Land Use

New Interactive Map Tracks Ocean Dead Zones

The World Resources Institute has announced that new research from WRI and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) identifies over 530 dead zones and an additional 228 sites worldwide exhibiting signs of marine "eutrophication" -- or over-fertilized areas due to agricultural run-off. These areas and the information about them have all been put on a map that allows users to see what is happening where, including access to photos, articles and other information.

NatureBridge's Cultural History Online Resources

Check out NatureBridges online resources for Cultural HistoryExplore resources related to the formation of our national parks and associated landmarks, the anthropological and archeological histories of our wild places, and a general overview of the cultural history of each of the national parks in which our campuses are located.

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Invasive Species Lesson Plan Booklet

In the pursuit of her Girl Scout Gold Award, Tarin Rickett of Croton-On-Hudson, NY created an extensive lesson plan booklet focusing on Invasive Species. Realizing that invasive species pose a serious threat to ecosystems around the globe, Tarin's lesson plan booklet includes classroom activities geared towards 4th, 5th, and 6th graders (though they can be adapted for older age groups).

Ways To Help Grants

Ways to help offers grants of up to $500 in four main topic areas: Clean Water, Land Preservation, Global Warming, and Recycling. If you want to apply for a grant but are having trouble thinking up a project, the Ways To Help webpage provides examples of ideas that have worked in the past.

Visit each topics webpage to apply for a grant or learn more:

Montgomery School's PEAS

In 2008, David Kline, a 4-6th grade science teacher in Chester Springs, Pa., was awarded a two year grant to develop and pilot an environmental education curriculum at Montgomery School. Programs for Environmental Awareness and Sustainability (PEAS) were the result.

The Peggy Notebaert Museum Celebrates EE Week 2011

To celebrate the kick-off of National Environmental Education Week 2011 and the annual theme: Ocean Connections, the Peggy Notebaert Museum in Chicago, Ill.

Wisconsin Students Engage in STEM Learning Through Interactive Environmental Resources

The mission of the Aldo Leopold Nature Center is to "...teach the student to see the land, understand what he sees, and enjoy what he understands," in the spirit of famed Wisconsin conservationist, Aldo Leopold.

Two Threats to African Wildlife

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.

The Imagination Factory

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. The site also gives background educational information on waste management.

Earth911.com

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. The Recycling 101 page provides detailed background information describing the management of various types of waste. The site also keeps updated with recycling news, and devotes a page to discussing sustainability for businesses.

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