EE Activities - Correlated to National Learning Standards
EE Activities - Correlated to National Learning Standards
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Links on this page are for activities and materials that have been correlated to National, and sometimes State, Learning Standards. These sites are also crosslisted by topic area.
An international, interdisciplinary, water education program for formal & nonformal educators of students 5-18. Activities are designed to satisfy the goals of educational programs by complementing existing curricula rather than displacing or adding more concepts. Also provide many opportunities to address curriculum objectives & ed standards. Grade Level: K-12 NPEE Review
The URL is: http://www.projectwet.org
Project Learning Tree® (PLT) is an award winning, broad-based environmental education program for educators and students in PreK - grade 12. PLT helps students learn HOW to think, not WHAT to think, about the environment. PLT, a program of the American Forest Foundation, is one of the most widely used environmental education programs in the United States and abroad.
The URL is: http://www.plt.org/
Project WILD is one of the most widely-used conservation and environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. Project WILD is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world. The program emphasizes wildlife because of its intrinsic and ecological values.
The URL is: http://www.projectwild.org/
The Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) environmental health science lessons meet National Science Education Standards in biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physical science, and are targeted at students in grades 9-12. All EHP news articles and lessons can be downloaded for free from this Web site.
The URL is: http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/science-ed/
This 8-module, middle school environmental history curriculum allows teachers to download in pdf format, self-contained activities based upon archival materials. Each module is a compilation of primary resources--documents, maps, newspapers, oral histories or photographs--that students will be asked to examine and analyze in order to synthesize insights about human interaction with the environment
The URL is: http://www.foresthistory.org/Education/Curriculum/
The Electronic Naturalist Web site is a project of the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History providing plant and animal information with illustrations, weekly lesson units, and access to a naturalist with "Ask a Naturalist." eNaturalist memberships are free and provide previews of lessons, how those units align to national standards, weekly e-Naturalist newsletter, and the monthly Peterson Journal Online.
The URL is: http://www.enaturalist.org/
Over 100 guides on developing good learning skills and study habits. Translated into 25 languages.
The URL is: http://www.studygs.net
NWF's new inclusive nature curriculum. The universal design fits any audience, formal or non-formal. The adaptations that follow each of the 45 hands-on activities provide educators the tools to engage participants with hearing,
learning/cognitive, motor and visual disabilities alongside their peers without disabilities. The URL is: http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats/accessnature...
Teaching unit uses the four levels of waste treatment to introduce the issue of solid waste, to make students aware of their own waste generation, and to give them practice in issue resolution. Grade Level: 6-9
The URL is: http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/rtmss/3.32.ht...
Designed for middle school educators and students, education modules offer background information and hands-on activities designed to support interdisciplinary teaching. Downloadable in pdf format. Online ordering.
The URL is: http://worldwildlife.org/windows/resources.cfm
Educational materials (videos, lesson plans and teacher guides) on biodiversity and related topics, from the WWFund ("Biodiversity Basics" reviewed by the National Project for Excellence in EE). Some materials correlated to National Learning Standards. Online ordering available.
The URL is: http://www.worldwildlife.org/windows/
"Designed for use by teachers and water quality professionals, the activities teach youth through experimental learning methods the importance of preserving and enhancing water resources. The inter-disciplinary books are designed to supplement existing curricula and are correlated with U.S. curriculum standards." Units for K-2, 3-5, 9-12 and a Spanish version can be ordered online. NPEEE Review for Grade Level: 9-12
The URL is: http://www.wef.org/wefstudents/Teachers/index.jhtm...
The National Audubon Society's site contains resources for teachers, including ordering information for Audubon Adventures, a classroom kit for grades 4-6 (correlated to National Science Education Standards);links to the WatchList, a comprehensive listing of threatened birds in North America; Wild!Life Adventures videos; and training workshops.
The URL is: http://www.audubon.org/educate/
An ongoing series of free teaching modules developed by education faculty and professional developers, and sponsored by the George Lucas Educational Foundation (GLEF). The modules draw from GLEF's archives of best practices and correlate with ISTE/NCATE NETS standards.
The URL is: http://www.glef.org/php/keyword.php?id=037
An online guide to the Smithsonian Institution's Exploring Marine Ecosystems exhibit (grades 7-12)that contains downloadable activities (correlated to National Science Education Standards), reference resources, and a virtual tour of the exhibit.
The URL is: http://www.bsu.edu/eft/ecosystems/
Iron Science Teacher asks primary and secondary science educators to whip up a science lesson based on a "secret ingredient" -- be
it PVC pipe, pantyhose, toothpicks or even marshmallow peeps! The goal of the project is to celebrate science education and to demonstrate that teachers can teach the $10 million state science standards on a $10 budget. The URL is: http://www.exploratorium.edu/iron_science/index.ht...
EE and energy education activities and lesson plans (downloadable) on coastal erosion, alternative energy, water quality and resource conservation(elementary and middle school - correlated to National Science Standards) as well as teacher resources. A project of the Louisiana Energy & Environmental Resource & Information Center (LEERIC).
The URL is: http://www.leeric.lsu.edu/ee_education/
A Child’s Place in the Environment is an integrated hands-on curriculum for K-6 teachers. The six grade-level topics are: living things, soil, ecosystems, water, natural resources, and sustainable communities. The website provides environmental concepts, descriptions of lessons, correlations to standards, and lists of environmental education literature in English and in Spanish.
The URL is: http://www.acpe.lake.k12.ca.us/
The Learning Site is a tremendous resource for educators interested in incorporating environmental curriculum in the classroom. All of the Rainforest Alliance's education materials are completely free and meet national standards as compiled by Mid-Continent Research for Education and Training.
The URL is: http://www.rainforestalliance.org/programs/educati...
The USDA Forest Service has developed 12 activities designed to help children ages 5 to 8 become more aware of the natural environment and fundamental conservation principles. Teacher's guide available on line, the activity guide must be ordered. Correlated to National Science Education Standards.
The URL is: http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/woodsy/activity.html
Classroom Curriculum Guides for K-12 environmental education. A number of K-12 curriculum guides are available, including A-Way With Waste, Discover Wetlands, The Estuary Guide, and Project Wet.
The URL is: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/
Science education activities on "Science in personal and social perspective," primarily on environmental topics. Contributed by teachers, mainly for secondary level and up, activities are reviewed for scientific accuracy, peer reviewed for content and organized according to the Content Standards of the National Science Education Standards (NSES).
The URL is: http://accessexcellence.org/AE/ATG/
Food Land & People's curriculum serves PreK-12 grade students in 23 states. 55 objective, hands-on lessons emphasize the development of critical thinking skills needed to balance an understanding of the interdependence of food systems & enviro conservation. Correlated to content standards in CA. Available in Spanish & English.
The URL is: http://www.foodlandpeople.org/index.html
Provides educators with curriculum resources and activities, community service projects, various workshops and conferences, awards and grants, and other helpful resources.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/teachers/
The Rainforest Alliance Learning Site is filled with free lesson plans, stories, presentations, posters and species profiles for K-6th grade. This standards-based multidisciplinary curriculum teaches science, math, language arts and social studies skills, and presents information on biodiversity and local communities while giving students opportunities for action. All resources are free of charge.
The URL is: http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/programs/educat...
Rocky Mountain National Park's Environmental Education Program. Features information about visiting the Park, natural resource research, school visits and the Heart of the Rockies Teacher Activity Guides (K-9).
The URL is: http://www.heartoftherockies.net/
Minnesota's Interactive Directory of Environmental Education Resources. The SEEK directory is a clearinghouse for all types of environmental education resources including articles, lesson plans, events, performances and displays.
The URL is: http://www.seek.state.mn.us/
This interdisciplinary science/social studies curriculum from NESEA allows students to explore transportation and environmental issues in their own lives. Activities cover: transportation systems, health impacts, environmental and transportation histories, carpooling, and mass transit. 90 pages
The URL is: http://www.nesea.org/education/materials.html
Educational, multimedia CD-ROMs with an ecological focus, covering wetlands, rainforests and frog ecology."Interactive activities help bring biology and ecology to life, while customizable workbooks give a structured way to explore and learn." Correlations to Learning Standards are available for some regions (U.S. and Canada).
The URL is: http://www.digitalfrog.com/products/index.html
Making the link between traditional disciplinary standards and environmental education. A publication from the EETAP Resource Library. In pdf format.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/eetap/info51.pdf
The American Plastic Council's (APC) plastics education portal and teaching resource. Provides suggestions and information for teachers and students on interactive lesson plans to use in the classroom. Hands On Plastics Jr. educational resources and games for grades K-4, conforms to some of the National Science Education Standards (National Research Council, 1996).
The URL is: http://www.teachingplastics.org/
These learning activities offer creative methods for integrating use of eLibrary resources into classroom instruction. Developed by experienced educators with subject-matter expertise, the activities have been aligned to national standards and developed for four grade levels and four subject areas.
The URL is: http://www.proquestk12.com/curr/elibrary.shtml
This habitat education program explores the temperate forest -- home of the giant panda and black bear, through several online activities. Middle School conservation curriculum aligns with national science and social studies standards. Presented by Fujifilm.
The URL is: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/ConservationCe...
"The tree-related activities are carefully correlated to the Benchmarks for Scientific Literacy, the recommended standards for math, science and technology suggested by the American Association for the Advancement of Science." Grade Level: Pre K-6 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.treetures.com/forsale.htm
This software package is designed to meet National Science standards and teach grades 8-14, through simulations and real experiments, about the science of global warming and it's abstractions. Purchase information from Seeds Software available. (Mac and PC compatible).
The URL is: http://www.seeds2lrn.com/greenLessons.html
Pollution Prevention Incorporated Within the Core Curriculum. The primary feature is 4th-6th grade math, science, & language arts classes on pollution prevention. Teachers use the exercises as part of their existing curriculum.
The URL is: http://P2CC.udayton.edu
Features lesson plans about nature, animals and their habitat; this year’s focus is on birds. Educators at Audubon provided the necessary content for the 2003-2004 lesson plans, including puffins, upwelling, coastal food webs and more. Each unit is designed to enrich students' knowledge and understanding of birds, their characteristics and habitats.
The URL is: http://www.wildrepublic.com/lessonplans/2003/index...
A combined textbook and workbook that focuses on ecological concepts and the interrelationships of living things and their environments. Students examine current environmental problems such as acid rain, toxic waste, tropical deforestation, and destruction of the ozone layer. Grades 8+.
The URL is: http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/books/rtmss/3.31.ht...
Outside My Window is a project started by an international relations educator at Evergreen Valley High School in California. This project is designed to help students connect with other people around the world by exchanging photos taken through the windows of their houses and classrooms. To keep this broad and international, the learning standards are from the National Council on Social Studies and fit in with many local standards.
The URL is: http://www.outsidemywindow.org/
A series of 15 enrichment units designed for 4-6 graders. "CHEM units have been designed to focus on science and include suggestions for integrating the materials into the elementary curriculum. Each activity focuses on a single concept and relates easily to local, state, and national expectations for the science program." Developed by the Science Education for Public Understanding Program (SEPUP)
The URL is: http://www.sepuplhs.org/currmat/elem/index.html
Developed by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (UCSD) and marine life artist Wyland, the Wyland Ocean Challenge, “Clean Water for the 21st Century” is an interdisciplinary art and science educational program for grades K-6. The program integrates easily into primary school science units & meets all national standards for science. Available en Espanol.
The URL is: http://www.wylandoceanchallenge.org/
K-12 Curriculum and guidance for students and teacher resources. This interactive web-based tutorial adds fun to the school curriculum.
The URL is: http://www.planetvidya.com/
"Key Issues is a national teacher training institute that provides middle level educators with the process, skills and confidence to investigate current environmental issues with their students."
The URL is: http://www.keystone.org/P_E_L_/Key_Issues/key_issu...
"Classroom activities which demonstrate the issues and solutions involved in the global issues involving population, consumption, environmental impact, and more. Most are about one class periond long, and are explained with a step-by-step approach, connected to national standards."
The URL is: http://www.teacherscorner.org/activities.html
Useful site for K-12 teachers on how to introduce locally relavent enviornmental health science topics into their classrooms. Scientific technical and research information as well as how to address national education standards while creating an interactive hands-on setting for students.
The URL is: http://www.bgsu.edu/colleges/edhd/programs/excite/
Virtual field trips (grades 3-9)to rainforests, coral reefs and wetlands. Students experience and learn from student researchers around the world through travel journals, photos, questions & answers, and audio files. Teacher's guides, access to a resource center and activities are available to subscribers (Free 14 day trial). Lessons are correlated to National Standards.
The URL is: http://www.sitesalive.com/
Developed by the National Science Teacher's Association (NSTA) and EPA, the four part series consists of "Carrying Capacity;" "Biodiversity;" "Deforestation;" and "Introduced Species." All volumes include National Science Education Standards-based content, teaching techniques, and assessment methods.(grades 9-12). Online ordering avail
The URL is: http://store.nsta.org/searchBasic.asp?session=DB03...
Offers educators 17,000+ lesson plans, worksheets, and tons of tools for creating just about anything.
The URL is: http://www.teach-nology.com/
"Developed by the Massachusetts Bays Education Alliance. The full Guide contains 300+ pages of tried and tested activities for grades 4-12 incorporating inquiry, problem-solving and use of models as outlined in the Benchmarks: On the Way to Environmental Literacy K-12 for school-based educators and leaders of youth organizations, and the Massachusetts Science and Technology Frameworks."
The URL is: http://www.msp.umb.edu/mbea/mbeaguid.htm
A lively collection of teacher-tested ways to blend science with math, language and the arts in K-6 classes. Each article, from NSTA's elementary school member journal, Science & Children, is categorized by grade level and by the National Science Education Standards it addresses.
The URL is: http://store.nsta.org/searchBasic.asp?searchTerm=M...
For students and teachers in grades 9-12, exercises are adaptable to grade levels. Activities include an "Engagement" exercise, a Student Exploration project, and ideas for extended study. "The materials align with National Learning Standards for Science, Geography, Social Studies, Language Arts, Environmental Education, and Technology."
The URL is: http://www.climatehotmap.org/curriculum/index.html
May 3-5, 2005 ~ Online
Take a live, interactive virtual field trip to the Rachel Carson Site of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve, four uninhabited islands and saltmarshes located off Beaufort, N.C. with a trained naturalist as your guide via a live internet connection. Lesson plans and images are available on-line. The URL is: http://www.estuarylive.org/
Flying WILD, a new program of the Council for Environmental Education, introduces middle school students to bird conservation through standards-based classroom activities and environmental stewardship projects. Flying WILD encourages schools to work closely with conservation organizations, community groups, and businesses involved with birds to implement school bird festivals — events in which students take a leading role in teaching their classmates and
community about migratory birds. A national network of urban partners will provide educators with Flying WILD training and materials, including the program guide, Flying WILD: An Educator’s Guide to Celebrating Birds. The URL is: http://www.flyingwild.org/
New video series "Environmental Ethics: Examining Your Connection to the Environment and Your Community" focuses on environmental topics (wildlife, forests, water, air, minerals) and related ethical debates. Curriculum is aligned to national standards of education for grades 9-12 and includes teachers’ guides and student workbooks.
The URL is: http://envethics.org/curriculum/overview
Articles and lessons (MS-undergrad) focus on issues in biodiversity, environment, genome, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers in the sciences, and education. Lessons are written by educators and correlated to NSES standards.
The URL is: http://www.actionbioscience.org/lessondirectory.ht...
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) interdisciplinary projects that teachers can use to enhance their curriculum through use of the Internet. Focus is on projects that utilize realtime data from the Internet, and collaborative projects that reach peers and experts around the world via the Internet. Some of these collaborative projects include "Down the Drain: How much water do you use?"; "The Global Water Sampling Project: An investigation of water quality" for grades 9-12; and "The Square of Life: Studies of Local and Global Environments" for grades 1-5. Each project has a brief description and links to the National Science Standards and NCTM math standards it supports.
The URL is: http://www.k12science.org/currichome.html
Correlated with the National Educational Technology Standards, the CyberSmart! curriculum consists of 65 standards-based lesson plans organized in five units: Safety, Manners, Advertising, Research, and Technology (SMART). Teaches students how to use the Internet safely,
responsibly, and effectively. The URL is: http://www.cybersmartcurriculum.org/lesson_plans/
Provides a database of resources searchable by grade, subject, and resource type (lesson plans can be printed off the web). Some EE related areas include Animals, Oceans, Earth and Life Science. Activities are correlated to National Learning Standards.
The URL is: http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/
Site offers a variety of flash learning programs and lesson plans designed to meet state and national learning standards.
The URL is: http://edheads.org/
Explore ground-level ozone through an online teaching unit designed for grades 6-9, correlated to National Science Eduation Standards and Excellence in Environmental Eduation: Guidelines for Learning. Students will discover the science underlying ozone formation while using real world data, EPA's Air Quality Index, the scientific method, graphing, math and data interpretation skills.
The URL is: http://www.epa.gov/airnow/resource.html
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