World History

A companion piece to the exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, this website contains accurate information on the history and science behind climate change, as well as solutions to help combat its effects. The website also includes a climate change blog and resources for both educators and kids.

This lesson from National Geographic Xpeditions teaches students about conducting science experiments based on theories and using rigorous scientific principles. The lesson asks students to consider the theoriesand methods Robert Ballard may have used in some of his recent deep-seainvestigations. The activity is appropriate for grades 9-12 and adheresto National Geography Standards.

In this lesson plan from National Geographic Xpeditions, students explore the weather phenomena El Niño and La Niña. They learn about when and where these weather changes occur and about the effects they have on everything in their wake. The lesson is appropriate for grades 6-8 and adheres to National Geography Standards.

Students revisit the April 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster and compare the projected health, environmental, social and economic impacts to new scientific findings. They then create public service announcements educating the people of the region about these new findings. This lesson is best suited for grades 6-12, and adheres to McRel History, Health, Language Arts, and Geography Academic Content Standards.

In this lesson, students explore the historical and social significance of animals as cultural symbols in various countries around the world, as well as the impact that humans have made on the population and natural habitats of these animals. This lesson is best suited for grades 6-12 and adheres to McRel Academic Content Standards.

In this lesson plan from National Geographic Xpeditions, students become familiar with some of the latest discoveries in ocean research. Students complete their research by creating a "museum" exhibit about ocean exploration and by suggesting questions for future research. Appropriate for grades 3-5 and adheres to National Geography Standards.

Ancient Waters: The Ocean and its Prehistoric Inhabitants and From Sails to Submarines: Human Exploration and the Ocean were developed by Earth Day Network for EE Week's 2011 theme: Ocean Connections. In Ancient Waters, students will dive into the vast history of the Earth and the ocean.