Links to resources and information about giraffes, their health, and conservation from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
Links to resources and information about gorillas, their health, and conservation from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.
This interactive map of Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique allows users to explore different features of the park, including key components of the conservation strategy.
This article highlights hands-on or multimedia lesson plans about oceans. Science lessons are paired with suggested literacy lesson plans. All lessons are aligned to national standards.
Students complete three different activities to evaluate the energy consumption in a household and explore potential ways to reduce that consumption. The focus is on conservation and energy efficient electrical devices and appliances. The lesson reinforces the relationship between power and energy and associated measurements and calculations required to evaluate energy consumption. The lesson provides the students with more concrete information for completing their culminating unit assignment.
By viewing high-speed videos of raindrops hitting mosquitos, learn how insects are able to fly in the rain by calculating the impact forces of raindrops on flying mosquitoes.
Students learn about the human water cycle, or how humans impact the water cycle by settling down in civilizations. Specifically, they learn how people obtain, use and dispose of water. Students also learn about shortages of treated, clean and safe water and learn about ways that engineers address this issue through water conservation and graywater recycling.
The IISD--the International Institute for Sustainable Development--provides information on all aspects of sustainable development: business, climate change, economic policy, energy, and natural resources. Its website also includes up-to-date news, research, and events from around the world.
This lesson will introduce students to environmental issues. Students will recognize environmental opinions and perspective, which will help them define themselves and others as either preservationists or conservationists. Students also learn about the importance of teamwork in engineering.
Learn about the habits of different zoo animals and how they are like human children. Includes audio narration in nine additional languages with text in English.
This article includes lessons that elementary teachers can use to build the foundations of climate literacy while meeting elementary science standards. Lessons are paired with literacy activities as well.
A family shows some of the ways they reduce their energy use. Book includes audio narration in nine additional languages with text in English.
In this adapted ZOOM video segment, cast members get hands-on in the recycling process by using old newspapers to make new paper.
See how the conservation of momentum principles can be applied to a problem of an ice skater throwing a ball. This video lecture gives step by step example. [6:00]
Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.
This site is full of information and activities to help learn about the Florida Everglades, a unique wetland environment, and its future.
A two-part video which takes students on a climate adventure. Will the heroes find their way home? Will they save the plankton? [9:37]
Learn about the SWMP Program (System Wide Monitoring Program) and see how high-tech underwater equipment helps keep track of conditions in the estuary at all times. [8:25]
National Geographic offers high-quality, standards-based, educational resources and activities and offers a handfull of student experiences, both inside and outside the classroom.
A description of the various projects of the National Wildlife Foundation to protect the Great Lakes. Includes links to further information.