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The EYES Project
www.eyesproject.com
Audience: Everyone
The EYES Project, founded in 2004, is a Canadian not-for-profit organization committed to promoting environmental and sustainability education. Their site outlines dynamic presentations and workshops for both youth and educators.
The Summits of Canada Expedition
www.summitsofcanada.ca
Audience: Everyone
The Summits of Canada Expedition is a learning project about
Canada, our Environment, our health and most of all, about the
highest points of each of our Provinces and Territories. Their
site features a great
lesson plan page that includes some of
our lesson plans as well as many others.
World Conservation Learning Network
www.wcln.org
Audience: Everyone
A conservation, environment and sustainable development-focused global network with regional and national chapters. Partnering faculties, other institutions of higher education and training, academic networks and NGOs, WCLN builds professional capacity for environmental sustainability by developing and delivering 'New Learning for Sustainable Solutions'.
Ecosystem: Field Ecology and Environmental Education
www.ecosystema.ru
Audience: Everyone
An all-Russian, non-profit association of youth environmental
organizations. Their mission is the ecological education of
students and teachers in the Russian
Federation and former USSR republics. The group operates a
field forest station in the Moscow region and provides a variety
of information on field ecology, biology, and geography.
Earthworks
www.earthworks-jobs.com
Audience: Everyone
Earthworks is a world leading portal of job and career opportunities for environmental scientists, ecologists, conservationists, oceanographers, atmospheric scientists, meteorologists, hydrologists, hydrogeologists, water resource professionals, geographers, Remote Sensing/GIS specialists, geoscientists, remediation/contaminated land specialists, geotechnical engineers, marine scientists and forestry/agricultural scientists.
The Learning Garden
http://ca.geocities.com/antigonish_learning_garden/
Audience: Everyone
A natural preschool in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, Canada,
where children learn about nature, wildlife and the environment
in a peaceful and natural setting.
Dotenvironment.com
www.dotenvironment.com
Audience: Everyone
A directory of environmental publications,
environmental testing, waste management, hazardous substance
management, vegetarianism, cleaning.
Third Eye Mind Ltd.
www.thirdeyemind.ca
Audience: Everyone
A Yukon, Canada based educational film production company focused on teaching and using film and video to foster critical thinking and reflection on the environment.
OCDSB - Continuing Education, Outdoor Education Centres
Audience: Everyone
www.ocdsb.ca/continuweb/home.htm
The OCDSB Continuing Education and Outdoor Education Centres
are partners with EarthCARE in a joint effort to promote healthy
living amongst OCDSB students and faculty.
The Bill Mason ((613) 832-0126)and MacSkimming Outdoor Education
Centres ((613) 833-2080) provide both curriculum-based and adventure
programs for students and community groups.Centre staff strives
to provide quality, safe, progressive, hands-on learning experiences
in the natural surroundings.
The programs are designed to:
- Complement and extend the Ontario curriculum
- Immerse participants in nature's outdoor classroom through
direct experience
- Promote an appreciation and understanding of basic ecological
processes
- Nurture understanding, respect and appreciation for self
and others
- Stress the basic attitudes necessary for safe, progressive,
outdoor experiences throughout all seasons
Green Teacher
Audience: K - Grade 8
www.greenteacher.com
Green Teacher is a magazine by and for
educators to enhance environmental and global education across
the curriculum at all grade levels.
Fifty pages of ideas and activities, four times a year.
Ontario EcoSchools
Audience: Everyone
www.yorku.ca/fes/envedu/ecoschools.asp
Ontario EcoSchools has been designed to help school boards and schools play their part in responding to one of the great challenges of our time: the increasingly urgent need to live more sustainably.
Canada's Forest Teaching Kits
Audience: Everyone
www.canadianforestry.com
Produced annually by the Canadian Forestry Association in celebration of
National Forest Week, 6 kits are now available in PDF format. Each kit
includes detailed lesson plans, practical information on forest
issues,and examples of relevant recovery, conservation, and stewardship
programs. The
lessons incorporate interactive, hands-on activities that reflect
science and geography based learning outcomes and expectations in Canada's
provincial and territorial curriculum guidelines. They also encourage
exploration through language and visual arts, social studies, drama and
other subjects.
Directory Science
Audience: Everyone
DirectoryScience.com
The Comprehensive Science Directory. The online Science directory designed to help its users find the online science source, companies, products, services, and information.
AEOE
Audience: Everyone
http://www.aeoe.org
AEOE (Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education) is a California organization by and for outdoor environmental educators, established in 1954. AEOE is dedicated to the education of children and to helping them increase their awareness and understanding of their natural environment. This organization believes in the potential of education to help children perceive and understand environmental principles and problems.
Center for Great Lakes Environmental Education
Audience: Everyone
http://www.greatlakesed.org
The Center for Great Lakes Environmental Education is an informational resource which is designed to provide access to Great Lakes educational material, as well as to identify and address teacher training needs.
North American Association for Environmental Education
Audience: Everyone
http://www.naaee.org
NAAEE provides support for environmental education and educators through a variety of programs and activities.
Educational REALMS
Audience: Everyone
http://www.stemworks.org
Educational REALMS (Resources for Engaging Active Learners in Mathematics and
Science) hopes to facilitate improved teaching, learning, and scholarship in
science, mathematics, technology, and environmental education through the active
exchange of information and services.
Environmentally Conscious Products and Web Services
GreenEnergyTV
www.greenenergytv.com
Green Energy TV is an Online Television Channel that is dedicated to airing Green/Alternative/Renewable Energy videos for millions of viewers around the world to see. Green Energy TV is passionate about sharing innovative ideas to help educate individuals and organizations of all sizes to use cleaner alternatives in their every day environment.
TheGreenSearch.ca
www.thegreensearch.ca
Through the power of Google, thegreenpages.ca network has created a specialized search engine that searches Canadian environment-related web sites. Rather than searching the entire web, your search yields "green" results from across Canada and around the world. Use it as a research tool, or keep up to date on the latest news, events, and trends happening in our environment.
Aluminous Publishing
www.aluminouspublishing.com
No paper waste Ebooks with full-size patterns, pictures and instructions for hundreds of aluminum can craft projects, wreaths, ornaments, baskets, wall hangings, pull-tab purses. Download, recycle and create. Free aluminum wreath projects in 07 Canadian Farmers Almanac.
EnergyWiz®
www.winergy.ca
EnergyWiz® is a home energy audit software package that assesses your
home's water, electrical, and heating usage. EnergyWiz® will display
your energy and water use calculations in a series of graphs
and help you determine the most cost-effective ways to improve
the energy efficiency of your home.
EcoTraction™
www.ecotraction.com
EcoTraction™ is a revolutionary winter traction agent designed to
work better and smarter than the status quo solutions like
sand and salt. Its unique 'charged honeycomb' structure allows
EcoTraction to not only embed itself into ice and snow, but
also to passively improve the soils, air and waters of our
communities all year-round.
Sustainability, Conservation and the Environment
Bee'ah The Sharjah Environment Co.
www.beeah-uae.com
Audience: Everyone
Based in Sharjah, one of the United Arab Emirates, the primary mission of Bee'ah is to help transform Sharjah into a 'green' Emirate with sustainable environmental best practices.
Help Save Our Planet
www.helpsaveourplanet.com
Audience: Everyone
Features information about environmental issues, environmental news
from around the world, tips for helping improve the environment and
fundraiser activity suggestions for schools or organizations interested
in creating a cleaner environment.
DiscoverySchool's Puzzlemaker
http://puzzlemaker.school.discovery.com
DiscoverySchool's Puzzlemaker allows kids to make crossword puzzles
online. View an example created by the OCDSB's Judy Turriff.
An important question relating to
content created on this site.
Can
I post puzzles I create to my own website?
Yes, you can post any
puzzle you create to your own site. However, you must
display the Puzzlemaker logo with a link back to Puzzlemaker.
You are not allowed to post the hand-drawn mazes to
your site.
EarthTeam
www.earthteam.net
Audience: Everyone
An environmental network for teens, teachers and youth leaders. EarthTeam's mission is to create a new generation of environmental leaders by introducing into the classroom and the community environmental experiences that are so active and engaging thaty they inspire dedication to a healthy environment.
The Ontario Forestry Association
www.oforest.on.ca
Audience: Everyone
A non-profit, registered charity dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of all aspects of Ontario's forests, and to develop commitment to stewardship of forest ecosystems.
An Inconvenient
Truth
www.climatecrisis.org
Audience: Everyone
The companion website for An Inconvenient
Truth, a
documentary film on the Earth's climate crisis that features
Al Gore and is directed by Davis Guggenheim. The website contains
information on the film, a variety of scientific facts
on global warming, and information on what individuals can do
to help stop global warming.
Green Day + NRDC
www.greendaynrdc.com
Audience: Everyone
A collaboration between the punk group Green Day and the environmental action group NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council).
This site features a variety of information and activities intended to inspire young people to do their part in achieving energy conservation and waste reduction.
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
www.acdi-cida.gc.ca
Audience: Everyone
Canada's lead agency for development assistance. It has a mandate
to support sustainable development in developing countries in
order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable,
and prosperous world.
The Earth Institute
www.earthinstitute.columbia.edu/
Audience: Everyone
The Earth Institute at Columbia University brings together talent from throughout the University to address complex issues facing the planet and its inhabitants, with particular focus on sustainable development and the needs of the world's poor.
EcoAction Teams
www.ecoactionteams.ca
Audience: Everyone
EcoAction Teams is a program developed by Earth Day Canada. It is a province-wide program that provides resources and support to help Canadians reduce their impact on the environment by promoting simple lifestyle changes.
Grist
www.grist.org
Audience: Everyone
Grist Magazine, environmental news and a great sense of humour. They offer advice, cartoons, a blog, a newsletter and more.
Sustainable Review
www.sustainablereview.com
Audience: Everyone
Online magazine promoting the adoption of sustainable living for every facet of our lives. Articles on sustainability, sustainable fashion and design, corporate social responsibility, as well as a forum for discussion.
Evergreen
www.evergreen.ca
Audience: Everyone
Evergreen is a registered national charity founded in 1991. We are a national non-profit environmental organization with a mandate to bring nature to our cities through naturalization projects. Evergreen motivates people to create and sustain healthy, natural outdoor spaces and gives them the practical tools to be successful through its three core programs
Clean Air Champions
www.cleanairchampions.ca
Audience: Everyone
Clean Air Champions is an Ottawa based NGO. Clean Air Champions works with respected athletes to improve air quality by motivating and educating Canadians to adopt practices and lifestyles that enhance both environmental and personal health.
Clean Air Champions has developed two exciting programs to educate youth about climate change and air pollution and what everyone can do to limit his/her personal contribution to these phenomena.
The first program, Clean Air Achievers, is
a curriculum-based program, targeted at grade 7, 8 and 9, which
explores transportation choices and impacts on air quality,
climate change and health. Students achieve measurable results
to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by choosing active transportation,
and influencing others to become more physically active.
The second program, Champions for One-Tonne Challenge
is targeted at grade 10, 11 and 12.The program's goal is educate
youth about the impacts of air pollution on health, climate
change, and the overall quality of life. Canada's top national
team, Olympic or Paralympic athletes visit schools and deliver
a Champions for One-Tonne Challenge (C-OTC II) presentation.
The Champions build their incredible stories into the message,
and inspire youth to get active to reduce their green house
gas emissions by taking the One-Tonne Challenge (OTC).
For information about the programs, contact:
Henk van der Molen
Clean Air Champions
phone 819 827 5451
henk@cleanairchampions.ca
CanadianWeather.org
www.canadianweather.org
Audience: Everyone
CanadianWeather.org provides weather forecasts and information
for Canadian and international cities, including radar maps,
satellite imagery, analysis charts and community forums.
Uribe Coast
http://fromgorliz.blogspot.com
Audience: Everyone
A website focusing on environmental issues on the Uribe Coast, The Basque Country,
Spain.
Kid's Amphibian Conservation Club
http://www.acckids.ca
Audience: Everyone
Kid's Amphibian Conservation Club involved in conservation efforts.
EnviroLink Network
http://www.envirolink.org
Audience: Everyone
EnviroLink is a non-profit organization... a grassroots online community that unites hundreds of organizations and volunteers around the world with millions of people in more than 150 countries. EnviroLink is dedicated to providing comprehensive, up-to-date environmental information and news.
Natural Resources Canada
Personal Vehicles Initiative
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/vehicles/home.cfm
Audience: Everyone
The Personal Vehicle Initiative provides Canadian motorists with helpful tips on buying, driving and maintaining their vehicles to reduce fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing fuel consumption means saving money and, more importantly, helping the environment.
Statistics Canada
http://www.statcan.ca
Audience: Everyone
Statistics Canada produces statistics that help Canadians better
understand their country—its population, resources, economy,
society and culture.
Green Schools Project
http://www.ase.org/greenschools/
Audience: Everyone
The Alliance to Save Energy Green Schools Program helps students through good education, helps schools through increasing financial resources, and helps the environment by saving energy.
The David Suzuki Foundation
http://www.davidsuzuki.org
Audience: Everyone
The David Suzuki Foundation is a science-based Canadian environmental organization, working to protect the balance of nature and our quality of life, now and for future generations.
Waste Reduction
Diabetes Recycle Ink.
www.diabetes.ca/Section_Services/recycleink.asp
Audience: All
The Canadian Diabetes Association and Eco Rez have joined together
to promote the recycling of inkjet and laser cartridges through
Diabetes Recycle Ink. The program provides people across the
country with a FREE, convenient way to recycle their inkjet
and laser cartridges. Visit their site to learn how you can
get involved.
Hooked on Recycling
http://www.hookedonrecycling.com
Audience: All
Hooked on Recycling recycles metal bottle caps from bars, pubs, restaurants, groups, individuals and so forth, thus reducing the amount of metal entering landfill sites. Some of them are being used in the manufacturing of The Original Bottle Cap Lure. A functional fishing lure made with a recycled bottle cap. Fishing the environmental way.
The Recycling Council of Ontario
http://www.rco.on.ca/
Audience: All
Promoting environmental sustainability through
waste minimization and resource conservation.
Exhibits Collection: Garbage
http://www.learner.org/exhibits/garbage/intro.html
Audience: Grades 9-10 and Undergraduates
An infinitely important site for anyone interested in how their consumer
actions affect the surrounding environment. Lots of information about
waste, recycling, hazardous waste in the home, sewage, global efforts
at combating pollution, and more. Also learn how to commence sustainable
waste practices in your community.
Waste Watch
http://www.wastewatch.org.uk/education
Audience: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10 and Teachers
This national organization "educates, informs, and raises awareness
on waste reduction, reuse and recycling." There is a section for
schools and kids with fun activities, as well as information on current
projects being carried out by Waste Watch.
The Waste Book
http://www.recycle.mcmail.com
Audience: Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12, Undergraduates, Parents and Teachers
Find advice on recycling a wide range of materials from common metals
to construction and demolition waste, and information on good waste management
practice.
Recycling and Composting Online
http://www.recycle.cc
Audience: Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
Here pupils will find a terrific resource for those interested in the overall
effects of recycling, emphasizing on solids and biosolids. The innumerable
articles here include ones on recycling paper, wood, industrial waste,
handling compost, and overall waste reduction tips.
Waste Management and Recycling in Europe
http://environment.about.com/library/weekly/?once=true&
Audience: Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
The waste management policy of the European Union, which follows the strategy of conservation, recycling and disposal.
The Green Pages
http://www.eco-web.com
Audience: Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
Find all you need to know on waste management, recycling, noise and air pollution,
water treatment and more with this comprehensive and up-to-date reference resource.
The Packaging Education Programme
http://www.iflsites.co.uk/incpen/education/left_pep.htm
Audience: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10 and Teachers
A lively, colourful resource that provides information on packaging, materials and environmental issues regarding packaging and waste.
Water Conservation
Water Science for Schools
http://water.usgs.gov/droplet
Audience: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-10
From the US Geological Survey, Water Science for Schools tells the story of where,
how much, and in what forms water exists on Earth with an explanation of the
water cycle.
Water
http://www.units.muohio.edu/dragonfly/water
Audience:
Grades 4-6 and Grades 7-8
An opportunity to learn about dolphins and water striders,
water pollution and
water treatment, to investigate insects that walk on water, why kids like to
drink soda pop, discover more about the Earth's water cycle, and learn how to
create your own miniature water cycles at home.
The Management of Water
http://www.ec.gc.ca/water/en/manage/e_manag.htm
Audience: Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12
A good place to learn about the management of water. Topics covered include bulk water removal and water export, floods, water pollution and water quality.
USGS -- Water Resources of the United States
http://water.usgs.gov
Audience:
Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
A guide to the water resources in
the US with information on national water conditions, water quality, water usage,
local data and more.
WaterWorks
http://www.omsi.edu/visit/physics/ww
Audience: Grades 4-6 and Grades 7-8
A handy set of water and fountain related experiments and examples for classroom,
or home demonstrations. In addition to this are some explanations on the science
of water and fountains.
The Magnesium Website
http://www.mgwater.com
Audience: Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
Many recent studies have concluded that the presence of magnesium and calcium
in water (hard water) reduces the risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease.
In this resource find over 200 articles discussing magnesium and calcium deficiency.
The Watershed Games
http://www.bellmuseum.org/mnideals/watershed/watershed2.html
Audience: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12
A fun, interactive game is available here to practice preserving water quality. How can we continue to use our fresh water resources at our current pace, and maintain its quality? Play and learn at this site.
Freshwater Ecosystems
http://mbgnet.mobot.org/fresh/index.htm
Audience: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10 and Teachers
A useful and clear resource which discusses all aspects of fresh water ecosystems including rivers, streams, ponds, lakes and wetlands with links to explanations of the water cycle.
Centre For Water Systems
http://www.ex.ac.uk/cws
Audience: Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
Located in the Department of Engineering of the University of Exeter, this centre
develops and applies innovative computing methods, technology and advanced information
technology to problems of water resource systems planning and management.
The Chlorine Dioxide Water Treatment Resource Center
http://www.clo2.com
Audience: Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
The purpose of this resource centre is to highlight the use of chlorine dioxide
for water treatment and disinfection. Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages
of this powerful biocide and oxidant.
The Water Cycle
http://www.educ.uvic.ca/faculty/mroth/438/WEATHER/watercycle.html
Audience: Kindergarten to Grade 3, Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8 and Teachers
This fundamental aspect of physical geography is explained clearly here and includes definitions of the terms used on the page. Also available are lesson plans that include fun, practical ways of helping children to understanding the water cycle.
Welcome to Tsunami!
http://www.geophys.washington.edu/tsunami
Audience: Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10,
Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates Tsunami! Provides the reader with all the information
there is to know on these huge water waves. As well as general Tsunami information
there are details on Tsunami surveys and research.
Electricity Efficiency
Natural Energy For The Home
http://www.clean-energy-ideas.com
Discover how and why we should use renewable
energy to provide power for our home. You will also find
an environment articles section covering topics relating to
solar, wind and geothermal energy which are great as an educational
reference.
Electricity Online
http://www.thinkquest.org/library/site_sum.html?tname=28032&url=28032
Audience:
Grades 9-10, Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
This is an excellent resource for
anyone wishing to learn about all aspects of electricity. You can study the history
of electricity, including a comprehensive time line, or take lessons in a wide
range of electrical topics such as Magnetism, Electrostatics and Circuitry. Applications
of this theory within electrical engineering can also be studied.
Watt Watchers
http://p2.utep.edu/watts
Audience: Parents and Teachers
Are you wasting energy and money at your school? Find out at Watt Watchers how
to reduce unnecessary wastage with this great energy saving action plan.
The Shocking Truth about Electricity
http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jmorris/webquest.htm
Audience: Grades 7-8,
Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12
An interesting exploration of all aspects of electricity
from power failure to interesting electricity experiments. You can find good
circuit diagrams, a quiz, some links and biographies of people who worked with
electricity. A good all round electricity resource that should be visited.
Just For Kids
http://www.srpnet.com/community/kids
Audience: Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-10
An interesting and colourful themed electricity
resource. You can learn about making electricity, the history of electricity
and electricity safety.
Green Electricity
http://www.earthwatts.com.au/green%20_electricity.htm
Audience: Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12
A very brief explanation of green electricity. In particular the question what is green electricity is discussed, as well as how you can buy it.
Electricity
http://www.reprise.com/host/electricity
Audience: Grades 9-10 and Grades
11-12
These pages are "intended to be a comprehensive introduction to electricity,
with an emphasis on the practical". This is a really good resource with notes
on a variety of topics for both students and teachers.
The Exploratorium Snacks About Electricity
http://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/iconelectricity.html
Audience: Grades 7-8, Grades 9-10, Parents and Teachers
An excellent place to find simple electricity experiments that help you learn the basic principles of electricity in a fun way. All experiments are clearly described and most often involve the use of simple household items. Examples are Electric Fleas and Short Circuits, parental guidance is recommended.
What is Static Electricity?
http://www.sciencemadesimple.com/static.html
Audience: Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-10
This provides a basic description of static
electricity, which would be suitable for Grades 7-10. To help understand how
static electricity is formed, the basic
principles of atoms and electrical charges are first explained. Later in the
text Coulomb’s Law is covered and some simple experiments are suggested to reinforce
what has been learnt.
Understanding Electricity an Analogy with Water
http://www.4qdtec.com/water.html
Audience: Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12
This is an excellent lesson for anyone
who has difficulty understanding the basic principles of electricity. The theory
is explained by drawing an analogy with water, for example the similarity between
how we measure the flow of water and the flow of electricity. This is probably
most suited to beginners.
Elements of AC Electricity
http://www.sweethaven.com/acee/forms/coursemain.asp
Audience: Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
This is an online interactive tutor on the elements of AC electricity. There are 16 different units of study, including inductance, capacitance and transformers, broken down into modules. The theory is taught by method of definition and example, and the standard you should achieve at the end of each tutorial is made clear. Anyone wishing to further his or her knowledge of AC electronics should begin with this page.
Mike's Electric Stuff
http://www.electricstuff.co.uk
Audience: Grades 11-12 and Undergraduates
A selection of amusing pictures that demonstrate some of the more unorthodox
applications of electricity, as well as its everyday uses. Please note that
in NO WAY should you attempt to re-create anything shown here.
Electrified Ben
http://sln.fi.edu/franklin/scientst/electric.html
Audience: Grades 7-8 and Grades 9-10
A short page dedicated to Benjamin Franklin
and the discovery of static electricity.
Electronics Basics
http://www.epanorama.net/links/basics.html
Audience: Grades 9-10 and Grades 11-12
A series of useful links covering the basics of electronics with sections on basic definitions, circuit elements, real wire, the basics of electricity and a number of tutorials.
Crocodile Clips
http://www.crocodile-clips.com/crocodile/technology/index.htm
Audience: Grades 4-6, Grades 7-8 and Teachers
Useful information on electricity and mechanics and downloadable
activities and worksheets.
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