ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES1. Educational Resources

2. Government Entities

3. Environmental Organizations/Associations

Educational ResourcesA. For Teachers/EducatorsAudubon Nature Institute: www.auduboninstitute.org/educators

CalSky Celestial Observer:

Canopy in the Clouds:

Center for Environmental Education:

Center for Green Schools - U.S. Green Building CouncilChildren & Nature Network (C&NN):

Classroom Earth:

Earth and Environmental Science Virtual Courseware:

Covers earthquakes, global warming, biology labs, geologic time, interactive river exercise, and more.

Earth Guide from Scripps Institute of Oceanography:

You will find a wealth of information here - current events, brain teasers, imagery, Earth conditions, on & on.

A. For Teachers/EducatorsB. For StudentsC. For the General PublicD. Maps, Images

A. Local/Area SpecificB. StateC. Federal

A. Local/Area SpecificB. StateC. National

As an educator, you have a vital role to play in developing your students' interest in, knowledge about, and attitudes toward the natural world. Audubon is pleased to support this important work with the tips, strategies, projects, activities, games, and resources you'll find here. Check back often for updates and new ideas.

http://www.calsky.com/cs.cgi

Middle &high school educators will find data about the sky & the objects in it at the CalSky website. Visitors create a user profile according to their level of astronomy knowledge, then click on a tab at the top of the page to access data about the celestial object of their choice, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, deep sky, or satellites.

http://www.canopyintheclouds.com/

Examine a tropical montane cloud forest via this immersive video experience. Access video clips and facts describing each different forest environment. The site includes background information for teachers and standards-aligned lessons for students in grades 6–8 on such topics as water, weather, soils, ecology, and the science processes.

http://www.ceeonline.org

CEE works with K-12 schools to address climate change issues & to cultivate healthy lifestyles. Children learn best through experience. If their schools are green, children will learn to live that way.

Center for Global Environmental Education: http://www.hamline.edu/education/environmental/cgee/index.html

CGCC fosters environmental literacy and stewardship in citizens of all ages. CGCC accomplishes its purpose through four cornerstones - Graduate Education & Professional Development, Community Outreach, K-12 & Youth Resources, & Educational Multimedia Production.

http://www.buildgreenschools.orghttp://www.childrenandnature.org/

The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) was created to encourage & support the people & organizations working nationally & internationally to reconnect children with nature. The network provides a critical link between researchers & individuals, educators & organizations dedicated to children's health & well-being.

http://www.classroomearth.orgAn online resource designed to help high school teachers include environmental content into their daily lesson plans.

http://www.sciencecourseware.org/eecindex.php

http://www.earthguide.ucsd.edu

Eco-Schools - NWF:

Educational Resources - EPA http://www.epa.gov/teachers/Education Resources - LA Dept. of Environmental QualityEndangered Species Podcasts - USFWS:

Enviro-Tacklebox - LPB:

Environmental Health Science Education:

Environmental News Network (ENN):

Energy Explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration: http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/

Energy Lesson Plans, K-12:

Estuaries: http://www.estuaries.gov/

Fragile Fringe - USGS: http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/ff_index.htmlA guide for teaching about coastal wetlands.

Free Tech 4 Teachers Blog:

Gizmos Science and Math Simulations - Explore Learning:

Global Warming - Union of Concerned Scientists & Citizens:Confronting climate change in the Gulf Coast Region curriculum.

Globe Program:

Green Education Foundation:

http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/School-Solutions/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School.aspx

Through school-based action teams of students, administrators, educators and community volunteers, Eco-Schools combines effective "green" management of the school grounds, facilities and the curriculum.

http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/298/Default.aspxhttp://www.fws.gov/endangered/about/multimedia.html

Hear podcasts about featured species, such as the whooping crane, Gila trout, piping plover, desert tortoise, Florida panther, & Jesup’s milk-vetch. Most appropriate for use with middle and high school students, each 5- to 10-minute episode describes the species & reports on its status, updating listeners on the progress of any programs working to aid it protection. Teachers can download written transcripts.

http://www.lpb.org/education/classroom/itv/envirotacklebox

A video series, designed for middle school students that focuses on environmental education topics. The goals of the series are to stimulate student interest in environmental issues & develop critical thinking skills to support decision making.

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education

EHSE provides educators, students & scientists with easy access to reliable tools, resources & classroom materials. It seeks to invest in the future of environmental health science by increasing awareness of the link between the environment & human health.

http://www.enn.comENN has become a collection of resources, teachers, experts and tools that provide objective information and knowledge about the increasingly complex field of environmental science.

Energy fuels life, economies, & the entire solar system, yet few students understand the importance of energy &its role in our lives. Energy Explained clearly conveys the facts & latest data about energy. The site is full of graphs, data, & scientific information that can add depth to high school curricula in Science, Math, or Social Studies. The site explains where gasoline comes from, what determines the price of electricity, how much renewable energy the United States uses, & hundreds of other energy topics.

http://www.gm.com/community-education

At General Motors education web page, teachers can access lesson plans, games, & information in 3 grade bands: K–4, 5–8, and 9–12. Students in grades 5–8 can build a model car from paper or explore electricity through The Power of the Plug lessons.

Developed to advance coastal environmental literacy. Explore these living classrooms & laboratories - the estuaries – to discover their importance & beauty, & learn what you can do to protect them. EstuaryLive presents videos, live broadcasts, virtual field-trips, dynamic presentations, & other exciting events in estuarine reserves across the country. The site also includes classroom resources, plus games & quizzes.

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

Google-certified teacher and technology buff Richard Byrne writes this blog for K–12 technology resources. In addition to posts about new and exciting tech finds, the site contains lesson plans, teacher downloads, video creation resources, e-books, educational apps, Favorite resource Lists, and tips for setting up blogs and websites.

http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=514

Interactive online simulations in science and math topics for use with students in grades 3–12. Search by grade & topic, state standard & textbook correlation. Each includes information for how to use it in the classroom & an accompanying student worksheet.

http://www.ucsusa.org/gulf/gcchallengeteachers.html

http://www.globe.gov

The Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program is a worldwide hands-on, primary & secondary school-based science &education program. GLOBE's vision promotes & supports students, teachers & scientists to collaborate on inquiry-based investigations of the environment & the Earth system.

http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/

Green Revolution Videos - National Science Foundation: http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/greenrevolution/

Growing Up WILD: http://www.projectwild.org/GrowingUpWILD.htm

Guidelines for Excellence (NAAEEP)Gulf of Mexico Program - EPA: http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/education/index.htmlOffers grade-specific lesson plans & other wetlands education materials.

Hazardous Waste, Understanding of - EPA:

Insect Appreciation Digest: Everything that you ought to know about insects that your parents didn’t teach you.

Journey North:

Learning Landscapes - Bureau of Land Management:

Lessons on the Lake - Lake Pontchartrain Foundation:

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR):

Louisiana Marine Education Resources (LaMER) - LA Sea Grant:

Louisiana Public Broadcasting CyberChannel:Video service for Louisiana schools

Louisiana Resource Center for Educators: http://www.lrce.org/explore.cfm

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) Educational Programs:

Louisiana Wetland Education Coalition (LaWEC) - CWPPRA:

GEF provides curriculum and resources to K-12 students and teachers worldwide with the goal of challenging youth to think holistically and critically about global environmental concerns and solutions.

The educational videos, each about five minutes long, feature scientists &engineers who are working to develop &improve the use of clean energy sources, new fuels, & other energy-related technologies. Each segment explores the research carried out by men & women at the forefront of discovery &innovation related to clean energy, as well as some of the basic science behind their work.

An early childhood education program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature & invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities & experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world &lifelong social & academic skills.

http://www.naaee.org/npeee/materials.php

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/clas_act/haz-ed/hazindex.htm

Materials can be used as part of larger curriculum, as special stand-alone activities, or on an occasional basis to teach students about hazardous waste issues. Hazed is a compilation of interdisciplinary activities that focus on the often complicated & sometimes controversial scientific, technical, & policy issues related to hazardous waste sites & Superfund. It is designed to help students develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, &decision making. It also increases environmental awareness & encourages an environmental ethic in students.

http://www.cipm.info/Insectdigest/cover.pdf

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/

Engages students in a global study of wildlife migration & seasonal change. K-12 students share field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through migration patterns; the budding of plants; changing sunlight; & other natural events. Find migration maps, pictures, standards-based lesson plans, activities and information to help students make local observations & fit them into a global context.

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/res/Education_in_BLM/Learning_Landscapes.htmlShowcases exciting events, opportunities, & resources on America’s Public Lands. Discover what the BLM has to offer to educators, students, visitors, partners and volunteers.

http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/of98-805/lessons/

An Educator's Guide to the Pontchartrain Basin is to educate students, grades 5-12, about the environmental importance of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. It facilitates instruction for teachers, allows easy access to information on environmental issues surrounding the watershed, & captures the interests of students.

http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=462&pnid=0&nid=20DNR provides information dealing with an array of natural resources topics that may be of interest to teachers, researchers & students…& for the kids too!

http://www.lamer.lsu.edu/

Provides a variety of formal & informal education materials on this Web site. Find accurate information about marine & aquatic ecosystems, as well as other topics, to help stimulate awareness of our close relationship to the environment.

http://www.lpb.org/cyberchannel

The LRCE is dedicated to supporting innovation in education for students, teachers, administrators, higher education & families. LRCE houses a resource library of 55,000+ items which can be searched online. We are a shared resource center for educators in the public, private, parochial, charter, & home school sectors. Additionally, we provide workshops & training for Louisiana's educators, an alternative certification program, & more.

http://www.lumcon.edu/education/default.asp

LUMCON educational mission is concentrated within the Marine Education Program. It includes activities at the University, K-12 and Teacher, and Public Education levels to provide many audiences with field experiences & information about marine environments.

http://www.lacoast.gov/education/index.htm

Teacher resources, free stuff, videos, WaterMarks, Kid's Corner

Lunar and Planetary Institute:Workshops, events, resources, Earth &Space Science Newsletter, etc.

NASA for educators:E-clips, space curriculum, STEM activities, teacher toolbox, career information, and much more.

National Geographic:Teaching resources - multimedia, news, mapping, environmental literacy, etc.

National Science Foundation:

National Wildlife Foundation: http://www.nwf.org/Get-outside/~/media/PDFs/Be%20Out%20There/Back%20to%20School%20full%20report.ashx

Excellent report linking environmental education with psychological, cognitive, and educational outcomes.

NOAA Education Resources: http://www.education.noaa.gov/

Weather observations, watersheds, estuaries, ocean pollution, climate monitoring, and energy information

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE):EE resources & links for teachers

Nuclear Energy & Reactors - Scientific American:Relays basic understanding of

Ocean for Life: One Ocean - National Marine Sanctuaries: http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/education/welcome.html

PBS Learning Media

Project Learning Tree:

Project Wet:

Project WILD: http://www.projectwild.org/

Rand McNally Resources:

Schoolyard Habitats - National Wildlife Federation:

Super Fund for Students & Teachers - EPA:

Teachers’ Domain:

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/resources/news/

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html

http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/education/

http://www.nsf.gov/news/classroom/

Offers K–12 science lessons and web resources for teachers, students, and families. Choose from subject areas ranging from the Arctic to physics, and then use the materials to create lesson plans or At-home activities.

http://www.eelink.net/pages/Teachers

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=nuclear-energy-primer

Increases cultural understanding through ocean science by providing high quality, immersive ocean field studies & follow-on education programs to encourage students to discover common ground in marine science, conservation and how the ocean connects us all.

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/

This new digital platform for preK–college educators offers more than 12,000 learning objects to supplement classroom curricula. The standards-aligned resources include videos, documents, images, and activities in mathematics, science, social studies, and other core subjects. With objects as diverse as a video clip exploring measurement with Curious George (K–2) to an audio podcast discussing climate change in Africa (grades 7–college), the website offers pertinent material for a wide audience.

http://www.plt.org/

PLT is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12.

http://www.projectwet.org/

The mission of Project WET is to reach children, parents, educators & communities of the world with water education. We invite you to join us in educating children about the most precious resource on the planet — water.

One of the most widely-used conservation & environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. It is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world. Emphasizing wildlife because of its intrinsic value, Project WILD addresses the need for human beings to develop as responsible citizens of our planet.

http://education.randmcnally.com/education/resources/tips.jsp?page=science

K–12 teachers can access tips &activities to enhance their science, geography, social studies, reading, & math lessons. Students in grades 6–12 can conduct activities like Ocean Currents or Latitude: Climate and Seasons. Online maps and geography briefs with background information are also available.

http://www.nwf.org/schoolyard

Garden for wildlife - assists schools in developing outdoor classrooms, where educators &students learn how to attract & support local wildlife. These wildlife habitats become places where students not only learn about wildlife species and ecosystems, but also outdoor classrooms where they hone their academic skills & nurture their innate curiosity and creativity.

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/index.htm

Designed to educate students & teachers about Superfund & hazardous waste. Included are classroom activities, frequently asked questions, information on environmental education and grants, and more!

http://www.teachersdomain.org

Digital media for the classroom & professional development

Temperate Forest Foundation’s Teacher Resources:

Toxicology Testing Activity (PDF link):

Tree Identification - University of Maryland & Smithsonian Institution

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: http://www.fws.gov/educators/educators.html

Universe, Windows to:Brought to you by the National Earth Science Teachers Association

Virtual Field Trips - Science Companion: Find extensive science lesson plans and virtual field trips for PreK-6 students.

Wetlands: Teaching Marsh - Center for Coastal Resources Management:

Woodrow Wilson Environmental Science Institute:Education Programs, lessons, resources

For StudentsAudubon Nature Institute: www.auduboninstitute.org/educatorsThese pages are filled with activities about birds & other animals, and much more.

CalSky Celestial Observer:

EEK! Environmental Education for Kids - LA Department of Natural ResourcesEnergy Kids - U.S. Energy Information Administration:Basic understandings of nuclear energy and reactors

Authentic Scientific Research for High School Students

Environmental Kids Club - Environmental Protection Agency Envirothon:North America's largest high school environmental education competition

Especially for Kids! - U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceEstuary Live:

Famous US Landmarks Kid's GuideFood Safety Website:

http://www.forestinfo.org/Teachers/index.htm

Committed to educating the public about sustainable forest resources & their effect on people & quality of life. We feel that the most effective way to do that is to educate the teachers who will be teaching future generations of citizens, voters, and policy makers to make informed decisions about sustainable forestry issues.

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/assets/docs_p_z/blackworms-alcohol.pdf

This classroom experiment from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science presents a model for toxicity testing in organisms. Targeted for students in grades 6–12, the experiment introduces basic concepts of toxicology through observing the effects of a toxicant (ethanol) on the behavior of California blackworms. Background information, laboratory instructions, discussion questions, and experiment variations are included.

http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/computer-science-and-biology-come-together-make-tree-identification-snap

The world’s first plant identification mobile app using visual search—Leafsnap. This electronic field guide allows users to identify tree species simply by taking a photograph of the tree’s leaves. In addition to the species name, Leafsnap provides high-resolution photographs and information about the tree’s flowers, fruit, seeds and bark—giving the user a comprehensive understanding of the species

For formal and non-formal educators, it includes links to Boy Scout and Girl Scout recognition certificates, curriculum resources and activities, community service projects, professional development opportunities, & background information.

http://www.windows2universe.org

http://www.sciencecompanion.com/samples/virtual-field-trips-from-science-companion

http://www.ccrm.vims.edu/wetlands/teaching_marsh/index.htmlThe Teaching Marsh Website is part of the Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in Gloucester Point, Virginia.

http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/environment/institutes/1998/r/remote/education.htm

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http://www.calsky.com/cs.cgi

Middle &high school educators will find data about the sky & the objects in it at the CalSky website. Visitors create a user profile according to their level of astronomy knowledge, and then click on a tab at the top of the page to access data about the celestial object of their choice, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, deep sky, or satellites.

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htmhttp://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nuclear_home-basics

Environmental Inquiry: http://www.ei.cornell.edu

http://www.epa.gov/kids/http://www.envirothon.org

http://www.fws.gov/kids/http://www.earthlive.org/tv/index_tv.htm

Video clips educating students on topics related to estuaries - native & invasive species, habitat, pollutants, water quality, formation of, much, much more

http://www.partsgeek.com/parts/famous_us_landmarks.htmlhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/For_Kids_&_Teens/index.asp

U.S. Department of Agriculture site features food safety information for K–college students & teachers. It includes booklets, puzzles and word searches, activity downloads, curriculum materials, articles, & other resources to introduce safe food practices.

Journey North:

Just for Kids - U.S. Department of the Interior Khan Academy: http://www.khanacademy.org/

Kids Corner - CWPPRAKids for Saving Earth (Elementary)Maggie’s Earth AdventuresNab the Aquatic Invader – SIGNIS interactive gameNASA Station Spacewalk Game:

NASA student pageNational Geographic:Make a contour map, watch videos, BioBlitz education,online library

NOAA's Sea Turtles & the Quest to Nest Game:

Podcasting Tutorial: Learn how to create and publish your very own podcast quickly and easily!

Science News For Kids (SNK)

Spigot Science Magazine on Sound:

Student Center - EPATox Mystery (Grades 2-6) chemical hazards in the homeTox Town (Grades 7-adult) toxic chemical and environmental healthUSDA's Discover the Forest:

Water Life Game - NOAA:

Which Microbe Are You?

For the General PublicAudubon Institute:Offers families tips, games, & opportunities to promote the enjoyment of the natural world.

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/

Engages students in a global study of wildlife migration & seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, robins, hummingbirds, whooping cranes, gray whales, bald eagles— & other birds and mammals; the budding of plants; changing sunlight; & other natural events.

http://www.doi.gov/archive/kids/index.html

With a library of over 2,400 videos covering everything from arithmetic to science, finance, and history and 125 practice exercises, we're on a mission to help you learn whatever you want, whenever you want, at your own pace.

http://www.lacoast.gov/new/Ed/KidsCorner/Default.aspx http://www.kidsforsavingearth.orghttp://www.missmaggie.orghttp://www.iiseagrant.org/NabInvader/http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/3d_resources/station_spacewalk_game.html

Players in grades 5–8 are virtual astronauts on the International Space Station. Students earn “badges” for completing missions & exploring the station. They can learn how the station is assembled, take a spacewalk to bring station communications back online, or help tiny satellites on the station called Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) fly in formation so they can someday be used remotely to help astronauts handle tasks. The game incorporates graphics from real NASA missions and 3-D models.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/education/st/?ar_a=4

http://www.games.noaa.gov/seaturtle/welcome.htmlLoggerhead sea turtles are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The game's mission is to help students understand how they can help protect turtles and their habitat.

http://www.guidesandtutorials.com/podcasting-tutorial.html

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/Life's mysteries are explored in Science News for Kids (SNK), an award-winning online publication dedicated to children 9–14, their parents, and their teachers.

http://www.spigotsciencemag.com/Aimed at students in grades 4–9, this online magazine develops connections between science & reading through theme-based issues. Membership is free and provides access to all issues.

http://www.epa.gov/students/index.htmlhttp://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/ http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.govhttp://www.fs.usda.gov/conservationeducation

Aims to inspire tweens (aged 8-12) & their parents to re-connect with nature, experiencing it first-hand. Brings to life the joy & excitement kids have when they discover the wonders of nature, helping create interest in their environment & a lifelong relationship with it.

http://www.games.noaa.gov/oscar/

A virtual game for students in grades 5–8 takes place in an unhealthy ecosystem in an estuary on the west coast of the United States. Students learn about food webs, the factors for producing healthy estuaries, & the reasons estuaries are essential to ocean life & humans. Information also presented about marine science careers & National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s role in protecting estuaries, & ideas for getting involved in estuary protection.

http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/education/kidskorner/microbe_quiz.htm

A series of quizzes introduces K–12 students to the microorganisms living in the sea. Students click on one of two grade-level quizzes (grades K–5 or grades six and higher) & answer question pairs to determine their microbe personality. Teachers can access the dichotomous key and relationship trees used in creating the microbe personality quiz.

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http://www.auduboninstitute.org

Aquatic Invasive Species - Minnesota Sea Grant BP Oil Spill – National Science Foundation

Climate Change - EPA:

Climate Connections - NPR & National Geographic:

Climate Research - National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Coast 2050:

Earth Day Network:

Eco-Friendlier Aerosol:

Eco IQ (Aligning Economics & Ecology):An online journal dedicated to the creation of a future that works.

Endangered Species Program - U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceEnvirolink:

Environment DirectoryEnvironment of the U.S.Environmental Concern:

Environmental Education Resources - EPAGulf of Mexico Hypoxia WatchIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)International Migratory Bird DayInvasive Species Interactive Map - Tulane/Xavier UniversitiesLouisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration StudyLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF):Become a volunteer instructor

Marsh Creation Video - CWPPRA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkwYSHJWyTE

Marsh Mission:

http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/ais/http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=120962&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc

For those following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, NSF released an update on the composition of the deep plume associated with the spill. Interesting technology and a compelling read.

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/index.html

Sea level rise reports and many other resources can be located here. This site provides an exhaustive list of publications on climate change sea level rise, particularly its effects on the United States.

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/climateconnectionsHow we are shaping climate. How climate is shaping us. Information on ice melts, greenhouse gases, maps, temperature change, etc.

http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/research/climatehttp://www.coast2050.gov

A final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (FPEIS) &the final Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA), Louisiana - Ecosystem Restoration Study, which identifies the most critical natural & human ecological needs of coastal Louisiana and develops & recommends a near-term program of cost-effective projects to address these needs, are now available.

http://www.earthday.org/Mission is to broaden, diversify & activate the environmental movement worldwide, driving action year-round through a combination of education, public policy, & consumer campaigns.

http://www.aerosolproducts.org/capco-press-releases/23-capco-enhances-website.html

The Consumer Aerosol Products Council has updated its collection of resources to help teachers of grades 4–9 dispel misconceptions about aerosol product use, such as the idea that aerosol cans cannot be recycled. The Aerosol Adventure Kit contains 10 lesson plans and five labs about the topic. A 10-minute video, Another Awesome Aerosol Adventure, produced by the Beakman’s World television series, describes how aerosol technology works. The site links to EcoAerosols.com, an interactive website that answers questions about aerosols and the environment.

http://www.ecoiq.com

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/http://www.envirolink.org

A non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991.

http://www.webdirectory.comhttp://www.nationalatlas.gov/environment.htmlhttp://www.wetland.org

Dedicated to working with all aspects of wetlands; the most productive and fascinating ecosystems in the world. Now in our 39th year of providing wetland services in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed & beyond, we continue to broaden our partnership efforts.

Environmental Diseases, A – Z - National Institute of Environmental Health Services http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/atoz/

http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/resources.htmlhttp://www.ncddc.noaa.gov/hypoxia/ http://www.ipcc.chhttp://www.birdday.orghttp://is.cbr.tulane.edu/InvasiveSpecies.htmlhttp://www.lca.govhttp://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/category/page/education

The video highlights the East Marsh Island Marsh Creation project while sharing basic information about using sediment in re-establishing & re-creating healthy wetland ecosystems. Through the use of sediments & hydrology, new marsh is being created where standing water once was. CWPPRA project managers &scientists explain & demonstrate the process of the rebirth of this once lost marsh.

http://www.marshmission.com/

Mississippi-Atchafalaya River Basin - EPA: http://water.epa.gov/type/watersheds/named/msbasin/marb.cfmHistory, facts, relatedlinks

National Geographic on Environment:

Energy, fresh water, global warming, habitats, natural disasters, the ocean, green guide, newsletters

National Hurricane Center - NOAA:For the latest on tropical disturbances, hurricane history,huricane preparedness, etc.

National Marine Sanctuaries:

Non-Point Source PollutionPLANTS Database - USDA:

Reflections on ChandeleurStormSmart Coasts Network: LouisianaTropical Weather: Weather Underground

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/pao/brochures.htmU.S. Geological Survey:

U.S. Global Change Research Program:Integrating federal research & solutions for climate & global change

Water News - EPAWater Shedss:A Decision Support System for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control

World in the Balance - NOVA:

Investigates the impact of forces that are radically changing populations in both rich & poor nations.

Maps, ImagesEarthshots: Satellite Images of Environmental Change (USGS)Gulf Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS)NASA – Visible EarthU.S. Geological SurveyUniversity Corporation for Atmospheric ResearchWETMAAP

GovernmentLocal/Area Specific

LaCoast - Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, & Restoration Act (CWPPRA):

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Atchafalaya Basin Program:

An artistic educational journey into the vanishing wetlands of Louisiana. It will chronicle the activities of naturalist-photographer C.C. Lockwood & landscape artist Rhea Gary as they explore the coastal marshland to bring attention to an under recognized crisis affecting not only Louisiana but all of the United States.

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/?source=NavEnvHome

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov

http://www.sanctuaries.noaa.govHere you'll discover the marine life & extradinary habitats that make up your nation's marine sanctuaries & our continuing efforts to conserve these ocean & coastal treasures.

http://www.protectingwater.comhttp://www.plants.usda.gov/

Provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.

http://www.laseagrant.org/lighthouse/index.htmlhttp://www.la.stormsmartcoasts.orghttp://www.wunderground.com/tropical/?index_region=at

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Videos & brochures

http://education.usgs.gov/

Provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, &issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, & more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), & university-level inquiry and research.

http://www.globalchange.gov

http://water.epa.gov/http://www.water.ncsu.edu/watershedss

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worldbalance

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http://earthshots.usgs.gov/http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/ http://www.visibleearth.nasa.gov/http://www.usgs.govhttp://www.ucar.edu/news/features/climatechange/multimedia.jsphttp://www.wetmaap.org

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http://www.lacoast.gov

Contains information and links relating to restoration projects in coastal Louisiana. The site is funded through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) and is hosted by the USGS National Wetlands Research Center.

http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=494&pnid=0&nid=273

Louisiana Sea Grant:

Mississippi River Watershed http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/spatial-tech/images/lleake_5003539-map.gif

LouisianaDepartment of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF)Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism http://www.crt.louisiana.gov/Department of Education (LDOE)Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)Department of Health & Hospitals (DHH)Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Department of Wildlife &Fisheries (LDWF) http://www.wlf.louisiana.govGovernor's Office of Coastal ActivitiesLouisiana State University AgCenter (LSU Ag)Office of the Governor

FederalCouncil on Environmental Quality:

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Science Foundation (NSF)National Wetlands Research Center (NWRL):

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - New Orleans District U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomeU.S. Department of Interior - Minerals Management Service (MMS)U.S. Department of Interior:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)U.S. Geological Survey http://www.usgs.gov/USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Louisiana

Environmental Organizations/AssociationsLocal/Area SpecificAcadiana Resource Conservation & Development Council http://www.acadianarcd.com/Audubon Nature Institute:New Orleans Zoo, Aquarium, Insectarium & Entergy IMAX Theater

Created to conserve, restore, and enhance the natural habitat of the basin. The Atchafalaya Basin is the nation’s largest river swamp, containing almost one million acres of our nation’s most significant bottomland hardwoods, swamps, bayous, and back-water lakes

http://www.laseagrant.org

Louisiana Sea Grant College Program works to promote stewardship of the state’s coastal resources through a combination of research, education and outreach programs critical to the cultural, economic and environmental health of Louisiana’s coastal zone.

Louisiana Wetlands Education Program – Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences http://www.pies.uno.edu/education/index.htm

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http://www.ldaf.state.la.us

http://www.louisianaschools.nethttp://www.deq.louisiana.govhttp://www.dhh.state.la.ushttp://www.dnr.louisiana.gov

http://www.goca.state.la.ushttp://www.lsuagcenter.com/http://www.gov.state.la.us/

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http://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq

Coordinates Federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives. CEQ was established within the Executive Office of the President by Congress as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and additional responsibilities were provided by the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970.

http://www.noaa.govhttp://www.nsf.govhttp://www.nwrc.usgs.gov

Source and clearinghouse of science information about wetlands in the United States and the world for fellow agencies, private entities, academia, and the public at large.

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil

http://www.mms.govhttp://www.doi.gov

Protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, & supplies the energy to power our future.

http://www.epa.govhttp://www.fws.gov

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http://www.auduboninstitute.org

Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program:

Coalition to Restore Coastal LouisianaLake Ponchartrain FoundationLouisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON)Restore or Retreat

LouisianaKeep Louisiana BeautifulLouisiana Environmental Education Association Louisiana Science Teachers AssociationLouisiana Wildlife Federation

National American Rivers: http://www.americanrivers.org/

Bird Education Network:

Environmental Education & Training Partnership http://www.eetap.org/Gulf of Mexico Alliance:

Gulf Restoration Network (GRN):

Keep America Beautiful:

National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP):

National Environmental Education FoundationNational Marine Educators AssociationNational Science Teachers AssociationNational Wildlife Federation (NWF)Nature ConservancyNorth American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Sierra ClubSociety of Environmental JournalistsSouthern Association of Marine EducatorsTemperate Forest Foundation:

http://www.btnep.org/BTNEP/home.aspx

The program's charter is to develop a coalition of government, private, and commercial interests for the preservation of the Barataria & Terrebonne basins by: identifying problems, assessing trends, designing pollution control, developing resource management strategies, recommending corrective actions, & seeking implementation commitments. A variety of quality educational materials are located on this site.

http://www.crcl.orghttp://www.saveourlake.orghttp://www.lumcon.edu http://www.restoreorretreat.org

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http://www.keeplouisianabeautiful.org/http://www.worknotes.com/LA/Reeves/LEEA-LaEnvironmentalEducAssoc/h0.stmhttp://www.lsta.infohttp://www.lawildlifefed.org

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Is the leading conservation organization standing up for healthy rivers so communities can thrive. American Rivers protects and restores the nation's rivers and the clean water that sustains people, wildlife, and nature.

http://www.birdeducation.orgProvides educators working in the field of bird conservation with a variety of new tools and strategies they can employ to be more effective.

http://www.gulfofmexicoalliance.org

Partnership of the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with the goal of significantly increasing regional collaboration to enhance the ecological and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico.

http://www.healthygulf.org/Network of environmental, social justice, and citizen’s groups and individuals committed to restoring the Gulf of Mexico to an ecologically and biologically sustainable condition.

http://www.kab.orgCombines education with hands-on stewardship to make America’s communities cleaner, greener, safer, and more livable.

http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/neeap

Supports the development and expansion of quality environmental education programs through a variety of state and local capacity building efforts. Many NEEAP efforts encourage the development and implementation of Comprehensive Environmental Education Programs at the state and local levels.

http://www.neefusa.orghttp://www.marine-ed.org/http://www.nsta.orghttp://www.nwf.orghttp://www.nature.orghttp://www.naaee.orghttp://www.sierraclub.orghttp://www.sej.orghttp://www.lamer.lsu.edu/same/index.htmhttp://www.forestinfo.org

The mission of the Temperate Forest Foundation is to empower the public with a better understanding of the issues and options surrounding the conservation and development of natural resources.

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http://www.hamline.edu/education/environmental/cgee/index.html

http://www.sciencecourseware.org/eecindex.php

http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/ff_index.html

http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/School-Solutions/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School.aspx

http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/298/Default.aspxhttp://www.fws.gov/endangered/about/multimedia.html

http://www.lpb.org/education/classroom/itv/envirotacklebox

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education

http://www.gm.com/community-education

http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=514

http://www.ucsusa.org/gulf/gcchallengeteachers.html

http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/

http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/greenrevolution/

http://www.projectwild.org/GrowingUpWILD.htm

http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/education/index.htmlhttp://www.naaee.org/npeee/materials.php

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/clas_act/haz-ed/hazindex.htm

http://www.cipm.info/Insectdigest/cover.pdf

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/res/Education_in_BLM/Learning_Landscapes.html

http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/of98-805/lessons/

http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=462&pnid=0&nid=20

http://www.lumcon.edu/education/default.asp

http://www.lacoast.gov/education/index.htm

http://www.nwf.org/Get-outside/~/media/PDFs/Be%20Out%20There/Back%20to%20School%20full%20report.ashx

http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/education/welcome.html

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/resources/news/

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html

http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/education/

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=nuclear-energy-primer

http://education.randmcnally.com/education/resources/tips.jsp?page=science

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/index.htm

http://www.fws.gov/educators/educators.html

http://www.forestinfo.org/Teachers/index.htm

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/assets/docs_p_z/blackworms-alcohol.pdf

http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/computer-science-and-biology-come-together-make-tree-identification-snap

http://www.sciencecompanion.com/samples/virtual-field-trips-from-science-companion

http://www.ccrm.vims.edu/wetlands/teaching_marsh/index.html

http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/environment/institutes/1998/r/remote/education.htm

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htmhttp://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nuclear_home-basics

http://www.earthlive.org/tv/index_tv.htm

http://www.partsgeek.com/parts/famous_us_landmarks.htmlhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/For_Kids_&_Teens/index.asp

http://www.doi.gov/archive/kids/index.html

http://www.lacoast.gov/new/Ed/KidsCorner/Default.aspx

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/3d_resources/station_spacewalk_game.html

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/education/st/?ar_a=4

http://www.games.noaa.gov/seaturtle/welcome.html

http://www.guidesandtutorials.com/podcasting-tutorial.html

http://www.epa.gov/students/index.html

http://www.fs.usda.gov/conservationeducation

http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/education/kidskorner/microbe_quiz.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkwYSHJWyTE

http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=120962&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/index.html

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/climateconnections

http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/research/climate

http://www.aerosolproducts.org/capco-press-releases/23-capco-enhances-website.html

http://www.nationalatlas.gov/environment.html

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/atoz/http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/resources.html

http://is.cbr.tulane.edu/InvasiveSpecies.html

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/category/page/education

http://water.epa.gov/type/watersheds/named/msbasin/marb.cfm

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/pao/brochures.htm

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/?source=NavEnvHome

http://www.laseagrant.org/lighthouse/index.html

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/?index_region=at

http://www.water.ncsu.edu/watershedss

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worldbalance

http://www.ucar.edu/news/features/climatechange/multimedia.jsp

http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=494&pnid=0&nid=273

http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/spatial-tech/images/lleake_5003539-map.gif

http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome

http://www.pies.uno.edu/education/index.htm

http://www.btnep.org/BTNEP/home.aspx

http://www.worknotes.com/LA/Reeves/LEEA-LaEnvironmentalEducAssoc/h0.stm

http://www.lamer.lsu.edu/same/index.htm

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES1. Educational ResourcesA. For Teachers/EducatorsB. For StudentsC. For the General PublicD. Maps, Images

2. Government EntitiesA. Local/Area SpecificB. StateC. Federal

3. Environmental Organizations/AssociationsA. Local/Area SpecificB. StateC. National

Educational ResourcesA. For Teachers/EducatorsAudubon Nature Institute: www.auduboninstitute.org/educators

CalSky Celestial Observer:

Canopy in the Clouds:

Center for Environmental Education:

Center for Green Schools - U.S. Green Building CouncilChildren & Nature Network (C&NN):

Classroom Earth:

Earth and Environmental Science Virtual Courseware:

Covers earthquakes, global warming, biology labs, geologic time, interactive river exercise, and more.

Earth Guide from Scripps Institute of Oceanography:

You will find a wealth of information here - current events, brain teasers, imagery, Earth conditions, on & on.

Eco-Schools - NWF:

As an educator, you have a vital role to play in developing your students' interest in, knowledge about, and attitudes toward the natural world. Audubon is pleased to support this important work with the tips, strategies, projects, activities, games, and resources you'll find here. Check back often for updates and new ideas.

http://www.calsky.com/cs.cgi

Middle &high school educators will find data about the sky & the objects in it at the CalSky website. Visitors create a user profile according to their level of astronomy knowledge, then click on a tab at the top of the page to access data about the celestial object of their choice, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, deep sky, or satellites.

http://www.canopyintheclouds.com/

Examine a tropical montane cloud forest via this immersive video experience. Access video clips and facts describing each different forest environment. The site includes background information for teachers and standards-aligned lessons for students in grades 6–8 on such topics as water, weather, soils, ecology, and the science processes.

http://www.ceeonline.org

CEE works with K-12 schools to address climate change issues & to cultivate healthy lifestyles. Children learn best through experience. If their schools are green, children will learn to live that way.

Center for Global Environmental Education: http://www.hamline.edu/education/environmental/cgee/index.html

CGCC fosters environmental literacy and stewardship in citizens of all ages. CGCC accomplishes its purpose through four cornerstones - Graduate Education & Professional Development, Community Outreach, K-12 & Youth Resources, & Educational Multimedia Production.

http://www.buildgreenschools.orghttp://www.childrenandnature.org/

The Children & Nature Network (C&NN) was created to encourage & support the people & organizations working nationally & internationally to reconnect children with nature. The network provides a critical link between researchers & individuals, educators & organizations dedicated to children's health & well-being.

http://www.classroomearth.orgAn online resource designed to help high school teachers include environmental content into their daily lesson plans.

http://www.sciencecourseware.org/eecindex.php

http://www.earthguide.ucsd.edu

http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/School-Solutions/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School.aspx

Educational Resources - EPA http://www.epa.gov/teachers/Education Resources - LA Dept. of Environmental QualityEndangered Species Podcasts - USFWS:

Enviro-Tacklebox - LPB:

Environmental Health Science Education:

Environmental News Network (ENN):

Energy Explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration: http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/

Energy Lesson Plans, K-12:

Estuaries: http://www.estuaries.gov/

Fragile Fringe - USGS: http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/ff_index.htmlA guide for teaching about coastal wetlands.

Free Tech 4 Teachers Blog:

Gizmos Science and Math Simulations - Explore Learning:

Global Warming - Union of Concerned Scientists & Citizens:Confronting climate change in the Gulf Coast Region curriculum.

Globe Program:

Green Education Foundation:

Through school-based action teams of students, administrators, educators and community volunteers, Eco-Schools combines effective "green" management of the school grounds, facilities and the curriculum.

http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/298/Default.aspxhttp://www.fws.gov/endangered/about/multimedia.html

Hear podcasts about featured species, such as the whooping crane, Gila trout, piping plover, desert tortoise, Florida panther, & Jesup’s milk-vetch. Most appropriate for use with middle and high school students, each 5- to 10-minute episode describes the species & reports on its status, updating listeners on the progress of any programs working to aid it protection. Teachers can download written transcripts.

http://www.lpb.org/education/classroom/itv/envirotacklebox

A video series, designed for middle school students that focuses on environmental education topics. The goals of the series are to stimulate student interest in environmental issues & develop critical thinking skills to support decision making.

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education

EHSE provides educators, students & scientists with easy access to reliable tools, resources & classroom materials. It seeks to invest in the future of environmental health science by increasing awareness of the link between the environment & human health.

http://www.enn.comENN has become a collection of resources, teachers, experts and tools that provide objective information and knowledge about the increasingly complex field of environmental science.

Energy fuels life, economies, & the entire solar system, yet few students understand the importance of energy &its role in our lives. Energy Explained clearly conveys the facts & latest data about energy. The site is full of graphs, data, & scientific information that can add depth to high school curricula in Science, Math, or Social Studies. The site explains where gasoline comes from, what determines the price of electricity, how much renewable energy the United States uses, & hundreds of other energy topics.

http://www.gm.com/community-education

At General Motors education web page, teachers can access lesson plans, games, & information in 3 grade bands: K–4, 5–8, and 9–12. Students in grades 5–8 can build a model car from paper or explore electricity through The Power of the Plug lessons.

Developed to advance coastal environmental literacy. Explore these living classrooms & laboratories - the estuaries – to discover their importance & beauty, & learn what you can do to protect them. EstuaryLive presents videos, live broadcasts, virtual field-trips, dynamic presentations, & other exciting events in estuarine reserves across the country. The site also includes classroom resources, plus games & quizzes.

http://www.freetech4teachers.com/

Google-certified teacher and technology buff Richard Byrne writes this blog for K–12 technology resources. In addition to posts about new and exciting tech finds, the site contains lesson plans, teacher downloads, video creation resources, e-books, educational apps, Favorite resource Lists, and tips for setting up blogs and websites.

http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=514

Interactive online simulations in science and math topics for use with students in grades 3–12. Search by grade & topic, state standard & textbook correlation. Each includes information for how to use it in the classroom & an accompanying student worksheet.

http://www.ucsusa.org/gulf/gcchallengeteachers.html

http://www.globe.gov

The Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) program is a worldwide hands-on, primary & secondary school-based science &education program. GLOBE's vision promotes & supports students, teachers & scientists to collaborate on inquiry-based investigations of the environment & the Earth system.

http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/

GEF provides curriculum and resources to K-12 students and teachers worldwide with the goal of challenging youth to think holistically and critically about global environmental concerns and solutions.

Green Revolution Videos - National Science Foundation: http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/greenrevolution/

Growing Up WILD: http://www.projectwild.org/GrowingUpWILD.htm

Guidelines for Excellence (NAAEEP)Gulf of Mexico Program - EPA: http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/education/index.htmlOffers grade-specific lesson plans & other wetlands education materials.

Hazardous Waste, Understanding of - EPA:

Insect Appreciation Digest: Everything that you ought to know about insects that your parents didn’t teach you.

Journey North:

Learning Landscapes - Bureau of Land Management:

Lessons on the Lake - Lake Pontchartrain Foundation:

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR):

Louisiana Marine Education Resources (LaMER) - LA Sea Grant:

Louisiana Public Broadcasting CyberChannel:Video service for Louisiana schools

Louisiana Resource Center for Educators: http://www.lrce.org/explore.cfm

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) Educational Programs:

Louisiana Wetland Education Coalition (LaWEC) - CWPPRA:Teacher resources, free stuff, videos, WaterMarks, Kid's Corner

The educational videos, each about five minutes long, feature scientists &engineers who are working to develop &improve the use of clean energy sources, new fuels, & other energy-related technologies. Each segment explores the research carried out by men & women at the forefront of discovery &innovation related to clean energy, as well as some of the basic science behind their work.

An early childhood education program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature & invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities & experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world &lifelong social & academic skills.

http://www.naaee.org/npeee/materials.php

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/clas_act/haz-ed/hazindex.htm

Materials can be used as part of larger curriculum, as special stand-alone activities, or on an occasional basis to teach students about hazardous waste issues. Hazed is a compilation of interdisciplinary activities that focus on the often complicated & sometimes controversial scientific, technical, & policy issues related to hazardous waste sites & Superfund. It is designed to help students develop skills in critical thinking, problem solving, &decision making. It also increases environmental awareness & encourages an environmental ethic in students.

http://www.cipm.info/Insectdigest/cover.pdf

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/

Engages students in a global study of wildlife migration & seasonal change. K-12 students share field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through migration patterns; the budding of plants; changing sunlight; & other natural events. Find migration maps, pictures, standards-based lesson plans, activities and information to help students make local observations & fit them into a global context.

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/res/Education_in_BLM/Learning_Landscapes.htmlShowcases exciting events, opportunities, & resources on America’s Public Lands. Discover what the BLM has to offer to educators, students, visitors, partners and volunteers.

http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/of98-805/lessons/

An Educator's Guide to the Pontchartrain Basin is to educate students, grades 5-12, about the environmental importance of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. It facilitates instruction for teachers, allows easy access to information on environmental issues surrounding the watershed, & captures the interests of students.

http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=462&pnid=0&nid=20DNR provides information dealing with an array of natural resources topics that may be of interest to teachers, researchers & students…& for the kids too!

http://www.lamer.lsu.edu/

Provides a variety of formal & informal education materials on this Web site. Find accurate information about marine & aquatic ecosystems, as well as other topics, to help stimulate awareness of our close relationship to the environment.

http://www.lpb.org/cyberchannel

The LRCE is dedicated to supporting innovation in education for students, teachers, administrators, higher education & families. LRCE houses a resource library of 55,000+ items which can be searched online. We are a shared resource center for educators in the public, private, parochial, charter, & home school sectors. Additionally, we provide workshops & training for Louisiana's educators, an alternative certification program, & more.

http://www.lumcon.edu/education/default.asp

LUMCON educational mission is concentrated within the Marine Education Program. It includes activities at the University, K-12 and Teacher, and Public Education levels to provide many audiences with field experiences & information about marine environments.

http://www.lacoast.gov/education/index.htm

Lunar and Planetary Institute:Workshops, events, resources, Earth &Space Science Newsletter, etc.

NASA for educators:E-clips, space curriculum, STEM activities, teacher toolbox, career information, and much more.

National Geographic:Teaching resources - multimedia, news, mapping, environmental literacy, etc.

National Science Foundation:

National Wildlife Foundation: http://www.nwf.org/Get-outside/~/media/PDFs/Be%20Out%20There/Back%20to%20School%20full%20report.ashx

Excellent report linking environmental education with psychological, cognitive, and educational outcomes.

NOAA Education Resources: http://www.education.noaa.gov/

Weather observations, watersheds, estuaries, ocean pollution, climate monitoring, and energy information

North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE):EE resources & links for teachers

Nuclear Energy & Reactors - Scientific American:Relays basic understanding of

Ocean for Life: One Ocean - National Marine Sanctuaries: http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/education/welcome.html

PBS Learning Media

Project Learning Tree:

Project Wet:

Project WILD: http://www.projectwild.org/

Rand McNally Resources:

Schoolyard Habitats - National Wildlife Federation:

Super Fund for Students & Teachers - EPA:

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/resources/news/

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html

http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/education/

http://www.nsf.gov/news/classroom/

Offers K–12 science lessons and web resources for teachers, students, and families. Choose from subject areas ranging from the Arctic to physics, and then use the materials to create lesson plans or At-home activities.

http://www.eelink.net/pages/Teachers

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=nuclear-energy-primer

Increases cultural understanding through ocean science by providing high quality, immersive ocean field studies & follow-on education programs to encourage students to discover common ground in marine science, conservation and how the ocean connects us all.

http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/

This new digital platform for preK–college educators offers more than 12,000 learning objects to supplement classroom curricula. The standards-aligned resources include videos, documents, images, and activities in mathematics, science, social studies, and other core subjects. With objects as diverse as a video clip exploring measurement with Curious George (K–2) to an audio podcast discussing climate change in Africa (grades 7–college), the website offers pertinent material for a wide audience.

http://www.plt.org/

PLT is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12.

http://www.projectwet.org/

The mission of Project WET is to reach children, parents, educators & communities of the world with water education. We invite you to join us in educating children about the most precious resource on the planet — water.

One of the most widely-used conservation & environmental education programs among educators of students in kindergarten through high school. It is based on the premise that young people and educators have a vital interest in learning about our natural world. Emphasizing wildlife because of its intrinsic value, Project WILD addresses the need for human beings to develop as responsible citizens of our planet.

http://education.randmcnally.com/education/resources/tips.jsp?page=science

K–12 teachers can access tips &activities to enhance their science, geography, social studies, reading, & math lessons. Students in grades 6–12 can conduct activities like Ocean Currents or Latitude: Climate and Seasons. Online maps and geography briefs with background information are also available.

http://www.nwf.org/schoolyard

Garden for wildlife - assists schools in developing outdoor classrooms, where educators &students learn how to attract & support local wildlife. These wildlife habitats become places where students not only learn about wildlife species and ecosystems, but also outdoor classrooms where they hone their academic skills & nurture their innate curiosity and creativity.

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/index.htm

Designed to educate students & teachers about Superfund & hazardous waste. Included are classroom activities, frequently asked questions, information on environmental education and grants, and more!

Teachers’ Domain:Digital media for the classroom & professional development

Temperate Forest Foundation’s Teacher Resources:

Toxicology Testing Activity (PDF link):

Tree Identification - University of Maryland & Smithsonian Institution

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: http://www.fws.gov/educators/educators.html

Universe, Windows to:Brought to you by the National Earth Science Teachers Association

Virtual Field Trips - Science Companion: Find extensive science lesson plans and virtual field trips for PreK-6 students.

Wetlands: Teaching Marsh - Center for Coastal Resources Management:

Woodrow Wilson Environmental Science Institute:Education Programs, lessons, resources

For StudentsAudubon Nature Institute: www.auduboninstitute.org/educatorsThese pages are filled with activities about birds & other animals, and much more.

CalSky Celestial Observer:

EEK! Environmental Education for Kids - LA Department of Natural ResourcesEnergy Kids - U.S. Energy Information Administration:Basic understandings of nuclear energy and reactors

Authentic Scientific Research for High School Students

Environmental Kids Club - Environmental Protection Agency Envirothon:North America's largest high school environmental education competition

Especially for Kids! - U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceEstuary Live:

Famous US Landmarks Kid's GuideFood Safety Website:

http://www.teachersdomain.org

http://www.forestinfo.org/Teachers/index.htm

Committed to educating the public about sustainable forest resources & their effect on people & quality of life. We feel that the most effective way to do that is to educate the teachers who will be teaching future generations of citizens, voters, and policy makers to make informed decisions about sustainable forestry issues.

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/assets/docs_p_z/blackworms-alcohol.pdf

This classroom experiment from the National Institute of Environmental Health Science presents a model for toxicity testing in organisms. Targeted for students in grades 6–12, the experiment introduces basic concepts of toxicology through observing the effects of a toxicant (ethanol) on the behavior of California blackworms. Background information, laboratory instructions, discussion questions, and experiment variations are included.

http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/computer-science-and-biology-come-together-make-tree-identification-snap

The world’s first plant identification mobile app using visual search—Leafsnap. This electronic field guide allows users to identify tree species simply by taking a photograph of the tree’s leaves. In addition to the species name, Leafsnap provides high-resolution photographs and information about the tree’s flowers, fruit, seeds and bark—giving the user a comprehensive understanding of the species

For formal and non-formal educators, it includes links to Boy Scout and Girl Scout recognition certificates, curriculum resources and activities, community service projects, professional development opportunities, & background information.

http://www.windows2universe.org

http://www.sciencecompanion.com/samples/virtual-field-trips-from-science-companion

http://www.ccrm.vims.edu/wetlands/teaching_marsh/index.htmlThe Teaching Marsh Website is part of the Center for Coastal Resources Management (CCRM) at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) in Gloucester Point, Virginia.

http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/environment/institutes/1998/r/remote/education.htm

http://www.calsky.com/cs.cgi

Middle &high school educators will find data about the sky & the objects in it at the CalSky website. Visitors create a user profile according to their level of astronomy knowledge, and then click on a tab at the top of the page to access data about the celestial object of their choice, including the Sun, Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, meteors, deep sky, or satellites.

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htmhttp://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nuclear_home-basics

Environmental Inquiry: http://www.ei.cornell.edu

http://www.epa.gov/kids/http://www.envirothon.org

http://www.fws.gov/kids/http://www.earthlive.org/tv/index_tv.htm

Video clips educating students on topics related to estuaries - native & invasive species, habitat, pollutants, water quality, formation of, much, much more

http://www.partsgeek.com/parts/famous_us_landmarks.htmlhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/For_Kids_&_Teens/index.asp

Journey North:

Just for Kids - U.S. Department of the Interior Khan Academy: http://www.khanacademy.org/

Kids Corner - CWPPRAKids for Saving Earth (Elementary)Maggie’s Earth AdventuresNab the Aquatic Invader – SIGNIS interactive gameNASA Station Spacewalk Game:

NASA student pageNational Geographic:Make a contour map, watch videos, BioBlitz education,online library

NOAA's Sea Turtles & the Quest to Nest Game:

Podcasting Tutorial: Learn how to create and publish your very own podcast quickly and easily!

Science News For Kids (SNK)

Spigot Science Magazine on Sound:

Student Center - EPATox Mystery (Grades 2-6) chemical hazards in the homeTox Town (Grades 7-adult) toxic chemical and environmental healthUSDA's Discover the Forest:

Water Life Game - NOAA:

Which Microbe Are You?

For the General Public

U.S. Department of Agriculture site features food safety information for K–college students & teachers. It includes booklets, puzzles and word searches, activity downloads, curriculum materials, articles, & other resources to introduce safe food practices.

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/

Engages students in a global study of wildlife migration & seasonal change. K-12 students share their own field observations with classmates across North America. They track the coming of spring through the migration patterns of monarch butterflies, robins, hummingbirds, whooping cranes, gray whales, bald eagles— & other birds and mammals; the budding of plants; changing sunlight; & other natural events.

http://www.doi.gov/archive/kids/index.html

With a library of over 2,400 videos covering everything from arithmetic to science, finance, and history and 125 practice exercises, we're on a mission to help you learn whatever you want, whenever you want, at your own pace.

http://www.lacoast.gov/new/Ed/KidsCorner/Default.aspx http://www.kidsforsavingearth.orghttp://www.missmaggie.orghttp://www.iiseagrant.org/NabInvader/http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/3d_resources/station_spacewalk_game.html

Players in grades 5–8 are virtual astronauts on the International Space Station. Students earn “badges” for completing missions & exploring the station. They can learn how the station is assembled, take a spacewalk to bring station communications back online, or help tiny satellites on the station called Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites (SPHERES) fly in formation so they can someday be used remotely to help astronauts handle tasks. The game incorporates graphics from real NASA missions and 3-D models.

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/education/st/?ar_a=4

http://www.games.noaa.gov/seaturtle/welcome.htmlLoggerhead sea turtles are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The game's mission is to help students understand how they can help protect turtles and their habitat.

http://www.guidesandtutorials.com/podcasting-tutorial.html

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/Life's mysteries are explored in Science News for Kids (SNK), an award-winning online publication dedicated to children 9–14, their parents, and their teachers.

http://www.spigotsciencemag.com/Aimed at students in grades 4–9, this online magazine develops connections between science & reading through theme-based issues. Membership is free and provides access to all issues.

http://www.epa.gov/students/index.htmlhttp://toxmystery.nlm.nih.gov/ http://www.toxtown.nlm.nih.govhttp://www.fs.usda.gov/conservationeducation

Aims to inspire tweens (aged 8-12) & their parents to re-connect with nature, experiencing it first-hand. Brings to life the joy & excitement kids have when they discover the wonders of nature, helping create interest in their environment & a lifelong relationship with it.

http://www.games.noaa.gov/oscar/

A virtual game for students in grades 5–8 takes place in an unhealthy ecosystem in an estuary on the west coast of the United States. Students learn about food webs, the factors for producing healthy estuaries, & the reasons estuaries are essential to ocean life & humans. Information also presented about marine science careers & National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration’s role in protecting estuaries, & ideas for getting involved in estuary protection.

http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/education/kidskorner/microbe_quiz.htm

A series of quizzes introduces K–12 students to the microorganisms living in the sea. Students click on one of two grade-level quizzes (grades K–5 or grades six and higher) & answer question pairs to determine their microbe personality. Teachers can access the dichotomous key and relationship trees used in creating the microbe personality quiz.

Audubon Institute:Offers families tips, games, & opportunities to promote the enjoyment of the natural world.

Aquatic Invasive Species - Minnesota Sea Grant BP Oil Spill – National Science Foundation

Climate Change - EPA:

Climate Connections - NPR & National Geographic:

Climate Research - National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Coast 2050:

Earth Day Network:

Eco-Friendlier Aerosol:

Eco IQ (Aligning Economics & Ecology):An online journal dedicated to the creation of a future that works.

Endangered Species Program - U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceEnvirolink:

Environment DirectoryEnvironment of the U.S.Environmental Concern:

Environmental Education Resources - EPAGulf of Mexico Hypoxia WatchIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)International Migratory Bird DayInvasive Species Interactive Map - Tulane/Xavier UniversitiesLouisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration StudyLouisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF):Become a volunteer instructor

Marsh Creation Video - CWPPRA: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkwYSHJWyTE

http://www.auduboninstitute.org

http://www.seagrant.umn.edu/ais/http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=120962&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc

For those following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, NSF released an update on the composition of the deep plume associated with the spill. Interesting technology and a compelling read.

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/index.html

Sea level rise reports and many other resources can be located here. This site provides an exhaustive list of publications on climate change sea level rise, particularly its effects on the United States.

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/climateconnectionsHow we are shaping climate. How climate is shaping us. Information on ice melts, greenhouse gases, maps, temperature change, etc.

http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/research/climatehttp://www.coast2050.gov

A final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (FPEIS) &the final Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA), Louisiana - Ecosystem Restoration Study, which identifies the most critical natural & human ecological needs of coastal Louisiana and develops & recommends a near-term program of cost-effective projects to address these needs, are now available.

http://www.earthday.org/Mission is to broaden, diversify & activate the environmental movement worldwide, driving action year-round through a combination of education, public policy, & consumer campaigns.

http://www.aerosolproducts.org/capco-press-releases/23-capco-enhances-website.html

The Consumer Aerosol Products Council has updated its collection of resources to help teachers of grades 4–9 dispel misconceptions about aerosol product use, such as the idea that aerosol cans cannot be recycled. The Aerosol Adventure Kit contains 10 lesson plans and five labs about the topic. A 10-minute video, Another Awesome Aerosol Adventure, produced by the Beakman’s World television series, describes how aerosol technology works. The site links to EcoAerosols.com, an interactive website that answers questions about aerosols and the environment.

http://www.ecoiq.com

http://www.fws.gov/endangered/http://www.envirolink.org

A non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991.

http://www.webdirectory.comhttp://www.nationalatlas.gov/environment.htmlhttp://www.wetland.org

Dedicated to working with all aspects of wetlands; the most productive and fascinating ecosystems in the world. Now in our 39th year of providing wetland services in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed & beyond, we continue to broaden our partnership efforts.

Environmental Diseases, A – Z - National Institute of Environmental Health Services http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/atoz/

http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/resources.htmlhttp://www.ncddc.noaa.gov/hypoxia/ http://www.ipcc.chhttp://www.birdday.orghttp://is.cbr.tulane.edu/InvasiveSpecies.htmlhttp://www.lca.govhttp://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/category/page/education

Marsh Mission:

Mississippi-Atchafalaya River Basin - EPA: http://water.epa.gov/type/watersheds/named/msbasin/marb.cfmHistory, facts, relatedlinks

National Geographic on Environment:

Energy, fresh water, global warming, habitats, natural disasters, the ocean, green guide, newsletters

National Hurricane Center - NOAA:For the latest on tropical disturbances, hurricane history,huricane preparedness, etc.

National Marine Sanctuaries:

Non-Point Source PollutionPLANTS Database - USDA:

Reflections on ChandeleurStormSmart Coasts Network: LouisianaTropical Weather: Weather Underground

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/pao/brochures.htmU.S. Geological Survey:

U.S. Global Change Research Program:Integrating federal research & solutions for climate & global change

Water News - EPAWater Shedss:A Decision Support System for Nonpoint Source Pollution Control

World in the Balance - NOVA:

Investigates the impact of forces that are radically changing populations in both rich & poor nations.

Maps, ImagesEarthshots: Satellite Images of Environmental Change (USGS)Gulf Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS)NASA – Visible EarthU.S. Geological SurveyUniversity Corporation for Atmospheric ResearchWETMAAP

The video highlights the East Marsh Island Marsh Creation project while sharing basic information about using sediment in re-establishing & re-creating healthy wetland ecosystems. Through the use of sediments & hydrology, new marsh is being created where standing water once was. CWPPRA project managers &scientists explain & demonstrate the process of the rebirth of this once lost marsh.

http://www.marshmission.com/

An artistic educational journey into the vanishing wetlands of Louisiana. It will chronicle the activities of naturalist-photographer C.C. Lockwood & landscape artist Rhea Gary as they explore the coastal marshland to bring attention to an under recognized crisis affecting not only Louisiana but all of the United States.

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/?source=NavEnvHome

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov

http://www.sanctuaries.noaa.govHere you'll discover the marine life & extradinary habitats that make up your nation's marine sanctuaries & our continuing efforts to conserve these ocean & coastal treasures.

http://www.protectingwater.comhttp://www.plants.usda.gov/

Provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.

http://www.laseagrant.org/lighthouse/index.htmlhttp://www.la.stormsmartcoasts.orghttp://www.wunderground.com/tropical/?index_region=at

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Videos & brochures

http://education.usgs.gov/

Provides scientific information intended to help educate the public about natural resources, natural hazards, geospatial data, &issues that affect our quality of life. Discover selected online resources, including lessons, data, maps, & more, to support teaching, learning, education (K-12), & university-level inquiry and research.

http://www.globalchange.gov

http://water.epa.gov/http://www.water.ncsu.edu/watershedss

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worldbalance

http://earthshots.usgs.gov/http://www.rsmas.miami.edu/ http://www.visibleearth.nasa.gov/http://www.usgs.govhttp://www.ucar.edu/news/features/climatechange/multimedia.jsphttp://www.wetmaap.org

http://www.hamline.edu/education/environmental/cgee/index.html

http://www.sciencecourseware.org/eecindex.php

http://www.nwf.org/Global-Warming/School-Solutions/Eco-Schools-USA/Become-an-Eco-School.aspx

http://www.nwrc.usgs.gov/fringe/ff_index.html

http://www.deq.louisiana.gov/portal/tabid/298/Default.aspxhttp://www.fws.gov/endangered/about/multimedia.html

http://www.lpb.org/education/classroom/itv/envirotacklebox

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/science-education

http://www.gm.com/community-education

http://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=514

http://www.ucsusa.org/gulf/gcchallengeteachers.html

http://www.greeneducationfoundation.org/

http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/greenrevolution/

http://www.projectwild.org/GrowingUpWILD.htm

http://www.epa.gov/gmpo/education/index.htmlhttp://www.naaee.org/npeee/materials.php

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/clas_act/haz-ed/hazindex.htm

http://www.cipm.info/Insectdigest/cover.pdf

http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/res/Education_in_BLM/Learning_Landscapes.html

http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/of98-805/lessons/

http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=462&pnid=0&nid=20

http://www.lumcon.edu/education/default.asp

http://www.lacoast.gov/education/index.htm

http://www.nwf.org/Get-outside/~/media/PDFs/Be%20Out%20There/Back%20to%20School%20full%20report.ashx

http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/education/welcome.html

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/education/resources/news/

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html

http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/education/

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=nuclear-energy-primer

http://education.randmcnally.com/education/resources/tips.jsp?page=science

http://www.epa.gov/superfund/students/index.htm

http://www.fws.gov/educators/educators.html

http://www.forestinfo.org/Teachers/index.htm

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/assets/docs_p_z/blackworms-alcohol.pdf

http://newsdesk.si.edu/releases/computer-science-and-biology-come-together-make-tree-identification-snap

http://www.sciencecompanion.com/samples/virtual-field-trips-from-science-companion

http://www.ccrm.vims.edu/wetlands/teaching_marsh/index.html

http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/environment/institutes/1998/r/remote/education.htm

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htmhttp://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nuclear_home-basics

http://www.earthlive.org/tv/index_tv.htm

http://www.partsgeek.com/parts/famous_us_landmarks.htmlhttp://www.fsis.usda.gov/Food_Safety_Education/For_Kids_&_Teens/index.asp

http://www.doi.gov/archive/kids/index.html

http://www.lacoast.gov/new/Ed/KidsCorner/Default.aspx

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/3d_resources/station_spacewalk_game.html

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/index.html http://www.education.nationalgeographic.com/education/st/?ar_a=4

http://www.games.noaa.gov/seaturtle/welcome.html

http://www.guidesandtutorials.com/podcasting-tutorial.html

http://www.epa.gov/students/index.html

http://www.fs.usda.gov/conservationeducation

http://cmore.soest.hawaii.edu/education/kidskorner/microbe_quiz.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkwYSHJWyTE

http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=120962&WT.mc_id=USNSF_51&WT.mc

http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/index.html

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/climateconnections

http://www.ncar.ucar.edu/research/climate

http://www.aerosolproducts.org/capco-press-releases/23-capco-enhances-website.html

http://www.nationalatlas.gov/environment.html

http://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/atoz/http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/resources.html

http://is.cbr.tulane.edu/InvasiveSpecies.html

http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/category/page/education

http://water.epa.gov/type/watersheds/named/msbasin/marb.cfm

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/pao/brochures.htm

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/?source=NavEnvHome

http://www.laseagrant.org/lighthouse/index.html

http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/?index_region=at

http://www.water.ncsu.edu/watershedss

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/worldbalance

http://www.ucar.edu/news/features/climatechange/multimedia.jsp

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES1. Educational ResourcesA. For Teachers/EducatorsB. For StudentsC. For the General PublicD. Maps, Images

2. Government EntitiesA. Local/Area SpecificB. StateC. Federal

3. Environmental Organizations/AssociationsA. Local/Area SpecificB. StateC. National

GovernmentLocal/Area Specific

LaCoast - Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, & Restoration Act (CWPPRA):

Louisiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Atchafalaya Basin Program:

Louisiana Sea Grant:

Mississippi River Watershed http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/spatial-tech/images/lleake_5003539-map.gif

LouisianaDepartment of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF)Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism http://www.crt.louisiana.gov/Department of Education (LDOE)Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)Department of Health & Hospitals (DHH)Department of Natural Resources (DNR)Department of Wildlife &Fisheries (LDWF) http://www.wlf.louisiana.govGovernor's Office of Coastal ActivitiesLouisiana State University AgCenter (LSU Ag)Office of the Governor

FederalCouncil on Environmental Quality:

http://www.lacoast.gov

Contains information and links relating to restoration projects in coastal Louisiana. The site is funded through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA) and is hosted by the USGS National Wetlands Research Center.

http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=494&pnid=0&nid=273

Created to conserve, restore, and enhance the natural habitat of the basin. The Atchafalaya Basin is the nation’s largest river swamp, containing almost one million acres of our nation’s most significant bottomland hardwoods, swamps, bayous, and back-water lakes

http://www.laseagrant.org

Louisiana Sea Grant College Program works to promote stewardship of the state’s coastal resources through a combination of research, education and outreach programs critical to the cultural, economic and environmental health of Louisiana’s coastal zone.

Louisiana Wetlands Education Program – Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences http://www.pies.uno.edu/education/index.htm

http://www.ldaf.state.la.us

http://www.louisianaschools.nethttp://www.deq.louisiana.govhttp://www.dhh.state.la.ushttp://www.dnr.louisiana.gov

http://www.goca.state.la.ushttp://www.lsuagcenter.com/http://www.gov.state.la.us/

http://www.whitehouse.gov/ceq

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)National Science Foundation (NSF)National Wetlands Research Center (NWRL):

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - New Orleans District U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahomeU.S. Department of Interior: Minerals Management Service (MMS)U.S. Department of Interior:

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)U.S. Geological Survey http://www.usgs.gov/USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Louisiana

Coordinates Federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives. CEQ was established within the Executive Office of the President by Congress as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and additional responsibilities were provided by the Environmental Quality Improvement Act of 1970.

http://www.noaa.govhttp://www.nsf.govhttp://www.nwrc.usgs.gov

Source and clearinghouse of science information about wetlands in the United States and the world for fellow agencies, private entities, academia, and the public at large.

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil

http://www.mms.govhttp://www.doi.gov

Protects America’s natural resources and heritage, honors our cultures and tribal communities, & supplies the energy to power our future.

http://www.epa.govhttp://www.fws.gov

http://www.la.nrcs.usda.gov

http://www.umesc.usgs.gov/spatial-tech/images/lleake_5003539-map.gif

http://www.dnr.louisiana.gov/index.cfm?md=pagebuilder&tmp=home&pid=494&pnid=0&nid=273

http://www.pies.uno.edu/education/index.htm

http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES1. Educational ResourcesA. For Teachers/EducatorsB. For StudentsC. For the General PublicD. Maps, Images

2. Government EntitiesA. Local/Area SpecificB. StateC. Federal

3. Environmental Organizations/AssociationsA. Local/Area SpecificB. StateC. National

Environmental Organizations/AssociationsLocal/Area SpecificAcadiana Resource Conservation & Development Council http://www.acadianarcd.com/Audubon Nature Institute:New Orleans Zoo, Aquarium, Insectarium & Entergy IMAX Theater

Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program:

Coalition to Restore Coastal LouisianaLake Ponchartrain FoundationLouisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON)Restore or Retreat

LouisianaKeep Louisiana BeautifulLouisiana Environmental Education Association Louisiana Science Teachers AssociationLouisiana Wildlife Federation

National American Rivers: http://www.americanrivers.org/

Bird Education Network:

Environmental Education & Training Partnership http://www.eetap.org/Gulf of Mexico Alliance:

Gulf Restoration Network (GRN):

http://www.auduboninstitute.org

http://www.btnep.org/BTNEP/home.aspx

The program's charter is to develop a coalition of government, private, and commercial interests for the preservation of the Barataria & Terrebonne basins by: identifying problems, assessing trends, designing pollution control, developing resource management strategies, recommending corrective actions, & seeking implementation commitments. A variety of quality educational materials are located on this site.

http://www.crcl.orghttp://www.saveourlake.orghttp://www.lumcon.edu http://www.restoreorretreat.org

http://www.keeplouisianabeautiful.org/http://www.worknotes.com/LA/Reeves/LEEA-LaEnvironmentalEducAssoc/h0.stmhttp://www.lsta.infohttp://www.lawildlifefed.org

Is the leading conservation organization standing up for healthy rivers so communities can thrive. American Rivers protects and restores the nation's rivers and the clean water that sustains people, wildlife, and nature.

http://www.birdeducation.orgProvides educators working in the field of bird conservation with a variety of new tools and strategies they can employ to be more effective.

http://www.gulfofmexicoalliance.org

Partnership of the states of Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, with the goal of significantly increasing regional collaboration to enhance the ecological and economic health of the Gulf of Mexico.

http://www.healthygulf.org/Network of environmental, social justice, and citizen’s groups and individuals committed to restoring the Gulf of Mexico to an ecologically and biologically sustainable condition.

Keep America Beautiful:

National Environmental Education Advancement Project (NEEAP):

National Environmental Education FoundationNational Marine Educators AssociationNational Science Teachers AssociationNational Wildlife Federation (NWF)Nature ConservancyNorth American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) Sierra ClubSociety of Environmental JournalistsSouthern Association of Marine EducatorsTemperate Forest Foundation:

http://www.kab.orgCombines education with hands-on stewardship to make America’s communities cleaner, greener, safer, and more livable.

http://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/neeap

Supports the development and expansion of quality environmental education programs through a variety of state and local capacity building efforts. Many NEEAP efforts encourage the development and implementation of Comprehensive Environmental Education Programs at the state and local levels.

http://www.neefusa.orghttp://www.marine-ed.org/http://www.nsta.orghttp://www.nwf.orghttp://www.nature.orghttp://www.naaee.orghttp://www.sierraclub.orghttp://www.sej.orghttp://www.lamer.lsu.edu/same/index.htmhttp://www.forestinfo.org

The mission of the Temperate Forest Foundation is to empower the public with a better understanding of the issues and options surrounding the conservation and development of natural resources.

http://www.btnep.org/BTNEP/home.aspx

http://www.worknotes.com/LA/Reeves/LEEA-LaEnvironmentalEducAssoc/h0.stm

http://www.lamer.lsu.edu/same/index.htm