Environmental Sites: Education

• Biomes/Habitats
  Brief descriptions of biomes for youngsters. Teaching tool. From Enchanted Learning.
• Bird of the Week
  Bird and sound of the week, natural sound studies, conservation, collections, publications + from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
• California Environmental Education
  Environmental resources in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, English and Language Arts, Visual and Performaing Arts and other subjects. Resources are for both educators and students.
• California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC)
  The Orange County section of the California Regional Environmental Education Community (CREEC) Network invites you to join their listserv and receive invaluable information through an electronic newsletter. Please take a look at www.creec.org/region9b/. This free publication highlights environmental education resources, workshops, conferences and symposia, and funding opportunities - all tailored to Orange County teachers. If you would like to receive this electronic newsletter, simply send an email to Helen de la Maza, CREEC coordinator, at HdelaMaza@ocde.us or if you live outside of Orange County, visit www.creec.org and link with the coordinator representing your area.
• Conservation Education
  From the US Forest Service. Links to programs, curricular resources, Conservation Education/Nature Watch/Interpretation newsletter, and links to other environmental education sites.
• Curricula: Teacher Resource Center
  Excellent resource for teachers. Topics include: Wetlands, Ground Water, Marine Debris, Waste, Air Quality, Acid Rain, and Energy. From the New England EPA.
• Digital Learning Center for Microbial Ecology
  The Microbe Zoo -- Go on a safari to discover microscopic organisms and the habitats in which they live. Microbe of the Month - The latest exhibit in the Microbe Zoo. The Curious Microbe -- Tales of amazing microbes and curious environments. Microbes In The News -- Stories from the popular press (newspapers, magazines, etc.) related to microbiology and microbial ecology. Microbial Ecology Resources -- Listings of books, videos, software, internet sites, magazines, events, and other resources related to microbiology and microbial ecology. Meet The Scientists -- Profiles of microbiologists - NSF newsletter.
• eeLink: Your Link to Environmental Education Resources on the Internet
  Resources for EE Professionals (Publications, communities and professional development opportunities); EE Grant Resources (General information, EE specific grants, and a grant search page); Classroom Resources (Materials, activities and programs for K-12 classrooms organized by topic area); EE Job Resources (Updated job postings, an EE specific job search page, and a job posting form); EE Student Resources (K-12 and Higher Ed Student web sites, grants, degree programs and resources); EE Organization & Project Links (State & regional, international, and topical); EE Calendar (A national calendar of EE events); Environmental Information & Data (Sorted by topic area). - site intro
• EE Link Listserv Archives
  Biweekly email bulletin for members of the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE).keep abreast of new EE initiatives, funding opportunities, projects and national events. Features announcements of conferences and meetings, research opportunities, new publications, organizational and/or professional development resources. - site intro. Old-fashioned interface, but may be useful to those in environmental education.
• Education for Sustainable Development Tool Kit
  This new education tool kit provides a rather insightful look at the issues and topics related to education for sustainable development. K-12 (and early undergraduate colleges). Contents include: A description of the major thrusts and components of education for
  sustainable development (ESD); A discussion of 12 major issues that have stymied the progress of ESD and that need to be addressed for ESD to be successful; exercises and a case study. - Rosalyn McKeown
• EnviroEducation.com
  Directory of nearly 1,800 environmental programs and an onsite library of guidance material to help students considering an environmental education and career - site intro.
• EPA Student Center
  The EPA Student Center is presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for students in middle school and high school. It is designed to allow for exploration of a wide range of environmental issues, for learning about the environment, and for learning about helping to protect the environment for the future. Sections are offered on: Environmental basics (issues such as air pollution, pesticides, hazardous wastes, public health); Conservation (soil erosion, water use, etc.); Ecosystems (endangered species, global warming, etc.); Water (water pollution, water treatment, watersheds, etc.); Air (air pollution, ozone layer, etc.); Human Health (indoor air quality, pesticides, radiation, etc.); Waste and Recycling; United States federal environmental laws; EPA fellowships, internships, and student programs; and Environmental careers.
• EPA's Environmental Education Center
  The EPA's Environmental Education Center presents a collection of fact sheets, brochures, and web pages to help teachers explain environmental issues and teach students about the environment. There are: lessons, activities, and links to web resources on conservation, human health, water, air, ecosystems, waste and recycling, environmental careers, and U.S. federal government environmental laws; links to EPA web sites for kids aged 5 to 12 and for students in grades 7 to 12; information on, notices of, and applications for environmental education grants and a grant-writing tutorial; lists of workshops, conferences, and events for environmental educators; EPA press releases, links to EPA online publications, information about the EPA.
• EPA Office of Solid Waste Publications
  Publications on all aspects of solid waste are available as pdf files or for order.
• Explore the Estuary
  Virtual field trip of the Rachel Carson Site of the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve. Interactive. K-12.
• Explorers' Club: EPA Kids page
  The Explorers' Club is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's website for kids ages 5 to 12. It offers information and activities on environmental protection, air pollution, water pollution and treatment, superfund, garbage and recycling, and endangered species.
• Field-Tested Learning Assessment Guide
  Resource for science, math, engineering, and technology instructors; tools to assess teaching and learning.
• The Global Water Sampling Project
  An opportunity for K-12 students to participate in water quality studies.
• The Imagination Factory
  Site teaches children and their caregivers creative ways to recycle by making art. - site intro
• NAEEE North American Association for Environmental Education
  The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is a network of professionals, students, and volunteers working in the field of environmental education throughout North America and in over 55 countries around the world. Site supports education that prepares people to think together about the difficult decisions they have to make concerning environmental stewardship, and to work together to improve, and try to solve, environmental problems - site intro.
• National Science Education Standards
  The National Science Education Standards present a vision of a
  scientifically literate populace. They outline what students need to know, understand, and be able to do to be scientifically literate at different grade levels.
• nature.ca: The Canadian Museum of Nature Online!
  Fascinating facts about 246 animal species, diversity, endangered and extinct animals. The illustrations are by Charles Douglas, former chief illustrator at the Canadian Museum of Nature. The text was originally published in our Natural History Notebook series (1977-81). - site intro.
• National Environmental and Education Partnership (NEEP) 
  Organization works to place environment-based education in the mainstream of American education. It will be a private, non-profit coalition encompassing environmental education organizations; national associations for science, social studies, mathematics and geography; teachers, school administrators and school boards; non-formal education organizations such as museums, nature centers and zoos; the business community and government agencies - site intro.
• Planet Pals Earthzone
  Ages 7-11. Site for children: astronomy, conservation of earth's natural resources, meteorology, environmental pollution, and planetary physics.
• Pulse of the Planet
  Two minute sound portraits of planet earth. From National Geographic.
• Secrets of the Ice: An Antarctic Expedition
  From the Museum of Science in Boston. Explore the climate and environment of the frozen continent, and follow a four-year Antarctic expedition currently underway by a group of scientists based at the University of New Hampshire - Scout Report.
• Tox Town
  Tox Town gives information on everyday locations where you might find toxic chemicals; non-technical descriptions of chemicals; links to selected, authoritative chemical information; how the environment can impact human health; Internet resources on environmental health topics. - site intro. Searchable by location and chemical. Flash plug in required. From the National Library of Medicine.
• The Virtual Field Trips Site
  Ideas, resources, and tools for online K-12 teaching. Teaching & learning activities on topics like: Flight, Photography, U.S. Presidency, World Culture, Creative Writing, Dinosaurs, and Insects - site intro.
• The Visual Elements Periodic Table
• Voyage to the Deep
  By the University of Delaware College of Marine Studies and Sea Grant College Program and WHYY-TV. Represents dives of Alvin, the deep-sea exploring vessel. Mission & Crew, Sea Floor Geology, Creature Features, Toxic Chemistry, High Tech Tools, News from the Deep, Resources, websites, classroom activities, etc. - NSF Newsletter.
• Web Expeditions 
  "Expeditions can be a great way to teach kids about science, geography, the environment, history and technology. webExpedition.net is a central portal to all mannors of expedition, from pure scientific field work to high adventure, with over 100 current, recent and historical expeditions featured. Our site is clean, fast well organized and ad-free. Once there, you can browse for expeditions by general topics or by date, helping you find those that will support your educational goals. We are not eco-tours and are not selling products or access. Our goal is to help people find field work and topics of interest, as well as provide exposure for the expeditions themselves." - site intro
• Web Exhibits
  Categories include: Creative Arts, Ancient World, Discovery & Expedition, Society & Culture, Health & Medicine, Environment, Science & Technology, and Academic Subjects.
• Women In Science
  International Registry for Women in Science, Electronic Field Trips, a Mentoring Area, Online Interviews, Biographies, +.