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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)
- Air Pollution: What's the Solution?
- CIESE Down the Drain Project
- Pigeon Watch
- Roadkill 2003
- 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.
- Pollen Counts! - Teacher developed project
- Raptors in the City
Resources and Lesson Plans for Teachers
- Global Change - USGS site with activities for grades 4-6
- ERIC Environmental Education Lesson Plans
- EdHelper Lesson Plans
Sites for Students
- Rainforest Action Alert Network
- The Watershed Game
- Food Chain Quiz
- EcoKids Online
- 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
- Animal Stationery- Includes endangered species
- Teach Earth Postcards
Publishing Student Work Online
- Investigating an Ecosystem: The Seashore
- The Environmental Art and Poetry Gallery
- Have Your Say- EcoKids Online
- 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
- Welcome to my Pond
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
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
- Wetlands Institute
- 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.