www.rainforestheroes.com/kidscorner/
A colorful site on what kids can do and are doing to save the Earth.
Sections: Kid’s Action, Heroes Corner, Jungle Gym, About Rainforests,
Protect-an-Acre and Teacher’s Lounge. You can view the video Forest
Family Forever online or order it. Excellent
RECYCLE, REDUCE & REUSE – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/recycle.htm
Basic information on recycling plus activities and webquests. Excellent
RECYCLING – LIST OF LINKS
NEW!
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/recycle.html
A list of links about recycling. Suitable for elementary students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites
and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson Plans section. Excellent
RIVERS OF LIFE
http://cgee.hamline.edu/rivers/index.htm
"Rivers of Life is a full model for contextual learning; a flood
of projects, adventures, and resources to help K-12 teachers and students
learn about and from their watershed." Sections: Mississippi
Adventure, Watershed Atlas Project, Teacher Support, Students, Inquiry
Projects, and River of Resources. "The
Mississippi Adventure, a comprehensive study of the relationship between you
and your watershed. Using the legendary Mississippi River as a model, you
and your students will both learn about your watershed, and discover ways to
protect the natural system around you. The Watershed Atlas Project, an
interdisciplinary project that takes students out into their local watershed
to gain an intimate knowledge of the place they call home."
Excellent
SALT MARSHES FIELD TRIPS
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/salt/index.htm
An online field trip for middle school students on salt marshes.
"Students will be introduced to the coastal environment through
participation in a field study of the beach, dunes, estuary, and salt marsh
habitats." The Teacher’s Resources section has related website
links. Excellent
SCI4KIDS
NEW!
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
A fun site from the US Dept of Agriculture on science and the environment.
"Sci4Kids is a series of stories about what scientists do here at the
ARS. Geared to kids about 8 to 13 years old, it is produced by the ARS
Information Staff in Beltsville, Maryland. We bet you'll agree that much of
what our scientists do is not what you might expect.
You may be a student today but may already be on your way to a career in
science or farming or computers. Or maybe you're curious about some of the
strange creatures that share the planet with you. (Other than your brother
or sister.)
Science is not something far away in a laboratory. It's wired right into
your daily life--to the food you eat, the clothes you wear, the water you
drink. Whatever your interest in science, we hope Sci4Kids will help you
find out that it can be fun as well as informative." Click on things
in the picture to go to the sections. Includes: Environment, Soil, Plants,
Animals, High Tech, Nutrition, Insects, Farming, Science Careers, Test
Tubes, Weird Science, Small Towns, Cities, Transportation, Satellite, Water,
The Suburbs, and Aquaculture. There’s also information on science projects.
Suitable for grades 4 and up. Excellent
SHADES OF GREEN: EARTH’S FORESTS – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/17456/?tqskip1=1
A student-created site on the world’s forests. Extensive information on
Forest Types, Forest Life, Forest Importance, Forest Threats, Time, and
more. Check out the Teacher’s Area for lesson plans. Excellent
SMOG CITY
http://www.smogcity.com/welcome.htm
"Smog City is an interactive air pollution simulator that shows how your
choices, environmental factors, and land use contribute to air pollution. In
Smog City you're in control so your visit can be a healthy or unhealthy
experience depending on the decisions you make. You'll see how ground-level
ozone, the biggest part of summertime smog, increases or decreases when you
spend a day in Smog City. And since ozone can irritate respiratory systems,
cause breathing difficulty, coughing, and chest pain, knowing how and why
ozone forms and what you can do about it is important to the residents of
Smog City and everyone else on the planet." Excellent
THE SOLAR COOKING ARCHIVE
http://solarcooking.org/
Solar cooking is being used to save energy, especially in parts of the world
where resources are scarce. This site shows how to cook using solar stoves,
the different kinds and more. Sections: News, Plans (designs), Multimedia
(photos, audio clips, slide show), Resources, Documents, and Discussion.
Excellent
THE SONORAN DESERT: 5000 MILES OF SILENCE
http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/sonoran/index.html
"What our ancestors called a wasteland, we now know is the last great
treasure in the continental United States-the blazing heart of the Sonoran
desert, the lushest badland of them all. Now, on both sides of the U.S. and
the Mexican border are activities designed to protect the Sonoran desert.
The opportunity is simple: in an effort to save this area for generations to
come, there is a proposal to create the Sonoran Desert National Park. It
will be the greatest transnational biological reserve on earth, a park that
can be a benchmark for all the nations. Our One World Journeys team is
travelling this historic El Camino del Diablo to learn why there are efforts
to preserve this area for generations to come. Join us." Sections:
Live Expedition, Eco-Gallery, Natural History, Sonoran History and Travel
Facts. Excellent
TAIGA – LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/taiga.html
A list of links about the taiga. Suitable for elementary students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson
Plans section. Excellent
TEACHER RESOURCES – NATIONAL BIOLOGICAL INFORMATION INFRASTRUCTURE
NEW!
http://www.nbii.gov/education/index.html
"This area of the NBII provides educators, parents, and students of all ages
with access to online resources that emphasize the teaching of biology,
biodiversity, and ecology. Included are activities, lesson plans,
experiments, projects, resources, and references for classroom and home use.
The goal of this area of the NBII is to assist teachers and parents in
educating today's students and shaping the biologists, resource managers,
and environmental stewards of tomorrow. " Includes background
information and links to lessons and activities. This is much larger site
than it appears. Excellent
TEMPERATE FOREST BIOME FIELD TRIP
http://www.field-guides.com/sci/forest/index.htm
An online field guide for middle school students on temperate forest biomes.
"Young children are in tune with their environment. They notice the
seasonal changes occurring around them and studying the temperate forest
biome or deciduous forest presents a meaningful way to engage them in a
variety of cross curricular learning activities. The following areas can be
explored through looking at the temperate forest biome:…" The
Teacher’s Resources section has related website links. Excellent
TERRA
http://terra.nasa.gov/
"Terra," Latin for land, is the name of the Earth Observing System
(EOS) flagship satellite, launched on December 18, 1999. The mission began
science operations in February 2000. Terra is a multi-national,
multi-disciplinary satellite carrying a payload of five remote sensors that,
together, are measuring comprehensively the state of Earth’s environment and
ongoing changes in its climate system. The mission is a vital part of NASA’s
Earth Science Enterprise, helping us understand and protect our home
planet." Sections: Just Add Water, The Incredible Glowing Algae,
Squeezing Water from Rock, A Delicate Balance, Earth’s Carbon Metabolism,
From Space to the Outback, Tracking Clouds, Satellites Distinguish Dust from
Smoke, Satellites Aid Burned Area Rehabilitation, Prospecting From Orbit,
and Measuring Earthshine. In addition there is a gallery of images at
Visible Earth. Excellent
TRASH TO TREASURE – RECYCLING CRAFTS
http://craftsforkids.about.com/library/bltrashtr.htm
"Learn how you can creatively recycle baby food jars, paper bags, orphaned
socks, and several other items. Enjoy this ever-growing list of great ideas
for using the things you might normally throw away to create great craft
projects, games, and more." Uses throwaways such as oatmeal boxes,
buttons, soda cans and more to make fun crafts. Excellent
TUNDRA– LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/tundra.html
A list of links about the tundra. Suitable for elementary students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson
Plans section. Excellent
U.S. EPA –ENVIRONMENTAL KIDS CLUB
http://www.epa.gov/kids/
Join the Club and learn a lot about the environment. Topics: Air, Water, You
and Your Environment, Plants & Animals, and Garbage & Recycling. Includes
Games, Activities, Information, Drawing and Coloring Pages, a Teacher’s
Section and more. Excellent
U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE – KIDS CORNER
http://endangered.fws.gov/kids/index.html
Includes a slide show, activity sheets, quiz, suggested classroom
activities, suggested lesson ideas, Species in the Spotlight and more.
Excellent
VIRTUAL ANTARCTICA
http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~kpt/terraquest/va/
For two weeks in 1995, the scientific ship Livonia traveled to
Antarctica. Daily dispatches and live chats let users join the guests and
crew as they explored. See it all on this site. Sections: Ship’s Log,
Expeditions, Ecology, Science, History and Guidebook. Excellent
VIRTUAL REALITY PANORAMAS
http://www-geoimages.berkeley.edu/GeoImages/QTVR/QTVR.html
QuickTime Virtual Reality images of California, the American Southwest, the
Pacific Northwest, Canada, Mexico, and Pacific Islands. You interact by
clicking on the image. When the cursor turns into a bulls-eye, move it
slowly across the image to move up, down, right, left, pan around or zoom in
and out. Excellent
VIRTUAL RIVER – ONLINE GEOLOGY LAB
NEW!
http://vcourseware5.calstatela.edu/VirtualRiver/
"Welcome to VirtualRiver. Here you will find two interactive exercises
designed to help you learn about river processes like discharge, flooding,
and flood frequency. Each activity requires you to make careful observations
and measurements, do simple calculations, and answer questions about your
work. A "Certificate of Completion" will be available to you at the end of
each activity." Suitable for upper elementary and up. Excellent
WATCHING OVER THE WORLD – TIME FOR KIDS
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/story/0,6079,56763,00.html
"Who's the latest environmental hero? YOU! Check out your green ideas, real
hometown heroes, poll questions and more all-new stuff!" Includes:
You Be the Hero (kids tell how they help the environment), Hometown Heroes
(profiles of kids who are "heroes"), Ask a Hero, Tour of Heroes and more.
Very colorful site. Excellent
WELCOME TO ECOKIDS ONLINE
http://ecokids.earthday.ca/pub/splash.cfm
Ecology info for kids. Sections: EcoSmarts, Events, Gallery, Games,
Storybook, Archives, Educator’s Area, and Play the Frog Quiz. Includes new
activities. A fun, colorful site with good info. Excellent
WELCOME TO RECYCLE CITY
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/
Visit Recycle City to see how the residents of the former Dumptown learned
to recycle their waste and changed the town into Recycle City. Sections:
See, Find, Learn, and Get a Clue. Includes Games, Activities, Graphics, and
Facts. A fun, colorful site. Excellent
WETLANDS – 42EXPLORE
http://www.42explore.com/wetland.htm
Basic information on wetlands along with activities and webquests. Excellent
WETLANDS – LEARNING ABOUT WETLANDS
http://vathena.arc.nasa.gov/curric/land/wetland/
An elementary level page on wetlands with Things to Study and Things To Do.
Excellent
WETLANDS– LIST OF LINKS
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/wetlands.html
A list of links about wetlands. Suitable for elementary students. Includes
Research/Informational Sites and Lesson Plans/Activities. Also in Lesson
Plans section. Excellent
WHAT’S IT LIKE WHERE YOU LIVE?
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/
Learn about biomes and ecosystems. Biomes of the World: Rainforest, Tundra,
Taiga, Desert, Temperate, Grasslands. Freshwater Ecosystems: Rivers &
Streams, Ponds & Lakes, Wetlands. Saltwater Ecosystems: Shorelines,
Temperate Oceans, Tropical Oceans. Note: We have the video series that goes
with these websites. Excellent
THE WHY FILES
http://news2.news.wisc.edu/whyfiles/find_it/index.html?get=s&w=3
A long list of WHY files on environmental topics such as: Air Pollution,
Gas Hydrates, Beach Erosion, Global Warming, and Oceans Under Siege. Each
contains a main article plus many have links to related topics. Excellent
ADVENTURE IN THE RAINFOREST
http://teach.fcps.net/trt4/rainforest.htm
Links to a large number of resources. Divided into Student Resources and
Teacher Resources. Very Good`
AIR JUNK: SPECKS, FLECKS AND PARTICLES IN THE AIR
http://www.hhmi.org/coolscience/airjunk/index.html
A fun site for kids on making air particle detectors and the kinds of
particles they will find. Very Good
AMAZONIA: DISCOVER THE HIDDEN PARADISE – A THINKQUEST
SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/28368/ingles/mapa.shtm?tqskip1=1
A student-created site that explores the History, Physical Geography, Human
Geography, and Biological Geography of the Amazon including the major
environmental issues such as oil extraction, drug trafficking, etc. Very
Good
AMERICAN RIVERS – RESTORE, PROTECT, ENJOY
http://www.amrivers.org/
A river conservation site. Sections include: River Conservation, Resources,
Take Action, and Newsroom. Click on the photo at the top for video clips
about rivers and river restoration. Click on Resources, then River ABC’s for
information and activities for kids. Also a River Curriculum for teachers.
Very Good
THE ANIMAL DIVERSITY WEB
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/
Click on the animals for the animal class: Mammals, Fishes, Marine Animals,
Echinoderms, Birds, and Amphibians. Each section discusses what makes each
class unique and the many species and subspecies. Very Good
AQUARIUS – AMERICA’S INNERSPACE STATION
NEW!
http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/
"Aquarius is an underwater laboratory and home to scientists for missions up
to 10 days long, but to call Aquarius a home is like calling the space
shuttle Discovery a mode of transportation. Aquarius is made to withstand
the pressure of ocean depths to 120 feet deep. Presently, Aquarius is
located in a sand patch adjacent to deep coral reefs in the Florida Keys
National Marine Sanctuary, at a depth of 63 feet. The laboratory is attached
to a baseplate that positions the underwater habitat (underwater
laboratories are also called habitats) about 13 feet off the bottom. This
means that the working depth of those inside the laboratory is about 50 feet
deep. Located inside the 81–ton, 43 x 20 x 16.5–foot underwater laboratory
are all the comforts of home: six bunks, a shower and toilet, instant hot
water, a microwave, trash compactor, and a refrigerator even air
conditioning and computers linked back to shore by wireless telemetry! Using
Aquarius as a base for research diving expeditions definitely has
its advantages." You can take a virtual tour, view the lab through a
streaming webcam and follow along on missions. During missions, you see a
Mission Summary, Aquanaut Profiles, Expedition Journals and Mission
Pictures. The Teachers and Students section includes several lesson plans.
Very Good
THE ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE – A SPECIAL REPORT
http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/ANWR/
Information about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the current debate
about drilling for oil there. "What follows in this Special Report is
a description of the Refuge and its future as seen by the conflicting
parties in the controversy. The designers of ArcticCircle hope that the
airing of these differing perspectives will assist the viewer in deciding
what action should be taken in shaping the future of the Arctic National
Wildlife Refuge - and by whom. At the conclusion of the Report, you will
also have an opportunity to share your comments with other ArcticCircle
members in an electronic forum. Finally, those wishing to become actively
involved can contact one or more of the organizations listed in the
concluding remarks." Sections: Natural Resources, The People, Oil
Exploration, Controversy and Debate and Commentary. Very Good
BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITATS
http://www.nwf.org/habitats/
Sections: Backyard, Schoolyard, Workplace & Community. Provides action plans
for creating a backyard or schoolyard wildlife habitat. Very Good
BAGHEERA – A WEBSITE FOR OUR ENDANGERED SPECIES
http://www.bagheera.com/
Enter Bagheera’s lair and get information on our endangered species.
Sections: In the Wild (Vanishing, Extinct, Classroom Activities); Image
Center; Resources (link to C.I.T.E.S. Species Database), and Endangered
Species. Very Good
CAR-FREE CITIES
http://www.carfree.com/
A site that proposes that cars be banned from cities and cities redesigned.
Sections: Introduction, Moving People, City Design, Topology, Moving
Freight, Life in the City, Districts, Existing Cities, Morocco, Blocks,
Objections, Carfree Places, and more. Very Good
CELEBRATE EARTH DAY RECYCLING
http://www.csr.org/Earth_Week/home.html
Sections: Hey Teachers, Games & Activities, Recycling Works, Stuff Gets
Recycled, Blue Works, and Help Reduce Waste. Very Good
CHESAPEAKE BAY PROGRAM – WATERS RESTORATION
http://www.chesapeakebay.net/index.cfm
Information on the Chesapeake Bay, its environmental and economic importance
and ways people are working to keep it a healthy ecosystem. Sections: About
the Bay, Animals & Plants, Habitats, Water Quality, Land & People, Watershed
Profiles, Bay Pollution, and Bay Restoration. Very Good
CLIMATE ARK
http://www.climateark.org/
A search portal for information on climate change and renewable energy. Very
Good
CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM
http://www.panda.org/climate/
A program of the World Wildlife Fund to track changes in the world’s
climates. Sections: Climate Causes, Climate Impacts, and Climate Solutions.
Very Good
CONGO GORILLA FOREST
NEW!
http://www.congogorillaforest.com/congohome
"Welcome to the Wildlife Conservation Society's online tour of the amazing
Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit at the Bronx Zoo. This huge 6.5 acre African
rain forest environment explains WHAT a rain forest is, HOW it works, WHICH
animals make it their home, WHY it is threatened and HOW people can help
save it. With more than 300 animals, including one of the largest breeding
groups of lowland gorillas, it is the most spectacular exhibit ever created
at the Bronx Zoo." Sections: Introduction, Congo Virtual Tour, Meet
the Congo Residents, Conservation Choices, Play a Congo Game and WCS Home
Page. Very Good
CREATURE WORLD – KRATT’S CREATURES
http://www.pbs.org/kratts/world/index.html
Colorful companion site to the TV series. Sections: Creature World
(clickable globe), Creature Crazy, Don’t Go This Way, Creature Clubhouse,
Episode Guide and Creature of the Week. Very Good
DLTK’S EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS
http://www.dltk-kids.com/crafts/earth.html
Earth Day fun for kindergarten students. Sections: About Earth Day (songs,
poem), Earth Day Coloring Pages, Earth Day Crafts, Earth Day E-cards, Earth
Day On-line Games, and The Water Cycle. Very Good
E PATROL
http://www.epatrol.org/
Student focused site with information on Endangered Alert, Energy Savers,
Eco-Info, E-Patrol Quiz, and Screensaver. Very Good
EARTH DAY AT PRIMARY GAMES
http://www.primarygames.com/holidays/earth_day/earthday.htm
Holiday fun for primary students. Includes coloring pages, games and more.
Very Good
EARTH DAY ENERGY FAST
http://www.earthdayenergyfast.org/
A wealth of information on the ways we waste energy and affect the
environment every day. Promotes "pulling the plug" on Earth Day to save
resources. Sections: Take Action, Threats to Nature, Global Warming, Energy
Facts & Insights, Environmental Resources, About Earth Day, and Links.
Includes a Teacher’s section. Very Good
EARTH DAY NETWORK
http://www.earthday.net/
Includes: How To; Today’s Headlines; Grist Magazine; What Happened Around
the World on Earth Day 2005; Earth Car-Free Day, Earth Day Events; and more.
Includes an Earth Day and Schools section and a Teacher’s Corner. Very Good
EARTH FLOOR – BIOMES
NEW!
http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html
Students explore various biomes. Sections: Biomes, Biomes Summary, How to
Read a Climograph, Arctic Tundra, Desert, Taiga, Tropical Rainforest and
Tropical Savanna. Very Good
EARTH FROM ABOVE
http://home.fujifilm.com/efa/
A large collection of aerial photos from around the world. These are aerial
photos of the landscape, villages, natural features such as rivers and
oceans and much more. Sections: Surface Navigator, Motion Graphics (full
themed multimedia presentations with soundtracks), Photo Index, Download
Area, Information, Exhibition Guide. Very Good
EARTHWATER STENCILS – STORM DRAIN STENCILING
NEW URL!
http://www.earthwater-stencils.com/
"Storm drain stenciling is an educational, interactive tool to engage people
of all ages in community involvement for watershed pollution prevention. It
is an action project for students and community involvement for adults."
The stencils let people know that the runoff from the drain goes
directly into nearby streams, lakes or rivers. Has detailed instructions.
Note: This site sells the stencils but you could make your own following
their directions. Very Good
ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT QUIZ
http://www.myfootprint.org/
How much of a "footprint" do you leave? You would think that one person
wouldn’t be very much but multiply the resource and energy usage and the
figures are shocking. A good discussion starter. Very Good
ECOSYSTEMS/BIOMES GAMES
http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/ecogames.html
A large collection of games on ecosystems. Very Good
EDUCATING FOR CONSERVATION: U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE
SERVICE
NEW!
http://www.fws.gov/educators/
Sections: Conservation Library, Pictures, Training Courses, Maps, Video
(videos to purchase), and FAQ. Very Good
EDUGREEN
NEW!
http://edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/explore.htm
A site for elementary students with information, games, puzzles, fun facts,
e-cards and more. Sections: Life on Earth, Forest, Energy, Water, Air
Pollution, Climate Change, Biotechnology and Solid Waste. Activities: Play
and Learn, Network, Surf. Very Good
EL NIÑO ONLINE METEOROLOGY GUIDE
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/(Gh)/guides/mtr/eln/home.rxml
An online guide to El Niño with 9 sections: Definitions, ’97-’98 Event,
Upswelling, Non-El Niño Years, El Niño Events, Sea Surface Temperatures,
Impacts on Weather, Economic Impacts, and Detection & Prediction. Very Good
ENDANGERED SPECIES OF THE NEXT MILLENNIUM – A THINKQUEST
SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/25014/english.index.shtml?tqskip1=1
A student-created site on endangered species. Sections:
Introduction, What?, Why?, How?, Species Profiles, Media Gallery, and Facts
& Quotes. The Media Gallery contains several video and sound clips from the
San Diego Zoo. Very Good
ENVIRONMENTAL INQUIRY
http://ei.cornell.edu/
A website developed to help students conduct environmental science research.
Each section discusses the topic and provides suggestions for further
research. Very Good
ENVIRONMENTAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY
NEW!
http://www.eia-international.org/
"Working undercover to expose international environmental crime
-such as the illegal trade in wildlife, illegal logging and trade in timber
species, and the world-wide trade in ozone depleting substances - EIA has
directly brought about changes in international laws and the policies of
governments, saving the lives of millions of rare and endangered animals and
putting a stop to the devastating effects of environmental criminals."
Sections: Species in Peril, Success Stories, Forests for the World, and
Global Environment. Very Good
ENVIRONMENTAL SCORECARD
http://scorecard.org/
Get environmental maps for different issues such as air and water
pollution. Enter your zip code to get an environmental scorecard for your
local area. See what pollutants are being released into your community and
who’s doing it. Very Good
EPA WATER – KIDS STUFF – NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION
http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/kids/
Kids stuff from the EPA’s Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds. Fun
activities and games. Sections: Masterbug Theater (slideshow), What’s Wrong
with This Picture? (puzzle), Darby Duck and the Aquatic Crusaders, Splash
(game), Ground Water & Drinking Water Kids Page, Office of Water Kids Stuff
and Links. Very Good
THE EVERGLADES ECOSYSTEM
NEW!
http://www.nps.gov/ever/eco/
Information on the ecosystem of the Florida Everglades National Park.
Sections: Everglades 101: Introduction to the Ecosystem, Everglades
Habitats, Endangered Species, Animal Profiles, Geology, Florida Bay
Interagency Science Center, A Park in Danger: Threats and Restoration
Efforts, Fire Management, Research, Species Checklist and History. Very Good
EXPEDITION: ENDANGERED - EXPLORING A WORLD AT RISK
http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/Endangered/index.html
An online exhibit of the American Museum of Natural History on endangered
species. Use the Expedition Guide at the left to choose your expedition.
Includes: Endangered Animals, Endangered Habitats, Glossary, Causes of
Endangerment, and more. Very Good
FRANK POTTER’S SCIENCE GEMS – LIFE SCIENCE I
http://www.sciencegems.com/life.html#6
A long list of links to lesson plans and activities on life science for K-12
grades. Very Good
THE FUTURE: OUR PLANET IN 2050 – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/C008050/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0322
A look at three current environmental issues, what is happening and what can
be done. Sections: Depletion of the Ozone Layer, Antarctica & Global
Warming, and Electric Cars. Note: We found a couple of broken links on this
site. Very Good
GARBAGE: HOW CAN MY COMMUNITY REDUCE WASTE?
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/garbage/intro.html
A PBS site that focuses on the enormous problem of garbage and waste
products that we need to dispose of and ways to reduce it. Sections: Solid
Waste, Hazardous Waste, Sewage, Global Efforts, The Future, and Related
Resources. Very Good
GEOTHERMAL EDUCATION
http://geothermal.marin.org/
Geothermal energy is widely used in some parts of the world. This site
explains geothermal energy and provides classroom resources for teaching
about it. Sections: Geothermal Facts, Worldwide Data & Map, Geothermal
Slideshow, Ask an Expert, More About Energy, More Hot Websites, and
Classroom & Public Education Materials. Very Good
GEO-TOPICS – ENVIRONMENT
http://www.geography.learnontheinternet.co.uk/topics/ecosystem.html
A page of links to environmental topics and information on habitats. Very
Good
GROUNDWATER BASICS – KIDS CORNER
http://www.groundwater.org/kc/kc.html
Groundwater basic information and activities for students and
teachers. Includes games and puzzles. Very Good
GROUNDWATER: NATURE’S HIDDEN TREASURE
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/info/pubs/FS/e_FSA5.htm
Information from Canada about groundwater. Note: Click on Topics (green
button) for a large number of environmental topics. Very Good
HAPPY EARTH DAY COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOK
http://www.epa.gov/region5/publications/happy/happy.htm
An 11-page coloring and activity book to download and print out full of tips
for making the Earth a better place. Very Good
HAWAII’S LIVING TREASURES – A THINKQUEST QUEST
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002491/
A site by students for students. Follow the junior park ranger Kalani as she
searches for Hawaiian wildlife. Sections: Hawaii’s Living Treasures, Bird
Watching Game, Beyond O’hia Valley, and Resources. Includes video clips.
Very Good
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR AIR POLLUTION
http://www.lbl.gov/Education/ELSI/pollution-main.html
Looks at the types of air pollution and their causes. Includes Classroom
Activities. Very Good
JUNGLE PHOTOS
http://www.junglephotos.com/
"Welcome to Jungle Photos! Here you can see hundreds of images of animals,
plants, scenery and people from the Amazon rainforest in tropical South
America. All photos have explanations, so scroll down to read about the
image. Our mission is to provide the world with accurate information and
excellent images to inspire people to support rainforest conservation and
education." Sections: Animals, Plants, Scenery, People, Towns and
Lots More! Includes maps, satellite images and children’s artwork. Suitable
for elementary students. Very Good
KIDS FOR SAVING EARTH
http://www.kidsforsavingearth.org/
Materials for kids on the environment. Includes lots of classroom activities
to print out. Note: We were able to see and print several sections for free.
There is a paid membership, also. Very Good
LIMNOLOGY – FACTS AND FUN (THE STUDY OF FRESH WATER
RIVERS AND LAKES) – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/11548/?tqskip1=1
A student-created site on limnology, the study of fresh water rivers and
lakes. Sections: Guide to Limnology, Background, the Water Cycle, Types of
Water, Catchment, Algae, Tests, Salinity, Practice, Case Study, Articles &
Contacts and Results. Very Good
LIVING IN HARMONY WITH WETLANDS
http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/highlights/wetlands/
Information on wetlands habitats. Sections: Where the Wetlands Are; Not All
Wetlands Are Alike; Wetlands Are Busy Places; Plant Life, Wildlife and
Endangered Species; Where You Can Learn More About Living with Wetlands; Fun
Facts: Wet Meadows and Agriculture; and People, Wetlands and Wild Rice. Very
Good
LOS ANGELES RIVER CONNECTION
http://www.lalc.k12.ca.us/target/units/river/riverweb.html
A tour of the entire 50+ miles of the Los Angeles River, from its headwaters
in the San Fernando Valley to its mouth in Long Beach, California. There are
twelve points along the photo tour. Additional topics include: Plants,
Animals, Birds, Microorganisms, Water, Human Impact, Art, History and
Organizations. Includes maps, background information and Lessons and
Investigations. Very Good
THE MICROBE ZOO
NEW!
http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/zoo/
A site on microbial ecology that discusses the role of microbes in the
environment. Sections: Information, Dirt Land, Animal Pavilion, Snack Bar,
Space Adventure, and Water World. Something different. Very Good
NATIONAL LIBRARY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
http://www.ncseonline.org/nle/index.cfm?&CFID=7205202&CFTOKEN=6757300
A gateway to environmental and science issues and information. Very Good
THE NATURE OF WATER
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/nature/e_nature.htm
Information from Canada about water and aquatic resources and ecosystems.
Sections: Aquatic Ecosystems, Groundwater, Lakes, Permafrost, Properties of
Water, Rivers, Sediment, Snow & Ice, Water & Climate and Wetlands. Very Good
OZONE DEPLETION
http://www.epa.gov/ozone/
"Welcome to EPA's ozone depletion web area! Within this area
you'll find information about the science of ozone depletion, information
about the regulatory approach to protecting the ozone layer, and information
on alternatives to ozone-depleting substances, as well as information on a
number of other topics." Sections: Chemicals, Resource Center, Ozone
Science, Rules & Regulations, Enforcement, Alternatives/SNAP, Montreal
Protocol, and Fun Stuff. The Fun Stuff section has two crossword puzzles and
activities for kids. Very Good
THE OZONE HOLE TOUR
http://www.atm.ch.cam.ac.uk/tour/
A look at the depletion of the ozone layer of the atmosphere and,
particularly, of the discovery of a hole in the ozone layer over Antarctica.
The tour takes viewers through the process from discovery to current
readings. The site includes images and video clips. Very Good
PEOPLE AND PLANET
NEW!
http://www.peopleandplanet.net/
"Welcome to the People & the Planet website. This provides a global gateway
to the greatest issue of our time: the future health and wellbeing of the
human family as it presses ever more heavily on the natural resources of our
planet. Happy browsing in our 16 topic sections and Picture Gallery - and
please send us your feedback" Includes: Population Pressures, Food
and Agriculture, Health and Pollution, Coasts and Oceans, Renewable Energy,
Poverty and Trade, Climate Change, Green Industry, Eco Tourism,
Biodiversity, Mountains, Forests, Water, Cities and Global Action. Includes
a Factfile, Glossary and more. Very Good
POWERING A GENERATION OF CHANGE
http://americanhistory.si.edu/powering/
A Smithsonian project "to document the story of electrical power
restructuring in North America as it unfolds over the coming years."
Sections: Throw the Switch, Powering the Past, Understanding Deregulation,
Deregulation Perspectives, Visions of Power and References & Links. Very
Good
QUEST OF THE RING LEADERS – GAME
http://www.hi-cone.com/ringleader/quest/welcome.asp
An adventure game. Become a Ring Leader and travel to distant worlds
that are destroying themselves. Use your powers to save them. Very Good
RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING
http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/themes/Environ/recycle.html
Information on recycling and composting and then lesson plans. Also
in Lesson Plans section. Very Good
SCHOOLYARD ECOLOGY LEADERS HANDBOOK
http://www.ecostudies.org/syefest/
A printable handbook for teachers who want to develop an school-based
ecology program. "many of the strategies and resources included here
are useful for anyone who works with teachers to get their students doing
inquiry-based ecology on the school grounds." Very Good
SOLUTIONS SITE FOR KIDS
http://www.solutions-site.org/kids/introduction.htm
The site looks at environmental issues and the solutions people are finding
to specific problems and how these solutions can be applied elsewhere.
Sections: Population, Health, Development, and the Environment. Also Learn
and Do; Contests; and Talk. Very Good
SONGS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/2400/
Promotes the use of songs and music in environmental education. Contains
articles (including getting children started in writing their own songs),
lesson plans and more. Click on Other Related Sites for links to lists of
songs. Very Good
SQUIGLY’S EARTH DAY FUN
http://www.squiglysplayhouse.com/Holidays/EarthDay.html
Coloring pages, Crafts, Pencil Puzzles, Postcards, Online Games & Activities
and Vote. Very Good
A THOUSAND FRIENDS OF FROGS
http://cgee.hamline.edu/frogs/index.html
Information on frogs for teachers and students. Sections: Teachers,
Students, Science and Resources. Includes classroom activities in the
Resources section. Very Good
TIGER HOMES
NEW!
http://www.tigerhomes.org/education.cfm
"Tigerhomes.org is a privately-run exotic animal sanctuary that
strives to stimulate a global interest in wildlife conservation, education,
and habitat protection via the Internet. We serve our goals by inviting our
members, fans, teachers, students, and the general public directly into the
naturalistic habitats and lives of the sanctuary resident Tigers, Lions,
Leopards, Lemurs, and other rare and endangered animals." Includes
several Animal Cams, Video Gallery, Photo Gallery, Education Center and
more. The Video Gallery includes online video clips of the animals. Very
Good
TROPICAL RAINFORESTS – ENCHANTED LEARNING
http://www.zoomschool.com/subjects/rainforest/
Information for primary students on rainforests. Provides a basic
explanation. Click on animal printouts for coloring pages. Very Good
UNDERSEA AND OVERSEE
http://sln.fi.edu/oceans/index.html
Information from the Franklin Institute about the oceans and how to protect
them. Sections: Understand the Oceans, Undersea Life, Classroom Resources,
and Career Resources. The Classroom Resources section includes lesson
plans. Very Good
VIRTUAL COURSEWARE – GLOBAL WARMING
NEW!
http://vcourseware5.calstatela.edu/eec/GlobalWarming/
A web-based activity on global warming. Includes a section for Educators.
Sections: Demonstrations, Energy Budget Model, Future Climate Change, and
Tutorials. Note: You have to register your class to participate but it
appears to be free. Very Good
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENTS
http://www.student.richmond.edu/%7Ecj9jf/biomes.htm
"Take your students on a virtual field trip using the Internet and all it
has to offer to learn more about different environments throughout the
world. The goal of this webquest is to help your students visually see some
of the different environments and actually experience what they are like and
what the different sounds/animals of each environment are." Has a
large number of links to get started. Very Good
THE VIRTUAL NUCLEAR TOURIST – NUCLEAR PLANTS AROUND THE
WORLD
http://www.virtualnucleartourist.com/
Provides a "virtual tour" of nuclear power plants around the world with
information on where they are, what kinds there are, how they operate and
more. Includes photos. A very large site. Note: Some info is no longer
available due to security concerns. Very Good
THE VIRTUAL RAINFOREST
NEW URL!
http://www.msu.edu/~brechtjo/VRainforest/
Users "can choose between two online
tours of the rainforest, filled with beautiful pictures and interesting
facts. The Virtual Rainforest was designed for all ages, but with particular
emphasis on teaching children about tropical rainforests". Viewers
choose the regular tour in which you navigate with the mouse through a photo
of a rainforest to other pages. The second tour is a slide show. Good for
elementary classes. Very Good
THE WARMING OF THE EARTH – A BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUE OF GLOBAL WARMING
http://www.whrc.org/globalwarming/warmingearth.htm
Information on global warming. Sections: The Greenhouse Effect, Scientific
Evidence, The Culprits, Potential Outcome, What the Skeptics Don’t Tell You,
the Kyoto Protocol and References. From the Woods Hole Research Center. Very
Good
THE WATER CYCLE
NEW!
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/watercycle.html
A printable diagram of the water cycle. Available in several languages.
Click on the sections of the diagram online for links to detailed
information on each section ie, Condensation, Spring, etc. Very Good
WATER SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/index.html
"Welcome to the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Science for Schools
web site! We offer information on many aspects of water, along with
pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can give opinions
and test your water knowledge." Topics include: Earth’s Water, Water
Basics, Water-use Information, Water Q&A, Activity Center, Picture Gallery,
Glossary of Water Terms, and more. Very Good
THE WATERSHED GAME
NEW URL!
http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html
"Welcome, ……….. , to the Watershed Game! There are two levels in this game:
Novice and Intermediate. The novice level is for third and fourth graders,
or anyone who isn't sure what a watershed is. You don't have to start with
the novice level, but it'll give you a good introduction to the ideas in the
intermediate level. And you can jump into the intermediate level anytime you
like—just click on one of the pictures on the left to start making decisions
about your watershed! In the intermediate level, you'll be in charge of your
watershed, making decisions about recreation, agriculture, transportation,
and many more things. Can you make the right choices to ensure a healthy
watershed?" Very Good
WEALTH OF THE RAINFOREST
http://rain-tree.com/index.html
Information from Raintree, Inc. on the wealth of resources in the rainforest
that can be used responsibly. Includes a great deal of information on the
medical benefits of rainforest plants. Sections: Rainforest Plant Database;
Rainforest Information, Facts, & Preservation; Help with Rainforest School
Reports; A Gallery of Rainforest Pictures; links and more. The photo gallery
is outstanding. Very Good
WELCOME TO THE WETLANDS
http://www.lethsd.ab.ca/mmh/grade5/wetlands/page1.htm
Basic information on the types of wetlands. Sections: Wetlands of Alberta
(Canada), Wetlands of the World, Wetland Animals, Types of Wetlands, Food
Chains, Wetland Worries, and Links. Note: Some of the links were broken.
Very Good
WETLAND WATCH
NEW!
http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/scizone/e3/wetland/default.asp
Check out the webcam on the wetlands at the Ontario Science Center. Includes
video clips of past cam shots. Play Croaker Concentration to match up
the frog sounds. Also, play Secrets of the Marsh a game about food
webs. Very Good
THE WILD HABITAT – A THINKQUEST SITE
http://library.thinkquest.org/11234/?tqskip1=1
A student-created site on different habitats. Sections: Polar and
Mountainous Regions; Savanna and Grasslands; Tropical Rainforest; and
Woodland Areas. Each briefly discusses the habitat and the animals found
there. Click on Fun and Games for games and animal quizzes. Very good for
elementary students. Very Good
THE WILD ONES
http://www.thewildones.org/
Information for kids on the work of the Wildlife Trust.
