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Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS)

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The Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS) web site, developed by the University of Rhode Island's Office of Marine Programs in partnership with Marine Acoustics, Inc. of Middletown, RI, will provide an introduction to the science and uses of Sound in the Sea. The site provides classroom and educator resources for teachers, as well as resources for students and the media.

Hidden Relationships: Energy Sources and Water Usage

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In this lesson, students will examine the major ways that water is utilized for a variety of energy sources. They will also participate in a photographic matching activity that compares energy usages to further understand the role water plays in energy consumption. Lastly, students will analyze the amounts of water used by various energy sources through a graphing activity.

The Imagination Factory

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The Imagination Factory is a site that launched as an outgrowth of artist and teacher Marilyn Brackney's classroom. The purpose of the site is to teach children and their caregivers creative ways to recycle by making art. The lessons and activities include drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, papier-mache, marbling, and crafts.

Earth911.com

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Earth911.com privately owned company that specializes in providing consumers with accessible and actionable recycling information across the country. Visitors to the site can easily perform a search by zip code or address to find a recycling center for any given material.

Conservatree

Conservatree is an organization that offers expert advice and leadership on paper choices.

OurEarth.org

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The mission of OurEarth.org is to engage, empower, and nurture current and future environmental leaders by providing education and access to information. OurEarth.org combines a novel combination of grassroots activism, education, and internet technology to achieve its goals.

Keep America Beautiful

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Keep America Beautiful (KAB) is an organization dedicated to preventing litter, reducing waste, and beautifying communities. The site provides a multitude of resources to address these issues.

National Wildlife Federation

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The National Wildlife Federation is the nation's largest conservation organization. NWF is committed not only to protecting wildlife and wildlife habitats, but also educating the public about issues relating to animals.

EPA for Students and Educators

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers this page of resources specifically designed for students and teachers.

EElinked Networks

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A service of the North American Association for Environmental Education, EElinked is a global community of environmental educators. Here you can easily find and download EE materials, post your own content, ask questions, share lesson plans and resources, and find and collaborate with EE partners in a network.