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The Smithsonian Ocean Portal

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Predator Protector Game Lesson

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In the Web-based game Predator Protector, students take on the role of an Ocean Adventures expedition volunteer member. In this role, students are charged with protecting three species of sharks from danger in order to defend the balance of nature in the ecosystem that these top predators help to maintain.

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TeachEngineering

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The TeachEngineering digital library provides teacher-tested, standards-based engineering content for K-12 teachers to use in science and math classrooms. Their library is organized by subject areas, curricular units, lessons and activities.

Resources pertaining to environmental education:

-Energy-Efficient Housing

-Test and Treat Before You Drink

-How Far Does a Lava Flow Go?

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Local Water Use

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Students identify and document the various ways in which water is used in their local environment and identify and discuss the environmental impacts of the different uses of water.

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Teaching the Water-Energy Connection

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This resource, produced by National Environmental Education Week, contains articles and reports, videos, Web sites and programs that address the water-energy connection.

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Free and Low-cost Water and Energy Saving Ideas for Schools

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National Environmental Education Week produced this list of simple actions, such as repairing leaky faucet and toilets throughout the school building, that schools can take to reduce their water and energy consumption.

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The Connection Between Water Use and Energy Use: An Introduction

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In this lesson, students discover water and energy connections by learning how sources of energy require substantial amounts of water and how energy is used in the process of providing tap water to millions of homes.

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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.

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Bay Backpack

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Learn creative ways to integrate environmental issues into your classroom lessons. This Web site offers teacher resources, opportunities for field studies, training and funding. Resources are searchable by multiple fields including subject and level. Subjects span all disciplines, from art to mathematics.

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Explore More

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Explore More is a multimedia project of Iowa Public Television designed to engage students in real-world problems. The project features engaging topics, an issue-driven approach and a variety of technology resources. Topics include Water Quality, The Future of Energy and Working Landscapes.

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