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Envirolink Library: Collection of environmental information on the net - Searchable by keyword
All About the Environment : Links to web pages about the environment; Links can be listed by subject Dragonfly: A young peoples' magazine about the environment and those living creatures which share the environment Energy Education from the California Energy Commission: All about energy andMORE Exploring Our Environment: Includes twenty-five online modules for grades 5-8 and 9-12 that cover such topics as coral reefs, El Nino, climate change, and much MORE The Environment: A Global Challenge: The web's most comprehensive site on the environment. With 400 articles and 811 pages, the site covers every aspect of the environment and provides many interactive features. Environmental Protection Agency's Explorer's Club: Explore ther environment and learn about neat things you can do to protect it; Games, pictures, stories, and other fun things Kids' Action: Rainforest Action Network: Your Actions Can Change the World; 8 Steps for Kids to Take; A Story from the Forest; Kid's Art Gallery; Questions and Answers; Life in the Rainforests; Native Peoples of the Tropical Rainforests; Tropical Rainforest Animals; Glossary; Resources for Teachers and Students; Rainforest Audio-Visual Kids 4 Peace: Kids Can Help Change The World! Write Letters For Peace; Kids Care About The Earth; 1 Day Of Peace on January 1, 2000; Celebrate Peace On Earth Calendar; Free Songs To Celebrate Peace; Perform The ONE DAY IN PEACE Play; The DinoPals Page; The DinoPals Help End World Hunger; The DinoPals Love The Earth; Kids Care! Story Center; Print out COOL Posters to Color; Kids' Pictures of Peace National Wildlife Federation for Kids: Activities which teach about water, wetlands, endangered species, and our public lands NatureServe - An Online Encyclopedia of Life: A source for conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United] States and Canada; in-depth information on rare and endangered species, but includes common] plants and animals PlanetPals: Planetpals teaches kids to love our planet and everything in it in a fun way through activities, crafts, games, fast facts, and a monthly newsletter. Save
Our Earth - Make a Difference
Conservation International: Information about 25 of the World's Global Hotspots and most threatened environments; information about the organization Environmental News Network: Daily news and information on the environment and natural resources
Biomes and Habitats: Facts and informationabout the biomes listed, and a map which shows these biomes: boreal forest (taiga), desert, mountains, oceans, savanna, scrubland, temperate grassland, temperate forest. tropical rain forest, tundra Biomes of the World: Facts and information about these biomes: Arctic Tundra, Coniferous Forest, Deciduous Forest, Desert, Grasslands, Mountains, Rainforests Blue Planet Biomes Page: Links to sites with facts and informtion about: The Arctic and Antarctica, Tundra, Boreal Forest, Temperate Dedicuous Forest, Grasslands, Desert, Tropical Rainforest, Temperate Rain Forest. Mysterious
Journey: Information
about Rainforest, Desert,
and Grassland biomes
Missouri Botanical Garden Learning Network: Virtual Biomes: Explore 6 different biomes: Desert, Deciduous Forest, Grassland, Taiga, Tundra; Fresh Water Ecosystems
Links to sites about ecology and our environment
Water on the Web: Learn more about aquatic ecology, water quality, watersheds, data collection, and data interpretation; see animated data; view maps, summaries, and supplemental information from lakes and rivers nationwide
EducaPoles: Facts about the importance of the Polar Regions and of climate change
Eddy the Eco Dog: An introduction to the environment with fun activities for younger children
AIRNOW: Real Time Air Pollution Data: Daily, regional ozone maps, health facts, real-time data by state, and ozone forecasts. Past ozone maps are available in Map Archives. Reducing air pollution tips. Air Pollution and Health Risks: Information on how researchers estimate the health risks of air pollution Pollution: LOTS of links to sites with information about pollution Wind
and Sea: Links
to sites that offer information about the ocean and ocean studies, our
environment, and weather
Acid Rain and Our Envionment: Facts and information about acid rain Acid Rain: Facts and information about acid rain Acid Rain: What is it and What causes it?: Facts and information about acid rain Acid
Rain Program's Home Page: Provides
information on the Acid Rain Program -- a program designed to
significantly reduce emissions responsible for acid deposition
Amazon Interactive: Geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon; Ecotourism Simulation Game; Where is the Amazon? How rainy is the rainforest? Who lives there? Making a living Conservation and coffee
Burning Issues: Important facts and information about how wood smoke pollutes the environment and the results on our health
A Closer Look at Global Warming: A very informative site about global warming Earth's Life Needs the Greenhouse Effect: Facts and information Explore the Science of Global Warming: Provides basic, easy-to-read information about global warming The Greenhouse Effect Links: Important facts and information; photographs; diagrams The Greenhouse Effect: Facts and information Inside
the Greenhouse: Inside
the Greenhouse articles concerning global warming. Links to other related
sites
The Ozone Tour: The Discovery of the Ozone Hole; Recent Ozone Loss over Antarctica; The Science of the Ozone Hole; Latest Ozone Hole Research at Cambridge
Garbage: How Can My Community Cut Down Waste? GRNN: Kids Recycle: Facts and information about recycling The Internet Consumer Recycling Guide: Facts and information about recycling Office of Solid Wastes: Kids' Pages: Online activities about recycling for students Recycle City: An interactive site; learn about recycling Recycling Links: (LOTS of Information!) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Learn more about the 3 R's. Reducing
Solid Waste:This
site describes how people can help solve a growing problem...
garbage!'
EnviroNet: Articles: Resources and links about our environment Everglades National Park: Important facts and information, sounds and photographs Frank Potter's Science Gems - Earth Science: Resource links for students Green Peace International Home Page: Dedicated to articles and issues pertaining to the preservation of our environment National Wildlife Federation: Issues, news articles, magazines, publications, facts, and important information about environmental issues Rain
Forest Network: Photographs,
facts, and important information
eNature.com: From the National Audubon Society: A MUST FOR RESEARCH! Includes a large thumbnail image, description, and varying additional information. about Amphibians, Birds, Butterflies, Fishes, Insects, Mammals, Reptiles, Seashells, Seashore Creatures, Spiders, Trees, Wildflowers PLUS Ask an Expert message board, Habitat Guides - SEARCHABLE by keyword
1upinfo.com: A free enclyclopedia to use for researching topics - SEARCHABLE by keyword Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE
...the people in New York throw out enough trash to fill up the Empire State building each day? ...in one day, Americans get rid of 20,000 cars and 4,000 trucks and buses? ...14 billion pounds of trash is dumped into the ocean every year? ...43 thousand tons of food is thrown out in the United States each day? ...each hour, people in the United States use two and one-half million plastic bottles? ...people in the United States throw out about 200 million tires every year? ...all the people in the United States make enough garbage each day to fill 100,000 garbage trucks? ...in only one day, people in the United States toss out 15,000 tons of packaging material? ...it takes 90 percent less energy to recycle an aluminum can than to make one? ...65 billion aluminum soda cans are used each year? ...the energy saved by recycling a glass bottle instead of making a new one would light a light bulb for four hours? ...every ton of paper that is recycled saves seventeen trees? ...only about one-tenth of all solid garbage in the United States gets recycled? ...every person must learn to recycle to help save our environment? Index/School Subjects/Search Engines /Dear Kid Info, |
