K-12 Partnership Program

K-12 Partnership Program


K-12 Partnership Online Materials 2001 - 2002
	9 - 12 Exploring Environmental Science Using the Internet Purpose Today's workshop will focus on using the Internet in the study of environmental science. You will begin with hands-on exploration of a wide range of Internet-based resources including collaborative projects and real time data, preparing you to use the resources in your classrooms. Consulting Experts in the Field Ask an Environment Expert -- University of Hawaii Ask a Hydrologist -- USGS Utah Ask a Water Expert -- USGS National Water Information Center Ask a Water Testing Expert -- Suburban Water Testing Labs, Inc. Ask an Energy Expert -- Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network Ask an Energy Efficiency Expert -- The Energy Outlet Resource Center Ask Mr. Solar -- Solar, wind and water power Ask a MAD Scientist -- many topics from which to choose Examples of Collaborative Environmental Projects CIESE Global Water Sampling Project CIESE Down the Drain Project Estuary-Net Project The Rainforest Connection -- Montclair S.U. (runs every winter) Kansas Collaborative Research Network -- Environmental Projects TERC's Community Web Projects -- Energy, Ozone and Atmospheric, and Birding Projects Worldwide Biome Project GLOBE Project (Requires purchase of instruments and teacher training) Spring Acid Rain Watch - A project from the Quebec English Schools Network Environmental Real Time Data Projects and Resources Oil Spills, Thrills and Chills -- Teacher-developed project in conjunction with Stevens (Grade 6 and up) Ozone; The Good, The Bad and The Ugly --Teacher developed - good chemistry application - (Grades 7 +) Journey North -- Track animal migration EPA SunWise School Project --Interpret daily UV data, weather conditions, etc. regarding daily sun protection practices Live from the Estuary Signals of Spring -- Track animal migration USGS Water Resources -- U.S. information including real time data USGS Water Resources for NJ -- Real time data for NJ watersheds New Jersey Real-time Air Quality Index -- Find current air pollution levels near your home or school AIRNOW - US Real-time Air Quality Data Real-time Ozone Information -- Find current upper atmospheric ozone levels over your home or school USGS pH Map of the United States (near real time data) U.S. Census Bureau Pop Clocks -- U.S. and World population projections at current moment Pop Clock Math Lesson The Jason Project - Join scientists online as they explore a unique environment Premier Environmental Resources Environmental Protection Agency -- Great info and lesson plans for air, water, solid and hazardous waste, radiation, pesticides and many other topics. Also can do a search by zip code to find environmental conditions in your community. NJ Department of Environmental Protection -- Terrific site for local information USGS Earthshots -- Satellite Images of Environmental Change USGS Information on the Environment Scorecard -- Find out about pollutants in your community Earth Day Network Environmental news network -- Daily environmental news items; helpful for lesson ideas Earth Island Institute -- Resources for environmental action Sierra Club -- Lots of links for environmental education Environmental Defense Fund -- Great links available; lots of info. Stream Study - Water Quality and Macroinvertebrates Zero Waste America - Issues in reaching "no waste" goal Directories for Environmental Resources Environmental Organization Web Directory -- Incredible directory of links for environmental science education Energy and the Environment Resources -- Great environmental science links EE-Link -- Resources for environmental education EnviroLink -- On-line environmental resources Water Resources USGS Water Education Resources USGS Water Science for Schools EPA Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water Surf Your Watershed Safe Drinking Water Information -- Find out if your local water utility is meeting EPA standards for safe drinking water Water Utility Homepages The SOS Macroinvertebrate Key FloodCast -- Flood forecast maps NWS Office of Hydrology -- Current and historical hydrologic conditions River Network - Helping people understand, protect and restore their watersheds Air Quality Resources AIRSData -- Air monitoring reports EPA Ozone Information Antarctic Ozone Soundings Air Quality Lesson Plans and Data Air Pollution FAQ's and Facts Global Warming Central EPA Acid Rain Program pH Factor -- Activities for the classroom Acid Rain Hotlist -- Lesson plans and resources Acid Rain Frequently Asked Questions Acid Rain Background Information Impact on Society Resources U.S. Census Bureau International Database -- Summary of demographic data worldwide EPA Human Health -- Curriculum, activities related to health Enviromine -- Acid rock drainage National Institute of Environment Health Sciences -- Many links to a wide variety of issues AAAS Atlas of Population and Environment - Relationships between human population and the environment. Illustrating through text, maps, and diagrams how population affect the world's ecosystems and natural resources Household Product Fact Sheet -- Neat fact sheet on indoor environmental health Environmental Defense Fund -- Great links available; lots of info. Earthways -- Making environmentally sound decisions Building Environmental Education Solutions -- Includes activities for environmentally conscious students Center for Environmental Health -- Learn here how the public is being protected from environmental health hazards Environmental Clearinghouse -- Information on a variety of environmental health issues National Library of Medicine -- Quality Information on Environmental Health, Toxicology, and HIV/AIDS Lighting Up the Ecosphere Oilspills -- EPA information site Earth 911 - Making every day Earth Day Population Growth Project - How will a growing population affect the environment? Energy Resources The Science of Energy -- Lots of energy information plus activities and lessons for the classroom. Energy Quest -- Energy information, activities for science education Energy Net Energy Resources EnergyFiles -- Dept. of Energy's Office of Scientific and Technical Information Earth Observatory: Power to the People - Satellites and renewable energy resources Habitat Resources National Wildlife Federation -- Information on endangered species and other environmental issues U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Page Global Awareness Project -- Students can submit web pages with their reports on endangered species The Endangered Species and Nature Project Bagheera -- Endangered species information General Recycling Info (Looking in the Reference Library section) Plastics Resource Plastics recycling information. Garbage -- Info on solid waste, hazardous waste, recycling etc. Hands-on Plastic Plant National Database Environmental Justice Information Page Wild World - Interactive maps and information about world ecoregions Publishing Student Work Online Endangered Species Project Submit students' reports Investigating an Ecosystem: The Seashore Franklin Institute - Kids Did This 9th Grade Honors Research Project: Water Testing

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