EE-Related Education Sites
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our own search for information that we recommend as: 1) immediately
useful to a K-12 teacher or teacher trainer, or 2) an effective
treatment of an issue, or 3) an exemplary use of the WWW as an
educational medium. *Our larger categories have been split up into smaller pages to make your searching easier. Make sure to click "Next Page" in the lower right hand corner of the page to see all the resources listed in this category.
Daily news summaries and lesson plans for grades 6-12. Resources for students, teachers and parents. (many of the science lesson plans focus on environmental issues)
The URL is: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/i...
For more than a decade, The Wallace Foundation for Educational Research has worked to expand learning and enrichment opportunities for all people. Efforts toward this goal have yielded important insights and lessons, and the website has been designed to make this knowledge more accessible to visitors. Browse the wide range of topics in the Knowledge Center. Check out the grant programs with focus on Arts Participation, Education Leadership, and Out-Of-School Learning.
The URL is: http://www.wallacefoundation.org
Information on teaching and learning about the environment including online bulletins and digests.
The URL is: http://www.ericse.org/
Formerly the ENC Eisenhower National Clearinghouse, goENC provides K-12 teachers with a central source of information on mathematics and science curriculum materials.
The URL is: http://www.goenc.com/
"Everything for Education K-12! We tracked it down so you don't have to!" The directory provides a prescreened database directory of K-12 Educational Links categorized by subject.
The URL is: http://www.eduhound.com/default.cfm
Comprehensive reference directory, includes options for asking questions via e-mail and searching online newpapers, serials and texts.
The URL is: http://www.ipl.org/ref/
An environmental and sustainability studies resources site named “George" (after George Perkins Marsh). It contains a wealth of web links and bibliographies that span the diverse approaches to environmental studies.
The URL is: http://web.goddard.edu/ESresources/
An interactive, Web-based service from NSTA that connects your lesson and/or course materials with online content chosen just for your selected topics.
The URL is: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=92...
A compilation of reviewed and annotated sites providing on-line learning activites, interactive environmental data, and resources for teachers and students (K-12). Sponsored by Penn State University.
The URL is: http://www.essc.psu.edu/
Following their designated paths, students choose among a variety of pages on the hottest environmental topics, and teachers encounter a nice collection of course syllabi and suggested reading materials. A public domain photo library provides royalty-free pictures. The project is maintained at Centre College with funding from the Rasmussen Foundation and the Associated Colleges of the South.
The URL is: http://web.centre.edu/enviro
This site contains useful links on professional development, lesson plans, curriculum resources, educational reform projects using technology, and featured resources. These sources have been screened by the Franklin Institute for educational appropriateness.
The URL is: http://sln.fi.edu/tfi/hotlists/education.html
An interactive, Web-based service from NSTA that connects your lesson and/or course materials with online content chosen just for your selected topics.
The URL is: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=92...
Click on the State Map for quick reference to the key educational services available in the State chosen. Links to the EROD home page for additional information about the services and other organizations.
The URL is: http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_ter...
Offers courses in the environmental field on recycling, environmental health, GIS, river and lake awareness, wetlands, and the Pinelands (NJEA credited). Continuing education, open enrollment, no applications or admissions.
The URL is: http://aesop.rutgers.edu/~ocpe/
"A categorized list of sites on the Internet
found to be useful for enhancing curriculum and teacher professional growth. It is updated daily to keep up with the tremendous number of new WWW sites." The URL is: http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/
SEER advances the EIC Model (using the Environment as an Integrating Context for learning). The model employs natural and socio-cultural environments as the context for learning while taking into account the "best practices" of successful inservice, preservice, formal and nonformal educators. SEER has initiated EIC Demonstration School Networks in 12 states. Their website give a description of some EIC Demonstration Schools.
The URL is: http://www.seer.org
A searchable database and links to online adventures, maps & geography, free printable lesson plans, software programs and each of the National Geographic magazines.
The URL is: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/
U.S. DOE provides access to information on US DOE and federal education research, statistics, grants and instructional resources.
The URL is: http://www.ed.gov/
In November 2000, two former school teachers trek across Antarctica in a 100-day, 2,400-mile trip. Site includes a curriculum, based on Antarctica and the Expedition and customized for each grade level, focusing on such subjects as earth and life science, geography, history and meteorology.
The URL is: http://www.yourexpedition.com/
CESYES is a national project that seeks to strengthen the abilities of Extension educators, 4-H county and state faculty, and professionals from other natural resources agencies to serve communities, youth leaders and youth. You may contribute your own materials, either on the internet, or offline to this database.
The URL is: http://www.nrem.net/cesyes/
This educational Web site provides lessons and activities that integrate current events into the classroom. Activities are correlated to curriculum standards and broken out into subject areas such as environment, science and social studies.
The URL is: http://fyi.cnn.com/fyi/teachers/
Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) program at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) College of Natural Resources. Started in 1991, BOW provides weekend long, beginner level outdoor skills workshops for women 18 and older.
The URL is: http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/bow/
Videos, an online newsletter,facilitator workshops, lesson plans and teacher's guides for curricula that focus on "The Sand County Almanac" and the life of conservationist Aldo Leopold.
The URL is: http://www.lep.org/merchandise.htm
"An online guide which provides valuable information on designing and evaluating programs to foster sustainable behavior;" a searchable database of articles, case studies and graphics; and a discussion forum.
Developed by Doug McKenzie-Mohr, Ph.D.Environmental Psychologist. The URL is: http://www.cbsm.com/
The Odyssey, a non-profit service and education organization, follows a team of educators as they travel the world online. Over one million K-12 students are following along through online photos, text, audio and video documenting this two-year journey that began in January 1999. Free lesson plans based on national education standards are available.
The URL is: http://www.worldtrek.org/odyssey/info/index.html
K-12 educator resources concerning standards, curriculum, and instruction; assessment and
accountability; human development, learning, and motivation; organizational and leadership development; mathematics and science; technology; diverse student populations issues; and evaluation and policy studies. The URL is: http://www.mcrel.org/
Environmental Education Programs & Campus Ecology Initiatives, a service provided by The George Washington University Institute in partnership with the U.S. EPA. The site provides access to information and resources relating to environmental topics throughout the globe.
The URL is: http://www.gwu.edu/~greenu/edu.html
"Provides professional development opportunities,
technical assistance, and resources to schools in the Northeast and Islands region seeking to improve their math, science and technology programs." Funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The URL is: http://ra.terc.edu/
A list of software for teaching biology (includes ecology and environmental decision making programs)at the college level, including short descriptions and reviews of each package.
The URL is: http://www.beakerware.com/bioedusoft/
"A one-stop resource for K-12 educational materials [including some EE resources]. At this site, teachers, parents, and students can search for lessons, instruction units, and other resources" by topic, grade level, topic and keyword. Sponsored by the US Dept of Ed's National Library of Education, and a special project of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Info & Technology.
The URL is: http://www.thegateway.org/
Can be viewed online, downloaded in PDF format, searched online or ordered from the National Academy of Sciences.
The URL is: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/4962.html
Daily science radio series website.
Contains info from "today's show"; features in-depth articles from earth science, astronomy and environmental science; skywatching forecast; links to teacher resources; and kids pages. The URL is: http://www.earthsky.com/
Categorized by subject and author, this meta-index features thousands of annotated links, text resources and community services for students and teachers in the field of ecofeminist and environmental philosophy. Created by Danne Polk.
The URL is: http://www.erraticimpact.com/~ecofeminism/site_ind...
A project to facilitate a better understanding of the processes involved in invention and design through extended case-studies/active learning modules. Topics include environmental design and solar water heating. Developed by Dr. Michael Gorman, University of Virginia.
The URL is: http://jefferson.village.virginia.edu/~meg3c/id/id...
Opportunity for classrooms to work with each other and with experts on expeditions exploring topics in science and technology.
The URL is: http://www.jasonproject.org/jason_project/jason_pr...
Virtual Field Trips allow you to explore a subject by navigating through a guided tour of informational web sites. Example subject areas include deserts, salt marshes, and oceans.
The URL is: http://www.field-guides.com/
Audubon Expedition Institute is an academically rigorous alternative to traditional colleges and universities for undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a deeper ecological understanding of environmental education,
leadership and advocacy. Our goal is to create experiential learning communities that inspire informed and compassionate ecological leadership. The URL is: http://www.GetOnTheBus.org
Environmental Inquiry (EI) supports teaching and learning about the environmental sciences through teacher education, curriculum research and development, and scientific inquiry by students in grades 7-12. Developing with NSTA, four curricula, each of which will consist of a student manual and teacher's guide.
The URL is: http://ei.cornell.edu/
Stories as well as in-depth features from National Geographic, in partnership with Environmental News Network. (K-12)
The URL is: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/
Educators for Social Responsibility (ESR) has created a set of online lesson plans to help teachers address national and global issues constructively with their students. Topics include understanding war, analyzing 9/11 and stopping discrimination. These free resources are available from the ESR Web site.
The URL is: http://www.esrnational.org/sp/we/world.htm
"NSTA Reports" has updated information on professional opportunities and summer opportunities for teachers. Also includes information on grants and resources for science teachers and students.
The URL is: http://www.nsta.org/reports/
Publications, discussion forums, academic programs and general information about environmental ethics, the field of philosophy that examines the moral foundation of environmental concern and responsibility.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/environmentalethics-resources.ht...
This was created for Yosemite's Education office. It replaces a book that local teachers could use to take students on a field trip to the park. Targeted to grades 4-6, it contains interactive maps, a Field Journal, and a virtual hike. Users can “visit” the park regardless of where they live and learn about topics such as geology, using the park as the setting.
The URL is: http://www.nps.gov/yose/education/
An environmental education resource for teachers and parents teaching awareness and conservation to children.
The URL is: http://www.ditc-eef.org/mission.html
Information about selected mammals and birds from Geobopological Survey.
The URL is: http://www.geozoo.org/
ASCD Education Topics "are short multimedia lessons on topics that interest all levels of educators. Each lesson includes a definition, short articles on the topic, audio files of experts and practitioners, and a listing of resources that you can use to continue your professional development."
The URL is: http://www.ascd.org/cms/index.cfm?TheViewID=2103&f...
DIANE "uses digital public telephone network and interactive video/multimedia computer technologies to support cooperative electronic alliances in education, community service and economic development." See Radnor Lake State Natural Area's project page for applications of DIANE in EE.
The URL is: http://www.diane.tnstate.edu/
A nonprofit research, development, & service agency, tailoring effective assessment strategies for states & districts to help bring about successful schoolwide change; enhancing teachers’ professional development; & finding ways for community-based groups to collaborate & solve problems.
The URL is: http://www.wested.org/
A web-based environment where students examine real-world evidence and analyze current scientific controversies. Curriculum projects are designed to meet standards and complement your current science curriculum for grades 5-12. A free program funded by the National Science Foundation.
The URL is: http://wise.berkeley.edu/
Educational materials database of the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for math and science. Ordering information and materials abstracts are available for all resources.
The URL is: http://www.enc.org/resources/
A collection of Internet resources and K-12 lesson plans from around the world - grouped by subject and grade level. Includes "Learning the Web" instuctions for teachers, a "Toolbox" for free downloadable computer enhancements, and a Teacher's Lounge. A division of Network for Instructional TV, Inc.
The URL is: http://www.teachersfirst.com/matrix.htm
The guide includes approximately 333 programs in the California, West, Central, Northeast, Southeast, and International regions. Some programs have more than one site.
The URL is: http://raincloudpub.com/EnvEd/ros.html
Rainforest and Reef specializes in rainforest and marine ecology field courses in nine countries. All programs are operated by partner organizations that have shown a strong commitment to conservation and education over time at each site. 99% of all participation fees stay with in country partners to assist in conservation and education projects.
The URL is: http://www.rainforestandreef.org/
Discover how to plan, develop, create, perform, and evaluate a service-learning project on the Paul D. Coverdell World Wise Schools website. Included are lesson plans, guides to standards, and links to useful service-learning sites. Stories and tips from Peace Corps volunteers are also available.
The URL is: http://www.peacecorps.gov/wws/service/index.html
Since its founding in 1963, researchers at LRDC, through the University of Pittsburgh, have sought to describe what learning is, where and how it happens best, how it can improve, and how research can help. Research projects, programs, publications and services through LRDC.
The URL is: http://www.lrdc.pitt.edu/
An excellent resource for farmland protection and urban/ suburban development issues. Resources
include case studies; annotated links to articles; community and state research reports; abstracts of key literature; case study summaries of farmland protection laws; farmland protection statutes; and fact sheets. Hosted by Northern Illinois Univ. and part of the Farmland Information Center. The URL is: http://www.farmlandinfo.org/farmland_preservation_...
The complete source for GIS, Geographic Information Systems, information and resources. Find out where to find GIS data and applications and learn about GIS careers.
The URL is: http://gislounge.com/
An interactive, Web-based service from NSTA that connects your lesson and/or course materials with online content chosen just for your selected topics.
The URL is: http://www.scilinks.org/retrieve_outside.asp?sl=92...
"The EcoDesign Foundation is one of the only education institutions around the world wholly dedicated to teaching and researching of
sustainability by design." Information on workshops and study guides. The URL is: http://www.edf.edu.au/
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/
The ASCD a nonprofit education association with members in over 100 countries committed to the mission of forging covenants in teaching and learning for the success of all learners. Founded in 1943, ASCD provides professional development in curriculum and supervision; educational equity for all students; and serves as a world-class leader in education information services.
The URL is: http://www.ascd.org/
Audubon International Press Release - 6/28/04
Conserve School recently became the first school in the world to become designated as an Audubon International Signature Sanctuary. Signature certification is awarded only to new developments that are designed, constructed and maintained according to Audubon International’s precise planning standards and environmental disciplines. Conserve School, located in northeastern Wisconsin near the town of Land O’ Lakes, is a private, non-sectarian college preparatory boarding school for grades 9-12. Where typical schools are built as a way to live apart from the natural environment, Conserve School was designed to keep the natural environment as a prominent feature in the lives of the students where they live and attend classes as a reminder of the importance of stewardship. See Website for program information. The URL is: http://www.conserveschool.org/whats_new/Articles/2...
Richard Roshon's multi-media presentations for audiences in Hawaii and throughout the United States. Also offers kayak tours on Maui.
The URL is: http://www.hawaiiwhalesrus.com/lecture.html
The Science Bulletin Website has been updated to provide news on recent discoveries in biodiversity, Earth sciences and astrophysics. The bulletins present current science news stories through video stories, 3-D graphics, and interactive satellite data visualizations.
The URL is: http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/
"A series of zany mysteries that students solve by investigating clues and conducting experiments in a virtual science lab. The humorous problems are real-life puzzles involving life, earth, and physical science concepts". Can be ordered online for MAC or PC. Grade Level: 6-9 NPEEE Review
The URL is: http://www.videodiscovery.com/view_product.asp?pro...
A list of web resources about weather, atmosphere, oceans, and space as well as resources for teachers and students. Provided by NOAA
The URL is: http://www.education.noaa.gov/
“The Division of Education Outreach provides training and support for conservation professionals to develop and implement collaborative education, outreach and heritage programs which achieve conservation goals.” This site includes an on-line slide show about endangered species and links to other environmental education resources.
The URL is: http://training.fws.gov/deo/education.html
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