Office
of Solid Waste (OSW) Educational Resources This site provides
a wealth of materials for teachers, kids, students, and
researchers to develop an increased knowledge of solid waste
issues. These resources are intended to increase environmental
awareness and inspire participation in environmental activities.
National Marine Protected Areas Center's education project
increases understanding and awareness of MPAs among government
agencies, coastal and marine educators, and their audiences. The
education component of the MPA Center supports the development of
programming that incorporates MPA themes and messages, and fosters
the development of partnerships between government and private
sector educators.
Chesapeake Academic
Resources for Teachers (ChART) is a resource designed to help
educators provide meaningful watershed educational experiences to
their students.
Ecology Center's,
Terrain for
Schools, a unique, current events-based curriculum for high
school teachers and college instructors. Developed for California
the materials are applicable anywhere.
American Field Guild - Immerse yourself in the great outdoors
without leaving your desk.
National Geospatial Development Center - Soils educational
Materials - Soil functions to clean our water, support our
food supply, and serve as a foundation for our buildings and
roads. The focus of this web page is to provide educators with
some hands on materials and descriptions of how to use those hands
on materials. The goal is to influence individuals to make wise
choices which will help protect our soils so that they will be
able to sustain life on earth.
OLOGY
"THE STUDY OF" SITE FOR STUDENTS on the American Museum of
Natural History's OLogy Web site, you can study and explore many
cool OLogies.
Soil Education Resources
On The Web
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National Geospatial Development Center - Soils educational
Materials
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Land
Judging and Soil Science Links - Maintained by the North
Carolina FFA Association.
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Soil Biological
Communities, Just for Kids BLM's Wilber the soil wizard
helps young students (ages 9 through 11) become soil
experts.
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"The Dirt on Soil" (grades 5 though 8)
A link to the Discovery Channel. Includes sections on the layers
of soil, things under your feet, and a journey underground.
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GLOBE 2003 Soil Chapter -- an excellent and complete
reference for teaching about soils
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Soil Science
Education -- A NASA website supported by the National
Science Foundation.
- Conservation Technology Information
Center
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 The
Soil Biology Primer -- an introduction to the living
component of soil and how it contributes to agricultural
productivity, and air and water quality.
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Dr. Dirt
Hands-on, exploratory learning activities based on methods of
scientific inquiry will encourage interest in science, soil,
engineering, agriculture, and natural resources.
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Field Museum - Underground Adventure
This site contains virtual movies of the exhibit "Underground
Adventure" at The Field Museum, experiments for learning, and
even a virtual terrarium.
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S. K. Worm
S.K. Worm, the official annelid (or worm) of the Natural
Resources Conservation Service answers questions about soil.
Organizations & Conservation
Education Supplies:
Federal Agencies
Canada - Environment Canada's Teachers Corner
American Museum of Natural History-
OLOGY
"THE STUDY OF" SITE FOR STUDENTS
USDA Forest service
US
Bureau of Land Management
US
Department of Agriculture
US
Environmental Protection Agency
USDA Farm Service Agency
USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service
US
Fish and Wildlife Service
US
Geological Survey
NOAA's
National Marine Protected Areas Center’s education project
State Agencies
Each state has different
names for the natural resource agencies. Check in your state for
those agencies that are responsible for the management and
protection of natural resources. You may look for: Department of
Agriculture; Conservation Commission; Department of Natural
Resources or Department of Environmental Management; Department of
the Environment or Department of Environmental Quality; Department
of Parks, Recreation and Wildlife; State Extension Office; State
Forestry Services or Department; and Water Control Board..
Simon the salamander help kids, and the rest
of us, learn about the environment - its land, air and water - and
how everyone can help protect it...more
Local Government Agencies
Local Soil and Water Conservation
Districts, Natural Resource Districts or Land Conservation
Districts; County Extension Offices; Parks and Recreation
Department; and Land Grant Universities.
Catalogs
ACORN NATURALISTS
Billy B Productions - Natural Science Song and Dance Man
Environmental Media Corporation
Forestry Supply Store
Miscellaneous
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