Environment Sites
All About Earth Day
http://earthday.wilderness.org/history/
Senator Gaylord Nelson, the founder of Earth Day, has created an informative site
displaying his convictions and the subsequent founding of the environmental movement and
the first Earth Day in 1970. The Teacher's Lounge provides curriculum and activities for
Earth Day, free downloads, and classroom activities for grades pre-K through high school.
Bert and Phil's Water Busters!
http://www2.seattle.gov/util/waterbusters/
Learn about water conservation in the home by playing an interactive game that challenges
players to fix water leaks, lower water bills, and conserve water. Read the How to Play
first.
Care2: Eco-Links: Heroes
http://www.care2.com/channels/ecoinfo/eco-heroes
For more than a century, people all over the world have championed environmental causes
and become role models for others in their generation and in generations that followed.
This inspiring site is devoted to providing short profiles of many of these environmental
heroes.
Earth 911 Kids
http://www.earth911.org/master.asp?s=kids&a=kids/kids.asp
This site, targeted at elementary through high school students and teachers, offers ideas
on what students can do to improve the environment. There are sections for Elementary,
Middle School, High School and Teachers.
Earth Day Groceries Project
http://www.earthdaybags.org
Find out how to spread the word about Earth Day, April 22nd, by decorating paper bags and
returning them to the grocery store. The goal of this project is increasing environmental
awareness. Suitable for all grade levels.
Earth Day Network
http://www.earthday.net
Earth Day Network is an alliance of 5,000 groups in 184 countries working to promote and
sustain a healthy environment. Each year, Earth Day inspires action in communities around
the world. People from Peru to India, and from Ireland to the USA take part in Earth Day
events and actions which educate, spread awareness and push for tangible change. Earth Day
is based on the simple philosophy that ordinary people, acting together, can achieve
extraordinary things.
Earthweek: A Diary of the Planet
http://www.earthweek.com/
This site created by meteorologist Steve Newman has printable weekly online newspapers
containing information about natural phenomenon and man-made events affecting the
environment. It also has links to daily "Breaking News" items.
EcoKids
www.ecokids.ca/pub/index.cfm
Very well done, delightfully creative collection of online interactive games and
activities, downloads and printables on environmental issues, science and nature, energy,
and 'hot topics.' EcoKids is Earth Day Canada's environmental education program for youth
who care about the planet.
EEK! (Environmental Education for Kids)
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/
Visit this online magazine to learn more about nature, the environment, and environmental
issues. In the Our Earth section, read about foreign and sometimes destructive species,
endangered species, air pollution, water pollution, and recycling. The Cool Stuff section
features rainy day activities, stories, and a coloring book. Teacher resources can be
found in the Teacher Pages. K-8.
EPA Environmental Kids Club
http://www.epa.gov/kids/
Explore the environment and learn how to protect it using games, pictures, and stories.
Main topics are: Air, Water, Garbage & Recycling, Plants & Animals, and
Environment. The Art Room, Game Room, and Science Room link to games and activities. Use
the Teaching Center to get ideas on how to use the site and further resources such as
community service projects, scholarships, lesson plans, and grants.
Environmental Impacts of Hurricane Katrina
http://www.st.nmfs.noaa.gov/hurricane_katrina/
A government agency that is working to assess the marine environmental impacts of Katrina
is the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA.) The site is fairly simple
to navigate, as it essentially contains a number of links to some of the projects they are
currently working on throughout the region. Some of these projects include assessments of
the marine mammal and turtle health and monitoring the area for harmful algal blooms.
Visitors may also wish to learn about the currently deployed vessels that are out working
in the area, or they may also want to take a look at their links section.
Environmental Inquiry
http://ei.cornell.edu/
The mission of Environmental Inquiry (EI) is to support teaching and learning about the
environmental sciences through teacher education, curriculum research and development, and
scientific inquiry by students and teachers in grades 7-16. This site offers resources to
aid development of meaningful research projects in the areas of toxicology, watersheds,
ecology and biodegradation.
For Kids Only: Earth Science Enterprise
http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/
This site helps students learn about aerosols, ozone, air pressure, tropical rainfall and
hurricanes, plate tectonics, earth science careers, and more.
Global Warming
http://www.nwf.org/globalwarming/
The National Wildlife Federation believes "Global warming is the single biggest
threat to wildlife today." With that as a given, this site features a collection of
resources on how to fight global warming on a personal level and as an activist. There are
also resource documents, information on U.S. government policies, and videos about global
warming's impact.
Global Warming Kids Site
http://www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/index.html
This site provides a wealth of materials focusing on the science and impacts of global
warming or climate change, and on actions that help address global warming issues. It is
designed as a resource for both kids and educators. There are games, animations, events,
and links to other relevant sites for kids and educators.
Green Guide
http://www.thegreenguide.com/green_home/
The climate is changing and human activity is a major cause. If billions of people are
going to live on the planet, natural resources need managing, and waste will be a major
concern. And all around us are new technologies, products and practices that will soon
replace the crude, energy-wasting, resource-depleting path we’ve been on. On this
site, find ways to Go Green in your home.
Green Squad
http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/intro/intro_1.asp
The Green Squad teaches kids about the relationship between their schools and
environmental and health issues. The site is designed primarily for students in fifth
through eighth grade, but also offers information for younger and older students as well
as parents and teachers. There is also a Spanish version. The Green Squad is a project of
NRDC, the Natural Resources Defense Council.
Hinterland Who's Who, Wildlife in Canada
http://www.hww.ca/index_e.asp
Useful for classes studying ecological and environmental issues, this site provides
in-depth accounts of Canadian wildlife as well as dealing with preservation issues and
environmental protection policies that can assist wildlife. Rich with images and audio,
the site also contains Canadian-specific educational resources for teachers.
How Human Actions Modify the Physical Environment
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/14/gk2/
National Geographic provides a group of lessons that support the Standard: How human
actions modify the physical environment. This lesson is geared toward the K-2 grades. You
can click for different lesson plans for each grade level. Each lesson is designed to
teach students the delicate balance between wildlife and humans. They will answer the
question that the current generation faces: What are the long-term effects of human
environmental intervention? Lessons study cranes and their migratory patterns, oil spills
and contamination, and human manipulation of habitats. Excellent related links are
provided for students to use in research.
Kids Do Ecology
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/index.html
This site is divided into sections called Learn about Ecology, World Biomes, Marine
Mammals, KDE Santa Barbara, EcoLinks and Conservation Projects. There is also a For
Teachers section with resources for teaching ecology.
Kids Domain: Earth Day
http://holidays.kaboose.com/earth-day/index.html
History, Games, Activities, Songs, etc. to help celebrate Earth Day.
Kids for a Clean Environment
http://www.kidsface.org/
Don't just complain about what is happening to the environment, become involved in
environmental issues and make a change. Here's an organization that is enabling kids to
make those changes.
Kids Regen.org
http://www.kidsregen.org/
This is an Internet magazine aimed at children, families and educators, featuring
activities and information that empower kids to make healthy choices for themselves and
the environment.
Kids World
http://kids.rrc.state.tx.us/
Kids World is the Texas Railroad Commission's energy education website. Kids World is home
to Marty and Molly Mockingbird, two very energy-aware young mascots, who take elementary
school students through an online tour of their community, teaching students about energy,
safety and good stewardship of our environment. The website offers students classroom
lessons and entertaining games.
Know Your Wildfire Zone
http://www.wildfirezone.org/index.asp
This site by the University of California Cooperative Extension discusses things that
people should do before, during, and after a wildfire. The site is especially relevant in
light of the devastating wildfires that occurred in California this past autumn, and could
be a valuable resource for student projects, perhaps by correlating the information here
with the online news/video reports of those fires and their effects on residents.
NIEHS Kid's Pages
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/home.htm
From the US Department of Health and Human Services, NIEHS-Kids provides games, music, and
valuable information on issues of health and the environment. There are links to other
English and Spanish-language sites with related themes.
Planet Earth Guide
http://dsc.discovery.com/guides/planetearth/planetearth.html
Discovery.com's Planet Earth Guide covers the latest in earth-related news, games, and
adventures. The site offers changing features dealing with exciting places and events on
Earth.
Planet Protectors Club for Kids
http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/index.htm
Planet Protectors Club is a collection of games and puzzles that teach kids about solid
waste disposal and its problems from the Environmental Protection Agency.
ScienceInTheBox
http://www.scienceinthebox.com
Scienceinthebox.com covers a range of interesting and entertaining topics! The site was
created to share the science behind Proctor & Gamble's laundry and cleaning products
with a focus on addressing sustainable practices and products which embrace social
responsibility as well as environmental practices. Product development and other
considerations are presented. Users can select topics that can be saved into a File
Basket, downloaded, and printed. The interactive pages are particularly fun.
Seafood Watch: Fishy Issues
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp
Besides asking the wait person if your fish is fresh or frozen, you might want to also ask
if it's part of an endangered species. Unfortunately, we humans' taste for seafood is
having an increasingly negative environmental impact, from over-fishing to habitat damage.
From California's famed Monterey Bay Aquarium, this site is devoted to exploring that
issue, from listing seafood that you should and should not purchase, the pros and cons of
fish farming, the question of discarded species, and other environmental impact questions
about our increasingly fragile oceans.
Unsolved Mysteries of Human Health: How Scientists Study Toxic Chemicals
http://www.unsolvedmysteries.oregonstate.edu
The Unsolved Mysteries features cutting edge research and tools currently used by
environmental health scientists in the Environmental Health Sciences Center and Marine and
Freshwater Biomedical Sciences Center at Oregon State University. Users of the website are
challenged with an environmental mystery that they need to solve by using specialized
analytical equipment. The website includes interactive lab tours, on-line quizzes,
interviews and links to scientists, glossary, and additional resources.
Welcome to Recycle City
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/first.htm
Recycle City features a fictional "Dumptown" and describes how its residents
recycle, reduce, and reuse waste. It presents activities and games that students can enjoy
using the Recycle City website and offers lesson ideas and activities for teachers.
What You Can Do
http://www.ec.gc.ca/eco/main_e.htm
Environment Canada wants everybody to know how they can be an important part of
Canada’s environmental health. This website has special sections directed at students
and ideas for them to contribute to a green future for their school, community, country
and globe.
Wildlife Corridors
http://www.patagonia.com/web/us/popup/media_gallery_photo_b.jsp?OPTION=SAR&assetid=28759
Learn about the importance of wildlife corridors in preserving wilderness areas for native
animal species in this captioned 40-slide slideshow by award-winning nature photographer
Florian Schulz. An excellent resource for illustrating the impact of human activity on the
natural environment.
Zam's Quest Kids' Place
http://www.zamsquest.com/kids_place.php
This is a good place for students to learn about environmental issues.
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