Environmental+Science

[|HippoCampus Environmental Science] (Weblink) See many environmental concepts with animated graphics and videos.

[|Gulf Oil Spill Investigation] (Flipchart) This lesson has assessments, graphic organizer, images, video and URL links for students to complete an investigation on the effects of the Gulf Oil Spill. This lesson will provide students to take a critical look at the environmental, economic and long term impact on the area.

[|Earth Day Network Videos] (Weblink) Videos on global warming, alternative energy, and greener living.

[|Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring"] (Flipchart) This flipchart is about Rachel Carson’s book “Silent Spring” and its significance to our environment. A great activity for celebrating Women’s History Month or Earth Day! It discusses pesticides, food chains, and the timeline of key events in ecology. This flipchart includes a food chain activity, lots of sound effects and whole group voting exercises. Ideas of writing extension activities are also included.

C [|﻿yArk] (Weblink) To better understand the threats facing cultural heritage, CyArk has also developed an interactive Hazard Map to help visualize individual site risk. The CyArk Hazard Map presents the potentially devastating effects of seismic activity and climate change on our unique landscapes and legacies. Global Warming: The Effect of Rising Sea Levels How could global warming affect our cities and monuments? Using an online, interactive map and a hands-on activity, students will investigate the potential effect of rising sea levels caused by global warming. Archaeology and Erosion Using 3-D archaeological data students will build scale models of a Mayan pyramid using sugar cubes. Using the sugar cube pyramids, students will then conduct an experiment on erosion to learn about its affect on archaeological sites. Who said science can't be sweet?

[|Carbon Cycle] (Weblink) An interactive showing the paths of a carbon atom.

[|Carbon Cycle] (Weblink) Interactive graphic showing the carbon cycle.

[|Conserving the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Decisions and Debate] (Flipchart) Essential Question: Who should decide whether to preserve ANWR in its natural state? This flipchart is a companion to a complete lesson plan on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Debate whether to open the protected area of the refuge to drilling. The flipchart contains the PDF lesson, visuals, ACTIVote questions for discussion, and background on different individuals and groups that are stakeholders in the ANWR decision.

[|Changing the Balance] (Weblink) Icebergs are shrinking, malaria is spreading and the earth's climate is rapidly changing. Uncover the issues affecting our precious planet in an exploration and blog told through the eyes of an inquisitive and environmentally-conscientious college student visiting Kenya. Students examine ten (10) digital assets, presentations, and videos to investigate the science behind climate change.

[|Bayville] (Weblink) What is the Chesapeake Bay? Why is it important to the people, plants, and animals that live in the six-state watershed that drains into the Bay? What’s happening to the Bay today? In this online experience, students explore these and other questions as they become virtual research assistants for a video production company looking for significant stories about the science of the Bay.

[|E-waste] (Flipchart) [|(] Analyse the issues of E-waste. Where does E-waste come from? Why is it such a big issue? What are the solutions?

[|Garbage Recycling Game] (Weblink)

[|World Environment Day] (Flipchart) Use to promote World Environment Day and environmental issues. There are warmer actvities to lead into the topic of the environment. The flipchart includes links to the Home video by Luc Besson on the topic of the environment, a link to a Podcast on Solar Power, links to two British Council Learn English games.

[|Coal] (Flipchart) In this flipchart students will learn the stages of coal and the characteristics of each as well as the locations of major coal deposits in the US. Various block outs and picture puzzles as well as Activote assessments are used to keep the students actively involved. An optional game format is described.

[|Fluvial environments] (Flipchart) The drainage basin as an open system.

[|Ecosystems] (Flipchart) An introduction to ecosystems, ecological pyramids, efficiency and biogeochemical cycles. Interactive slides included.

[|Model Ecosystems] (Weblink) In this investigation, classify different organisms in various ecosystems by order of heterotrophs.

[|Community Ecology] (Flipchart) An introduction to community ecology. Predators, competition, niches, and succession are all discussd.

[|Population Ecology] (Flipchart) A brief introduction to population ecology. Exponential and logistic curves are discussed as well as the species that represent each curve. Also an explanation of carrying capacity.

[|Ecology Lab: The Habitable Planet] (Weblink) In this lab you will get a chance to build your own ecosystem, and explore the effects of these interrelationships.

[|Population Biology] (Weblink) In this investigation you will conduct an experiment and grow two species of a protozoan, both alone and together. You may also examine other variables.

[|Evolution of Populations] (Flipchart) A unit on how populations evolve. Includes a case study, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium problems, interactive tools and questions. Explains key concepts of genetic drift, gene flow, natural selection and mutation. This unit was created for an AP Biology class, but some concepts are simple enough for a regular Biology course.

[|Estimating Population Size] (Weblink) In this virtual investigation, you will use a mark and recapture method to extimate the population of grasshoppers in a field.

[|Tracking Grizzlies] (Weblink) You will explore the DNA fingerprinting technology that wildlife management biologists use to identify animals without ever touching them.

[|Rabbit Population in Australia] (Flipchart) This flipchart introduces the problem of rabbits in Australia and what Australia has done to try to lessen the problem. The students also watch a 15 minute video on United Streaming called,"World of Nature:Overrun with Rabbits."

[|Biomes and Ecology] (Flipchart) A brief introduction to ecology and the biosphere. Eight biomes are discussed as well as problems that can occur. Interactive slides are included.

[|Ecosystems, Organisms, and Trophic Levels] (Weblink) In this lab, you will explore a number of different biomes and ecosystems, searching out the organisms that live in each enviornment.

[|Communities and Biomes] (Weblink) In this lab, you will create and maintain a marine biome in the form of a reef tank.

[|Aquatic Water Quality: Acid Rain] (Weblink) In this investigation, you will demonstarte how water quality can be assessed by studying the effects of acid rain on various populations of aquatic invertebrates.

[|Greenhouse Effect Simulaton] (Weblink) How do greenhouse gases affect the climate? Explore the atmosphere during the ice age and today. What happens when you add clouds? Change the greenhouse gas concentration and see how the temperature changes. Then compare to the effect of glass panes. Zoom in and see how light interacts with molecules. Do all atmospheric gases contribute to the greenhouse effect?

[|Listen to the Lorax] (Flipchart) Activities that go with Dr. Seuss's The Lorax.

[|Our Energy System] (Weblink) Shows where we get our energy. Click on the various types to find out more about each energy source.

[|Renewable Energy] (Flipchart) This flipchart looks at different types of renewable energy, such as solar, biomass, geothermal, wind and hydrogen fuel cells.

[|Nuclear Energy] (Flipchart) This flipchart explains how nuclear energy is made. Fisson and fusion are explained as are the steps necessary to create electricity from nuclear power plants.