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Acid Rain- http://www.epa.gov/airmarkets/acidrain/ Acid rain is a serious environmental problem that affects large parts of the US and Canada. This section of the Web site provides information about acid rain\'s causes and effects, how we measure acid rain, and what is being done to solve the problem.
Charlie\'s Corner- http://www.epa.gov/region7/kids/charlie.htm Hi! I\'m Charlie the Chipmunk, your official tour guide for Charlie\'s Corner. Charlie\'s Corner has a lot of fun things to do and you can also learn about our environment while you are here. What kind of stuff can you do here? Well, you can read a story about me, see what goes on at EPA, look at pictures from all of the places I call home (I have traveled a lot), play games and even ask me questions.
Composting in Schools- http://www.cfe.cornell.edu/compost/schools.html From Cornell University, this site covers FAQs, weird and unusual composting, compost quiz and more.
Dodoland- http://www.dodoland.com/ A fun place for 4 to 14 year olds to create, be happy, and learn about the arts and the environment. : Dragon Ship - Stories, Activities, Word Games; Night Bubble - Gallery of Art and Writing; Island of Eyes - A Place to Meet Authors and Illustrators; and Giant Flower Island - Nature Retreat to Learn About the Environment.
E-Patrol- http://www.sprint.com/epatrol/ Want to become a member of the international club for kids who care about the Earth? Just take the E Patrol pledge. You do not have to reveal any personal information over the internet. Simply print a copy of this certificate. Take the pledge by reading it to a parent, teacher or friend. Then sign your name. This environmental awareness program is sponsored by Sprint.
Earth : The Living Planet- http://www.worldbook.com/fun/ssystem/earth/html/intro.htm In recognition of Earth Day, World Book editors have compiled a collection of articles on the Earth, its history, and the impact human population growth has made on the environment.
Earth Dog- http://www.earthdog.com/entrance.html Introduced by the Department of Energy, Earth Dog is the name of their fun, furry, global, cartoon crusader, who educates children about problems facing our environment and gets them involved in creating the solutions. Earth Dog, an environmentally concerned canine, needs creative kids to solve earths\'s problem.
Eco-Pros- http://www.eco-pros.com/ Eco-Pros focuses on ecology, the environment, natural resources, plants, animals, ecosystems, and endangered species. Annotated links are provided to over 800 sources of online information. Other sections include: teacher resources, environmental news, links, photos, tips for kids, problem solving, and project ideas for helping the environment and humanity.
Ecology Strikes Back- http://www.headbone.com/derby/eco/ This comic strip formatted site teaches about ecology and the environment. Due to heavy graphics, this site may load slowly.
Ecosystems of Our World- http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/ecosystems.htm What is a biome? What is an ecosystem? These and other questions answered at this site.
Eddy the Eco-Dog- http://www.eddytheeco-dog.com/ Who\'s Eddy the Eco-Dog? I am armed with a surfboard and considered extemely fun and educational! I\'m a fun, hip, lovable canine who has surfed through the universe and landed on planet Earth to help your kids have fun learning more about nature, science and ecology.
EduGreen- http://edugreen.teri.res.in/ Covers subject topics like Life on earth, Renewable energy, Air pollution, Water and Climate change. The site also has poems, environment calendar, story time, pathfinders, quotes, maps, multimedia resources, activities and related web site links. Interactive features include games, quizzes and networking with others.
EEK! Environmental Education for Kids- http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/ Welcome to "EEK!" - Environmental Education for Kids brought to you by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. This electronic magazine for kids in grades 4-8 will bring you information on natural resources -- trees, wildlife, fish, air, water, land. Surf around and learn more about the great outdoors.
Enivironment On-Line- http://solstice.crest.org/environment/eol/toc.html This site offers informative links on environmental topics such as the climate, energy, water, and more.
Environmental History- http://www.runet.edu/~wkovarik/hist/hist.html Environmental problems and conflicts throughout history presented in an easy to read timeline format.
EnviroZine- http://www.ec.gc.ca/envirozine/english/home_e.cfm Environment Canada\'s on-line newsmagazine. Environment Canada\'s mandate is to preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment, including water, air and soil quality; conserve Canada\'s renewable resources, including migratory birds and other non-domestic flora and fauna.
EPA Student Center- http://www.epa.gov/students/ Is the environment a mystery to you? You probably know a lot more than you think! This page will provide you with background information on a wide variety of environmental issues. Explore the areas that interest you the most, then check out the rest of this website for more detailed information.
Evergreen Project Adventures- http://mbgnet.mobot.org/index2.htm Looks at ecosystems and biomes of the oceans, freshwater, and land. Also looks at endangered species in the United States. Activities include making rain, osmosis, and ink.
Exploring the Environment- http://www.cotf.edu/ete/ Today\'s global change is even more complex because of humankind\'s impact on the environment. Are we causing global warming? Should we be concerned with species extinction? Does losing 42 million acres of forests in a year contribute to global change? Exploring the Environment will allow you to wrestle with these issues and form your own opinions.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill- http://www.oilspill.state.ak.us/ This site, by the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council, provides information about the impacts of the oil spill, the injury and recovery of fish, wildlife, and people of the spill region, and information about ongoing restoration and research activities.
The Food Chain- http://www.planetpals.com/foodchain.html An ecosystem is a living community which depends on each member and its surrounding environment. The living part of an ecosystem is sometimes called a food chain.
The Food Chain- http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/text/food.htm A popular misnomer, the \'food chain\' is not actually a linear chain but a complex web. Energy is passed from one organism to another in a complex network like a spider\'s web.
For Kids Only: Earth Science Enterprise- http://kids.earth.nasa.gov/ Information about how NASA studies air, natural hazards including hurricanes, and land including continental drift and plate tectonics. There is also a background on how they study water which includes El Nino. There are also sections on how people affect earth, FAQs, related links, games, and teacher\'s guides.
Garbage- http://www.learner.org/exhibits/garbage/intro.html Learn about the different types of garbage we produce and how we can reduce it in our community.
Global Environment Outlook- http://www.unep.org/unep/eia/geo1/ch/toc.htm The United Nations Global State of the Environment. Check the "Underlying Causes" section for in-depth information about the social & economic reasons for environmental problems.
Global Warming: Focus on the Future- http://globalwarming.enviroweb.org/ The Earth\'s average temperature has increased by about 1F (0.5C) over the past century. Explore how natural processes have changed climate in the past and how human activities may be warming the Earth today. Learn ways in which you can help.
The Globe Program- http://www.globe.gov/ Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global environment. Students and teachers from over 6,500 schools in more than 80 countries are working with research scientists to learn more about our planet.
The Green Frog News- http://www.thegreenfrognews.com/ The Green Frog News is a free, downloadable science and environmental newsletter for kids!
Guardians of the Millenium- http://www.theguardians.com/ The Peace In Space Knowledge Adventure was produced in association with the United Nations Office of Outer Space and in cooperation with the European Space Agency. Students have created their visions of living and working in space through international cooperation online, with a space station simulation and a Mars rover simulation. The site features subjects that include What is Microbiology and The Rain Forest Story and illuminates the UN Global Common themes of the weather, information, Antarctica, Oceans and Outer Space.
Keep America Beautiful - Just For Kids- http://www.kab.org/kids1.cfm Taking care of our environment is a very important job. There\'s something for everyone to do-including you! No matter where you live, there are many things you can do around your neighborhood or at school, such as setting an example by not littering, helping clean up a spot, and learning about safe ways to handle trash.
Kids F.A.C.E.- http://www.kidsface.org/ Kids For A Clean Environment is an international children\'s environmental organization started in 1989 by a nine-year old child. The club, with a current membership of 300,000 world-wide, was established to help children who wanted to learn more about the world in which they live, provide a way for children to be involved in the protection of nature and connect children with other children who shared their concerns about global environmental issues.
Kids Place - Office of Solid Waste- http://www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids.htm Crossword puzzles, online comic books, brainteasers and more on this web site from the EPA Office of Solid Waste.
Master Composter- http://www.mastercomposter.com/ What is composting? What ingredients do you use? Many topics covered!
Miss Maggie\'s Earth Adventures- http://www.missmaggie.org/ In Miss Maggie\'s Earth Adventures students are exposed to real life environmental problems. Activities from various disciplines are integrated into each story to allow students to see the connectedness and relevance of math, science, geography, language arts, and cultural experiences.
NASA Earth Observatory- http://www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov/ The purpose of NASA\'s Earth Observatory is to provide a freely-accessible publication on the Internet where the public can obtain new satellite imagery and scientific information about our home planet. The focus is on Earth\'s climate and environmental change.
Oil Spills for Kids- http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/kids/kids.html General information about oil spills, how experts respond to the accidents, and experiments are provided from this site. There are also related links. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Our Planet- http://www.ourplanet.com/imgversn/planethme.html Our Planet is UNEP\'s bimonthly magazine on the environment and sustainable development Each issue of Our Planet concentrates on one specific theme, tying into international conferences (Habitat II), meetings (the Commission on Sustainable Development), events (World Environment Day), or dealing with issues of our time(Water, or Climate Change)
Ozone- http://www.pbs.org/ktca/newtons/10/ozone.html From Newton\'s Apple, a discussion of the environmental concerns about the ozone layer with a chance to analyze ozone data yourself.
Planetpals Earthzone- http://www.planetpals.com/ Planetpals Earthzone is an interactive site with endearing characters that teach us all the importance of our planet and solutions to saving our environment. It is a valuable source of earth science and ecology information and is used by educators and students worldwide.
Rachel Carson Homestead- http://www.rachelcarson.org/ The Rachel Carson Homestead is the birthplace and childhood home of ecologist Rachel Carson, whose 1962 book Silent Spring launched the modern environmental movement. Born in this five-room farmhouse, Carson\'s childhood here in southwestern Pennsylvania nurtured a love and respect for nature and natural things which would guide her the rest of her life.
Rot Web Home Page- http://net.indra.com/~topsoil/Compost_Menu.html "...read the introduction to composting. A brief how-to guide may be useful for starting your own home composting system. Read the descriptions of compost ingredients to get ideas for what to use in your pile, and check the list of materials to avoid to find out what shouldn\'t be used and why."
Save Our Earth and Make a Difference- http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/indexnorm.htm Why should we be eco-conscious? How can you help the environment?
The Sierra Club- http://www.sierraclub.org/ The Sierra Club is a nonprofit member-supported, public interest organization that promotes conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions--legislative, administrative, legal, and electoral.
Students and Teachers Page for Radiation Protection- http://www.epa.gov/radiation/students/ This page is designed to provide students and teachers with basic concepts of radiation and radiation protection. At EPA, part of our job is to protect people\'s health and the environment from harmful exposure to radiation. So, if you\'re looking for basic information about radiation, you\'ve come to the right place.
Tiki the Penguin- http://www.oneworld.net/penguin/ Tiki is the only penguin in the world who runs a website specially designed for kids. He looks at what people are doing to our planet and suggests how kids everywhere can help to make things better. Tiki has dozens of attractive cartoons, many Quizzes, a Realslideshow on Uganda, a Features section and five major Guides for Kids: Biodiversity (Life in danger), Energy, Pollution, Genetic engineering and Global warming.
U.S. EPA Explorers\' Club- http://www.epa.gov/kids/ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency\'s web site for kids (5-12). Explore your environment and learn about the neat things you can do to protect it. There are games, pictures, and stories and other neat things.
Wildkids- http://www.wildkids.org.uk/ Wildkids is a web site created by a team of professionals to provide: Top quality information to children and adults on wildlife, conservation and nature. Learning and teaching resources. Activities and Projects for the class, group or individual. Stories, games and competitions.
Woodsy Owl- http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/woodsy/ Woodsy has been America\'s environmental champion since 1970, and is most recognized for his wise request, "Give a hoot. Don\'t Pollute." Join the USDA Forest Service in introducing children to this fanciful creature. This site has Woodsy Owl coloring pages. |
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