Resource Library

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.

Two of the most serious threats to African wildlife today are habitat destruction and hunting/poaching. In this National Geographic lesson, 9th-12th grade students will investigate both of these issues and determine which problem should be addressed first or whether they must both be addressed simultaneously. This lesson connects to the National Geography Standards.

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

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.

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

This activity guide is designed to provide teachers with a resource for incorporating the study of aquatic science, and specifically penguins, into their existing curricula. The guide is appropriate for grades K-3 and adheres to Illinois Learning Standards and National Science Education Standards.

In this lesson plan from National Geographic Xpeditions, students learn about three broad ocean habitats -- the intertidal zone, the open ocean, and the abyss -- and find out about some specific adaptations animals have made in each of these regions. The activity is appropriate for grades 3-5 and adheres to National Geography Standards.

This lesson plan from the BRIDGE DATA Series introduces students to the threat that lost of abandoned crab pots pose to marine life, as they continue to catch animals without letting them go. Students analyze data collected from recovered derelict fishing gear and calculate the loss of potential catch that it causes. Materials and related resources for the lesson plan can be downloaded online.

This lesson plan from National Geographic Xpeditions illustrates the effect that sharks have on the Caribbean coral reef system and shows students how over-fishing of sharks has a ripple effect on the marine ecosystem. The activity is appropriate for grades 6-8 and adheres to National Geography Standards as well as National Science Education Standards in Life Science.

Our friends at the US Forest Service, together the Ad Council, have developed a website dedicated to connecting young people with our forests and parks. Visit the site to find a forest near you, browse the photo gallery and download outdoor activities.