Environmental
Links
In the following list you will find links to websites of organizations
whose agendas relate to the topics explored in the "Journey
to Planet Earth" series. The majority of these sites and
organizations provide free educational resources.
General Environmental Internet Sites
The Ocean Foundation—The Ocean Foundation is a private international grantmaking portal focused exclusively on ocean conservation.
EElink-Environmental
Education on the Internet—Consistent with key principles
of environmental education, this site's mission is to spread information
and ideas that will help educators explore the environment and
investigate current issues with students. This site is a gateway
to more information about fresh water, coasts and oceans, air
and climate, waste, population, forestry and agriculture.
Environmental
News Network—The mission of this network is to create
environmental awareness on critical issues through the presentation
of fair and balanced daily news and information products.
EPA
Curriculum and Resources—Resources for teachers
on topics ranging from conservation, air and water pollution to
waste and recycling are found here.
EPA Student
Center—At the student center, youngsters in the
middle and high school grades can explore a wide range of environmental
issues - from air and water pollution and ecosystems to waste
and recycling.
The GLOBE Program—The
GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment)
is a hands-on environment science and education program that unites
students, educators, and scientists from around the world in studying
the global environment. Their teacher's guide focuses on topics
discussed in Journey to Planet Earth - soil, water and global
positioning system technology. Their "Resource Room"
in their on-line library offers teachers additional materials.
Medical
Mysteries — MedMyst is a web adventure that
engages players in problem-solving activities in a quest to uncover
the cause of an infectious disease and to prevent it from spreading.
Each online missions accompanied by a MedMyst Magazine and Hands-on
Activities correlated to the National Science Education Standards.
North American
Association for Environmental Education—The North
American Association for Environmental Education is a network
of professionals and students working in the field of environmental
education through North America and in over 50 countries. It offers
guidelines to teachers for selecting environmental education materials.
World Resources
Institute — WRI is an environmental think
tank that goes beyond research to find practical ways to protect
the earth and improve people's lives. Their publication World
Resources 2000-2001 — People and Ecosystems: The Fraying Web of
Life is the definitive guide to the global environment.
The millennial edition presents a comprehensive assessment of
five of the world's major ecosystems.
Envirolink
— EnviroLink is a non-profit organization...
a grassroots online community that unites hundreds of organizations
and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more
than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing comprehensive,
up-to-date environmental information and news.
P.O.V.'s
Borders: Environment — The site includes
original stories about people working to improve their surroundings,
with streaming video, audio, interactive games, and a series of
blog-like web diaries by writers and various professionals. Of
particular interest is a series of original radio documentaries
on water issues -- http://www.pbs.org/pov/borders/2004/water/index.html
-- as well as a set of interactive animated games. They also offer
a teachers guide and several lesson plans.
Earth Island Institute—Earth Island Institute (EII), founded in 1982 by veteran environmentalist David Brower, fosters the efforts of creative individuals by providing organizational support in developing projects for the conservation, preservation, and restoration of the global environment.
The Nature Conservancy—The Nature Conservancy is a leading international, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
Wildlife Conservation Society—The Wildlife Conservation Society saves wildlife and wild lands through careful science, international conservation, education, and the management of the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, led by the flagship Bronx Zoo.
"Rivers of Destiny" Websites
To learn more about topics addressed in "Rivers
of Destiny" water quality, flooding, the rain forest, wetlands
- visit the following Internet sites.
American Rivers —Their
mission is to protect America's river systems and to foster a
river stewardship ethic. The American Rivers site index offers
information on dams, flood plains and a glossary of river-related
terms.
Exploring
the Environment Home Page —This page links
to NASA's Classroom of the Future, the Middle School Earth Science
Explorer, and other NASA links. It offers students an opportunity
to examine Experimental Earth Science modules that make use of
remote sensing technology and the Internet. Two of the teaching
modules on this site explore water quality and the rain forests
of the Pacific Northwest.
Global
Rivers Environmental Education Network—GREEN takes
an innovative and action-oriented approach to education based
on an original, interdisciplinary watershed education model.
Live
from the Rainforest —Some of the world's leading
biologists introduce students to the planet's largest rain forest.
Mississippi River
Basin Alliance—The Alliance is a citizens' coalition
that unites environmental justice organizations and traditional
conservation groups around issues impacting the Mississippi River.
The page entitled "About the River" offers good statistics
and facts about this mighty river.
National Audubon
Society —Solid science, policy research, forceful
lobbying, litigation, citizen action and education are the tools
used by the Audubon Society to protect the air, water, land, and
habitat that are critical to human health and the health of the
planet. The Society offers activities for middle school students
that teach them the importance of preserving habitats to protect
bird species.
National
Geographic Society "Xpeditions"—The Atlas
feature on this site offers access to 600 National Geographic
maps. Visit this site to see the locations of the states, countries
and rivers discussed in "Rivers of Destiny."
National
Project WET—The goal of Project WET (Water Education
for Teachers) is to facilitate and promote awareness, appreciation,
knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through the development
and dissemination of classroom ready teaching aids.
Natural Resources
Defense Council—NRDC is a national nonprofit organization
dedicated to protecting the world's natural resources and ensuring
a safe and healthy environment for all people. NRDC's guides offer
tips on cleaning up water, reducing garbage and curbing over fishing,
along with a host of other topics.
NOVA
Online - Flood —This Web site was developed
to accompany the NOVA public television program examining the
1993 Mississippi floods.
Rainforest
Action Network—This network works to protect the
Earth's rain forests and support the rights of their inhabitants
through education, grassroots organizing, and non-violent direct
action. The "Kids Corner" on this site answers questions
about the rain forest and introduces students to the animals and
native peoples of the rain forest.
The Izaak Walton
League of America, Inc.—The organization's "Save
Our Streams" program has been teaching people of all ages
how to adopt and protect streams and rivers. Activities include
making observations, stabilizing stream banks, planting trees,
and organizing cleanup campaigns.
U.S.G.S. Water
Resources Information —This site takes teachers
to the U.S. Geological Survey's "Water Science for Schools"
pages. They offer information on many aspects of water, along
with pictures, data, images, and an interactive center where teachers
and students can give their opinions and test their water knowledge.
Water
Environment Federation—Founded in 1928, the goal
of this organization is to preserve and enhance the global water
environment. The Water Environment Web provides student materials
and activities (K-12) concerning the water environment.
"The Urban Explosion" Internet
Sites
To learn more about the issues explored in "The Urban Explosion " -
drinking water quality, the effects of urbanization, creating
sustainable communities - visit the following Internet sites.
American Water
Works Association—The American Water Works Association
(AWWA) is an international nonprofit scientific and educational
society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality
and supply. Its Blue Thumb Project is an ongoing campaign to raise
public awareness and understanding of drinking water issues. The
Blue Thumb Youth Activities ( http://www.awwa.org/youthact.htm
) and Educational Sheets ( http://www.awwa.org/educatio.htm )
can increase your students' understanding about these issues,
too.
Friends of the Earth—Dedicated
to protecting the planet from environmental degradation, Friends
of the Earth is a good source for student reports and information
for awareness of urbanization issues.
Care International—
This is a good source of information on agencies that deliver
relief assistance to people in need and long-term solutions to
global poverty.
Earthwatch
—This organization's mission is to build a sustainable
future through partnerships between scientists and citizens.
National
Geographic Society—Maps, facts and profiles of the
countries that serve as home to the mega-cities profiled in "The
Urban Explosion" can be found here.
Population Reference
Bureau, Inc.—This is a source of information on
specific statistics on population and population growth.
Sierra Club—Students
can request information about the Club's efforts to protect the
environment against problems cause by urbanization.
Sustainable
Communities Network —This site links people
to resources and one another to create healthy, vital, sustainable
communities. It covers a host of areas, from smart growth and
creating community to protecting natural resources and living
sustainably. In the "Education, Training and Lifelong Learning"
section, there are specific activities for grades K-12.
The United Nations
Environment Programme — This is a good source of
information on the environment and how it is affected by population
growth and/or urbanization of cities.
Urbanization
and Water Quality—The U.S. Geological Survey's Water
Science for Schools site examines the effects of urbanization
on water quality.
U.S. Agency for
International Development — This department is a
good source of information on urban development in the United
States and in countries around the world.
World
Affairs Council— This is another good
source of information on the environment and how it is affected
by the population growth and/or urbanization of cities.
"Land of Plenty, Land of Want" Websites
To learn more about farming and technology, the Dust Bowl and
El Nino, and other subjects raised in "Land of Plenty, Land
of Want," visit the Internet sites listed below:
Agriculture
for Kids—This site, under the name Sci4Kids, is
a series of stories about whatscientists do at the Agricultural
Research Service. The page entitled "Play Move the Cow Space-Age
Style" explores how technology is helping farmers to protect
the environment. The site is geared toward students eight to thirteen.
Agriculture
in the Classroom—As the number of children living
on farms and ranches decreases, it becomes more important than
ever that students learn about our food and fiber systems through
classroom curriculum. The "Ag in the Classroom" program
offers teachers educational materials to integrate into their
classroom lessons. There are also links to other agricultural
sites on this page.
The
American Experience: Surviving the Dust Bowl—This
Web site was developed for the PBS program "Surviving the
Dust Bowl," part of "The American Experience" series.
It contains an eyewitness account of the Dust Bowl, New Deal remedies
and a teacher's guide.
Crop Production—Farmland
Cooperative System is a highly diversified company with major
business lines that include crop production. This Web site contains
information about the production, processing, and marketing of
agricultural products.
Dust
Bowl Site—This introduction to the Dust Bowl of
the 1930s on the southern plains of the United States also includes
a movie of a dust storm during that era.
El
Nino—Created by the producers of the PBS series
NOVA, this Web site is entirely devoted to this weather phenomenon.
Sections of the site include "Dissecting El Nino - to "Chasing
El Nino."
Making
Sense of the Weather - El Nino—This explanation
of El Nino and La Nino from NASA is geared to students in grades
6-12. The site also features weather- related science activities.
National
4-H Home Page—This 4-H site offers teachers access
to curriculum that has been reviewed by Cooperative Extension
staff nationwide. The National Juried 4-H Experiential Learning
Youth Development Curriculum Collection includes educational material
on environmental education and earth sciences.
Sustainable Agriculture
Network—The Sustainable Agriculture Network is the
communications and outreach arm of the Sustainable Agriculture
Research and Education (SARE) program. SARE works to increase
knowledge about practices that are economically viable, environmentally
sound, and socially responsible. The on-line brochure, "Exploring
Sustainability in Agriculture," offers a comprehensive explanation
about sustainable agriculture.
State of the Ocean's Animals Websites
Conservation International
www.conservation.org
Visit this page on sea turtle conservation to get information on endangered sea turtles and links to other useful sites.
Earthtrust
www.earthtrust.org
This web site features information on an anti-driftnet campaign, a campaign to save whales, and an effort to protect Hawaii’s marine wildlife.
The Leatherback Trust
www.leatherback.org
This organization is dedicated to the conservation of leatherback sea turtles as well as other sea turtles. Look at nesting highlights for the current year.
MarineBIO
www.marinebio.org
This web site offers a great deal of information on marine conservation, sustainable fishing, and marine species.
National Coalition for Marine Conservation
www.savethefish.org
This organization is dedicated to protecting marine habitat, preventing over-fishing, and reducing by-catch.
NOAA Fisheries Service
www.nmfs.noaa.gov
This site has a wide variety of information on all kinds of marine fisheries issues and conservation. Go to the following site for information specifically about sea turtle conservation: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/turtles/.
Pelagic Shark Research Foundation
www.pelagic.org
A non-profit research and education group dedicated to the conservation of sharks, especially those off the California coast. The site has good information on sharks and their current status in California.
Public Broadcasting Service—NATURE
www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/dolphindefender/credits.html
Visit this site to find out more about Hardy Jones, dolphins, and an excellent resource list.
Shark Research Institute
www.sharks.org
This non-profit organization does research on sharks and promotes the conservation of sharks. It also sponsors the Peter Benchley Shark Conservation Award.
Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society
www.wdcs.org
The education page at this site includes a few simulations and games related to by-catch, and they also offer an adopt-a-dolphin project.
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