K-12 Partnership K-8 Life Science



	K - 12 Partnership Online Materials 2001 - 2002 K - 8 Environmental Science Purpose Today's workshop will focus on using the Internet in the study of environmental science. You will begin with the exploration of a wide range of Internet based resources including collaborative projects and real time data . Several environmental science curriculum projects will be introduced. As a result of this workshop, you will be prepared to use Internet based environmental resources in your classrooms. Consulting Experts in the Field Ask an Environment Expert - University of Hawaii Ask a Water Expert - USGS National Water Information Center Ask an Energy Expert - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network Ask a MAD Scientist - Many topics from which to choose Examples of Collaborative Environmental Projects CIESE Global Water Sampling Project (Grades 7 and up) CIESE Square of Life Project (Grades K-5) CIESE Down the Drain Project Estuary-Net Project Kansas Collaborative Research Network - Variety of Environmental Projects TERC's Community Web Projects - Energy, Ozone and Atmospheric, and Birding Projects Worldwide Biome Project S.P.L.A.S.H.E.D. - Schoolyard Habitat Investigation Environmental Projects Using Real Time Data Oil Spills, Thrills and Chills - Teacher developed project in conjunction with Stevens (Grade 6 and up) EPA SunWise School Project -Interpret daily UV data, weather conditions, etc. regarding daily sun protection practices. Acid Rain- Teacher developed middle school project Pollen Counts! - Teacher developed project Resources and Lesson Plans for Teachers Global Change - USGS site with activities for grades 4-6 ERIC Environmental Education Lesson Plans EdHelper Lesson Plans Owls and Owl Pellet Dissection Owl Pellet Lab Animal Skull Collection Gander Academy's Owl Resources Raptor Identification for Children Owl Cam The Owl Pages Mr. Ransom's Home Page Owl Prowl - Second Grade Project Sites for Students Rainforest Action Alert Network The Watershed Game Amazon Interactive Celebrate Earth Day Everyday - Activities for K - 4 Ecosystems - Tutorial for grades 5 & up Rainforest WebQuest Living with the River - Web Quest for upper elementary students Deer Fears Publishing Student Work Online Investigating an Ecosystem: The Seashore The Environmental Art and Poetry Gallery 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. Explorer's Club - EPA Kids Page NJ Department of Environmental Protection - Terrific site for local information USGS Earthshots - Satellite Images of Environmental Change Scorecard - Find out about pollutants being released in your community Building Environmental Education Solutions (Bees) - Environmental activities for the classroom 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 Directories for Environmental Resources Energy and the Environment Resources - Great environmental science links EE-Link - Resources for environmental education EnviroLink - On-line environmental resources Water Resources USGS Water Resources - U.S. information including real time data USGS Water Education Resources USGS Water Resources for NJ - Great real time river data for NJ watersheds USGS Water Science for Schools EPA Office of Groundwater and Drinking Water Surf Your Watershed Newark Water Department Water Chemistry Practical Water Chemistry Properties of Water Air Quality Resources New Jersey Real-time Air Quality Index - Find current air pollution levels near your home or school AIRNOW - U.S. Real-time Air Quality Data Real-time Ozone Information - Find current upper atmospheric ozone levels over your home or school EPA Ozone Information Antarctic Ozone Soundings Air Quality Lesson Plans and Data Air Pollution FAQ's and Facts EPA Acid Rain Program USGS pH Map of the United States (near real time data) pH Factor - Activities for the classroom Acid Rain Hot list - Lesson plans and resources Acid Rain Frequently Asked Questions Acid Rain Background Information Pollen Report Impact on Society Resources U.S. Census Bureau International Database - Summary of demographic data worldwide with graphs U.S. Census Bureau Pop Clocks - U.S. and World population projections at current moment EPA Human Health - Curriculum and activities related to human health Interactive learning activities on ecology National Institute of Environment Health Sciences - Many links to a wide variety of issues 3D Atlas Online: Human Impact - Links to projects and a glossary Household Product Fact Sheet - Neat fact sheet on indoor environmental health Environmental Clearinghouse - Environmental health issues National Library of Medicine - Quality Information on Environmental Health, Toxicology, and HIV/AIDS Energy Resources The Science of Energy - Lots of energy information plus activities and lessons for the classroom. Energy Quest - Great energy information and activities for science education Roofus' Solar Home - Activities for all grades Energy Net Energy Resources Alliance to Save Energy - K-8 energy lesson plans Habitat Resources National Wildlife Federation - Information on endangered species and other environmental issues U.S Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Page General Recycling Info (Try looking in the Reference Library section) Plastics Resource - Plastics recycling information. Garbage - Info on solid waste, hazardous waste, recycling etc.

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