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Tennessee Energy Education Network
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Energy Division
WM. R. Snodgrass/Tennessee Tower Bldg s 312 8th Ave. North – 9th Floor s Nashville, TN 37243-0405
1-800-342-1340
Energy Hotline
2001 Edition
PLEASE NOTE:
Web sites related to each topic are listed in the box to the left
of the page.
Materials which can be ordered are listed down the right side of
the page.
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This public document was promulgated at a cost of $4.60 each. Authorization #330876. 200 copies printed.
November, 2001. Energy Division, Tennessee Office of Economic and Community Development.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TO P I C PAGE(S)
Alternative Energy (Renewable) 111-115

Animals and Birds 5-7
Archeology 9
Biology 11
Birds (Animals and Birds) 5-7
Chemistr y 13-14
Coal 15-19
Competitions 21
Computers 23
Coral Reefs (Marine Environment) 87-89
Dinosaurs 25-26
Earth Science 27
Ear thquakes 29
Education 31-34
Electricity 35-38
Endangered Animals and Plants 39-40
Energy (Sources of) 41-46
Energy Conser vation 47-50
Environmental Education 51-59
Food 61-64
Geography 65-66
Geology 67-69
Geothermal Energy 71
Global Warming 73-74
Hazardous Waste 75
Human Anatomy 77-78
Insects 79-80
Inventors and Inventions 81
Lesson Plans 83-84
Machines (Simple Machines) 129
Magnets and Magnetism 85-86
Marine Environment/Marine Life 87-89
Meteorology (Weather) 153-154
Minerals (Rocks and Minerals) 117-119
Natural Gas 91-92
Nuclear Energy 93-95
Oil 97-99
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Petroleum (Oil) 97-99
Physics 101-102
Plants 103-104
Rainforests 105-106
Recycling 107-110
Renewable/Alternative Energy 111-115
Rocks and Minerals 117-119
Science, General 121-126
Science Fairs 127
Sharks (Marine Environment) 87-89
Simple Machines 129
Solar Energy 131-132
Solar System 133-138
Solid Waste 139-140
Space (Solar System) 133-138
Transpor tation 141-144
Trees 145-146
Volcanoes 147
Wa t e r 149-152
Weather 153-154
Wetlands (Environmental Educ.) 51-59
Whales (Marine Environment) 87-89
Wind Energy 155
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ANIMALS and BIRDS
(See also ENDANGERED ANIMALS and PLANTS)
BEST FRIENDS TEACHING KIT

Teach elementary school students to be
RELATED WEB SITES responsible dog owners in a fun and exciting
way. Contains a video, activity sheets and a
teachers guide with lesson plans. FREE
library.thinkquest.org/11922/ American Kennel Club (AKC),
VIRTUAL ZOO Customer Service, 5580 Centerview Dr.,
What a great way to learn about lots of different animals! At the Virtual Zoo Raleigh, NC 27606,
you can follow a path to your favorite small mammal or African animal Phone: 919-233-9767, Fax: 919-233-3627,
E-mail: publiced@akc.org
(many other choices as well!) and then click to find pictures and facts. Web site: http://www.akc.org/akc
members.aol.com/bats4kids/
BATS, BATS EVERYWHERE THE K.I.N.D. NEWSGUIDE TO PROTECTING ANIMALS
Set up to teach kids about bats, this site has good information for all ages. AND THE EARTH (Elementary)
Learn where and how bats live, how they help people, what myths about Gives useful information on environmental issues
them are untrue, and much more. You can also play a bat game, take a bat and suggestions for how children can help protect
animals and earth. $.75 Order #HE1086
quiz, and visit a bat cave.
THE MINIATURE MENAGERIE: A PORTFOLIO OF
HUMANE EDUCATION CLIP ART
netvet.wustl.edu/e-zoo.htm Features animal illustrations by various artists. Ten
17 x 11 sheets. $4.00 Order #HE1028.
ELECTRONIC ZOO
This well-organized site is a great resource for links to animal information K.I.N.D. NEWS BOOK OF CRITTER CLUES
(veterinary science, pets, etc.) Has pictures of lots of types of animals and A 60 page, pocket-sized book for young animal
links to all sorts of animal graphics. WARNING - SLOW loading (graphics lovers. Features fun (and tricky) clues to 30 familiar
wild animals and pets. Answers reveal fascinating
intense!) facts about their behaviors, history, and habitats.
$2.50 Order #GR3280.
Humane Society of the United States,
puddler.ducks.org/puddler/ 2100 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037,
Phone: 202-452-1100
PUDDLER PAGE Web Site: http://www.hsus.org
Sponsored by Ducks Unlimited. Puddler is a magazine that has games,
puzzles and duck pictures kids can color to help them learn about ducks
and wetlands.
KIDS YARD poster
How to create backyard habitat for animals - $2.00
www.5tigers.org Kids For a Clean Environment,
5 TIGERS ORGANIZATION PO Box 158254 (Attention: Membership),
Nashville, TN. 37215
Dedicated to providing information to help preserve the remaining 5 Phone: 1-800-952-3223, 615-331-7381,
subspecies of tigers. Their cool site is full of tiger information, pictures, news FAX: (615) 333-9879,
and interactive adventures. E-mail: kidsface@mindspring.com
Web: http://www.kidsface.org
For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , RECYCLING
www.avma.org/care4pet.
AMERICAN VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
A wealth of useful information for pet owners and veterinarians.
AMAZING ANIMALS BOOKMARKS AND

EDUCATORS GUIDE (Grades Pre-K- 3)
www.audubon.org/ Introduce your students to eight Amazing Animals
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY and their habitats with this pack of 40 bookmarks
This web site of the world famous bird conservation organization contains developed with the National Wildlife Federation. An
history and origins of the society, a biography of John James Audubon, educators guide accompanies each pack. Item
#MCD52685B $3.99/kit
membership information, articles on their current campaigns, sponsored McDonalds Educational Resource Center,
education programs, publications and shows, and much more. An enjoy- 310 Tech Park Drive, LaVergne, TN 37086,
able site for the bird lover in all of us. Phone: 1-800-627-7646 or 615-287-8152,
FAX: (630) 513-1669
vFor all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
ANIMALS, DINOSAURS, GEOLOGY
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ANIMALS and BIRDS
BIRD BASICS Grades 3-7.

This complete introduction to the world of bird life
www.awr.net/ includes information about bird life cycles,
AFRICAN WILDLIFE RESOURCE migration, habitat, watching birds, how to attract
A virtual encyclopedia dedicated to the sharing of information about the birds, and more. Full color, 16 pages. $.72 each
plus shipping
fantastic world of African Wildlife. National Association of Conservation Districts,
Contact: Maxine , P.O. Box 855,
League City, Texas 77573-0776
www.bearden.org/ Phone: 1-800-825-5547, FAX: (281) 332-5259,
E-mail: compuse@nacdnet.org,
THE BEAR DEN For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
So are Giant Pandas really bears or not? Here you can learn the latest on ANIMALS , INSECTS
this question, plus lots of fascinating facts about the eight bear species of
the world. Theres also information about conservation organizations and
what they are doing to help bears in their dwindling habitats all over the
world.
STUDENT ACTION GUIDE (grades 7-12).
Contains step-by-step instructions for
starting an earth/animal protection club at
www.bigcats.com school. Includes ideas and resources for
THE CHEETAHS WORKSHOP club activities. FREE.
Here youll learn that Cheetas can run 70 miles an hour, as well as other
THE K.I.N.D. NEWSGUIDE TO PROTECTING
interesting facts. At Big Cat Flashcards, youll meet Godfrey the cheetah, ANIMALS AND THE EARTH (Elementary)
who will help you learn about the cats by playing a game. Gives useful information on environmental issues
and suggestions for how children can help
protect animals and Earth. $.75
National Association for Humane and
www.cyberark.com/ Environmental Education,
ANIMAL CONNECTION Education Outreach Department, PO BOX 362,
Your one-stop resource for everything animal. 67Norwich-Essex Turnpike,
Contact: Lisa Perkins ,
East Haddam, CT 06423-0362,
Phone: (860) 434-8666, FAX: (860) 434-6282,
www.defenders.org/ E-mail: nahee@nahee.org,
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE Web site: http://www.nahee.org/
This organization is dedicated to the preservation of all wild animals and ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
plants in their natural habitats. Information on the organization is included,
as is information on how to participate. It includes a general overview of
whats happening to the environment around the world as well.
NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK
(Poster and teachers kit) (Grades K-18)
www.edv.it/naturalia.htm Issued in February of each year. The
NATURALIA Wildlife Week materials feature an
educators guide, geared for K-12 teach-
A delightful site that features a zoo in the wild with no bars. The site is ers, and a poster. The kits contain fun,
written in both Italian and English, so be sure to click the appropriate hands-on activities for grades K-8. This
version. The animals are divided by region, and you are even able to hear service is FREE of charge while supplies
the sounds of several of the animals like the baboon or the hippopotamus. last. The materials can be downloaded and
a free poster ordered from the Website.
When you click on the name of an animal, you are presented with a picture
as well as information about that animal, including its habitat, size and National Wildlife Federation
longevity. 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190
Phone: 703-438-6100 or 800-822-9919,
Fax: 703-438-6061
Email: wildlife@nwf.org;
www.freefoto.com/pictures/animals/index.asp Web: www.nwf.org
FREE FOTO.COM or
Pictures of animals www.nwf.org/nationalwildlifeweek/kits.html
Contact: Jo Sorrell/Julie Totaro
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ANIMALS and BIRDS
NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK KIT

(poster and teachers kit) (Grades K-12)
www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/ Issued in February-early March of each year.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC (You will need only one packet regardless of
Be sure to check out the King Cobra section. But be forewarned this is not number of classes or pupils taught.)The
Wildlife Week materials feature an
for the weak at heart. This website contains a life-size King Cobra. Not a
educators guide, geared for K-12 teachers,
pleasant thought, especially when you can see the snakes forked tongue and a poster. This service is FREE of charge
darting at you. while supplies last. There will be a $3.00
charge to cover shipping.
Tennessee Conservation League
Contact: Sue Garner, 300 Orlando Ave.,
www.nwf.org/habitats/schoolyard/index.html Nashville, TN 37209
SCHOOLYARD HABITATS Phone: (615) 353-1133,
FAX: (615) 353-0083
Web: http://www.conservetn.com
www.nwf.org/kids/ ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
RANGER RICKS KIDS ZONE

Ranger Rick has some really cool things for kids to do. There are games,
magazines, and several online tours you can take. ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND
PLANTS brochure
FISH, WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE Coloring Book

www.sandiegozoo.org
SAN DIEGO ZOO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK Poster
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center, Mail Stop
No. 15, Publications Unit
www.seaworld.org/ Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
ANIMAL RESOURCES Phone: (304) 876-7203, FAX: (304) 876-7689
Animal resources through Sea World/Busch Gardens. Web site: http://www.fws.gov/r9nctc/PUBS.HTML
ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, NARINE ENVIRONMENT
www.worldwildlife.org/funkids.cfm
WILD CAREERS video (Grades 3-12)
WORLD WILDLIFE FUND KIDS STUFF
Meet dedicated people all over the world
Their Virtual House will teach kids about biodiversity, learn whats in their who have a career working with and for
ecoregion, and follow their links to homework help. wildlife. Includes veterinarians, animal
trainers, research biologists and wildlife
photographers. (Free video. This video will
be provided to you on Permanent Loan
which means you may keep it as long as you
like and show it as often as you wish, year
after year. All the company asks is that you
complete an evaluation form after your
students have watched it.) To order, visit
online, fax a request on school letterhead,
call or write.
ANIMAL RESCUES video (Grades 3-12)

Get ready for an up-close personal look into
incredible animal rescues. (Free video. This
video will be provided to you on Permanent
Loan which means you may keep it as long
as you like and show it as often as you wish,
year after year. All the company asks is that
you complete an evaluation form after your
students have watched it.) To order, visit
online, fax a request on school letterhead,
call or write.
Video Placement Worldwide,
Dept. PR, PO Box 58142,
St. Petersburg, FL 33715, FAX 800-358-5218
Web site: http://www.vpw.com
ANIMALS, FOOD
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ARCHEOLOGY
RELATED WEB SITES NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

ANTHROPOLOGY TEACHING PACKET.
home.worldnet.fr/~clist/Anthro/index.html Includes suggestions for in-class and field
ANTHROPOLOGY RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET activities.
National Museum of Natural History
This is an extensive site which includes web pages, discussion lists, Anthropology Outreach and
newsgroups. Public Information Office,
Room 363, MRC 112, Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, DC 20560
Phone: 202-357-1300
www.ncl.ac.uk/~nantiq/menu.html
FLINTS AND STONES: Real Life in Prehistory
This exhibition takes you into the lives of the inhabitants of Britain and
northwest Europe from the time when ice sheets still covered land and sea,
until the time when settled farming peoples were cultivating the land. Students
can enter the world of the Stone Age people, meet the archaeologist who
discovered this long-ago world, and see if they could survive as a hunter
gatherer today by picking the right foods.
www.premdesign.com/fossil.html
PREMS FOSSIL GALLERY
This vivid gallery displays a multitude of fossils. Youll find detailed descrip-
tions and displays of such fossil groups as trilobites and graptolites along with
a full set of other paleontological links.
www.serve.com/archaeology/ring/
ARCHAEOLOGY ON THE NET
A web site indexing archaeology resources on the internet. Over 1200 sites
are indexed under 33 categories provided with annotated links.
www.teachtsp.com/classroom/scicourt/scsongs.html
SCIENCE COURT SONGS AND LYRICS
Enjoy songs about fossils at this site.
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibit/exhibits.html
PALEONTOLOGY WITHOUT WALLS
Paleontology is much more than the study of fossils. Paleontology incorpo-
rates many different kinds of data from different fields. Links to three areas of
palentology are provided here: Phylogen, Geological Time, and Evolutionary
Thought.
www.uvm.edu/whale/Introduction.html
VERMONT FOSSILIZED WHALE
In 1849, while constructing the first railroad between Rutland and Burlington,
Vermont, workers unearthed the bones of a mysterious animal near Charlotte.
These bones were unlike those of any animal previously discovered in
Vermont. After consulting with experts, the bones were identified as those of
a beluga or white whale. Early naturalists were at a loss to explain the bones
of a marine whale buried beneath the fields of inland Vermont. Today, we can
use the Charlotte whale to aid in the study of the geology and the history of
the Champlain Basin.
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BIOLOGY
RELATED WEB SITES HEROES OF MICROBIOLOGY
HEROINES OF MICROBIOLOGY
curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU:80/~insttech/frog/
INTERACTIVE FROG DISSECTION: An Online Tutorial MICROBIOLOGY: A MILLION AND ONE
Designed for use in high school biology classes. An online but realistic frog ADVENTURES (Poster)
A general information poster for a Biology
dissection. It reads much like a real lab would, listing goals, required classroom.
materials, and so on. Can be used as a preparation tool (or even a useful American Society for Microbiology,
substitute) for laboratory dissection. Recognized as one of the best Web sites 1725 N. Street, NW,
by several surveys. Washington, DC 20036-2804
Phone: (202) 737-3600,
Fax number: (202) 942-9329
E-mail address: fellowships-
esg-www.mit.edu:8001/esgbio/chapters.html career@asmusa.org
BIOLOGY HYPERTEXTBOOK CHAPTERS Web site: http://www.asmusa.org/edusrc/
edu1.htm
Chapters include a Chemistry Review, Large Molecules, Cell Biology, Enzyme
Biochemistry, Glycolysis and the Krebs Cycle, Photosynthesis, Central
Dogma, Mendelian Genetics, Prokaryotic Genetics, Recombinant DNA,
Immunology
CAROLINA TIPS NEWSLETTER
Each issue features a short how-to
article, plus notice of new teaching
george.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/dissect/info.html products. Requests must be on school
VIRTUAL FROG DISSECTION KIT letterhead. FREE to science teachers at all
grade levels.
You guessed it! No need to get your hands messy or watch your partner Carolina Biological Supply Company,
pass out do it on the Net! Full visuals. Then test your knowledge of 2700 York Road, Burlington, NC 27215
anatomy with the Virtual Frog Builder Game. Cool! Contact: Gwen Oakley, Advertising Department
Phone: (336) 584-0381 or 1-800-334-5551,
FAX: (orders only) 1-800-222-7112
E-mail address: carolina@carolina.com
library.advanced.org/19037/ Web site: http://www.carolina.com
GENE SCHOOL
Explore genetics in depth with these detailed web links: General (has a
time-line and basics about genes), Applications (looks at gene therapy,
cloning, diseases and DNA in the courtroom) and Interactive (experiments,
a quiz, games, and teacher links). PORTRAIT OF A MILLION
Poster showing a million dots (they are just
visible, and occupy an area 13 by 18 inches).
This is about the only way you can see this
gslc.genetics.utah.edu crushingly large number. On the facing page, a
NATURAL HISTORY OF GENES listing of 70 or so facts in millions: bacteria,
Excellent resource with lessons and experiments to teach about DNA, hairs, population, millionaires, military expendi-
tures, and astronomical distances. $4.00 Plus
genes, and cells. Visit Teacher Activities and a cell model which uses a $4.00 Shipping and handling.
sandwich bag as a cell membrane and corn syrup as the cytoplasm. Universal Workshop, Furman University,
Greenville, SC 29613
Phone: (864) 294-2208,
Fax number: (864) 294-3523,
www.cellsalive.com/ E-mail: guyvernon@aol.com
CELLS ALIVE Web: http://www.universalworkship.com
This is a great site to see cells in action. The topics (Anatomy of a Splinter, For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
BIOLOGY, SCIENCE(GENERAL)
When A Cell Commits Suicide, This Strain Kills White Blood Cells, and
others) have descriptions of each step of their process and animated gifs
and QuickTime movies to see actual cells! Its a really interesting place to
see, up-close, what cells do.
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CHEMISTRY
ADVENTURES WITH ATOMS AND MOLECULES
VIDEO
Free-on-loan video of science experiments
RELATED WEB SITES by Dr. Rob Mebane. NOTE: Dr. Mebane has
given permission for this video to be
198.110.10.57/ChemCom/Index.html reproduced for teachers. For your own copy
CHEMCOM: CHEMISTRY IN THE COMMUNITY of this video, send a blank 90-minute tape to
Chem Com is a curriculum developed by the American Chemical Society to advance Anne Allen, TEEN C/O Roane State Commu-
the science literacy of secondary school students in the U.S. nity College, 132 Hayfield Road, Knoxville, TN
37922
Experiments include:
biochemlinks.com/bclinks/bclinks.cfm Do molecules move?
BIOCHEM LINKS Do hot molecules move faster than cold mol-
Biology and chemistry sites in a dozen categories (including the regulars plus news, ecules?
lab safety, ethics, and careers) are gathered here. They are not reviewed do include Are chemical changes faster in hot or cold water?
author and sponsoring institution. Are some molecules small?
Are gas molecules farther apart than liquid
bvsd.k12.co.us/~stanglt/per.html molecules?
Are there carbon dioxide molecules in your
TAITS PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS
breath?
An up-to-date and complete periodic table of elements on the Web. Its a snap to Are some molecules heavier than others?
track down any number of metals, noble gasses, etc. This sites suitable for all types Are some liquids heavier (denser) than others?
of browsers. Is saltwater more dense than freshwater?
Do like charges attract or repel?
cc.oulu.fi/~kempmp/pyro.html Are molecules attracted by a charge?
PYROTECHNICS THE ART OF FIRE Is vinegar necessary to dye eggs?
Think chemistry is boring? Check out this page for the most exciting stuff on Can acid rain hurt some buildings and statues?
Can stretching molecules make them give off heat?
fireworks! Beautiful pictures; and its a learning experience! Also find other sites on
Are there water molecules in the air?
this subject. Can water be purified by freezing?
Tennessee Energy Education Network,
chemistry.rsc.org/rsc/ William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower,
ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY 312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor
If you are interested in science then youre in the right place. Visit these pages Nashville, TN 37243-0405,
regularly to keep up to date with the latest chemistry news and best links to other Phone: 1-800-342-1340 inside Tennessee or
science sites on the Web. 615-741-2994 outside Tennessee
Contact: Chyrall Dawson
Web: http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/energy_teen.htm
minerals.cr.usgs.gov/gips/aii-home.htm For all materials from this organization look under: CHEMISTRY, COAL,
UNDERSTANDING OUR PLANET THROUGH CHEMISTRY COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY CONSERVATION,
GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN ANATOMY, INVENTORS, NATURAL GAS,
NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SCIENCE (GENERAL),
pearl1.lanl.gov/periodic SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER.
PERIODIC TABLE OF THE ELEMENTS
This is a clickable image of the periodic table. Click on any element and you will link
to information about that element: its history, where sources of the element can be GET COOKING WITH CHEMISTRY (Grades K-6)
found, the properties, cost, and use of the element. A great resource site! A booklet containing kitchen experiments
that focus on chemical reactions that occur
periodictable.tsx.org/ during cooking. Each experiment can be
CHEMGLOBE done with ingredients from your own
Periodic Table of Chemical Elements. Click on an element. kitchen. So go ahead and mix up some fun!
Can be downloaded from the Web at http://
www.acs.org/ncw/ FREE
the-tech.mit.edu/Chimicool/
CHEMICOOL PERIODIC TABLE
Searchable. David Hsu makes this educational bookmark a breeze to use. Simply A WORLD OF COLOR: AN INTERNATIONAL
click (or search for) an element and information is instantly furnished, including the SEARCH FOR DYES. (Grades 4-6)
elements atomic number, energies, reactions and weight. This makes chemistry lots of fun. This free
hands-on science activity kit contains
www.ch.ic.ac.uk/GIC/ intriguing and safe experiments that
introduce kids to the relationship between
GLOBAL INSTRUCTIONAL CHEMISTRY
chemicals and color. Teachers Guide
A new development in the teaching of chemistry, hyperactive molecules are on the included. Call to order. FREE
net for you to rotate and measure with. This tool can help students to better American Chemical Society,
understand concepts on paper. Great links! Keep an eye on this site in the future. 1155 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 1-800-227-5558 or 202-872-4590,
Fax: 202-833-7732,
Email: m_tinnesand@acs.org
Web: http://www.acs.org/ncw
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CHEMISTRY
www.ChemCenter.org/ Creating a Universe - How We Use the

CHEMCENTER Elements for Life and For Living
This site is searchable. Strives to be the universal home page for Net explorers Their newest packet. 3 posters
including a large (54 x 39) Periodic
seeking chemistry-related information, be it an experienced researcher or simply
Table for the non-chemist.
someone with a chemistry question. ChemCenter combines extensive online
resources from the American Chemical Society and provides a platform for new Teachers should write on school
and developing services. A sample of what youll find here includes ongoing letterhead indicating grade(s) taught.
discussions, electronic courses, a conference calendar, magazines and hot articles - FREE when requested on school
plus unique database searching with Chemical Patents Plus and Lab Guide. letterhead. If the supply has been
exhausted, you can order online.
www.chem.ucla.edu/chempointers.html Mineral Information Institute,
501 Violet Street, Golden, CO 80401
VIRTUAL LIBRARY: Chemistry
Phone: 303-277-9190, Fax: 303-277-9198
Includes links to academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, commercial Web: http://www.mii.org
organizations and WWW resources. For all materials from this organization, look under these
headings: CHEMISTRY, COMPUTERS, HUMAN ANATOMY,
ROCKS and MINERALS
www.freefoto.com/pictures/industry/chemical/index.asp
FREE FOTO.COM
Free pictures about Chemistry
www-hpcc.astro.washington.edu/scied/chemistry.html
CHEMED: CHEMISTRY EDUCATION RESOURCES BUILDING BLOCK CHEMISTRY PROGRAM.
(Grades 6-8)
Includes links to chemical images and databases, chemical safety, periodicals,
Hands on materials designed to
software, educational organizations, history of chemistry, and other chemical links. introduce basic chemistry and the
periodic table to middle school stu-
www.knowledgebydesign.com/tlmc/tlmc.html dents. By taking a look at one element
THE LEARNING MATTERS OF CHEMISTRY chlorine teachers can help students
What a wonderful chemistry site! Developed independently by two professors, its understand the link between chemical
a dream come true for chem. Students and anyone with an interest for chemistry! building blocks and daily life without
Lots of things to do, see and marvel at. tackling the whole periodic table at
once. This program was developed by
teachers, for teachers. Can be down-
www.thecatalyst.org/ loaded from web site.
THE CATALYST: CHEMISTRY RESOURCES FOR THE SECONDARY The Chlorine Chemistry Council
EDUCATION TEACHER 1300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209
Created by a high school chemistry teacher, the Catalyst is a useful, well-organized Phone: (703)741-5829,
listing of WWW chemistry links for other high school chemistry teachers. Fax: (703)741-6829,
Email: info@science-education.org
www.thinkquest.org/library/lib/site_sum_outside.html?tname=11226&url=11226/ Website: http://www.science-education.org
index.htm
CHEMICAL CAROUSEL
Here you can follow Captain Carbon through the carbon cycle, involving photosyn-
thesis, digestion, and combustion, that allows the same atoms to be recycled for
millennia. This extensive resource was researched and constructed by high school
students as part of a Think Quest competition.
www.webelements.com/index.html
WEB ELEMENTS
WebElements is the periodic table on the WWW. This page contains links to
chemical data for the first 112 elements. Also contains other chemistry links.
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COAL
(See also ENERGY SOURCES)
ELECTRICITY DODECAHEDRON ACTIVITY CARD

(Grades 5-8)
Students put together a twelve-sided figure
RELATED WEB SITES that explains the process of turning coal into
electricity. FREE in classroom sets to
reallycoalgifts.com/sys-tmpl/door/ Tennessee teachers, but out-of-state
teachers will be charged.
THE COAL BIN
Unique gifts made of real coal. Here is your chance to give the gift of a lump COAL NRG ART POSTER (Grades 3-10)
of coal to those who are naughty or to those that havent been quite as nice Large 24x38 black and white poster that can
as you would have liked! be colored or painted. FREE to Tennessee
teachers, but out-of-state teachers will be
charged.
www.acf-coal.org/pages/FAQ.html
AMERICAN COAL FOUNDATION COAL STUDENT ACTIVITY NEWSPAPER
Frequently asked questions and answers about coal and the coal industry. (Grades 4-10)
Includes background information and
After you read through them, take the coal quiz. activities on coal. Available FREE in class-
room sets to Tennessee teachers, but out-
www.coal.ca/class.htm of-state teachers will be charged.
COAL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
DISCOVERING COAL. (Grades 3-6.)
This introduction to coal is a good overview of this fossil fuel. Includes an 65-minute video and teacher guide with
online walk through tour of a power plant. reproducible worksheet, transparency,
coloring book and glossary. Covers basic
www.coaleducation.org/ energy, mining, coal to electricity, and
reclamation. Free on loan to TN teachers.
KENTUCKY COAL COUNCIL EDUCATION WEB SITE Tennessee Energy Education Network,
Presents factual, useful information about coal in a fun and productive way William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower,
for students and teachers. 312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor
Nashville, TN 37243-0405,
Phone: 1-800-342-1340 inside Tennessee or
www.cohums.ohio-state.edu/history/projects/Lessons_US/Gilded_Age/ 615-741-2994 outside Tennessee
Coal/default.ht Contact: Chyrall Dawson
COAL MINING IN THE GILDED AGE AND PROGRESSIVE ERA http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/energy_teen.htm
For all materials from this organization look under: CHEMISTRY, COAL,
Report with pictures and texts. COMPETITIONS, ELECTRICITY, ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY
CONSERVATION, GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN ANATOMY, INVENTORS,
NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SCIENCE
www.coolguitars.com/coalinks.html (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER.
LIST OF COAL MINING LINKS
Hundreds of links to coal related topics from several countries as well as the
US
www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/parton/2/mines.html COAL: ANCIENT GIFT SERVING MODERN MAN

HISTORY IN SONG: SONGS FROM THE MINES (Grades 7-12)
Brochure with photos and information on
reserves, production, safety, environmental
www.freefoto.com/pictures/industry/coal/index.asp considerations and clean coal technologies.
COAL PICTURES Single copy FREE. Additional copies - $.54
Download free coal pictures from this site.
WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
ELECTRICITY FROM COAL
www.history.ohio-state.edu/projects/lessons_us/gilded_age/coal_mining/ (Grades 4-12)
leslie1877/ Booklet that explains how electricity is
PICTORAL ESSAY ON COAL MINING generated from coal and delivered to homes.
Single copy FREE; additional copies: $.42
www.ket.org/Trips/Coal/ACF.html WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LAND

AMERICAN COAL FOUNDATION RECLAMATION (Grades 4-12)
Site includes an electronic field trip to a coal mine. 15-page illustrated booklet that describes
the land reclamation process. Single copy
FREE; additional copies each $.42
www.msichicago.org/
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT COAL
This museum is one of the best! Online: The Coal Mine (Grades 4-12)
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COAL
Booklet which describes the types of coal,

www.rootsweb.com/~wvcoal/ the basic ways to mine coal, how coal is
WEST VIRGINIA COAL MINING used, how it affects the environment and
new technologies. Single copy FREE;
additional copies each $.42
www.uky.edu/KGS/coal/webcoal/pages/coal3.htm
KENTUCKY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY COAL SCIENCE FAIR BROCHURE (Grades: 4-12)
Basic coal information -Project ideas associated with coals produc-
tion and use will help spark interest and a
few tips to help get started. Single copy
www.ultracleanfuels.com FREE; additional copies each $.25
ULTRA CLEAN FUELS
The Dept. of Energy is helping to fund a new project to convert anthracite COAL SAMPLE KIT (Grades: K-12)
Samples of types of coal in resealable bags,
coal waste into untraclean diesel fuel. The facility near Frackville, PA will including a brief description of the formation
convert culm (cola dust) and silt into a zero-sulfur liquid fuel. and different types of coal. Single copy FREE;
additional copies each $2.00
COAL POSTER (Grades K-12)

23" x 25" poster is used to convey informa-
tion on the formation, exploration, extraction,
transportation and use of coal. Single copy
FREE; additional copies each $1.60
LETS LEARN MORE ABOUT COAL (Grades 3-6)

16-page booklet that uses puzzles and word
games to explain how coal is formed,
produced and used in the U.S. Single copy
FREE; additional copies each $.62)
POWER FROM COAL (Grades 6-9)

Booklet that describes the formation,
history, production, transportation and
current uses of coal. Includes a teachers
guide and suggested additional activities.
Single copy FREE; additional copies each $.44)
American Coal Foundation,
1130 17th Street, N.W., Suite 220,
Washington, DC 20036-4604
Phone: (202) 466-8630,
Fax number: (202)466-8632,
E-mail address: acf-coal@mindspring.com
COAL,ELECTRICITY, SCIENCE FAIR
AMERICAS FUEL Video (Grades 7-adult)

This video demonstrates the importance of
coal to the American economy and overall
quality of life. A utility executive, a business-
man, a former mayor and an economist/
physicist each describe the benefits they
have found from using coal as the source for
their electricity. 11 minutes. FREE.
Center for Energy and Economic Development
1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 370
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-684-6292 or 703-684-6297
Website: www.ceednet.org
COAL, ELECTRICITY, SCIENCE FAIR
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COAL
LETS LEARN ABOUT COAL COLORING/

ACTIVITY BOOK. (Grades 1-3)
8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages
1-99 copies, $1.60 each.
Channing L. Bete Company, Inc.,
200 State Road,
South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200
Phone: (413 )665-7611 or 1-800-628-7733,
FAX: 1-800-499-6464,
Email: custsvc@channing-bete.com
Web: http://www.channing-bete.com
COAL, ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCA-
TION, NATURAL GAS, RECYCLING, WATER
COAL IS COOL ACTIVITY BOOK

(Grades K-4)
60 coal-related puzzles. Activities and
background on origin, and use of coal,
mining and safety. FREE
COALANCIENT GIFT SERVING MODERN

MAN (Grades 9-12)
20 page booklet describes coal produc-
tion, distribution, usage and research.
FREE
COAL ENERGIST (Grades 3-12)

Newspaper which provides excellent
background information on the formation
and types of coal and their locations, coal
production (mining) technologies, coal
and the environment, coal uses and
synthetic fuels from coal. FREE
LETS LEARN ABOUT COAL (Grades 3-6)

Puzzles and word games explaining coal
formation and use in the United States.
16 pages. FREE
POWER FROM COAL (Grades 6-9)

Describes history, production, transporta-
tion and use of coal; includes and activity
book and teachers guide. 16 pages.
FREE

COAL (Grades 4-12)
Illustrated booklet describing types of
coal, mining, use and new technologies.
15 pages. FREE
COAL TECHNOLOGY: THE FUTURE IS NOW

(poster) Grades 4-12
Follows the story of coals technology
from exploration and mining to prepara-
tion, transportation, combustion and
environmental protection. FREE
GETTING TO KNOW COAL (poster)

(Grades K-8)
Illustrates the formation, mining, trans-
portation, clean coal technologies and
use of coal. FREE
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COAL
COAL SAMPLES
Individually wrapped samples. Limit 6. FREE
DINOSAURS AND POWER PLANTS

(Grades 5-8)
Explains history, mining, transportation,
use, environmental issues of coal and
future of fossil energy; includes student
booklet, teachers lesson plan/activity guide
and teachers supplement of reproducible
graphics. FREE
DIG IT: ILLINOIS COAL TEACHERS GUIDE

(Grades K-4)
Developed with lesson plans and hands-on
activities. Looks at many coal-related
issues. Also suitable for Tennessee
teachers. FREE
WHAT DOES COAL HAVE TO DO WITH YOU?

Poster (Grades K-4)
Follows dinosaur footprints on a timeline of
coal formation through modern day uses of
coal. FREE
KIDS, COAL AND THE ENVIRONMENT (video )

(Grades 1-8)
Describes the formation, mining, transpor-
tation and use of coal. 9 min. FREE
Illinois Department of Commerce and
Community Affairs,
Office of Coal Development and Marketing,
620 East Adams,4th floor, Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: 217-524-3820, Fax: 217-558-2647,
Email: bantonin@commerce.state.il.us
Web: http://www.ILCOMMERCE.com/
COAL, DINOSAURS, ENVIROMENTAL EDUCATION,
COAL (poster)
$3.00 Orders under $50.00 must be prepaid.
Quantity discounts available.
COAL TECHNOLOGY (poster).

National Energy Foundation,
ATTN: Etta Stephens, 3676 California Ave.,
Suite A117, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: (801) 908-5800, FAX: (801) 539-1451,
E-mail address: info@nef1.org
COAL,ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION,
NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, WATER
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COAL
COAL PEOPLE: A CENTURY OF PRIDE - Video

(Elementary adult)
A tribute to coal mining people. A cinematic
journey that celebrates a proud workforce
and its contributions to American progress.
23.5 minutes. FREE
Peabody Group, Public Relations Department
701 Market Street, Suite 825
St. Louis, MO 63101
Phone: 314-342-7768
COAL (poster)
35 x 23. $3.00 You can see a picture of this poster
on the Web site.
COAL TECHNOLOGY (poster)

23 x 35. $3.00 You can see a picture of this poster
on the Web site.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy and
Exploration, Inc. (SME),
PO Box 277002, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone: 1-800-SME-3132, Fax: 303-973-3845
Email: sme@smenet.org,
Web site: http://www.smenet.org
COAL, ELECTRICITY, ROCKS and MINERALS
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COMPETITIONS
GOVERNORS ENERGY EDUCATION PROGRAM
COMPETITION (Grades 5-12)
Students complete an energy-related
activity in the area of social studies,
language arts, science, math, art and
community. Students receive a certificate
signed by the Governor if they complete
all seven projects successfully. For
Tennessee teachers only.
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Ideas for ways you can celebrate National
Energy Education Day in your classroom during
March. Ask for a list of ideas and activities from
teachers across the country. Tennessee
teachers can request a N.E.E.D. kit from the
Tennessee Energy Education Network (1-800-
342-1340)for $5.00. Teachers in other states
need to contact N.E.E.D. Project directly.
This Kit includes:
Blueprint for Success - a step by step guide to putting together a
successful project to submit to the Youth Awards program.
Energy Infobook (primary, intermediate, and secondary levels) - fact
sheets about energy, the major energy sources, electricity and
consumption.
Energy Games and Icebreakers - games and icebreakers to get your
students excited about energy.
Energy Projects and Activities - outreach activities which can become
part of the the Youth Awards Program.
Your choice of 6 additional free booklets - For a list of available
booklets, call 1-800-342-1340.
Tennessee teachers - Make check payable to
the Tennessee Energy Education Network and
send to Chyrall Dawson, TEEN, William R.
Snodgrass Building, TN Tower, 9th floor, 312 8th
Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37243-0405.
www.need.org
ENERGY BOOKMARK CONTEST

Students in Grades 6, 7 and 8 draw a bookmark
with a yearly energy/conservation theme and
prepare an essay to win $100, $150, or $250
savings bonds. Rules are available on the TEEN
website. Deadline is in November; winners are
announced in Feb.
GOVERNORS ENERGY EDUCATION AWARD

Students in Grades 5-12 complete a project from
each of seven categories - Science, Social
studies, English, Art, Community, Math, and
Outreach - and then share these projects with
the class. Students succesfully completing all
projects are awarded a signed certificate. For a
brochure listing some project ideas in each
category, call T.E.E.N. at 1-800-342-1340.
William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower,
312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor,
Contact: Chyrall Dawson,
615-741-2994 outside Tennessee
Web: http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/
energy_teen.htm
CHEMISTRY, COAL, COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES,
ENERGY CONSERVATION, GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN ANATOMY,
INVENTORS, NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE
ENERGY, SCIENCE (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR
SYSTEM, WEATHER.
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COMPUTERS
THE JOURNEY INSIDE COMPUTER KIT
(Grades 5 and up)
RELATED WEB SITES This kit for teachers from Intel unlocks the
mysterious inner workings of the com-
puter. The kit includes a teachers guide,
www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0774696.html background information, lesson plans,
HOW DO COMPUTERS WORK? student materials, overheads, teacher and
student videos, and a colorful classroom
A 22-frame tutorial about how computers work. Lasts about 20 minutes.
poster. It also includes a hands-on chip set
with an actual silicon wafer, a microproces-
www.homeworkspot.com/elementary/technology/howcomputerswork.htm sor, chips, wires and batteries. To order,
HOW COMPUTERS WORK call or download an order form at http://
secure.wesweb.com/intel/form.htm. For
teaching tips on using the kit, visit
www.howstuffworks.com/car-computer.htm www.intel.com/education/journey/ideas/
HOW CAR COMPUTERS WORK index.htm. The kit is FREE to science, math,
or computer teachers in grades 5-9. Allow
6-8 weeks for delivery.
Environmental Hazards Management Institute,
10 Newmarket Road, PO Box 932,
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 868-1496, Fax: (603) 868-1547,
Email: ehmiorg@aol.com
Web: http://www.ehmi.org
COMPUTERS, ENERGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION, SOLID WASTE, WATER, WEATHER
THE AMAZING STORY OF GOLD

23 x 33 poster. FREE when requested on
school letterhead. Ask for Poster Packet I
(You will have to order the entire FREE
packet.) If the supply of free posters has
been exhausted, you can order online. Gold
has played a major role in civilization since
the beginning of recorded history more
than 6,000 years. Today, computers cant
operate without it. Poster filled with gold
facts.
Mineral Information Institute,
Phone: (303) 277-9190, Fax: (303) 277-9198,
Email: mii@mii.org;
Web site: http://www.mii.org
CHEMISTRY, COMPUTERS, HUMAN ANATOMY, ROCKS and
MINERALS
THE JOURNEY INSIDE COMPUTER KIT

(Grades 59)
This kit for teachers from Intel unlocks the
mysterious inner workings of the Com-
puter. The kit includes a teachers guide,
background information, lesson plans,
student materials, overheads, teacher and
student videos, and a colorful classroom
poster. It also includes a hands-on chip set
with an actual silicon wafer, a microproces-
sor, chips, wires and batteries.
Intel Corporation
Phone: 800-346-3029, Ext. 143
Web: http://secure.wesweb.com/intel/form.htm
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DINOSAURS
DINOSAURS AND POWER PLANTS
(Grades 5-8)
RELATED WEB SITES Explains history, mining, transportation,
use, environmental issues of coal and
future of fossil energy; includes student
denr1.igis.uiuc.edu/isgsroot/dinos/dinos_home.html booklet, teachers lesson plan/activity guide
DINO RUSSS LAIR and teachers supplement of reproducible
This site provides links to paleontology related sites (mostly to locations graphics. FREE
Illinois Department of Commerce and
containing technical papers). Includes Frequently Asked Questions About
Community Affairs,
Dinosaurs. NOTE: This site is meant for the real scientist-wanna-bees. Office of Coal Development and Marketing
620 East Adams, 4th floor,
Springfield, IL 62701,
Phone: 217-524-3820, Fax: 217-558-2647,
dinosaurs.eb.com/dinosaurs/index2.html
Email: bantonin@commerce.state.il.us
DISCOVERING DINOSAURS Web: http://www.ILCOMMERCE.com/
Online from Encyclopedia Britannica a website full of dinosaur information. For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
www.dinosaur.org/frontpage.html
THE ULTIMATE ONLINE DINOSAUR MAGAZINE.
COLOSSAL FOSSIL EDUCATION PROGRAM
All the dinosaur news that is fit to print. This site offers top stories, from most
(Grades 3-5)
recent to past articles all about dinosaurs. Motivate your students to learn more about
science through an inquiry-based study of the
most complete T. Rex dinosaur fossil ever
discovered. The comprehensive materials teach
www.dinosauria.com/
students about the discovery, excavation and
DINOSAURIA ON-LINE preparation of this significant scientific specimen.
This is a searchable site with collectibles, articles, discussions, a picture Item #MCD83656 $4.99/each
gallery, and links. One of the most interesting features is the Dinosaur McDonalds Educational Resource Center,
310 Tech Park Drive, LaVergne, TN 37086
Omnipedia, which has dictionary definitions, pronunciations, translations,
Phone: 1-800-627-7646 or 615-287-8152,
anatomy, type terms and maps! FAX: (630) 513-1669
ANIMALS, DINOSAURS, GEOLOGY
www.eagle.ca/~matink/
EDUCATORS TOOLKIT
To find a listing of Dinosaur-related WWW sites, click Kids/Dinosaurs.
DIMORPHODON POSTER
Let your class construct this mobile of a ptero-
saur, and watch their interest in science soar.
www.hcc.hawaii.edu/dinos/dinos.1.html (54x44 cm) $5.00 #PS022x
DINOSAURS IN HAWAII National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA) Publications, 1840 Wilson Boulevard,
Take a narrated tour (yes! its got sound) of Hawaiis dinosaur bones exhibit.
Arlington, VA 22201
These fossils are replicas from the originals at the American Museum of Phone: 1-800-722-NSTA or 703-243-7100,
Natural History in New York City, which boasts one of the finest and largest Fax: 703-243-7177,
collections of dinosaur fossils in the world. Email: pubsales@nsta.org
Web: http://www.nsta.org
DINOSAURS, HUMA N BODY, INSECTS, MARINE LIFE, SOLAR
ENERGY, SOLAR SYSTEM, WATER
www.rain.org/~philfear/download-a-dinosaur.html
DOWNLOAD A DINOSAUR
Designs for easy to make paper dinosaurs can be downloaded from this site
and printed out on your printer. All that is needed is scissors and glue.
www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/
UC BERKELEY MUSEUM OF PALEONTOLOGY
Paleontology is the study of dinosaurs, right? Not quite! Paleontology is the
study of all fossilized remains, of which dinosaurs are only a small part. This
virtual museum has exhibits on geological time, evolutionary topics, and fossil
records as well as the famous hall of dinosaurs.
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DINOSAURS
www.mines.edu/Outreach/Cont_Ed/desp.shtml
DENVER EARTH SCIENCE PROJECT
This is a K-12 curriculum development effort coordinated by the Colo-
rado School of Mines. A series of educational modules on various earth
science topics have been developed. One for Grade level 7-10 is entitled
Paleontology and Dinosaurs
www.zoomdinosaurs.com/
THE ULTIMATE SOURCE OF DINOSAUR INFO
This site is a comprehensive online hypertext book about dinosaurs. It is
designed for students of all ages and levels of comprehension. It has and
easy-to-use structure that allows readers to start at a basic level on each
topic, and then to progress to much more advanced information as
desired. Zoom Dinosaurs provides information on All about Dinosaurs,
Anatomy and Behavior, Fossils, Dinosaur Classifications, and much more.
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EARTH SCIENCE
(See also ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, GEOLOGY)
RELATED WEB SITES EARTH SCIENCE WEEK PACKETS

See the AGI Web page or contact AGI.
American Geological Institute,
4hgarden.msu.edu 4220 King Street,
4-H CHILDRENS GARDEN Alexandria, VA 22302-1502,
Phone: (703) 379-2480,
A terrific site for earth science! Students can learn about plants and navigate Fax: 703-379-7563,
online gardens with 3600 virtual reality Quicktime movies. The site features Contact: Marilyn Suiter, Education Department,
56 individual theme gardens designed especially for children. Links to E-mail: agi@agiweb.org
garden resources and ideas for lessons. Web: www.agiweb.org
Materials from this organization are listed under these headings:
EARTH SCIENCE, GEOGLOGY
volcano.und.nodak.edu/
VOLCANO WORLD
One of the best sources of volcano information on the Net.
www-hpcc.astro.washington.edu/scied/earth.html
CAIRNS EARTH LIST: Earth Science Education Resources
Includes links to many earth science -related sites.
www.lagesi.caltech.edu/
LABORATORY FOR GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
INFORMATION
Collection of Earth science data, simulations of Earth science processes,
visualization software, and Earth science education activities.
www.usatoday.com/weather/wteach.htm
WEB EARTH SCIENCE FOR TEACHERS
This page is a good place for teachers and students to look for new earth
science ideas. This page has numerous links to weather and science re-
sources as well as links to teachers and their students home pages. Gen-
eral lesson plans and specific topics are offered for students in grades K-12.
These pages also give great ideas for constructing an earth science home
page for your class or school.
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EARTHQUAKES
EARTHQUAKES
This booklet explains the nature and
RELATED WEB SITES causes of earthquakes. It describes the
techniques used to detect, record,
measure, and predict seismic distur-
gldfs.cr.usgs.gov/earthquake.html bances. Also provides historical data on
NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER several world-famous earthquakes since
1755. 50 copies FREE. Include $3.50 for
handling.
quake.wr.usgs.gov/
EARTHQUAKE INFO FROM THE USGS
Continually updated information on earthquake activity worldwide, HOW TO CONSTRUCT A PAPER MODEL
information on what you should do to prepare for a quake, and informa- SHOWING THE MOTION THAT OCCURRED ON
THE SAN ANDREAS FAULT DURING THE LOMA
tion on what causes earthquakes and why.
PRIETA, CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE OF
OCTOBER 17, 1989.
walrus.wr.usgs.gov/docs/ask-a-ge.html Use this paper guide to make a small model of
ASK A GEOLOGIST how an earthquake occurs. Open-File Report
89-640A. $1.50 plus $5.00 handling fee.
At this site, students who have a question about volcanoes, earthquakes,
U.S. Geological Survey,
mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, lakes or rivers can e-mail their Book and Report Sales,
questions to a US Geologic Survey earth scientist and, hopefully, receive a PO Box 25046, MS 504
reply within a few days. Denver, Colorado 80225,
Phone: (303) 202-4700,
FAX: (303) 202-4693
www.civeng.carleton.ca/cgi-bin/quakes E-mail address: infoservices@usgs.gov
NEAR-REAL-TIME EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION Web: www.usgs.gov
Students can click on a location on this list of recent earthquakes and see a Materials from this organization are listed under these headings:
EARTHQUAKES, GEOLOGY, GEOGRAPHY, WATER
map of the area or they can see the locations of the 5 largest magnitude
earthquakes on a map of the world.
www.crustal.ucsb.edu/ics/understanding/
UNDERSTANDING EARTHQUAKES
This is an educational and quite interesting site that tells you all about
earthquakes. You can take the Earthquake Quiz, or you can see an
earthquake globe animation that shows the locations of earthquakes of
magnitude 5.5 or more that occurred over a 5-year period.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk/quakes/quakes.html
WORLD-WIDE EARTHQUAKE LOCATOR
Developedvery much as an illustration of what is possible using the
WWW and the Internet, this site offers up-to-the-minute interface to
earthquakes as they happen.
www.geophys.washington.edu/seismosurfing.html
SURFING THE INTERNET FOR EARTHQUAKE DATA
This site offers listings for global or composite earthquake information
web sites as well as institutional websites organized by geographical
location.
www.slip.net/~dfowler/1906/06.html
www.slip.net/~dfowler/1906/89.html
MUSEUM OF SAN FRANCISCO
Two collections on the great San Francisco earthquake of 1906 and the
Loma Prieta earthquake of 1989, respectively, with many illustrations and
contemporary accounts.
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EDUCATION
(See also LESSON PLANS)
RELATED WEB SITES
www.ametro.net/~teachers/home.html
BEGINNING TEACHERS
Calling all new teachers! This site is made just for you. It has tips on
preparing for the first days of school, writing lesson plans, gathering re-
sources, and keeping your sanity. You can even join an e-mail list to connect
with other new teachers. Experienced educators should also log on to learn
how to mentor new and student teachers.
education.ollusa.edu/edtech/educ5354/testfile2.htm
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Transform your students in grades 4-6 into news reporters as they track
down the real story of the railroad. This stimulation-style Web Quest guides
students as they visit informative photo-filled Web sites to gather stories and
created their own newspaper or newscast. Its resources complement any
lesson on black history.
ericir.syr.edu
ASK ERIC
A federally-funded Web site based at Syracuse University, has the worlds
largest database of articles and abstracts of education, plus more that 1,000
lesson plans categorized by subject. Teachers can also e-mail questionson
anything from curriculum development to special educationand receive an
answer (with suggested resources) within two business days.
features.LearningKingdom.com/fact/
COOL FACT FOR THE DAY
Visit this site every day with your students for a fun, new fact about science
or nature. Facts are archived by date, but you can also search by subject
and find fascinating information on topics you are studying (such as giant
squids), as well as links to related Web sites.
info.phys.uvic.ca/dbr/phastinfo/sitesforedu.html
SITES FOR EDUCATORS
Has links to hundreds of sites of interest to educators.
kidsgowild.com/
KIDS GO WILD!
Let your students go wild during National Wildlife Week (October 10-16).
Created by the Wildlife Conservation Society, this site is packed with
funfilled facts and colorful, cuddly creatures. Kids in every grade can learn
about their favorite animalsfrom the California sea lion to the African
pygmy gooseand read wildlife news stories. Three cheers (barks, roars, or
tweets) for animals.
trfn.clpgh.org/Education/K12/homework.html
THREE RIVERS FREE-NET
Students ask for help by subject-astronomy, computers, math, science, and
social studies to name a few.
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discoveryschool.com/schrockguide/KathySchrock.net/
KATHY SCHROCKS GUIDE FOR EDUCATORS
Is a classified list of sites on the Internet found to be useful for enhanc-
ing curriculum and teacher professional growth. It is updated regularly
to keep up with the tremendous number of new WWW sites. A great
source of educational links and resources.
www.apocalypse.org/pub/u/gilly/Schoolhouse_Rock/HTML/
schoolhouse.html
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK
Songs to help learn about grammar, math, science and history. Lyrics
and some audio for the songs from the TV cartoons on PBS.
www.atozteacherstuff.com
A TO Z TEACHER STUFF
A must visit for the start of every school month. This comprehensive
website is designed by a teacher for teachers! Monthly themes with
lessons, tips and resources will help you with all your content areas.
Reproducibles give teachers a head start with themed word banks, story
starters and more.
www.creativeteaching.com
CREATIVE TEACHING PRESS
Here is an online resource for reproducibles to help you with student
activities that celebrate monthly events and curricular themes. Each
downloadable activity consists of a suggested lesson plan and a repro-
ducible activity page that can be printed for student use.
www.eduhound.com
EDUCATIONAL DIRECTORY
EduHound has tracked down the essential sites for the K-12 educator
in both English and Spanish. This educational directory contains links to
sites about all curricular areas, grants, software, holidays, special educa-
tion, and more. And dont forget to sign up for EduHound Weekly, the
sites informative email newsletter.
www.ed.gov/pubs/TeachersGuide
TEACHERS GUIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
This useful reference contains reams of information about the DOE and
its products and services, including teacher grants, online resources, and
free or inexpensive publications on curricular subjects and hot topics
such as the national standards.
www.education-world.com/
EDUCATION WORLD.
This site is amazing! Has a database of 35,000+ URLs. It has educa-
tional topics/references/resources like Developmental Learning, Home
Schooling, School Projects, Directories and Indices, Interactive Learning,
and tons more. Look under Teachers Resources for lesson plans and
curriculum.
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www.hood.edu/seri/serihome.html
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES ON THE NET
Educators know that special ed covers all kinds of students, from
hearing impaired students to gifted prodigies. When youre looking for
special ed resources, you dont have to look any further than SERI,
Special Education Resources on the Internet. This resource links you
directly to hundreds of Web sites, discussion groups and other online
sources of information covering every conceivable need you might have.
If you deal with special ed issues, you should bookmark this page.
www.intel.com/education?iid_itm:3A001&
INTEL CLASSROOM RESOURCES
This site offers a vast library of free informative resources designed to
aid the development of the next generation of budding engineer and
science students.
www.kididdles.com/mouseum/learning.html
KIDIDDLES
More than 2,000 learning songs from learning the presidents to
learning geography terms, this site has songs and chants for all content
areas. Most songs play the music as well.
www.kidinfo.com
KID INFO
Outstanding homework helper site for kids, parents, and teachers.
www.museum.state.il.us/mic_home/
MUSEUMS IN THE CLASSROOM
If youre interested in museums, art galleries, planetariums, and zoos
around the world, visit this site. Here youll find the Illinois State
Museums mirror page to the Virtual Museum Library Page. Tons of links
to places you could never take your students to see.
www.nuttinbutkids.com/
NUTTIN BUT KIDS
Songs, rhymes, chants and finger plays for K-2. Songs are categorized by
theme to make it easy to find one for your curriculum needs.
www.tapr.org/~ird/
INTERNET RESOURCE DIRECTORY FOR EDUCATORS
This site was developed by an educator. Has been awarded as a top 20
site on the Internet by American Fidelitys Education World.
www.teleport.com/~links/
ERICs EDUCATION RESOURCE HOME PAGE
This is divided into several categories including:
General Education Resources
Math and Science Resources
Language and Literature
The Arts
Social Science
Health and Physical Education
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EDUCATION
Newspapers from Around the world

Libraries
Fun
Useful Links
Super Schools
www.education-world.com
EDUCATION WORLD
Ever use a search engine to look for web sites on a subject like the civil
rights movement and get hundreds of different responses including
many that are irrelevant? Education World aims to make the Internet
easier for teachers to navigate. Its tailor-made search engine looks for
education sites only. The site also offers its own content, with news
stories on education, classroom activities, and reviews of professional
books.
www.learningnet.com
LEARNING NETWORK
This collection of websites focuses on K-12 education. The Learning
Network includes Family Education, FunBrain, TeacherVision, and
InfoPlease.
www.scholastic.com
SCHOLASTIC
Teachers and students should bookmark this site now and visit it often.
Its always changing! Educators will appreciate the lesson plans and
resources. Kids will enjoy the activities about their favorite books and
really get into the NewsZone, which covers current events at their
level-and even asks for their opinions.
www.wordcentral.com/
WORD CENTRAL
Merriam-Webster site filled with word games and teacher resources for
using the dictionary. Make your own dictionary, or create word puzzles
and e-mail them to a friend.
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ELECTRICITY
ELECTRICITY DODECAHEDRON
(Grades 5-8).
RELATED WEB SITES Students put together a twelve-sided
figure that explains the process of
turning coal into electricity. FREE in
fly.hiwaay.net:80/~palmer/motor.html classroom sets to Tennessee teachers.
BEAKMANS ELECTRIC MOTOR HINES POSTER SERIES
This Web site clearly explains, with diagrams, how to build a simple This set of black and white pictures
electric motor using just a few household items. depict life in the Tennessee Valley in the
early 1930s before the advent of electric-
ity. Discussion questions and teaching
suggestions are on the back of each
www.actewagl.com.au/education/electricity/basics/default.cfm photograph. Great for social studies
THE BASICS OF ELECTRICITY class, too! (If you would like to make
Diagrams help explain how atoms and electrons are used to produce these photographs into a filmstrip so the
entire class can view the pictures at
electricity. once, request Energy Filmstrip Instruc-
tion Sheet when you call or write). One
set per classroom. FREE to Tennessee
www.adobemontessori.com/biographies/Franklin.html teachers.
THE LIFE OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DISCOVERING COAL video (Grades 3-6.)
Learn about the man as well as his experiment with electricity. 65 minute video and teachers guide with
reproducible worksheet, transparency,
coloring book and glossary. Covers basic
energy, mining, coal to electricity, and
www.alliantenergy.com/residential/basics/elecmade.php reclamation. FREE on loan to Tennessee
HOW ELECTRICITY IS MADE teachers.
From the coal mine to your home how electricity is made and used
in homes. SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK
Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman
and a group of young friends share a
lively half hour of catchy songs and
www.azsolarcenter.com/technology/cellwk.html sketches that make learning about
HOW A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WORKS science, grammar, math and history fun
and easy! FREE on loan to Tennessee
Diagram of a photovoltaic (solar) cell produces electricity.
teachers. Titles on Science Schoolhouse
Rock video includes one on ELECTRICITY.
www.azstarnet.com/anubis/zaphome.htm William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower,
312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor
KIDS LIGHTNING SAFETY
Contact: Chyrall Dawson ,
Meteorological experts insist were more likely to be struck by Nashville, TN 37243-0405,
lightning than win a big lottery, and while we may have never met Phone: 1-800-342-1340 inside Tennessee or
anyone whos scored the big one, we can all visit someone whos 615-741-2994 outside Tennessee
been hit by the big one. Young Sabrina Harwood was with her family
energy_teen.htm
in the Grand Canyon when a lightning bolt shattered their reverie. For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
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others avoid suffering the same fate. This is a wonderful site, filled ANATOMY, INVENTORS, NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL,
RENEWABLE ENERGY, SCIENCE (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR,
with courage and tips for everyone, young or old. SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER.
www.dukepower.com/educationalresources/Kids-Home/kids/under-
standing/electricity.htm
UNDERSTANDING BASIC ELECTRICITY
Ever wonder why birds dont get shocked when they sit on power
lines? Find out on this page.
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ELECTRICITY FROM COAL
www.freefoto.com/pictures/industry/hydro_electric/index.asp (Grades 4-12)
15-page illustrated booklet that explains
FREE FOTO.COM how electricity is generated from coal and
Pictures of hydro electric facilities delivered to homes. (Single copy FREE;
additional copies: $.42)
American Coal Foundation,
1130 17th Street, N.W., Suite 220,
www.freefoto.com/pictures/industry/coal_power_station/index.asp Washington, DC 20036-4604
FREE FOTO.COM Phone: (202) 466-8630,
Pictures of electrical generation Fax: (202)466-8632,
E-mail: acf-coal@mindspring.com
COAL, ELECTRICITY, SCIENCE FAIR
www.lignite.com/tour/powertrip.htm
POWER TRIP: HOW ELECTRICITY IS MADE
A diagram of a power plant. Click on a part of the plant to get details ALL ABOUT ELECTRICITY AND 10 WAYS KIDS
or take a virtual tour. CAN SAVE IT pamphlet (Grades 6-8)
This new informational brochure highlights
how electricity is generated and the
reasons everyone must use energy wisely.
www.planetzoom.com/worldworks/industry/electricity.html Kids will learn about the history of electric-
HOW IS ELECTRICITY PRODUCED? ity and what they can do to help conserve it.
Includes a vocabulary section, as well as
important safety rules. FREE.
American Public Power Association,
www.rp-1.com/RPLKids.htm 2301 M Street, N.W., Suite 300,
ELECTRICITY FOR KIDS Washington, DC 20037
Richmond Power and Light Kids page explains Lightning, Making Phone: 202-467-2900 , Fax: 202-467-2910,
Electricity, and Electrical Safety. Email: mrufe@appanet.org
Web: http://www.appanet.org
ELECTRICITY, ENERGY CONSERVATION
www.sdge.comVPPT/vppt_0.html
VIRTUAL POWER PLANT TOUR
Take a trip into the heart of a real power plant. Complete with interac- STAY SAFE AROUND ELECTRICITY
tive 3D models, panoramic motion images, sights and sounds, and lots of Scriptographic fact booklet.
surprising information. 5 ½ x 8, 2-color, 16 pages. $1.15.
MY BOOK ABOUT ELECTRICITY (Grades K-1)

8 ½ x 11, 16 pages $1.60 each.
www.teachtsp.com/classroom/scicourt/scsongs.html
SCIENCE COURT SONGS AND LYRICS MY BOOK ABOUT ELECTRICAL SAFETY (Grades
K-1)
Enjoy songs about electric current at this site. 8 ½ x 11, 16 pages $1.60 each.
LETS LEARN ABOUT ELECTRICITY (Coloring and

www.tec-rec.com/kids/electric.html Activity Book) (Grades 1-3)
8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages. $1.60 each
HOW ELECTRICITY IS MADE
Describes how electricity is made from steam, fossil fuels, nuclear, water, HISTORY OF ELECTRICITY (Coloring and Activity
etc. and is then transported. Book) (Grades 1-3)
8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages. $1.60 each
ABOUT ELECTRICAL SAFETY (Coloring and

www.thetech.org/exhibits_event/noyce_center/topics/11a.html Activity Book) (Grades 1-3)
HEAT, LIGHT and MOTION 8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages. $1.60 each.
LETS EXPLORE ELECTRICITY (Information and

Activity Book) (Grades 4-6) $1.60 each.
LETS TALK ABOUT ELECTRICAL SAFETY

(Information and Activity Book) (Grades 4-6)
8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages. $1.60 each.
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WAY TO GROW! Electrical Safety Growth Chart
This unique chart helps parents protect their
child from electrical hazards as kids watch
themselves grow taller! Colorful, playful
characters, a wealth of safety tips and space
for a childs name guarantee a special place in
the house. 8 5/8" x 56". # 94218. $2.60 each
200 State Road,
Phone: (413 )665-7611 or 1-800-628-7733, FAX:
1-800-499-6464,
COAL, ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION,
NATURAL GAS, RECYCLING, WATER
THE BEST OF EDISON TEACHING KIT

(Grades 5-10)
3 ring plastic binder containing 8 how-to
booklets based on the experiments of
Thomas Edison and other scientists. The
kit including all booklets is FREE but you
must pay $1.00 for postage and handling.
Titles Include:
Alternative Energy Sources,
Energy Conservation,
Environmental Experiments,
Energy For the Future,
Nuclear Experiments You Can Do,
Selected Experiments and
Projects,
Useful Science Projects,
Lewis Howard Latimer - A Black
Inventor
Static Electricity - Its a Snap
Charles Edison Fund,
One Riverfront Plaza, 4th Floor,
Newark, NJ 07102,
Phone: (973) 648-0500, Fax: 974-638-0400,
Email: info@charlesedisonfund.org
Web: http://www.charlesedisonfund.org
ELECTRICITY, ENEGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL
EDUCATION, INVENTIONS, NUCLEAR, RENEWABLE ENERGY,
SCIENCE FAIR
ELECTROWORKS
Hands-on activities exploring magnets, batteries,
circuits, and static electricity. Available as part
of the National Energy Education Day kit
available from TEEN (1-800-342-1340) for $5.00
to Tennessee teachers. Teachers in other states
need to contact the N.E.E.D. Project directly
National Energy Education Development
(NEED) Project,
8408 Kao Circle, Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: 1-800-875-5029 or 703-257-1117, FAX
703-257-0037,
Email: info@need.org
Web: http://www.need.org
ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, MAGNETS, RENEWABLE ENERGY
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY poster
$3.00. Orders under $50.00 must be prepaid.
ELECTRICAL GENERATION poster

ELECTRICITY SERVES OUR COMMUNITY poster

ELECTROTECHNOLOGY poster
Suite A117, Salt Lake City, UT 84104,
Phone: (801) 908-5800,
FAX: (801) 539-1451,
ENERGY INFORMATION SHEETS

21 information sheets. These one-page
capsules cover such energy topics as
petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, and
renewable energy. FREE
ELECTRICITY INFOCard
Features recent electricity data in graphic
form. Available on web site which also
features the EIA Kids Page
(www.eia.doe.gov/kids/) and hundreds of
links to other energy-related sites.
National Energy Information Center,
U.S. Department of Energy,
Energy Information Administration, EI-30
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.,
Room 1 F-048, MS EI-30,
Forrestal Building, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: (202) 586-8800, FAX: (202) 586-0727,
E-mail: INFOCTR@EIA.DOE.GOV.
Web site: http://www.eia.doe.gov
ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, OIL, RENEWABLE SOURCES
ELECTRICAL GENERATION (poster)

35 x 23. You can see a picture of this poster on
the Web site. $3.00
Society for Mining, Metallurgy and
Exploration, Inc. (SME),
PO Box 277002, Littleton, CO 80127
Phone: 1-800-SME-3132, Fax: 303-973-3845
Email: sme@smenet.org,
Web site: http://www.smenet.org
COAL, ELECTRICITY, ROCKS and MINERALS
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ENDANGERED ANIMALS / PLANTS
C.I.T.E.S. (CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL
TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES) CHILDRENS
BOOK
RELATED WEB SITES Shows the characteristics, coloration, habits,
location and threat to 56 endangered species of
endangered.fws.gov/index.html animals, birds, reptiles, fish and plants worldwide.
ENDANGERED SPECIES PROGRAM $5.00. For 20 or more; $2.50 each
The Endangered Species Program of the Fish and Wildlife Service. ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CARDS OF ENDAN-
GERED ANIMALS
50 cards in random packs of 9. 1 pack - $1.00
eelink.net/EndSpp/ 36 packs - $30
Conservation Treaty Support Fund,
ENDANGERED SPECIES ATTN: George Furness, 3705 Cardiff Road,
This is a great resource containing lots of information about endangered Chevy Chase, MD 20815
species. With everything from Lists of endangered species to discussion Phone: (301) 654-3150,
rooms and curriculum suggestions, this site is very useful. FAX: (301) 652-6390 or 1-800-654-3150,
Email: ctsf@conservationtreaty.org
Web site: http://www.conservationtreaty.org
ENDANGERED ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION,
www.wcmc.org.uk/ GLOBAL WARMING, HAZARDOUS WASTES, MARINE ENVIRON-
WORLD CONSERVATION MONITORING CENTER MENT, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, WATER
SAVE OUR SPECIES COLORING BOOK

Item # EPA 21T3048. FREE
SAVE OUR SPECIES: PROTECTING ENDAN-

GERED SPECIES FROM PESTICIDES poster
Item # EPA735F94014. FREE
US Environmental Protection Agency,

National Service Center for
Environmental Publications,
PO Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242,
Phone: 1-800-490-9198 or 513-489-8190,
Fax: 513-489-8695
Web site: http://www.epa.gov/ncepi
GLOBAL WARMING, HAZARDOUS WASTES, MARINE ENVIRON-
MENT, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, WATER
ENDANGERED SPECIES / BIOLOGUE SERIES

FACT SHEETS
Fact sheets on many endangered species
including American alligator, black bear,
buffalo, bald eagle, brown pelican, California
Condor, caribou, elephant, migratory
songbirds, giant Panda, gray wolf, grizzly
bear, Pacific salmon, Peregrine falcon, polar
bear, red wolf, rhinoceros, sea turtles, tiger,
walrus, west Indian manatee. FREE
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED WILDLIFE AND

PLANTS brochure. FREE
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ENDANGERED ANIMALS / PLANTS
TEACHERS PACKET TO HELP TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT ENDANGERED
SPECIES. FREE
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
National Conservation Training Center,
Mail Stop No. 15, Publications Unit, Route 1,
Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV 25443,
Phone: (304) 876-7203, FAX: (304) 876-7689
Web site: http://www.fws.gov/r9nctc/PUBS.HTML
ANIMALS, ENDANGERED ANIMALS, MARINE ENVIRONMENT
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ENERGY, Sources of
See also individual energy sources)
ENERGEE ARCADE CD ROM
Students in grades K-8 learn about
energy with ten interactive games on this
RELATED WEB SITES CD. Available FREE to Tennessee teach-
ers, but out-of-state teachers will be
fly.hiwaay.net:80/~palmer/motor.html charged.
BEAKMANS ELECTRIC MOTOR
ENERGY CROSSWORD PUZZLE CHALLENGE
This Web site clearly explains, with instructions and diagrams, how to build a (Grades 5-8)
simple electric motor using just a few household items. Taken from the TV Let your students test their energy
show, Beakmans World. Voted one of top 5% of all web sites in a Point knowledge by completing this giant
Communications survey. (45x35) crossword puzzle that has over
1000 clues. One per classroom available
FREE to Tennessee teachers, but out-of-
solstice.crest.org/ state teachers will be charged.
CENTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE
TECHNOLOGY. LETS SING A SONG OF ENERGY
(Grades K-2)
The definitive site for alternative energy sources, energy efficiency, renewable These 20 energy songs can be enjoyed
energy, and sustainable technology information and connections. by your students either to teach energy
concepts or to reinforce ones already
www.api.org/ learned. Words and music included. One
copy per classroom available FREE to
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE Tennessee teachers, but out-of-state
Includes a section of Facts About Petroleum in addition to the resources of teachers will be charged.
the API.
N.E.E.D. SONGBOOK (Grades 3-6)
These songs were developed for the
www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/hstm/hstm_ove.htm National Energy Education Day project
HISTORY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and MEDICINE (NEED). They were designed to help
A vast resource of information on the history of science, with facts on students become familiar with energy
scientists, scientific discoveries, and more. Youll also find a directory of concepts and energy information in a fun
and entertaining way. Words and music
scientific institutions and a directory of online journals. included for 14 songs. One copy per
classroom available FREE to Tennessee
www.ase.org/about/timeline/ teachers, but out-of-state teachers will
ENERGY HISTORY TIMELINE be charged.
Timeline of world energy events since 1973. NRG ART POSTERS (Grades 3-10)
Large 24x38 black and white posters that
www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/aer/eh1999/eh1999.html can be colored or painted. The following
ENERGY IN THE UNITED STATES: A BRIEF HISTORY AND titles are available: Coal, Oil, Natural Gas,
and Solar. One of each title per class-
CURRENT TRENDS room available FREE to Tennessee
Includes a graph of energy consumption from 1775-1999. teachers, but out-of-state teachers will
be charged.
www.eia.doe.gov/kids
STUDENT ACTIVITY NEWSPAPERS (Grades
ENERGY INFORMATION AGENCY KIDS PAGE K-10)
Meet Energy Ant who can direct kids to fun facts and quizzes about energy Each title includes background informa-
tion and activities. Each title available FREE
www.enc.org in classroom sets of 35 to Tennessee
teachers. Out-of-state teachers will be
EISENHOWER NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE charged. The following titles are avail-
This site is a nationally recognized information source for K-12 mathematics able:
and science teachers. Find activities, materials and information for the Sources of Energy (Grades K-1)
classroom in the Resource Finder and the Lessons and Activities sections.
Sources of Energy (Grades 2-3)
www.energy.ca.gov/education/ Our Energy World (Grades 4-10)

ENERGY QUEST The Our Energy World paper
Heres a quality education site with current information on energy. Colorful reinforces geography skills
while teaching about major
and easy to navigate, this site has dozens of great resources, categorized by energy sources. Each paper
difficulty level, for K-8 environmental studies. The Watts That energy game is includes a world map with stick-
based on the rules of Jeopardy. Play as a whole class or use it to guide on countries and labels.
students on a search of the site for information. Percys Puzzles has printable
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ENERGY, Sources of
History of Energy (Grades 4-10).
This student newspaper will
word searches, crosswords, word scrambles and cryptograms. Energy and acquaint your students with the
Science Projects shows how to set up many energy experiments with readily people and the important events
available materials. Make lightning, build a solar cooker or a steam-powered in the development of energy
history. An Energy History Hall
rocket boat and more. Ask Dr. Questor your energy questions, organize of Fame highlights famous
an Energy Patrol in your school or link to parent and teacher resources on people whose discoveries have
energy. changed the way we use energy
and the Energy History Timeline
charts the development of
www.energy.ca.gov/education/ben/ben-html/benfranklin.html various energy sources. The
POOR RICHARDS ENERGY ALMANAC activities on the last two pages
An animated Ben Franklin presents important facts about energy conserva- can be completed using
tion. Learn about his energy saving invention and find out about energy information from the hall of
Fame and the Timeline.
sources in his day vs. the present time.
TEACHING SCIENCE ON A SHOESTRING,
www.energy.gov/kidz/sub/scienceroom.html VOL. I and II
KIDZZONE These simple -to-do energy and science
activities are designed for teachers of all
This Department of Energy site has your answers to all sorts of questions grades who want to enliven classes with
about energy, fossil fuel, electricity and more. interesting demonstrations. One copy
per classroom available FREE to Tennes-
www.epa.gov/history/photos/index.htm see teachers, but out-of-state teachers
will be charged.
EPA HISTORY OFFICE
Offers photographs on events in energy history such as the celebration of ENERGY ANGLES NEWSLETTER
Earth Day, Exxon Valdez oil spill, etc. Published bi-monthly. Often features
energy-related activities for classroom.
For free subscription call 1-800-342-1340.
www.eren.doe.gov/ Available FREE to Tennessee teachers,
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY NETWORK but out-of-state teachers will be charged.
Energy efficiency tips and resources for homeowners on house insulation,
weatherization, windows, lights, landscaping and appliances. ENERGY UPDATE NEWSLETTER
Short, non-technical articles keep you
informed of the latest developments in
www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/ the world of energy. This FREE newslet-
TIPS ON SAVING ENERGY AND MONEY AT HOME ter is designed for Tennessee teachers
A strategy for energy-efficient home improvements. Energy efficiency tips and upper-level students. To be added
to the mailing list for Update, call 1-800-
and resources for homeowners on house insulation, weatherization, win- 342-1340.
dows, lights, landscaping, and appliances. From Energy Savers: Tips on
Saving Energy and Money at Home. By using a few inexpensive energy- GOVERNORS ENERGY EDUCATION PRO-
efficient measures, you can reduce your energy bills by 10% - 50% and, at GRAM (Grades 5-12)
Students complete an energy-related
the same time, help reduce air pollution. The key to achieving these savings activity in the area of social studies,
is a whole-house energy efficiency plan. language arts, science, math, art and
community. Students receive a certifi-
www.fpl.com/savings/hes/contents/the_history_of_energy.shtml cate signed by the Governor if they
complete all projects successfully. Only
THE HISTORY OF ENERGY for Tennessee schools.
Article about energy history use in the U.S. since 1900.
NATIONAL ENERGY EDUCATION DEVELOP-
www.geom.umn.edu/education/calc-init/rainbow/ MENT PROJECT.
TEEN can give you ideas for celebrating
CIRCLES OF LIGHT: THE MATHEMATICS OF RAINBOWS National Energy Education Day in your
This is a series of explanations and experiments with light refraction, classroom during March. Ask for a list of
reflection, and characteristics of travel. Its straightforward and informative ideas and activities from teachers across
with helpful figures to go along with the text. All of it is nicely tied together the country.
in that, combined, the principles explain rainbows. TEEN also has kits to help Tennessee teachers
celebrate National Energy Education Day.
www.learnaboutenergy.org/focus/historyofenergy.htm $5.00. Make check payable to the Tennessee
LEARN ABOUT ENERGY Energy Education Network. This Kit includes:
Blueprint for Success - a step by step guide to
The history of energy from the beginning. Will include pictures soon. putting together a successful project to submit
to the Youth Awards program.
Energy Infobook (primary, intermediate, and
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ENERGY, Sources of
secondary levels) - fact sheets about energy,
the major energy sources, electricity and
www.mines.edu:8080/Outreach/Cont_Ed/desp.shtml consumption.
Energy Games and Icebreakers - games and
DENVER EARTH SCIENCE PROJECT icebreakers to get your students excited about
Is a K-12 curriculum development effort coordinated by the Colorado energy.
School of Mines. A series of educational modules addressing various Energy Projects and Activities - outreach
topics have been developed. One for grade 7-12 is entitled Oil and Gas activities which can become part of the the
Youth Awards Program.
Exploration and one for grades 4-6 is called Energy: A Closer Look at Oil Your choice of 6 additional free booklets - For
and Gas. a list of available booklets, call 1-800-342-
1340.
www.nationalgeographic.org Tennessee teachers - Make check payable to
the Tennessee Energy Education Network and
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC send to Chyrall Dawson, TEEN, William R.
This website has lesson plans and other resources on energy and many Snodgrass Building, TN Tower, 9th floor, 312
other topics. 8th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37243-0405.
ADVENTURES WITH ATOMS AND

www.teachtsp.com/classroom/scicourt/sound.html MOLECULES VIDEO Free-on-loan video
SOUND to Tennessee teachers. Contains
A Science Court episode on the subject of Sound. demonstrations of 16 science experi-
ments by Dr. Rob Mebane. NOTE: Dr.
Mebane has given permission for this
www.ucsusa.org/energy/brief.history.html video to be reproduced for teachers. For
SHORT HISTORY OF ENERGY your own copy of this video, send a blank
90-minute tape to Anne Allen, TEEN C/O
Roane State Community College, 132
Hayfield Road, Knoxville, TN 37922
Experiments include:
Do molecules move?
Do hot molecules move faster than cold
molecules?
Are chemical changes faster in hot or cold
water?
Are some molecules small?
Are gas molecules farther apart than liquid
molecules?
Are there carbon dioxide molecules in your
breath?
Are some molecules heavier than others?
Are some liquids heavier (denser) than others?
Is saltwater more dense than freshwater?
Do like charges attract or repel?
Are molecules attracted by a charge?
Is vinegar necessary to dye eggs?
Can acid rain hurt some buildings and statues?
Can stretching molecules make them give off
heat?
Are there water molecules in the air?
Can water be purified by freezing?
**NOTE: For your own copy of this video,
send a blank 90-minute tape to be duplicated to
Anne Allen, TEEN C/O Roane State Community
College, 132 Hayfield Road, Knoxville, TN
37922.
SCIENCE SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK

and a group of young friends share a
lively half hour of catchy songs and
sketches that make learning about
science, grammar, math and history fun
and easy! Titles in the Science School-
house Rock video include: Them Not-So-
Dry Bones; Telegraph Line; Circulation;
Body Machine; Victim of Gravity; Weather;
Electricity; Energy; Interplanet Janet
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ENERGY, Sources of
SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE

ENERGY IN YOUR SCHOOLS
Most schools waste a great deal of
energy. Starring a zany cast of kids, this
video takes students on a humorous,
special effects-filled tour of a typical
school to learn how energy is often
wasted and how students can help their
school become more energy efficient.
Free on loan to Tennessee Teachers only.
William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower, 312
8th Avenue North, 9th floor
energy_teen.htm
ENERGY, SCIENCE (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR
SYSTEM, WEATHER.
ENERGY QUEST
An online resource for students, teach-
ers and parents. Is dedicated solely to
energy education and features informa-
tion on renewable energy, conservation,
safety, energy-related math and science
experiments; Ask Professor Quester (for
energy questions); word games and links
to other resources. Available on the Web
site. FREE
DEVOURED BY THE DARK

A Goosebumps-like energy story explor-
ing a travel-through-time adventure for
children. Available on the Web site. FREE
California Energy Commission,
1516 9th Street, MS-29,
Sacramento, CA 94814
Phone: 916-654-4989, Fax: 916-654-4420,
Email: cecetec@energy.ca.gov
Web: http://www.energy.ca.gov/education
Web: http://www.energy.ca.gov
(Energy Commission Main page)
For older students and adults
SCRIPTOGRAPHIC FACT BOOKLETS on Energy,

Energy and the Environment 5 ½ x 8, 2-color,
16 pages. $.1.15 each. Prices for larger
quantities available upon request.
MY BOOK SERIES (Grades K-1)

Titles include: My Book About Energy, My Book
About Saving Energy. 8 ½ x 11, 16 page;1
copy, $1.60 each
COLORING AND ACTIVITY BOOKS (Grades 1-3)

Titles include: About Energy, How To Save
Energy, 8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages; 1-99
copies, $1.60 each
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ENERGY, Sources of
INFORMATION AND ACTIVITY BOOKS (Grades
4-6) Titles include: Lets Explore Energy, Lets
Save, Energy, Lets Learn About Energy and the
Environment, 8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages
1-99 copies, $1.60 each.
200 State Road,
Phone: (413) 665-7611 or 1-800-628-7733, FAX:
1-800-499-6464 ,
The NEED project works with educators,

government and industry to develop programs
that encourage energy education in schools.
NEED provides energy education materials and
activities for teachers and sponsors an annual
Youth Awards Program for Energy Achieve-
ment. Cost, rules and guidelines are provided
upon request. Annual membership in the NEED
Network in Tennessee is $5.00. For information
about becoming a member in Tennessee,
contact the Tennessee Energy Education
Network, 1-800-342-1340 or NEED headquar-
ters below. The kit includes information books, a
bi-monthly magazine, energy games and hands-
on activities.
(NEED) Project,
Phone: 1-800-875-5029 or 703-257-1117,
FAX 703-257-0037,
SOURCES OF ENERGY POSTERS

Available for $3.00 each. Orders under $50.00
must be prepaid. Quantity discounts available.
Coal
Coal Technology
Oil
Natural Gas
Nuclear
Renewable Energy
Water
Petroleum Exploration And Production
Petroleum Technology
Natural Gas Safety In And Around the
Home
From the Mine to My Home
QUICK ENERGY (Grades 3-6)

Teachers guide with 15-minute activities related
to energy - $5.00. Orders under $50.00 must be
prepaid. Quantity discounts available.
ENERGY PROJECTS FOR YOUNG SCIENTISTS.

Contains information on how to conduct energy
experiments and investigations; provides tips on
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ENERGY, Sources of
competing in energy fairs; and includes 60 energy
projects to assist students in designing or
implementing their own energy projects - $10.00.
Discounts for larger quantities. Orders under
$50.00 must be prepaid. Quantity discounts
available.
ATTN: Etta Stephens, 3676 California Ave. , Suite
A117, Salt Lake City, UT 84104,
Phone: (801) 908-5800,
FAX: (801) 539-1451,
ENERGY INFORMATION SHEETS

A booklet comprising one-page capsules on
such energy topics as petroleum, natural
gas, coal and renewable energy. Available
on EIAs Web site which also features the
EIA Kids Page (www.eia.doe.gov/kids) and
hundreds of links to other energy-related
sites.
ENERGY INFOcard
A quick reference providing the most
recent annual domestic and international
energy data. Available on EIAs Web site
which also features the EIA Kids Page
ENERGY EDUCATION RESOURCES: Kindergar-

ten through 12th Grade.
Available on EIAs Web site which also
features the EIA Kids Page
National Energy Information Center,

U.S. Department of Energy,
Energy Information Administration, EI-30
Room 1 F-048, MS EI-30,
Forrestal Building, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: (202) 586-8800, FAX: (202) 586-0727,
E-mail: INFOCTR@EIA.DOE.GOV.
Web site: http://www.eia.doe.gov
SCRIPTOGRAPHIC BOOKLETS
Titles include: Energy Crisis?, About
Energy, About Energy and the Economy
These materials are FREE in classroom
sets, but please do not have students write
individual letters.
Phillips Petroleum Company,
Corporate Affairs,
16 Phillips Building, Bartlesville, OK 74004
Phone: (918) 661-6172
Web: www.phillips66.com
ENERGY CONSERVATION, ENERGY SOURCES, OIL
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
(See also ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION)
CONSERVATION HOUSE TABLE DISPLAY
(Grades K-8)
Take a peek inside the Wasteful Familys
RELATED WEB SITES home and pick out the things they are
doing to waste energy. This table display
energyoutlet.com house can be colored, mounted on
foamboard and put together by students in
ENERGY OUTLET HOME PAGE grades 3-8. (Teachers in lower grades
A fine resource center which promotes Energy conservation in home ap- may use the house as a teaching tool but
pliances, lighting, water heating, air-conditioning and much more. How do may need to put the house together for
you choose the most energy efficient appliances? Read this before you the students). Comes with stickers to
highlight energy wasters and help you
head out to buy. teach about conserving in every room in
the house. Available FREE to Tennessee
teachers.
www.earthdayenergyfast.org/
CLASSROOM ENERGY POSTER PUZZLE
EARTH DAY ENERGY FAST (Grades K-12)
Find out why you should power down and use less resources this Earth Twenty-eight pages of black and white line
Day. drawings become a bulletin board to teach
energy conservation. One per classroom.
FREE to Tennessee Teachers.
www.energy.ca.gov/education/savingenergy.html SIMPLE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO SAVE

SAVING ENERGY TIPS ENERGY IN YOUR SCHOOL Video
Most schools waste a great deal of energy.
Starring a zany cast of kids, this video
takes students on a humorous, special
www.energy.ca.gov/education/ben/ben-html/benfranklin.html effects-filled tour of a typical school to
POOR RICHARDS ENERGY ALMANAC learn how energy is often wasted and how
An animated Ben Franklin presents important facts about energy conser- students can help their school become
more energy efficient. FREE on loan to
vation. Learn about his energy saving invention and find out about energy Tennessee teachers.
sources in his day vs. the present time.
MY ENERGY BOOK (Grades K-2)
This 8.5 x 11 booklet has a different
conservation activity for students on each
www.energymatch.com page. While they color, paste, and draw,
ENERGYMATCH.COM they will be learning important energy
Created to produce an interesting, fun-to-visit and useful source of infor- conservation information.
mation about energy, energy conservation and efficiency. Lists resources
EXPERIMENT HOUSE (Grades 5-8)
for installing energy-efficient, renewable and/or sustainable technologies. Students learn how to collect data for
Interactive activities for younger children to learn about energy. experiments by building a cardboard
house for solar or insulation experiments.
Suggestions for experiments included.
Good for group work. Available in class-
www.eren.doe.gov/energysmartschools/index.html room sets, if desired. FREE in multiple
ENERGY SMART SCHOOLS copies to Tennessee teachers. Out-of-
Updates about what schools are doing to save energy, case studies/success state teachers will be charged a nominal
stories, resources for becoming an Energy Smart school and online K-12 fee.
activities and related background information. A project of Rebuild America, William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower,
U.S. Department of Energy. 312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor
www.gpukids.com 615-741-2994 outside Tennessee
GPU ENERGY Web site: http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/
This interactive educational site provides free energy and electrical safety energy_teen.htm
For all materials from this organization look under: CHEMISTRY,
education resources for all grade levels. This site includes energy and COAL, COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY
conservation-related games, activities, experiments and downloadable CONSERVATION, GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN ANATOMY,
modules as well as lesson plans on a variety of energy, electrical safety, ENERGY, SCIENCE (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR
SYSTEM, WEATHER.
conservation and environment-related topics.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
THE GREEN SCHOOLS PROGRAM

An energy savings program for schools
www.krem.com/environment/energy-conservation-tips.htm that incorporates energy education and
ENERGY CONSERVATION TIPS energy saving activities in and around the
school building. Also available online.
A list of energy conservation tips around the house from Northwest Alliance to Save Energy,
Environmental Report. 1200 18th Street, N.W., Suit 900,
Washington DC 20036ECOL
Phone: 202-857-0666, Fax: 202-331-9588,
Email: info@ase.org
www.smud.org/education/Edog/03play.htm Web: http://www.ase.org/greenschools
PLAY WITH ME GAME
Follow the Sacramento Municipal Utility District Energy Dog to find
ways to save energy.
ALL ABOUT ELECTRICITY AND 10 WAYS KIDS
CAN SAVE IT pamphlet (Grades 6-8)
$.80 for a single copy. $.70 each for 2-30 copies.
www.sprint.com/epatrol/ Brochure highlighting how electricity is generated
E-PATROL and the reasons everyone must use energy
wisely.
Visit a clickable house for some easy-to-do energy saving tips, and test
your knowledge with a quiz to see how much you really do know. MY BOOK ABOUT SAVING ENERGY (Grades K-1)
8.5 x 11, 16 pages. $1.60 for a single copy.
American Public Power Association,
2301 M Street, N.W., Suite 300,
Phone: 202-467-2900, Fax: 202-467-2910,
Email: mrufe@appanet.org
Web: http://www.appanet.org
ELECTRICITY, ENERGY CONSERVATION
THE BEST OF EDISON TEACHING KIT (Grades

5-10) Binder containing 8 how-to booklets
based on the experiments of Thomas
Edison and other scientists. The kit is FREE,
$1.00 postage and handling. One of the
titles included is: Energy Conservation.
Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 648-0500, Fax: 974-638-0400,
SCIENCE FAIR
LEARNING ABOUT SAVING ENERGY Factsheet

Item #FS 218. FREE. Can be downloaded
from the Web. Includes a glossary and
energy saving tips.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable,
Energy Clearinghouse (EREC), P.O. Box 3048
Contact: Larry Goldberg, Project Manager ,
Merrifield, Va. 22116-0121
Phone: 1-800-DOE-EREC (363-3732),
FAX: (703) 893-0400
E-mail: doe.erec@nciinc.com,
Web: http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/
factsheet.html
ENERGY CONSERVATION, RENEWABLE SOURCES,
SOLAR ENERGY
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
EARTH EXPRESS NEWSPAPER AND ACTIVITY

PAGES (For children ages 7-11)
Tabloid-sized, colorful, and informative! Available by
subscription (FOUR pack) and/or by individual
issue. Easy to understand, clear language,
combined with word games and fun learning
activities. $4.95 per Four Pack (choose any
combination of four; quantity pricing on orders of
10 or more) The FOUR Pack includes issues on the
topic of Energy Conservation.
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 868-1496, Fax: (603) 868-1547,
Email: ehmiorg@aol.com;
Web: http://www.ehmi.org
WAYS TO SAVE ENERGY AROUND THE HOME

poster Available for $3.00
ENERGY MANAGEMENT IN AND AROUND THE

SCHOOL poster Available for $3.00
EYE CHART poster (11x17) $.35 each

ATTN: Etta Stephens, 3
676 California Ave., Suite A117
Salt Lake City, UT 84104,
Phone: (801) 908-5800, FAX: (801) 539-1451,
COAL,ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, ENERGY CONSERVATION,
ENERGY CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES

(Grades 7-10)
Six complete student activities on energy conser-
vation in buildings, transportation and appliance
use, with teacher background information. These
materials may be reproduced. $4.00. Check or
money order must be made out to the Research
Foundation of SUNY
New York Science, Technology and Society,
c/o W. Peruzzi, 89 Washington Avenue,
Rm 674 EBA, Albany, NY 12234,
Phone: (518) 473-9471, FAX: (518) 473-0858
Website: http://www.nysed.gov
ENERGY CONSERVATION, NUCLEAR, RENEWABLE SOURCES
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ENERGY CONSERVATION
ENERGY CRISIS? SCRIPTOGRAPHIC

BOOKLET
FREE in classroom sets, but please do
not have students write individual
letters.
USE ENERGY WISELY AT HOME

SCRIPTOGRAPHIC BOOKLET
FREE in classroom sets, but please do
not have students write individual
letters.
Phillips Petroleum Company,
Corporate Affairs, 16 Phillips Building,
Bartlesville, OK 74004
Phone: (918) 661-6172
Website: http://www.phillips66.com
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (Including WETLANDS)
(See also RAIN FORESTS, RECYCLING, and ENERGY CONSERVATION)
WETLANDS: WATER,WILDLIFE, PLANTS &

PEOPLE (poster) (K-12)
RELATED WEB SITES Poster in 3 versions: two versions in color and a
black and white edition that can be colored by the
students. The color versions have activities on
aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/sustainable/slidesets/kidscompost/cover.html reverse sides appropriate for grade school or
COMPOSTING FOR KIDS middle school. This poster is designed to be used
with the poster Water -The Resource That Gets
Slide show with photos and large text on how to compost. Great for kids to Used and Used and Used for Everything! $2.00
view or teachers use in classrooms. American Water Resources Association
4 West Federal Street
PO Box 1626, Middlesburg, VA 20118-1626
Phone: 540-687-8390, Fax: 540-687-8395
earthday.wilderness.org/ E-mail address: info@awra.org
EARTH DAY Web site: www.awra.org
This site, sponsored by the Wilderness Society, is packed with information For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
ENERGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION,
for teachers and students about Earth Day, past and present. Youll find a WATER
Teachers Lounge with a discussion forum, and kids activities including an
Earth Day Coloring Book.
WILD WETLANDS ISSUE OF EARTH EXPRESS
NEWSPAPER (ages 7-11)
envirolink.netforchange.com/ Tabloid-sized, colorful, and informative! Easy to
ENVIRO LINK understand. Word games and fun learning
activities. ($4.95 for four; quantity pricing on
This is the largest online environmental information resource on the planet, orders of 10 or more)
according to its creators. Environmental Hazards Management Institute
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 868-1496, Fax: (603) 868-1547
gaia.hq.nasa.gov/quiz/quiz_start-template.cfm Email: ehmiorg@aol.com
WHAT ON EARTH? FOR KIDS ONLY! Web site: http://www.ehmi.org
This is an interesting game. Choose between air, water and land, they try to For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
answer the questions. Youre only given 30 seconds and they subtract points EDUCATION, SOLID WASTE, WATER, WEATHER
for wrong answers.
library.thinkquest.org/10157/
GEO-GLOBE INTERACTIVE GEOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENTAL LESSON PLANS (Grades 1-
3, 4-6 and 7-8) Hands-on activities; FREE
Send your students globe-trotting during Geography Awareness Week
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knowledge with interactive games that cover map skills, animals around the Environmental and nutrition information.
world, plant life, landmarks, oceans, and the geography of the Earth. Your FREE
California Table Grape Commission,
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kidscience.miningco.com/ E-mail address: info@tablegrape.com
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SCIENCE/NATURE FOR KIDS For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
Part of the Mining Company, this Science and Nature for Kids site has a lot ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FOOD
to offer. You can chat to other kids or teens, enjoy the weekly theme articles,
or make use of the vast resources gathered here and indexed by subject. If
you have a question not answered in The Nature Guide, you can Ask the
Nature Guy. ALUMINUM BEVERAGE CANS: THE ABCS OF
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION.
(Grades 4-6) Kit contains ready-to-use
lesson plans, interactive activities and
mbgnet.mobot.org/index2.htm project ideas, handouts, and hands-on
THE EVERGREEN PROJECT materials that teach kids about the alumi-
num-can-making and recycling process.
A great site for younger students to learn about the environment and Also, request the free The Coolest Can
habitats. It includes photos, activities, videos, and contests they can enter. animated video supplement. To order, fax a
request or visit Web site. FREE
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THE COOLEST CAN Video (Grades 4-6)

Video that is a great resource to the kit
www.blacktop.com/coralforest/ above. FREE
THE CORAL FOREST Can Manufacturers Institute,
c/o Jenny Lynn Day, Roundup Coordinator
Ever wondered why coral reefs need saving, what specifically threatens them
Can Manufacturers Institute, 1625 Massachusetts
and where you can find coral regions around the world? The answers are all Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20036
within here. Full of high-resolution images which spectacularly display these Phone: (202) 232-4677 or 1-888-9 Round Up, FAX:
underwater creations, Coral Forests site alerts you to the latest actions and (202) 232-5756
Web site: http://www.cansforcash.com
campaigns while showing you how to become involved. Teachers will also find For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
some extremely useful lesson plans designed for Grades K-5 and Grades 6- ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , RECYCLING
12.
www.blm.gov/education/education.html
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT Coloring and Activity
Book. (Grades 1-3)
This is the Environmental Education homepage and a USA Today hotsite. Find
8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages. $.1.60 each.
educational links that will help you guide students into discovering facts about
salmon, wildflowers, migratory patterns, excavate archaeological sites, study LETS LEARN ABOUT ENERGY AND THE ENVIRON-
prehistoric dinosaur bones, and many more activities are found at this MENT Information and Activity Book. (Grades 4-6)
8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages. $1.60 each.
website.
200 State Road,
www.ci.holland.mi.us/health/reuse/kidspage.htm Phone: (413 )665-7611 or
1-800-628-7733,
HELP WIGGLES THE WORM TO COMPOST
FAX: 1-800-499-6464,
A maze puzzle for kids to help students learn about composting. Email: custsvc@channing-bete.com
www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/ NATURAL GAS, RECYCLING, WATER
EEK! MAGAZINE
An electronic magazine for kids in Grades 4-8, this site has facts, activities,
Cool Stuff riddles, and a teachers section - all related to wildlife and
environmental topics such as trees, wildlife, fish, air, water and land.
(Grades 5-10) Three ring plastic binder
containing 8 how-to booklets based on the
www.ecomall.com/ experiments of Thomas Edison and other
ECO MALL scientists. The kit including all booklets is
FREE ($1.00 s/h). Titles Include:
This is A Place To Help Save the Earth. It has a comprehensive collection of
Alternative Energy Sources
ecology news, products, quotes, and links. You can find out about everything Energy Conservation
from renewable energy to activism opportunities to earth-friendly restaurants Environmental Experiments
in your area! Energy For the Future,
Nuclear Experiments You Can Do,
Selected Experiments and Projects,
Useful Science Projects,
www.eddytheeco-dog.com/ Lewis Howard Latimer - A Black Inventor
EDDY, THE ECO DOG Static Electricity - Its a Snap
Eddy, a dog from outer space, helps you learn more about the environment.
Lots of games and activities especially for kids. Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 648-0500,
Fax: 974-638-0400,
www.edf.org/
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND WORLDWIDE For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
This is a great site for all ages of students, from K-12. The Earth to Kids is the EDUCATION, INVENTIONS, NUCLEAR, RENEWABLE ENERGY,
fun section of the site, with art works from kids to learning the value of SCIENCE FAIR
objects typically found in our trash cans.
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ANOTHER AWESOME AEROSOL ADVENTURE

www.enature.com (Grades 4-8)
Educational unit which includes a 10-minute
eNATURE video produced by the creative team from
Brought to you by the National Audubon Society. Strives to bring the the popular childrens television program
natural world to life, virtually. The Online Field Guides let you search for Beakmans World. The video, along with
reports and images of 4800 species. You can also celebrate the arrival of the accompanying teacher and student
guides, a colorful classroom poster and
spring with gorgeous e-cards. take-apart aerosol can, makes the complex
issues of aerosol technology, ozone deple-
tion and environmental awareness memo-
www.enn.com rable and fun for a middle school-age
audience. The video is available through
ENVIRONMENTAL DAILY NEWS Video Outreach at 1-800-427-7228.
Daily environmental news stories are covered on this very current site. A Consumer Aerosol Products Council, 9
great source of information.This news site was voted one of the Best 9 Canal Center Plaza #200,
Science Sites. It does cost to sign up for this news service, but you can Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-1044,
sample it first. Fax: 703-683-4622
Web: http://www.nocfcs.org
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , GLOBAL WARMING
www.epa.gov/
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
EPA home page
USING OUR RESOURCES WISELY Skill Builder
(Grades 2-4)
Between $1.05 and $1.24 per booklet. Teacher
www.epa.gov/docs/Region5/happy.htm guides range from $.68 to $7.20. Call for exact
HAPPY EARTH DAY COLORING BOOK and/or bulk pricing.
This 11 page coloring book, published by the EPA, is full of tips for making
THE GREENHOUSE EFFECT AND GLOBAL
the Earth a better place. Can be downloaded and reproduced for students WARMING Skill Builder (grades 6-12)
to color. Between $1.05 and $1.24 per booklet. Teacher
guides range from $.68 to $7.20. Call for exact
and/or bulk pricing.
www.epa.gov/kids/ THE CLEAN AIR CHALLENGE BOOK
EPAs EXPLORERS CLUB (Grades 9-10)
This site is full of activities for exploring the environment. Students can (32 pages with video and science experiment kit)
learn about air, water, garbage, recycling, plants, animals, and other Earth- Between $1.05 and $1.24 per booklet. Teacher
guides range from $.68 to $7.20. Call for exact
minded topics through lessons, activities, and interactive games. For addi- and/or bulk pricing.
tional earthy activities, check out http://kidsforsavingearth.org. Enterprise for Education,
1316 Third Street, Suite 103,
Santa Monica, Ca. 90401
Phone: (310) 394-9864, Fax: (310) 394-3539,
www.epa.gov/region7/kids/charlie.htm E-Mail: service@entfored.com
CHARLIES CORNER Web: http://www.entfored.com
Charlie is a chipmunk and your official guide at this site where you will
learn all kinds of things about the environment and have some fun at the
same time. He will take you on a tour of the EPA and you can read a story,
play games and look at his photo and art galleries. EARTHMAP: FINDING THE WAY TO A CLEANER,
SAFER ENVIRONMENT FOR YOU, YOUR FAMILY,
AND YOUR COMMUNITY Activity Book
A general environment color-in activity book that
www.freefoto.com/pictures/industry/pollution/index.asp addresses common environmental issues such as
FREE FOTO.COM Recycling/Buy Recycled; Water and Energy
Pictures of the oil industry. Conservation; Pollution Prevention. $3.95 for 3
Quantity pricing on orders of 10 or more.
EARTH DAY Color in Activity Poster

Fun-to-color, environmental education poster. $3.95
for any 2. Quantity pricing on orders of 10 or more.
ENJOY AND PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT Color-in

Activity poster $3.95 for any 2 of the Color-in
activity poster titles listed.
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KIDS LEADING THE WAY IN ENERGY CONSERVA-

www.futuresolutionsinc.com/Kids/activities.html TION Color-in Activity poster $3.95 for any 2 of the
ECO-KIDS ACTIVITIES Color-in activity poster titles listed.
There are a bunch of activities younger students can do at home or as COMPOSTING MATTERS Color-In Activity Book.
science projects on this site. Ever thought about growing plants from trash? Warm inviting characters introduce children to the
You can learn how thats done and also how to make kitchen compost, basics of home composting. $3.95 for 3. Quantity
make paper from paper, and set up your own worm compost. pricing on orders of 10 or more
EARTH EXPRESS INFO NEWSPAPER AND ACTIV-

ITY PAGES (For children ages 7-11)
www.fws.gov/ Tabloid-sized, colorful, and informative! Available
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE by subscription (FOUR pack) and/or by individual
issue. Word games and fun learning activities.
Their mission is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish and wildlife and $4.95 per Four Pack . The FOUR Pack includes
their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Use their issues on Home Composting.
search engine to find information for a particular topic. Environmental Hazards Management Institute,
Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 868-1496, Fax: (603) 868-1547,
www.hisurf.com/~enchanted/ Email: ehmiorg@aol.com
HAWAIIS ENDANGERED SPECIES Web: http://www.ehmi.org
Includes hotlinks to other endangered species sites, a lesson plan and a COMPUTERS, ENERGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL
photo gallery. EDUCATION, SOLID WASTE, WATER, WEATHER
DONT LET A GOOD THING GO TO WASTE

www-hpcc.astro.washington.edu/scied/enviro.html (Grades 2-5)
CAIRNS ENVIRONMENT LIST: An Environmental education program. Its
Environmental Science Education Resources interactive, interdisciplinary activities help
students discover that they can make a
Links to many projects and resources available on the Net that deal with difference in solving solid waste challenges
environmental science. by practicing the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle. FREE
LIFE OF A PLASTIC BAG

www.igc.apc.org/econet/index.html Brochure that explains the environmental
ECONET benefits of plastic. FREE
This part of the Institute for Global Communications will lead you to up-to- Film and Bag Federation,
date articles about the environment. Plastic Bag Information Clearinghouse, PO Box
2811, Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Phone: 1-800-438-5856, Fax: 412-471-9417,
Email: fbf@socplas.org
www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/earthday/index.html Web: http://www.plasticbag.com
EARTH DAY at KIDS DOMAIN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE
This is a place where you can celebrate Earth Day every day by reading
stories, print coloring pages and word searches, learn about our world and
download a wide variety of programs. HAWAIIS FUN-FUELED ACTIVITY BOOK
(Grades 4-6 and 4-12)
A 32 page book that introduces alternative
www.lacoast.gov//FreeStuff/index.htm fuels, pollution and global warming through
games, crossword puzzles, word searches,
LA COAST and fill-in -the blank types of activities. The
Free wetlands videos, posters and CD Roms activities are appropriate for grades 4-6; the
fact sheets are appropriate for grades 4-12.
Downloadable in the original Microsoft Word
format from the Web site. Permission is
www.mines.edu:8080/Outreach/Cont_Ed/desp.shtml given to use and modify the fact sheets and
DENVER EARTH SCIENCE PROJECT activities for non-commercial uses.
Is a K-12 curriculum development effort coordinated by the Colorado Honolulu Clean Cities
School of Mines. A series of educational modules addressing a range of Alternative Transportation Fuels Program, 160
Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
earth science topics has been developed. Teachers designed and wrote the Phone: 808-587-3809, Fax: 808-587-3820
modules. The modules currently available are for students in grades 4-10. Email: mtome@dbedt.hawaii.gov
Web: http://www.state.hi.us/dbebt/ert/cc
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , GLOBAL WARMING, RENEWABLE
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COAL IS COOL ACTIVITY BOOK

www.nceet.snre.umich.edu/ (Grades K-4)
60 coal-related puzzles. Activities and
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION-LINK background on origin, and use of coal,
Information and K-12 environmental education lesson plans, environmental mining and safety. FREE
education publications, searchable databases, environmental facts, data and
more. COALANCIENT GIFT SERVING MODERN
MAN (Grades 9-12)
20 page booklet describes coal production,
distribution, usage and research. FREE
www.nceet.snre.umich.edu/EndSpp/Endangered.html
ENDANGERED SPECIES COAL ENERGIST (Grades 3-12)
Newspaper format which provides excel-
Part of the Environmental Education Link listed above. Current news, lent background information on the
factsheets, government contact information, activities, lesson plans, and K- formation and types of coal and their
12 projects about endangered species. Organized by region and taxonomic locations, coal production (mining) tech-
group are lists and profiles of animals and plants at risk, along with informa- nologies, coal and the environment, coal
uses and synthetic fuels from coal. FREE
tion on law and policy.
LETS LEARN ABOUT COAL (Grades 3-6)
Puzzles and word games explaining coal
www.ncsu.edu/coast/shell formation and use in the United States. 16
pages. FREE
This role-playing simulation allows students to investigate the issues
concerning the fate of Shell Island Resort, a building constructed in a POWER FROM COAL (Grades 6-9)
hazard zone on a barrier island. Describes history, production, transporta-
tion and use of coal; includes an activity
book and teachers guide. 16 pages FREE
www.nwf.org/nwf/ WHAT EVERYONE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION COAL (Grades 4-12) Illustrated booklet
This site, for starters, includes updates on endangered species. A big plus is describing types of coal, mining, use and
new technologies. 15 pages. FREE
access to articles and photos from Ranger Rick,Your Big Backyard, and other
childrens magazines. Visit the kids section at http://www.nwf.org/nwf/kids COAL TECHNOLOGY: THE FUTURE IS NOW
(poster) Grades 4-12 Follows the story of
coals technology from exploration and
mining to preparation, transportation,
www.pbs.org/wnet.savageearth/ combustion and environmental protection.
SAVAGE EARTH FREE
Based on the Savage Earth TV series, this site from PBS invites students in
grades 4 and up to experience natures wrath from the safety of the ELECTRICAL GENERATION Poster
(Grades 4-12) Shows four common energy
classroom! Animations, photographs, and videos of volcanoes, earthquakes, sources used to generate electricity. Also
and tsunamis will help teach students about the power of nature. transmission and distribution of electricity.
FREE
ELECTRICITY SERVES OUR COMMUNITY

www.pca.state.mn.us/kids/ Poster (Grades 3-12) Focuses on how
MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY KIDS electricity is made, distributed and used by
This page has fun ways to learn about pollution pages with crosswords, the community. FREE
dots, word finds, and a magic decoder to print in order to color or com-
GETTING TO KNOW COAL (poster) \(Grades
plete. K-8) Illustrates the formation, mining,
transportation, clean coal technologies and
use of coal. FREE
www.scapca.org/kids_page_archive.html
COAL SAMPLES
CLEAN AIR KIDS PAGE Individually wrapped samples. Limit 6 FREE
Theres an easy-to-understand history of air pollution here, along with
instructions on how to make your own air strip to collect pollution. DINOSAURS AND POWER PLANTS
(Grades 5-8) Explains history, mining,
transportation, use, environmental issues
of coal and future of fossil energy; includes
student booklet, teachers lesson plan/
activity guide and teachers supplement of
reproducible graphics. FREE
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DIG IT: ILLINOIS COAL TEACHERS GUIDE
(Grades K-4) Developed with lesson plans
www.smokeybear.com/ and hands-on activities. Looks at many
coal-related issues. Also suitable for
SMOKEY SAYS
Tennessee teachers. FREE
This forest-fire prevention site is designed for children aged 6-10 and their
parents. Theres a virtual education inside with animations, puzzles, and WHAT DOES COAL HAVE TO DO WITH YOU?
music. Poster (Grades K-4) Follows dinosaur
footprints on a timeline of coal formation
through modern day uses of coal. FREE.
www.southnet.co.nz/brucie/buddie.htm KIDS, COAL AND THE ENVIRONMENT Video

BRUCIES BUDDIES (Grades 1-8) Describes the formation,
mining, transportation and use of coal,
Bruce C. Gull started this club for children age 4 to 14 to learn more about
including the environmental issues facing
the environment. Brucie and his buddies are from New Zealand but you the coal mining industry. 9 min. FREE
can participate in on-line activities and cartoons at their site. Illinois Department of Commerce and
Community Affairs,
Office of Coal Development and Marketing
620 East Adams, 4th floor, Springfield, IL 62701
www.teachtsp.com/classroom/scicourt/scsongs.html Phone: 217-524-3820, Fax: 217-558-2647,
SCIENCE COURT SONGS AND LYRICS Email: bantonin@commerce.state.il.us
Enjoy songs about soil at this site. Web: http://www.ILCOMMERCE.com/
www.ucsusa.org/game/index.html
GET A GRIP VIDEO (Grades 9-12)
GREAT GREEN WEB GAME
Video that teaches students how to do
more while using less. FREE
Keep America Beautiful
www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/worms/ 1010 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: 203-323-8987, Fax: 203-325-9199
THE ADVENTURES OF HERMAN
Web site: http://www.kab.org
Herman is an earthworm that lives in a compost bin. Youll learn all about Materials from this organization are listed under these headings:
his history, anatomy, family tree, and things he likes to eat (items you put in ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE
a compost pile) when you come to his site. There are also some fun things
you can do while youre there like word games and pages to print and color.
KIDS MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE
Includes a FREE membership to children
and teachers and a membership certificate.
www.webdirectory.com/
AMAZING ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATION WEB DIRECTORY TREE PLANTING pamphlet
In addition to Earths Biggest Environment Search Engine, this site offers 30 Send self-addressed, stamped envelope or $2.00
shipping fee.
subtopics from agriculture to wildlife, each with multiple links.
RECYCLING pamphlet
Send self-addressed, stamped envelope or $2.00
www.yellowstonepark.com/ shipping fee.
Kids For a Clean Environment,
YELLOWSTONE JOURNAL ONLINE
PO Box 158254 (Attention: Membership),
Provides current, in-depth coverage of wolves, grizzlies, and other wild Nashville, TN. 37215
animals plus environmental issues and more. Phone: 1-800-952-3223 or 615-331-7381,
FAX: (615) 333-9879,
E-mail address: kidsface@mindspring.com
STUDENT ACTION GUIDE

(for junior and senior high school students)
Contains step-by-step instructions for
starting an Earth/animal protection club at
school. Includes ideas and resources for
club activities. FREE
THE K.I.N.D. NEWSGUIDE TO PROTECTING

ANIMALS AND THE EARTH (Elementary)
Gives useful information on environmental issues
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and suggestions for how children can help
protect animals and Earth. $.75
National Association for Humane and
Environmental Education,
Education Outreach Department
Contact: Lisa Perkins, 67 Norwich-Essex
Turnpike, East Haddam, CT 06423-0362
Phone: (860) 434-8666, FAX: (860) 434-6282,
E-mail: nahee@nahee.org
Web: www.nahee.org/www.kindnews.org
Materials from this organization are listed under these headings::
ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
CARETAKERS ALL (Grades 3-4)

An environmental education kit where
students learn that American cattle
producers, whose livelihood depends on a
healthy environment, are committed to
protecting the environment and to provid-
ing humane care to animals. Includes
teachers guide, 12 activity sheet masters,
and six full-color study prints. FREE to 3rd
and 4th grade teachers who request it on
official stationery. Others must pay $8.95
plus shipping and handling.
National Cattlemens Beef Association,
444 North Michigan Avenue
Contact: Barbara H. Selover, Chicago, IL 60611,
Phone: (312) 467-5520
Web site: www.teachfree.com
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FOOD, SOLAR SYSTEM,
TRANSPORTATION
CLASS PACKET
Links to web sites and flyers. FREE
TOMORROWS PLANET
Newsletter published 4 times a year. FREE
Sierra Club, ATTN: Member Services,
85 2nd Street, 2nd Floor,
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 977-5653, FAX: (415) 977-5797,
E-mail: information@sierraclub.org
Web: http://www.sierraclub.org
A BETTER WORLD STARTS AT HOME

This FREE poster offers lots of useful hints
on running a more ecologically sound
home. Poster is available online at Web
address given.
Smithsonian Without Walls,
3123 Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution,
Washington, D.C. 20560-0705
Web site: http://www.si.edu/ripley/sww/poster.htm
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NATIONAL WILDLIFE WEEK KIT
(You will need only one packet regardless
of number of classes or pupils taught.)
These are mailed in late February-early
March. Supplies are limited FREE $3.00 s/h
Tennessee Conservation League,
300 Orlando Ave., Nashville, TN 37209,
Contact: Sue Garner,
Phone: (615) 353-1133, FAX: (615) 353-0083,
Web: http://www.conservetn.com
ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
TEACHERS WOODSY OWL ENVIRONMENTAL

EDUCATION KIT. Elementary level.
Features a leaders guide, record, song,
game and introduction to environmental
education and activities for active involve-
ment. Single copy FREE
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
Forest Service,
Office of Communications, Publications
201 14th Independence, SW, Washington, DC
20024, Contact: Peggy Terry
Phone: (202) 205-1024 or 8333 or
(202) 205-0991, Fax: 202-205-0885
Web: http://www.fs.fed.us
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, TREES
WETLANDS EDUCATION MATERIALS FOR

GRADE SCHOOL (Grades 2-6).
This FREE hefty packet is perfect to use for
your Earth Day studies and is full of posters,
activities, and booklets for kids that explain
what wetlands are and why theyre vital to
the environment. There are also wetland
fact sheets, a play that kids can perform and
a comprehensive annotated list of
childrens books about wetlands. To order:
800-832-7828
WELCOME TO THE WETLANDS (poster)

EPA 909H91100. FREE
WATER, WILDLIFE, PLANTS AND PEOPLE

(middle school poster)
EPA 855H96007. FREE
PO Box 42419,Cincinnati, OH 45242,
Phone: 1-800-490-9198 or 513-489-8190,
Fax: 513-489-8695
Email: public-access@epa.gov
Web: http://www.epa.gov/ncepi/
GLOBAL WARMING, HAZARDOUS WASTES, MARINE ENVIRON-
MENT, RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE, WATER
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ACTIVITY KIT
US Fish and Wildlife Service
National Conservation Training Center,
Mail Stop #15, Publications Unit
Route 1, Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
Phone: (304) 876-7203; Fax: (304) 876-7689
ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION,
NARINE ENVIRONMENT
KIDS PACK (Activity booklets) Grades K-6.

The fun-filled educational activity booklets
in this pack are FREE and can help you meet
national education stands that mandate the
integration of population education. The 3
booklets use entertaining stories, games,
and activities to inform elementary
students about population growth and the
human impact on the environment. The
booklets also offer concrete ideas for
things kids can do to make a difference.
The kit even includes zany stickers and a
poster featuring Amazing Eco Facts and
Figures. To order a set of 30 for only $10,
call or visit web site.
Zero Population Growth
1400 16th Street, Suite 320,
Phone: 800-POP-1956
Web site: http://www.zpg.org/education
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FUELED FOR FLIGHT Video Kit (Grades 5-6)
Prepared for Aviation History Month. This
RELATED WEB SITES FREE kit about nutrition, astronauts, and
space flight contains an engaging 20-minute
video, a teachers guide, 16 black line
ole.net/ole/ masters, and a pre/post test. Complete and
return the evaluation form that comes with
ONLINE EDUCATOR the kit and youll also receive a FREE poster
You can browse around or you can search within the database by grade of the food pyramid. Write a letter to
level and subject matter. address given on school letterhead.
THE MUNCHSTERS TALK ABOUT FOOD.

(Preschool -2). Presents opportunities for
www.alice.columbia.edu/about.html devloping the language skills of young
GO ASK ALICE children as well as introducing them to new
When your students have a health question, have them GO ASK ALICE. foods and the importance of developing
good eating habits. Includes 5 full-color 14 x
This is an interactive question and answer line from the Healthway office, 22 posters with a lesson plan and cooking
Health Education division of Columbia University Health Services. It offers activities on the reverse side, a teachers
answers to questions most often posed by students on topics such as guide and parent handouts. Available free to
relationships, nutrition and diet, exercise, drugs, sex, alcohol and so on. Preschool-Grade 2 teachers if request is
made on official stationery.
FOOD PYRAMID POSTER. (Grades 1-2)

www.cspinet.org/ This colorful 20 x 31 educational poster
CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST features a youthful version of th eFood
Guide Pyramid. The reverse side of the
Publisher of Nutrition Action Newsletter. Has good stuff for teachers on poster contains Pyramid facts as well as fun,
nutrition. nutrition-oriented activities that teachers
and parents can use to help teach healthy
eating habits to children in class or a home.
The poster also lists several examples of
www.dole5aday.com/ specific foods from the basic groups and
DOLE 5 A DAY detailed descriptions of what constitutes a
In this site, youll find cross-curricular lesson plans on nutrition topics, plus serving. Write a letter to address given on
puzzles, a coloring book, and a fruit and vegetable encyclopedia. school letterhead.
Contact: Barbara H. Selover,
www.healthychoices.org/ Chicago, IL 60611, Phone: (312) 467-5520
NUTRITION FOR KIDS Web site: www.teachfree.com
This site, available in both English and Spanish, has stories, activities, and ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FOOD, SOLAR SYSTEM,
TRANSPORTATION
play about nutrition for all ages. Topics include eating an assortment of
healthy foods and choosing an active lifestyle.
EXPLORING FOOD
Examines the explosive contents of a candy bar (a
single Milky Way contains more energy than a stick
of dynamite!), unearths the peculiar history of the
potato, and serves up science experiments that
you can eat. Cost $5.00
Exploratorium Store,
3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Phone: (415) EXPLORE,
FAX: (415) 561-0307 (Order form can be printed
out and faxed )
Web site: http://www.exploratorium.edu/store
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ZIPPITY KIT. (Grades 1-5)
Encourage healthy eating with the Zippity
Kit, a small packet of reproducible games
and activities from the Florida Dept. of
Citrus. FREE while supplies last.
Florida Department of Citrus,
PO Box 148, Lakeland, FL 33802-0148
Fax: 941-499-2374 (to fax your request)
CORN IN THE CLASSROOM

A FREE Web-based educational kit which
includes materials that recognize corn as
a reservoir of energy and a renewable
substitute for products made from
expendable fossil fuels. Components of
the kit include 15 student tabloids,
resource guide and activity sheets.
Accompanying Teachers Guides provide
supplementary information and integra-
tion ideas.
A WORLD OF CORN RESOURCE BOOKLET

A statistical look at corn markets and
trends. It can also be requested sepa-
rately and is provided FREE by contacting
the association.
National Corn Growers Association,
1000 Executive Parkway, #105,
St. Louis, MO 63141Phone: (314) 275-9915,
FAX: (314) 275-7061,
E-mail: corninfo@ncga.com
Web: http://www.ncga.com
FOOD, PLANTS, RENEWABLE ENERGY
KERNEL OF WHEAT POSTER

8 ½ X 11 inch poster, graphically depicting
the nutrient make-up of wheat. Good
teaching aid for all ages. One copy FREE.
You may order from the Web site.
SAMPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA DURUM WHEAT

A sample packet of kernels of North
Dakota Durum wheat. Information is also
given about the production of this wheat
and its uses. One copy FREE. You may
order from the Web site.
SAMPLE OF HARD RED SPRING WHEAT.

Here is a sample packet of kernels of
North Dakota Hard Red Spring Wheat.
Information is also given about the
production of this wheat and its uses.
One copy FREE. You may order from the
Web site.
North Dakota Wheat Commission,
4023 State Street, Contact: Margie Martin,
Bismarck, North Dakota 58501-0690,
Phone: (701) 328-5111, FAX: (701) 328-5115
Web site: www.ndwheat.com
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PEARBEAR COLORING SHEET. Grades K-3
FREE. Reproducible
PEARBEAR WALL POSTER

Full color, nutrition education. FREE
Oregon-Washington-California Pear Bureau,
Maggie Andre, V.P., Communications,
4382 SE International Way, Suite A
Milwaukee, OR 97222, Phone: (503)-652-9720,
E-mail: mandre@usapears.com
Web site: http://www.usapears.com
VARIETYS MOUNTAIN BROCHURE

(Ages 4-8)
This is a large and colorful nutrition and
fitness brochure that provides information
and activities children can share with friends
and family. It is a tool for parents and
teachers to use in encouraging children to
eat a variety of foods and engage in different
and fun fitness activities for lifelong health.
Classroom quantities are available. FREE.
Sugar Association, Inc.,
1101 15th Street, NW, #600,
Phone: (202) 785-1122, Fax: 202-785-5019,
E-Mail: sugar@sugar.org
Web: http://www.sugar.org
These videos are provided to you on

Permanent Loan which means you may keep
it as long as you like and show it as often as
you wish, year after year. All the company
asks is that you complete an evaluation form
after your students have watched it. Not a
bad deal! To order, visit online, fax a request
on school letterhead, call or write.
MR. JELLY BELLYS FACTORY TOUR Video

(Grades K-5.)
This gives young viewers a chance to take a
field trip into a manufacturing plant and
witness all the various steps which go into
producing a familiar product in this case,
jelly beans. Comes with recipe booklets,
flavor menus, a poster and stickers.
THE GREAT FOOD FIGHT Video (Grades 4-12)

This video traces the history of food gather-
ing and preservation and presents basic and
very important procedures for safe food
handling. Career opportunities in food
science are also explored.
YOUR GAME PLAN FOR FOOD SAFETY Video

(Grades 4-6)
The newspaper staff at Washburn School is
on the trail of a hot story! It seems that
several guests at a basketball party became
mysteriously illThis video introduces the
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basic information about food safety. Includes
the video, a teachers activity and experiment
guide with reproducible masters, full-color
poster and take home games.
IN GOOD TASTE: CAREERS IN FOOD SCIENCE

Video (Grades 6-9)
The video provides an overview of the role
of the food scientist in the product develop-
ment process. Teachers guide with
experiments and poster are included.
Video Placement Worldwide,
Dept. PR, PO Box 58142,
St. Petersburg, FL 33715,
FAX 800-358-5218
Web: www.vpw.com
ANIMALS, FOOD
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GEOGRAPHY
OUR ENERGY WORLD Student Activity News-
paper (Grades 4-10)
Reinforces geography skills while teaching
RELATED WEB SITES about major energy sources. Includes a
world map with glue-on countries and
labels. Available FREE in classroom sets to
abcnews.go.com/reference/countryprofiles/countryprofiles_index.html Tennessee teachers. Out-of-state teachers
COUNTRY PROFILES will be charged a nominal fee.
Basic information plus the latest news items relating to the country you William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower, 312 8th
are checking out. Avenue North, 9th floor
chili.rt66.com/ozone/cam.htm 615-741-2994 outside Tennessee
TOMMYS LIST OF LIVE CAMS WORLDWIDE#1 Web: http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/energy_teen.htm
Check out live views from cameras all over the U.S. and the world! For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
ENERGY, SCIENCE (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR SYSTEM,
fga.freac.fsu.edu/index.html WEATHER.
FLORIDA GEOGRAPHIC ALLIANCE

In addition to geography links and chat, this site offers an extensive
collection of outline maps available for download. There is also a list of
lesson plans organized by country/continent for elementary and middle GEOGRAPHY AWARENESS WEEK Packet.
(K-12)
school children, with lots of interesting activities. Packets will be mailed in September. Includes
poster, teacher activity handbook, and newsletter.
Cost is $3.50. Other free materials are available on
www.atlapedia.com/index.html the website.
National Geographic Society,
ATLAPEDIA School Publishing Group,
Full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics 1145 17th Street, N.W.,
on countries of the world. Washington, DC 20036,
Phone: 1-800-368-2728, Fax: 515-362-3366
Web: http://www.nationalgeographic.com or
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education
www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html
EARTH VIEWER
Type in the specific latitude and longitude and observe the earth from
the requested perspective. 22 COLOR MAPS OF TENNESSEE Poster
The maps on the poster include geographic
information on countries, population distribution,
www.census.gov/cgi-bin/gazetteer per capita income, etc. Price: $2.50 for a folded
poster; $3.00 for laminated poster.
U.S. GAZETTEER Tennessee Geographic Alliance, Inc.,
List of U.S. cities with latitude and longitude. Site also has maps avail- c/o Department of Geography,
able. University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 37996-0925,
Contact: Kurt Butefish,
Phone: (865) 974-4841, FAX: (865) 974-6025,
www.indo.com/distance/ E-mail address: kbutfis@utk.edu
DISTANCE BETWEEN CITIES Web: http://web.utk.edu/ntgal
Also lists populations, elevation, latitude/longitude
www.mapping.com/
MAPPING THE WORLD BY HEART
David Smith can teach middle school children to do just that, to draw a
map of the world with all the countries named entirely from memory!
The site offers examples of these maps, along with information on the
course of study and the education awards it has won, great geography
quizzes you can download, and wonderful links.
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HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN GEOGRPHY.
Designed to help parents stir childrens curiosity
toward geographic questions and knowledge.
Activities can also be used in the classroom.
www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/maps/
$3.50 shipping and handling.
MAP MACHINE
This is part of the National Geographic site. You can select from maps of MAP PROJECTIONS POSTER
the continent and country you wish to learn about. Then read about it, This poster shows properties, characteristics,
and preferred uses of many historically important
view satellite pictures of the earth (with names added), and learn from
projections and of those frequently used today.
political and physical maps. All the maps are gorgeous. $3.50 shipping and handling.
US Geological Survey,
Information Services Branch, Box 25286,
Denver, Co. 80225
www.terraquest.com/
Phone: (303) 202-4700, FAX: (303) 202-4693
TERRAQUEST E-mail address: infoservices@usgs.gov
Terraquest makes digital expeditions. They provide land expeditions Web: www.usgs.gov
with the equipment needed to keep in touch with a Web team who For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
publishes pictures, faxes, and conversations from the expedition as they
are sent. Examples are the assent of a blind man up the 3000 face of El
Captain (a rock in Yosemite National Park), a trip to the Galapagos
Islands, and an expedition to Antarctica. All are very well written and
exciting accounts with lots of extra information and pictures.
www.worldskip.com
EVERY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD
The most widely sought news, information, products and services from
every country on this planet and every state within the U.S. A very
comprehensive clearinghouse of information on every country in the
world.
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LIVING WITH KARST, A FRAGILE FOUNDATION
POSTER
This poster vividly illustrates what karst is
RELATED WEB SITES and why karst areas are important to society.
A colorful montage of typical karst features
mineral.galleries.com/default.htm dominates the front side of the 24 x 18
poster and depicts sinkholes, springs,
THE MINERAL GALLERY
disappearing streams, and caves. On the
For rock collectors, the Mineral Gallery will be quite a find. reverse side of the poster is an activity
designed to help students understand and
compare processes that affect water
resources in karst and non-karst areas.
museums.ncl.ac.uk/archive/menu.html
American Geological Institute,
FLINTS AND STONES: REAL LIFE IN PREHISTORY Contact: Marilyn Suiter, Education Department,
The British Museum of Antiquities takes kids on a virtual trip to the 4220 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302-1502,
Stone Age in this appealing site, which also relates ancient history to Phone: (703) 379-2480, Fax: 703-379-7563,
E-mail: pubs@agiweb.org;Web: www.agiweb.org
todays world, making it more real. For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
EARTH SCIENCE, GEOGLOGY
walrus.wr.usgs.gov/docs/ask-a-ge.html
COLOSSAL FOSSIL EDUCATION PROGRAM
ASK A GEOLOGIST (Grades 3-5)
An experimental internet service. Students can e-mail their questions Motivate your students to learn more about science
about volcanoes, earthquakes, mountains, rocks, maps, ground water, through an inquiry-based study of the most
complete T. Rex dinosaur fossil ever discovered.
lakes or rivers to a geologist.
The comprehensive materials teach students about
the discovery, excavation and preparation of this
significant scientific specimen, which was
www.childrensmuseum.org/geomysteries/index2.html acquired by The Field Museum in Chicago with help
from McDonalds and other partners.
GEO MYSTERIES
Item #MCD83656 $4.99/each
McDonalds Educational Resource Center,
310 Tech Park Drive, LaVergne, TN 37086
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/5730/geolinks.html Phone: 1-800-627-7646 or 615-287-8152.
FAX: (630) 513-1669
ALETAS GEOLOGY LINKS For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
A very thorough geology links page. Contains many subjects. ANIMALS, DINOSAURS, GEOLOGY
www.npac.syr.edu/textbook/kidsweb/geology.html Every teacher will receive all 4 Teacher

GEOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCES Helper packets.
Everyday Uses of Minerals
This page will point you to some great geological sites: Ask a Geologist
Includes 50+ pages of real world information
any question, earthquake information, earthquake of the day, volcano - How we use minerals, every day of our
information and more. lives. All activities fully-integrated to help
classroom teachers. Guaranteed to have at
least 3 full-size color posters, but some-
times contains 5, depending on what their
www.theimage.com/gemstone/gemstone.html contributors provide.
GEN GALLERY
Properties and data about gemstones. Creating a Universe - How We Use the
Elements for Life and For Living
Their newest packet. 3 posters including a
large (54 x 39) Periodic Table for the non-
www.uwsp.edu/geo/internet/geog_geol_resources.html chemist.
INTERNET RESOURCES FOR GEOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY
Everything We Have and Everything We Use
This is a great geology resource. You may choose from a dozen topics
Comes From Our Natural Resources
including world geography, government resources, and teaching helps. Primary grade level activities in a 24-page
Link to environmental information or take a virtual tour of Bosnia, activity book (Food, Clothing, Shelter - Where
Hawaii, the Grand Canyon, others. Big fun. Do They Come From?) Includes also a packet
of coal mined land reclamation seed, plus 2
color posters - Switched On Mining and
Mining At Play.
A Study of the Earth

48-page activity book, Everything Comes
From Our Natural Resources, includes
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teacher guides, student pages and
backgrounders, plus 4 color posters (If it
Cant Be Grown, It Has To Be Mined; From
the Earth...A Better Life; Elements Com-
prising the Human Body; and Look
Around, Everything Is Made From Some-
thing.)
Teachers should write on school letter-

head indicating grade(s) taught. FREE
when requested on school letterhead. If
the supply of free posters has been
exhausted, you can order online.
Phone: 303-277-9190, Fax: 303-277-9198
Web: http://www.mii.org
COMPUTERS, GEOLOGY, HUMAN ANATOMY, ROCKS and
MINERALS
PRODUCTS OF OIL AND GAS POSTER

A poster 11 x 17 of products produced by
oil. FREE.
Ohio Oil and Gas Association,
1718 Columbus Road, SW,
PO Box 535, Granville, OH 43023-0535
Phone: 740-587-0444, Fax: 740-587-0446,
Email: tstewart@ooga.org
Web: http://www.ooga.org
GEOLOGY, NATURAL GAS
OUT OF THE AGES THE GEOLOGY OF ROCK

CITY Booklet.
Excellent guide to teach geology or
prepare students for a trip to Rock City to
study the geology there. Booklet is FREE,
single copy only.
BEACHCOMBERS GUIDE (Grade K-5)

Is a teachers guide about the geology of
Rock City. After a trip to Rock City, the
teacher is given follow-up activities for
classroom, and each child receives a free
seed packet with a field trip to grow their
own kindergarden. Single copy FREE.
See Rock City, Inc.,
ATTN: Education Department,
1400 Patten Road,
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750,
Contact: Laura Prince/Group Sales Coordinator
Phone: (877) 820-0759,
FAX: (706) 820-9623
Web: http://www.seerockcity.com
GEOLOGY, PLANTS
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EARTHQUAKES BOOKLET
This booklet explains the nature and causes
of earthquakes. It describes the techniques
used to detect, record, measure, and
predict seismic disturbances. Also pro-
vides historical data on several world-
famous earthquakes since 1755. 50 copies
FREE
A PAPER MODEL OF THE LOMA PRIETA

EARTHQUAKE
Use this paper guide to make model of how an
earthquake occurs. Open-file Report 89-640A.
$1.50 plus $5.00 handling fee.
U.S. Geological Survey
Book and Report Sales, PO Box 25046, MS 504
Denver, Colorado 80225.
Phone: (303) 202-4700
FAX: (303) 202-4693
Email: infoservices@usgs. gov
Web: www.usgs.gov
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GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
FREE STUFF PACKET
The contents vary depending on your
RELATED WEB SITES grade level. FREE Stuff includes an
assortment of posters, brochures, fact
sheets, booklets and more. Can be
geothermal.marin.org/ ordered online.
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SLIDE SHOW
Geothermal Education Office site with education and classroom
The images from the Website can be
resources, information on what geothermal energy is, how and where printed for educational purposes.
its being used world wide, activities and experiments. Geothermal Education Office,
664 Hilary Drive, Tiburon, CA 94920,
Contact: Marilyn Nemzer
Phone: 1-800-866-4GEO or (415) 43507737
Email: geo@marin.org
Website: http://geothermal.marin.org
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GLOBAL WARMING
ANOTHER AWESOME AEROSOL ADVENTURE
(Curriculum unit) (Grades 4-8)
This FREE educational unit includes a 10-
RELATED WEB SITES minute video produced by the creative team
from the popular childrens television
program Beakmans World. Designed with
www.bonus.com/ humor in mind, the video, along with the
BONUS .COM THE SUPERSITE FOR KIDS accompanying teacher and student guides, a
This has an excellent description of the Greenhouse effect for the colorful classroom poster and take-apart
aerosol can, makes the complex issues of
younger viewers. When you get to their site, another browser will open, aerosol technology, ozone depletion and
choose Explore, then choose The Earth and you are at that page all environmental awareness memorable and
you have to do is click on The Greenhouse Effect. The links to go fun for a middle school-age audience.
forward and backward within this topic are in the top left corner. Another Awesome Aerosol Adventure is
available through Video Outreach at 1-800-
427-7228.
Consumer Aerosol Products Council
www.cop3.de/fccc/kids/kids.html 99 Canal Center Plaza #200,
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CLIMATE CHANGE Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-683-1044, Fax: 703-683-4622
A wonderful web site containing a java applet depicting ozone layer Web: http://www.nocfcs.org
depletion and global warming and why will the earth become hot? For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , GLOBAL WARMING
www.enviroweb.org/edf/
FOCUS ON THE FUTURE
Not sure what global warming is? Check this site out it explains what GREENING OF PLANET EARTH Video (Middle
it is and how it is happening. It also has some games that you can play School Adult)
to learn more about global warming. What effect does the burning of fossil fuels and the
resulting emissions of carbon dioxide have on the
earths biosphere? The question is posed to a
number of leading scientists. An enlightening
www.epa.gov/globalwarming/kids/ documentary that examines one of the most
GLOBAL WARMING KIDS SITE misunderstood environmental phenomena of the
Information written for students about global warming, climate and modern age.
Greening Earth Society
weather and the greenhouse effect. Has links to games. 4301 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 805
Arlington, VA 22203-4193
Phone: 703-907-6168
Email: info@greeningearthsociety.org
Website: www.greeningearthsociety.org
HAWAIIS FUN-FUELED ACTIVITY BOOK

(Grades 4-6 and 4-12)
fuels, pollution and global warming through
games, crossword puzzles, word searches,
and fill-in -the blank types of activities. The
activities are appropriate for grades 4-6; the
fact sheets are appropriate for grades 4-12.
Downloadable in the original Microsoft Word
format from the Web site. Permission is
given to use and modify the fact sheets and
activities for non-commercial uses.
Honolulu Clean Cities,
Alternative Transportation Fuels Program,
160 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-587-3809, Fax: 808-587-3820,
Email: mtome@dbedt.hawaii.gov
Web: http://www.state.hi.us/dbebt/ert/cc
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , GLOBAL WARMING, RENEWABLE
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GLOBAL WARMING Poster
22x34. $3.50
National Arbor Day Foundation
100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410
(402) 474-5655 - ask for Member Services
Contact: Michelle Saulnier-Scribner,
Education Project Coordinator
FAX: (402) 474-0820
E-mail address: mscribner@arborday.org
Web site: http://www.arborday.org
GLOBAL WARMING, TREES
OZONE LAYER EDUCATORS GUIDE

(13-piece set) includes poster. Item # EPA
430E95003. FREE
US Environmental Protection Agency
PO Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: 1-800-490-9198 or 513-489-8190,
Fax: 513-489-8695
http://www.epa.gov/ncepi
GLOBAL WARMING, HAZARDOUS WASTES, MARINE
ENVIRONMENT, RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE, WATER
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HAZARDOUS WASTE
HAZARDOUS WASTES: CLEANUP AND
PREVENTION POSTER (Middle School)
RELATED WEB SITES EPA 855H96019
HAZ-ED: CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR

outreach.Missouri.edu/owm/students.htm UNDERSTANDING HAZARDOUS WASTE
RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS EPA 540K95005

www.ci.salina.ks.us/HHW/Kids/House.htm Environmental Publications
HOUSE WALK THROUGH PO Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242,
Phone: 1-800-490-9198 or 513-489-8190,
Fax: 513-489-8695
Web: http://epa.gov/ncepi/
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Publications/default.as;?pubid=130 For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
SAFE HOUSE, SAVE ME! COLORING BOOK GLOBAL WARMING, HAZARDOUS WASTES, MARINE
A 12-page coloring book in PDF format that teaches kids about hazard- ENVIRONMENT, RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE, WATER
ous materials that could be in their house.
www.epa.gov/opptintr/kids/hometour/tour.htm#view
LEARN ABOUT CHEMICALS AROUND THE HOUSE
You look at the contents in any room of the house and see if you can
pick out things that contain pesticides. Theyll tell you how many there
are in the room. Click on the items you think might be one and it will
tell you all about it.
www.metrokc.gov/dnr/kidsweb/haz_waste_main.htm
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE KIDS PAGE
www.metrokc.gov/hazwaste/teachers/copy.htm
HAZARDOUS WASTE COPY LESSON MATERIALS
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HUMAN ANATOMY
SCIENCE ROCK Schoolhouse Rock Video
Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman and
a group of young friends share a lively half
RELATED WEB SITES hour of catchy songs and sketches that make
learning about science, grammar, math and
serendip.brynmawr.edu/~pgrobste/blindspot1.html history fun and easy! FREE on loan to Tennes-
see Teachers. Titles in the Science Rock
BLIND SPOTS video include Them Not-So-Dry Bones; Body
An explanation of how the eye works and what causes blind spots. Machine.
312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor
www.biointeractive.org Contact: Chyrall Dawson ,
VIRTUAL LABS Nashville, TN 37243-0405,
Examine heart patients, probe the nervous system online for free. Plus Phone: 1-800-342-1340 inside Tennessee or
get a free CD-Rom of the site. They also have free videos. 615-741-2994 outside Tennessee
Web site: http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/
energy_teen.htm
CHEMISTRY, COAL, COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY
www.innerbody.com/default.htm CONSERVATION, GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN ANATOMY, INVENTORS,
HUMAN ANATOMY ONLINE NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SCIENCE
(GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER.
This site contains clickable maps of various body systems. Choose an
organ and learn its function and structure, or click on a close-up view.
Its slow to load in spots, but an interesting resource. POSTER PACKET II
The packet contains 4 posters. FREE when
requested on school letterhead indicating
grade taught. If the supply of free posters
www.kidshealth.org has been exhausted, you can order online.
KIDS HEALTH One title included is:
Heres a well-organized resource with hundreds of articles for parents Elements Comprising the Human Body
11 x 17. Listing of the elements from which
and kids about health. Many resources on this site will fit nicely into the human body is made. FREE.
your study of the heart. Mineral Information Institute,
www.vis.colostate.edu/cgi-bin/gva/gvaview Phone: 303-277-9190, Fax: 303-277-9198
IMAGE BROWSER For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
Choose a piece of human anatomy to view here. Great illustrations. CHEMISTRY, COMPUTERS, HUMAN ANATOMY, ROCKS and
MINERALS
www.vis.colostate.edu/library/gva/gva.html HUMAN ANATOMY COLORING BOOK

GLAXO VIRTUAL ANATOMY PROJECT Careful, scientifically accurate line renderings of the
bodys organs and major systems: skeletal,
A unique project generating 3D human anatomy parts which can be muscular, nervous, digestive, reproductive, urinary,
viewed at various angles. Based on an actual cadaver. Not all parts of circulatory and respiratory. Descriptions of each
the body are online to date, but you might want to view the following system are accompanied by several pages of
movies: individual parts of that system. There are a total of
43 pages of drawings, sometimes with several
Trachea illustrations on one page. EP216 $2.95
Bone fly The Montessori Shop
Heart 65 Ericson Court, Arcata, CA. 95521
Be careful to choose carefully for movie size. (Text, video (mpeg), sound) Contact: James Stephenson
Phone: (707)826-1557, FAX: (800) 429-8877
E-Mail: michaelola@aol.com
Web site: http://members.aol.com/michaelola/
montessori.html
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BARE BONES POSTER
Full-size skeleton model of 10 year-old child,
instructions, background, teaching cues. (74x42
cm) #PS003x $6.00
National Science Teachers Association
(NSTA) Publications,
1840 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: 1-800-722-NSTA or 703-243-7100,
Fax: 703-243-7177,
Email: pubsales@nsta.org
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INSECTS
BACKYARD BUTTERFLIES (Grades 3-7)
Kids love butterflies. This fact-filled story
RELATED WEB SITES shows butterfly life cycles, habitats, behavior,
host plants, metamorphosis, how to attract
bugs1.netfirms.com/bugs/ butterflies with plants, and more. Full-color, 16
BUGMAN pages $.72 each plus shipping
National Association of Conservation
Features buggy books and links. Districts,
Contact: Maxine , P.O. Box 855, League City,
Texas 77573-0776
butterflywebsite.com/gallery/index.cfm Phone: 1-800-825-5547, Extension 32,
FAX: (281) 332-5259,
BUTTERFLY GALLERY E-mail: compuse@nacdnet.org,
ANIMALS , INSECTS
earthlife.net/insects/
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF INSECTS
info.ex.ac.uk/bugclub/
BUG CLUB and INSECT HOME PAGE.
The site has an index, search, glossary, and comments by many teachers
about what they thought about the site.
mgfx.com/butterfly/
BUTTERFLY WEBSITE
All you could ever want in a butterfly site.
colostate.edu/Depts/Entomology/images/
ENTOMOLOGY PICTURES
This site has non-reproducible and reproducible slides of insects. Also
has a link to more slides from Smithsonian Institution.
ent.iastate.edu/List/K-12_Educator_ Resources.html
ENTOMOLOGY INDEX OF INTERNET RESOURCES: K-12
Educators Recommended Sites
Links to all kinds of buggy information and lesson plans
www.cbc4kids.ca/general/the-lab/big-bang/99-08-12/default.html
ELUSIVE INSECTS IN B.CS ANCIENT FORESTS
Some of the trees in this forest are 10-30 stories high. How would you
like to climb to the top of one of those? Scientists often do that to find
out what insects and spiders live in the canopy. They often build tree
houses or platforms to work off of. You can learn more by visiting this
site.
www.ento.vt.edu/~sharov/3d/3dinsect.html
3-D INSECTS
If you like real insects, you would love virtual insects because you can
see them big without a microscope. Virtual insects are clean and have no
smell, they will not bite or sting you. Sometimes they look even better
than real insects.
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www.insects.org/
BUG BIOS
This site is bound to rekindle the fascination with insects you may have
had as a child. The aim of this user-friendly site is to let you see insects
for the miniature marvels they are.
www.insectclopedia.com/
INSECTCLOPEDIA
www.isis.vt.edu/~fanjun/text/Link_clas.html
INSECT CLASSIFICATION
www.mesc.nbs.gov/butterfly/Butterfly.html
CHILDRENS BUTTERFLY SITE
Sponsored by the U.S. Geologic Survey
www.orkin.com/
ASK ORKIN
Crawl through Orkins site and get basic and lifestage information on
rodents, as well as termites, roaches, and other insects. By then youll
probably be favorably disposed to calling for the free inspection they
offer.
www.yucky.com
WORM WORLD.
This is really a fun way to introduce kids to the world of insects. The
site is sponsored by the Liberty Science Center and hosted by an
entomologist. It includes sections like A Day in the Life of Rodney
Roach, Tall Tales About Roaches, a fact file and a glossary. It offers easy
access to your host, Betty the Bug Lady, who responds to questions from
site visitors.
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INVENTORS and INVENTIONS
HISTORY OF ENERGY STUDENT NEWSPAPER
(Grades 4-10).
RELATED WEB SITES This student newspaper will acquaint your
students with the people and the important
events in the development of energy history.
mustang.coled.umn.edu/inventing/inventing.html An Energy History Hall of Fame highlights
ONLINE RESOURCE ON INVENTIONS AND INVENTORS famous people whose discoveries have
changed the way we use energy and the
An information resource for K-12 students, their teachers and anyone Energy History Timeline charts the develop-
else who wants to learn about American inventors and their discoveries. ment of various energy sources. The
Benjamin Franklin and Richard Drew, the inventor of scotch tape are activities on the last two pages can be
highlighted. completed using information from the Hall of
Fame and the Timeline. Available FREE in
classroom sets of 35 to Tennessee teach-
ers. Out of state teachers may contact TEEN
web.mit.edu/invent/ for pricing information.
INVENTION DIMENSION Tennessee Energy Education Network,
Has many great inventors and bios to go with them. Which inventions Contact: Chyrall Dawson,
could Americans not live without? How does the PC stack up against 312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor,
the blowdryer? To find out, check out the Invention Index, a national Nashville, TN 37243-0405,
survey on inventions, sponsored by M.I.T. Phone: 1-800-342-1340 inside Tennessee or
Web: http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/energy_teen.htm
www.ai.mit.edu/~isbell/HFh/black/events_and_people/009.aa_inventions ENERGY CONSERVATION, GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN ANATOMY,
AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTIONS INVENTORS, NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE
Partial list of African American inventors, inventions and patent dates WEATHER.
www.asap.unimelb.edu.au/hstm/hstm_ove.htm
HISTORY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY and MEDICINE
A vast resource of information on the history of science, with facts on THE BEST OF EDISON TEACHING KIT
scientists, scientific discoveries, and more. Youll also find a directory of Grades 5-10.
scientific institutions and a directory of online journals. booklets based on the experiments of
Thomas Edison and other scientists. The kit
including all booklets is FREE but you must
www.energy.ca.gov/education/ben/ben-html/benfranklin.html pay $1.00 for postage and handling.
One of the titles Included is: Lewis Howard
POOR RICHARDS ENERGY ALMANAC Latimer - A Black Inventor
An animated Ben Franklin presents important facts about energy conser- Charles Edison Fund,
vation. Learn about his energy saving invention and find out about energy One Riverfront Plaza, 4th Floor,
sources in his day vs. the present time. Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 648-0500,
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www.invent.org/ Web: http://www.charlesedisonfund.org
NATIONAL INVENTORS HALL OF FAME ELECTRICITY, ENEGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL
Allows electronic search of inventors in the Hall of Fame and their EDUCATION, INVENTIONS, NUCLEAR, RENEWABLE ENERGY,
SCIENCE FAIR
inventions.
www.si.edu/lemelson/edison/html/making_a_light_bulb.html
MAKE A LIGHTBULB
This robust, how-to site lets you match wits with Edison, listen to his
original tinfoil phonograph and even make your own light bulb. Learn
how to become an inventor, read the great mans thoughts, even see
what he looked like as a kid. Fun times from the Smithsonian Institution.
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LESSON PLANS
RELATED WEB SITES
askeric.org/Virtual/Lessons/
Ask ERIC LESSON PLANS
Type in a topic and get a list of references to related lesson plans.
Another solid resource from the Educational Resources Information
Clearinghouse (ERIC) mega-site.
k-6educators.about.com/?once=true&
ELEMENTARY EDUCATORS
Visit this web site for tips on getting organized, decorating your class-
room and simplifying grading.
LessonPlanz.com
LESSONPLANZ
A database of more than 3500 lesson plan resources, categorized by
content area. Can also be searched by keyword or grade level. Youll
find lesson plans, thematic units, book activities and dramatic play
activities.
teachervision.com
TEACHER VISION.COM
This site has it all! Teachervision, hosted by the Family Education
Network, offers lesson plans on subjects ranging from art to physical
education, recommended reading lists, discussion boards, and links to
other hot Web sites.
theteacherscorner.net
THE TEACHERS CORNER
In your quest for great online teacher resources, be sure to check out
this site. Not only does it have lesson plans on every subject, it also
features thematic units on everything from popcorn to rainforests. In
addition, you can gather seasonal ideas and post your advice for other
teachers.
www.col-ed.org/cur/
COLUMBIA EDUCATION CENTER LESSON PLANS
This site offers a large collection of elementary level lesson plans in
language arts, math, science, social studies and other subjects. There are
also links to other collections of lesson plans.
www.lessonplanspage.com/
LESSON PLAN PAGE
Over 1000 lesson plans for the next school year. Most are organized by
grade level and subject such as math, computers, and language arts.
www.eagle.ca/~matink/
THE EDUCATORS TOOLKIT
This includes 50+ sites categorized as Teacher Resources, Libraries,
Parents and Kids. A new issue of the newsletter will be displayed each
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month with the previous issue being zipped and available for download-
ing. There is also a THEMES page which includes mini-themes and
lesson plans.
www.educast.com/
INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION PRO-
FESSIONALS
This site has lesson plans by grade level or subject. Printable lessons
and activity sheets using Acrobat Reader.
www.lessonstop.org/
LESSON STOP
This site has roughly 500 links leading to thousands of lessons organized
by topic and grade. On this site, educators can also subscribe to a free,
biweekly e-zine featuring lesson plans. Other resources include a
Planning Lessons section, with a lesson plan template.
www.lightspan.com
LIGHTSPAN
This is a treasure trove of indispensable resources for k-8 teachers with
more than 1,500 lesson plans, teacher discussion boards, and a collec-
tion of thematic units designed by curriculum specialists. And thats not
all. There are printable awards certificates, collaborative learning
projects, a Homework Zone, and interactive games for your students!
www.nationalgeographic.org
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
This website has lesson plans and other resources on energy and many
other topics.
www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/themes.html
THEMATIC UNITS
If youre looking for resources for your integrative, thematic units, youve
just hit the jackpot! Here youll find loads of links to sites on dinosaurs,
vikings, machines, spiders, and much more. Click on Complete List of
Themes for a full listing of topics. Also, check out For Teachers Only
for strategies on integrating the Internet into your curriculum, activities
for the first days of schools and plenty of other great ideas.
www.studyweb.com/
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF RESEARCH-QUALITY EDUCATION
SITES
This is a place for anyone doing research to find the information they
need as easily as possible. The categories are sorted according to the
approximate appropriate grade level which makes them valuable tools
for teachers looking for lesson plans and curriculum ideas.
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MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM
MAGNETIC FIELD VIEW CARD
Amazing viewer card allows you to see exactly
RELATED WEB SITES how magnetic poles are arranged on any magnet!
Viewer card works like iron fillings, only it defines
ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Physical/PHY0022.html magnetic poles more precisely. Dark areas
MAGNETIC FIELDS AND BERMUDA TRIANGLES represent poles, light lines show where poles
meet. Great teaching aid for conveying the
High school students can use this activity to learn how to map a concepts of magnetic poles! $2.50 (DMVC-1)
magnetic field and to find how magnetic fields can combine to form a NOTE: This company will not ship anything
complex resultant field. PREPAID or less than $30.00 minimum order. Freight
prepaid on orders of $750.00 or more.
IRON FILINGS
ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Physical/PHY0023.html Discover the magnetic field of a magnet! Experiment
MAGNETS with loose iron filings, iron filings in sealed case
An introduction to magnets for primary students and iron filings & sand in sealed case. Simply place
a magnet near iron filings and watch as they collect
near the north and south poles. Also, use iron
filings & sand in sealed case to show separation of
tech.dep.anl.gov/act/maglev.html non-magnetic material (sand) from magnetic
MAGLEV TECHNOLOGY material (filings). Iron filings in 2.5oz. vial. $2.50
(DMFB-3). Iron filings in sealed case. $2.00 (DMFB-
The Argonne Community of Teachers Network offers a downloadable 1). NOTE: This company will not ship anything
Teachers Handbook with student activities on magnetism and electro- PREPAID or less than $30.00 minimum order. Freight
magnetism. The site also has links to other MagLev web sites. prepaid on orders of $750.00 or more.
MARVELOUS MAGNETS
20 piece bag. (Magnetic marbles - 10 colors!)
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GALLERY OF ELECTROMAGNETIC PERSONALITIES ship anything PREPAID or less than $30.00 minimum
Biographical vignettes of scientists who made significant contributions to order. Freight prepaid on orders of $750.00 or more
Miami Magnet, Contact: Gale Peregrin,
the study of electromagnetism. 6073 NW 167th Street, Suite C26,
Miami, FL 33015
Phone: 1-800-222-7846,
www.execpc.com/~rhoadley/magindex.htm FAX: (305) 823-1603,
Email: miamimagnet@juno.com
MAGNET MAN Web: www.magnetsource.com
All sorts of experiments with magnets from the very basic to magnets
interacting with other magnets, magnets and conductors, and magnetic
levitation.
ELECTRO WORKS
www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/iconmagnetism.html Hands-on activities exploring magnets, batteries,
SNACKS ABOUT MAGNETISM circuits, and static electricity. Included as part of
the NEED Classroom Kit. Available to Tennessee
Snacks from the Exploratorium are miniature science exhibits that teachers from the Tennessee Energy Education
teachers can make using common, inexpensive, easily available materials. Network (1-800-342-1340) for $5.00. Teachers in
This page leads to about a dozen activities/experiments to demonstrate other states need to contact the N.E.E.D. Project
magnetism concepts. directly.
(NEED) Project
www.hopeint.org/off/9612-04.htm Phone: 1-800-875-5029 or 703-257-1117,
MAGNETISM, ELECTRICITY, and HEALTH REFORM FAX: 703-257-0037
An overview of the use of electricity and magnetism in the treatment of Web site: http://www.need.org
disease. For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
www.howstuffworks.com/electromagnet.htm
HOW ELECTROMAGNETS WORK
An explanation about the concepts underlying electromagnetism created
for kids and complete with diagrams. A few experiments are also
suggested.
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MAGNETS AND MAGNETISM
www.school-for-champions.com/science/magnetism.htm
MAGNETISM
Heres a lesson on magnetism complete with a mini quiz, homework
exercises and a test.
www.scitoys.com/scitoys/scitoys/about.html
SCIENCE TOYS YOU CAN MAKE WITH YOUR KIDS
The author of this online book describes a variety of science toys that
can be constructed and then goes on to explain the concepts behind
the toys. Two chapters in the book are dedicated to magnetism and
electromagnetism. Teachers could use these ideas for demonstrations
and/or student activities.
www.sdsa.org/pis/
FOSS%20Magnetism%20&%20Electricity%20Science%20Q&A.ht
MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY QUESTIONS AND AN-
SWERS
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MARINE ENVIRONMENT/ MARINE LIFE
(Includes CORAL REEFS and WHALES and SHARKS)
SHARK TOOTH AND FACT SHEET

Send a self addressed, stamped envelope
RELATED WEB SITES with your request for a shark tooth to the
address below.
Bare Bones
curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/Whales 1847 Englewood Road, Box 197
WHALES Englewood, FL 34223
Find integrated cooperative learning projects and interactive resources
for teachers, students, and parents. Among the sites featured areas are ITS THEIR WORLD, TOO
Lesson Plans, Homework Suggestions, and Student Activities. There is Includes tips on how to protect marine
also an extensive list of whale and marine-related Web sites. wildlife, and a poem warning against
throwing plastic rings into the ocean.
Request should include a self-addressed,
curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/frog/ stamped envelope. Single copy FREE
INTERACTIVE FROG DISSECTION Humane Services
This online tutorial was designed to teach frog dissection in high Contact: Edwina Barnes, Chairperson,
school biology classrooms. Useful in preparation for laboratory 1550 Hardeman Ave., Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (912) 745-2273, FAX: (478) 745-2024
dissection, or even as a replacement for it, the site contains clickable Email: edbarnes@aol.com
image maps and QuickTime movies. Web site: www.humaneservices.org
MARINE LIFE, OIL
george.lbl.gov/ITG.hm.pg.docs/dissect/info.html
VIRTUAL FROG DISSECTION KIT
You guessed it! No need to get your hands messy or watch your
WHALES OF THE WORLD TEACHING KIT
partner pass out do it on the Net! Full visuals. Then test your The kit includes activity sheets featuring
knowledge of anatomy with the Virtual Frog Builder Game. Cool! scale pictures of various whale types,
diagrams of the parts of a whale, informa-
tion about humpbacks and migration, a brief
history of whaling and a whale art project.
nmnhwww.si.edu/vert/fish.html Also included are teachers guides for each
DIVISION OF FISHES of the activities and information on the
This fish collection is the largest in the world, with approximately Whale Adoption Project and how a class can
500,000 lots (a lot consists of all specimens of a species from the adopt a humpback whale. Allow 4-6
weeks delivery. Send $3.00 for shipping/
same time and place) and about 8 million specimens. Search their handling
online database for type specimen searches, taxonomic and locality International Wildlife Coalition
searches, or fish image searches. Whale Adoption Project, 70 East Falmouth
Highway, East Falmouth, MA 02536
Phone: (508) 548-8328, FAX: (508) 548-8542
Web site: http://www.iwc.org
octopus.gma.org/
GULF OF MAINE AQUARIUM
The All About Turtles section has lots of information.
MARINE HITCHHIKERS Poster (Grades K-10)
Science and Children Poster series. #PS-1/5. 44 x
54 cm. Double-sided, folded, and in full color.
seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ $4.50
OCEAN PLANET
HERMIT CRABS Poster (Grades K-10)
This electronic version of the Smithsonian exhibition The Ocean Science and Children Poster series. #PS-1/6. 44 x
Planet contains all of the text and most of the panel designs and 54 cm. Double-sided, folded, and in full color.
images from the traveling exhibition. Rich source from the $4.50
Smithsonian on marine life, eco perils and more. Keyword search National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Marketing: Peggy Irwin, 1742 Connecticut Avenue,
through their catalog of photos, objects/artifacts and illustrations. Try N.W., Washington, DC 20009
the Topic Outline for vast number of highly specific areas. Phone: 703-243-7100, FAX: (703) 703-243-7177
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SHARKS OF THE GULF OF MEXICO POSTER

$2.00 plus S/H
whale.wheelock.edu/
WHALE NET WHALES OF THE GULF OF MEXICO (poster)
With this award winning, National Science Foundation funded program $2.00 plus Shipping and Handling.
Sea World Antonio
you can follow seals and whales via satellite tags on their migrations and Education Department, Contact: Education
movements. You can access data, curriculum materials, locations, dive Department, Ann Quinn
times, etc. as it happens and read archived information. You can also 10500 Sea World Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
communicate with scientists on -line via email. Phone: (210) 523-3606 or 3608,
FAX: (210) 523-3898
Web site: http://www.seaworld.com
whales.magna.com.au/
WHALES ON THE NET
SAVE OUR SEAS: HELP STOP MARINE DEBRIS

www.americanrivers.org/kids/default.htm (Poster)
AMERICAN RIVERS FOR KIDS AND TEACHERS #EPA 842H92001
This is a great site for kids to learn about rivers and the animals that National Service Center for
depend on them. Theres also some fun activities to help you learn Environmental Publications,
more. PO Box 42419, Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: 1-800-490-9198 or 513-489-8190,
Fax: 513-489-8695
www.bbc.co.uk/education/landmarks/standard/sea/index.html For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
SEAS AND OCEANS GLOBAL WARMING, HAZARDOUS WASTES, MARINE
Discover more about sea and ocean habitats and the modern day ENVIRONMENT, RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE, WATER
pressures on them.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/brittoncrocs/csl.html
FISH, WILDLIFE AND PEOPLE COLORING
ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES BOOK
A 36 page coloring book available online.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,
www.freefoto.com/pictures/the_sea/index.asp National Conservation Training Center,
Mail Stop No. 15, Publications UnitRoute 1,
FREE FOTO.COM Box 166, Shepherdstown, WV 25443,
Pictures of the sea for you to download. Phone: (304) 876-7203, FAX: (304) 876-7689
ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION,
www.geocities.com/RainForest/2298/ NARINE ENVIRONMENT
CORAL REEF FISHES

This colorful page tells about the great diversity of coral reef fishes, their
feeding and reproducing habits, their endangered species, and their
decline due to pollution and other factors.
www.mbayaq.org/lc/kids_place/kidseq.asp
E-QUARIUM
No matter where you live, you can visit the Monterrey Bay Aquarium in
California. Kids can explore the depths of the oceans, observe sea
creatures, learn about animal habitats, and more. Then have them drop
by the Penguin Cam to peek in on penguin pals and send an e-postcard
to a friend.
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www.mbl.edu/
MARINE BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY
The marine Biological Laboratory, dedicated to the study of sea life,
includes a large database of marine animals and plants, an online library,
and many articles. An excellent resource.
www.neaq.org/index1.html
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
The neatest thing about this site is the virtual tour of the aquarium.
Good information on the exhibits, too.
www.seasky.org/sea.html
SEA AND SKY: THE SEA
This is a great site with a gallery of wonderful photos, information on all
kinds of reef animals, links, and java games like a word search, a cross-
word, and a slider. Soon to come are Jewels of the Sea and Aquarium
Resources. A very well done and gorgeous site.
www.seaweb.org
SEA WEB
An online project to bring awareness to the environmental plight of our
oceans. News reports accompany a calendar of events and links to
response network groups throughout the nation.
www.seaworld.org/
SEA WORLD home page
www.selu.com/bio/wildlife/links/aquariums.html
AQUARIUMS IN THE UNITED STATES
www.turtles.org/
TURTLE TRAX
In this fascinating site about marine turtles and their struggle for
survival, the authors relate in word and picture their diving adventures
off West Maui and the turtle friends they found there. The scope of the
page is much wider than that, however, and includes attempts to
educate the public about the tumor disease which threatens these
turtles, an extensive kids section, information for researchers, and more.
www.whaleclub.com/index.html
WHALE CLUB
www.whale-museum.org/
WHALE MUSEUM
www.whoi.edu/
WOODS HOLE OCEANOGRAPHIC INSTITUTION
WHOI, a world leader in the field of oceanography, have been probing
the mysteries of the oceans for more than 65 years. Use their database
to find information, or take a look at their Frequently Asked Questions
to see if your question has already been answered.
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NATURAL GAS
NRG ART Posters (Grades 3-10)
Large 24x38 black and white posters that can
RELATED WEB SITES be colored or painted. The following titles are
available: Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, and Solar.
One of each title per classroom available FREE
www.afdc.doe.gov/altfuel/propane.html to Tennessee teachers. Teachers in other
states will be charged a nominal fee.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS DATA CENTER
Contains information about propane. NATURAL GAS Student Activity Newspapers
(Grades K-10). Includes background informa-
tion and activities on natural gas. Available
FREE in classroom sets to Tennessee
www.altenergy.org/2/nonrenewables/fossil_fuel/facts/natural_gas/
teachers. Teachers in other states will be
natural_gas.html charged a nominal fee.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY INSTITUTE. Tennessee Energy Education Network
Site has a Natural Gas Fact Sheet. If youre looking for figures on how William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower,
312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor,
much natural gas the U.S. uses each year, youll probably find what you
need here. Nashville, TN 37243-0405
www.api.org/edu/factsgas/factsgas.htm
energy_teen.htm
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
Facts about natural gas. CHEMISTRY, COAL, COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES,
INVENTORS, NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE ENERGY,
SCIENCE (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER.
www.eastonutilities.com/natgas/ngasfact.html
EASTON UTILITIES
Trivia-type facts about natural gas.
NATURAL GAS SAFETY Coloring and Activity Book
(Grades 1-3)
www.freefoto.com/pictures/industry/gas/index.asp 8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages $1.60 each
Channing L. Bete Company, Inc.
PHOTOS OF NATURAL GAS INDUSTRY
200 State Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200
Phone: (413 )665-7611 or 1-800-628-7733,
FAX: 1-800-499-6464
www.mtpower.com/education/Molly/mollypage9.htm Email: custsvc@channing-bete.com
A NATURAL GAS PICTURE STORY For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
www.tulsacleancities.com/propane.htm
PROPANE GAS FACTS
Facts about propane, a cousin to natural gas.
NATURAL GAS Sources of Energy Poster
Quantity discounts available
National Energy Foundation
Phone: (801) 908-5800, FAX: (801) 539-1451
COAL,ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, ENERGY CONSERVATION, NATURAL
GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, WATER
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NATURAL GAS
FACTS ABOUT NATURAL GAS BROCHURE

An 8 panel brochure offering a brief history
and facts about the natural gas industry in
the U.S.
THE ENERGIST NEWSPAPER - GETTING TO

KNOW NATURAL GAS
An 8 page publication offering information on
what natural gas is, the components and
origins of natural gas, how it is located,
produced, processed, distributed and and
student activities.
Ohio Oil and Gas Association,
1718 Columbus Road, SW,
PO Box 535, Granville, OH 43023-0535
Phone: 740-587-0444, Fax: 740-587-0446,
Email: tstewart@ooga.org
Web: http://www.ooga.org
GEOLOGY, NATURAL GAS
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NUCLEAR ENERGY
RE-ACTIONS NEWSLETTER (For Teacher (K-12)

Issued 5 times a year, with classroom
RELATED WEB SITES activities on nuclear energy,articles on uses
of the atom in everyday life and an activity
card with a project for classroom use. FREE
if requested on school letterhead.
www.fnal.gov/
FERMI NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LAB PERSONAL RADIATION DOSE CHART
Single copy FREE. Reproducible
Fermilab is a US Dept. of Energy national laboratory for research
exploring the fundamental nature of matter and energy. It includes the SIMULATED PELLET OF URANIUM (card)
Tevatron, the worlds most powerful particle accelerator, and the Main ANS Order Number 750027. Single copy FREE
Injector, a new accelerator that will begin operating in 1999 $0.75 each up to 100
NUCLEAR ENERGY FACTS Q&A (10th Grade)

This 56-page booklet contains the answers
www.lhs.berkeley.edu to 37 of the most common questions about
LAWRENCE HALL OF SCIENCE nuclear energy. Public concerns about need,
cost, safety and waste disposal are dis-
Lawrence Hall of Science is a public science museum and a center for cussed briefly but factually. 4 x 7 booklet.
teacher education, research and curriculum development at the Univer- Single copy FREE ANS Order #7750020.
sity of California, Berkeley. You can enjoy the exhibits online and then
click on the Teacher Resources. ENERGY CHASE BOARD GAME (Ages 11 and up)
Enables players to learn about or review energy
sources especially nuclear while they discover
how electricity is made and race to have the
www.mines.edu:8080/Outreach/Cont_Ed/desp.shtml biggest energy supply. Players then see how
DENVER EARTH SCIENCE PROJECT many things in their town they can run with wise
use of their energy supply. Special price to
This is a K-12 curriculum development effort coordinated by the teachers - $3.00 single copy ANS order #750035
Colorado School of Mines. A series of educational modules on various American Nuclear Society
earth science topics have been developed. One for Grade level 7-10 is Contact: Tony Bishop , Outreach Department,
entitled Do You Know Your 3Rs? Radiation, Radioactivity and Radon 555 North Kensington Avenue,
La Grange Park, IL 60526
Phone: (708) 352-6611, Fax: 708-352-0499
Email: outreach@ans.org
www.nea.fr/html/ Web: http://www.ans.org
NUCLEAR ENERGY AGENCY NUCLEAR, SCIENCE FAIR
Has general information about nuclear science, development, law, safety
and radiation.

www.nea.fr/html/rp/chernobyl/chernobyl.html (Grades 5-10) Binder containing 8 how-to
CHERNOBYL booklets based on the experiments of
A report on the effects of the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Thomas Edison and other scientists. FREE
($1.00 s/h) Two of the titles included are:
Energy For the Future, Nuclear Experiments
You Can Do
www.uic.com.au/ Charles Edison Fund
URANIUM INFORMATION CENTRE One Riverfront Plaza, 4th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 648-0500, Fax: 974-638-0400
This pro-nuclear energy site is rich in information on the uranium Email: info@charlesedisonfund.org
industry and nuclear power. Web: http://www.charlesedisonfund.org
SCIENCE FAIR
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NUCLEAR ENERGY
YOU MEAN IM RADIOACTIVE? ARTICLE
This article takes a look at the common
sources of radiation that we face every day.
Single copies are available FREE
Connecticut Yankee Atomic Power Co.
Haddam Neck Plant, 362 Injun Hollow Road,
Haddam Neck, CT 06424-3099
Contact: Kristine Paul/ Information Center
Phone: (860)267-3526, Fax (860)267-3603
NUCLEAR ENERGY POSTER

Part of Sources of Energy poster series. Orders
under $50.00 must be prepaid. Quantity discounts
available. $3.00
Phone: (801) 908-5800,
FAX: (801) 539-1451
NUCLEAR ENERGY ACTIVITIES Grades 7-10.

Seven activities on nuclear basics, technologies
and economics. May be reproduced $4.00 Check
or money order must be made out to the Research
Foundation of SUNY
New York Science, Technology and Society
Rm 674 EBA, Albany, NY 12234
Phone: (518) 473-9471,
FAX: (518) 473-0858
FACT SHEETS ON NUCLEAR WASTE and SAFETY

Single copies are available FREE. Additional
materials can be ordered from the NIRS
Toolbox, which can be accessed on the web
site or requested in print.
Nuclear Information and Resource Center,
1424 16th St. NW, Suite 404,
Washington DC 20036
Phone: (202) 328-0002, FAX: (202) 462-2183
E-mail address: nirsnet@nirs.org,
Web site: http://www.nirs.org
NUCLEAR, RENEWABLE ENERGY
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NUCLEAR ENERGY
SCIENCE, SOCIETY, AND AMERICAS NUCLEAR

WASTE Curriculum (Grades 8-12)
The FREE four-unit curriculum contains
materials for both students and teachers.
Student materials include readings, review
exercises and activities. For teachers,
supplemental teaching aids include video-
tapes, computer software and viewgraphs.
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management,
National Information Center
600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 695,
Phone: 1-800-225-NWPA or (202) 488-6720,
FAX: (202) 488-6721
Web: http://www.rw.doe.gov
SIMULATED PELLET OF URANIUM (card)

ANS Order Number 750027 Single copy FREE
$0.75 each up to 100
ELECTRICITY FROM NUCLEAR ENERGY Booklet

$1.00
NUCLEAR ENERGY GLOSSARY $.75
RADIATION Booklet $.75
COMPONENT ILLUSTRATIONS (color prints)

Westinghouse Electric Company
Communications Department, PO Box 355,
Bay 575, Pittsburgh, PA 15230-0355
Phone: (412) 374-6803, FAX: (412) 374-3272
E-mail: kendr1lm@westinghouse.com
Web: http://www.westinghouse.com
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OIL
NRG ART POSTERS: (Grades 3-10)

Large 24x38 black and white posters that
RELATED WEB SITES can be colored or painted. The following
titles are available: Coal, Oil, Natural Gas,
and Solar. One of each title per classroom
www.api.org/edu/factsoil.htm available FREE to Tennessee teachers.
AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE Teachers in other states will be charged a
nominal fee.
Trivia-type facts about oil.
OIL STUDENT ACTIVITY NEWSPAPER:
(Grades 4-10)
www.api.org/edu/petprods.htm Includes background information and
activities. Available in classroom sets FREE
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS IN THE HOME
to Tennessee teachers. Teachers in other
states will be charged a nominal fee.
www.ashland.com/education/oil/ William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower, 312
8th Avenue North, 9th floor,
WHATS OIL AND WHAT DO YOU DO WITH IT?
An in-depth look at the refining process. Intended for high school Nashville, TN 37243-0405
students. Phone: 1-800-342-1340 inside Tennessee or
energy_teen.htm
www.chevroncars.com/know/index.html For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
KNOW-IT-ALL ENERGY INFORMATION FOR KIDS CHEMISTRY, COAL, COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES,
At this site learn How gasoline makes its trip from deep in the ground INVENTORS, NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE
ENERGY, SCIENCE (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR,
all the way into your gas tank as well as the ABCs of Oil, A History of SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER.
the Gas Station, An Historic Oil Discovery, What is Crude Oil, What is a
refinery? Whats in a Service Station?
www.freefoto.com/pictures/industry/oil/index.asp
FREE FOTO.COM
The following videos are FREE - one per
Pictures of the oil industry. classroom. Letters from teachers on
school letterhead are required; please do
not have each student write individual
letters.
www.oilhistory.com
OIL HISTORY JOURNAL FUEL-LESS, YOU CANT BE COOL WITHOUT
FUEL Video (Middle School)
17 min. VHS educational and entertaining
that illustrates with pop music and dance
the often invisible role that petroleum
products play in our lives.
RUNNING ON OIL- Booklet

This booklet includes an 8-page feature
article about oil; a large, colorful poster for
classroom display; and classroom
activities that demonstrate the scientific
properties and role of oil in modern life.
FACTS ABOUT OIL- Card

This oil barrel-shaped card gives oil and oil
industry facts including the number of
people who work in the industry, used
motor oil collection and how much
Americans pay in gasoline taxes. Also
shows what a barrel of crude oil makes
and lists everyday products made from
petrochemicals.
American Petroleum Institute
Public Relations Department,
1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (202) 682-8118;
Web: http://www.api.org
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OIL
HANDS ON PLASTICS: A SCIENTIFIC

INVESTIGATION KIT.
The online version of this curriculum can be
found at www.handsonplastics.com
The curriculum features background
information on plastics and polymers, multi-
media examples of classroom activities, and
ties to The national Science Education
Standards. The information is also available
on a CD-Rom, which is included in the free kit
of supplemental materials that can be
ordered, along with other APC publications,
online.
American Plastics Council
1300 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 800,
Arlington VA 22209
Phone: 1-800-2-HELP-90 or (703) 253-0700,
Fax: (703) 253-0701
Web: http://www.plastics.org
ITS THEIR WORLD, TOO

Includes tips on how to protect marine
wildlife, and a poem warning against throw-
ing plastic rings into the ocean. Request
should include a self-addressed, stamped
envelope. Single copy FREE
Humane Services
Contact: Edwina Barnes, Chairperson,
1550 Hardeman Ave., Macon, GA 31201
Phone: (912) 745-2273, FAX: (478) 745-2024
Email: edbarnes@aol.com
Web site: www.humaneservices.org
MARINE LIFE, OIL
OIL (Sources of Energy poster).

$3.00 Orders under $50.00 must be prepaid
PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION

(Sources of Energy poster)
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY (Sources of Energy

poster)
Phone: (801) 908-5800, FAX: (801) 539-1451
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OIL
THE ABCS OF OIL (Scriptographic booklet)

FREE in classroom sets, but please do not
have students write individual letters.
Phillips Petroleum Company
Corporate Affairs, 16 Phillips Building,
Bartlesville, OK 74004
Phone: (918) 661-6172
Website: http://www.phillips66.com
OIL (Booklet)
Describes the origin of oil and its production,
conversion to thousands of products and
distribution to customers around the world.
Booklets are FREE of charge in classroom
sets, but quantities are limited.
Shell Oil Company
Corporate Communications, PO Box 2463,
Houston, TX 77252-2463
Phone: 713-241-6161, Fax: 713-241-6988
Web: www.countonshell.com
ENERGY INFORMATION SHEETS Booklet

Contains one-page capsules on such energy
topics as petroleum, natural gas, coal, and
renewable energy. Available on EIAs Web
site which also features the EIA Kids Page
(http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/) and hundreds
of links to other energy-related sites.
U.S. Department of Energy
National Energy Information Center (NEIC),
Energy Information Administration
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W., EI-30 - Room
1E-238, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: (202) 586-8800, FAX: (202) 586-0727
E-mail: infoctr@eia.doe.gov
Web: http://www.eia.doe.gov
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PHYSICS
AIR: LEARNING ACTIVITIES (Grades 4-6)
Can be downloaded from the Web site.
RELATED WEB SITES AIR PRESSURE (Grades 4-6.)
Can downloaded from the Web site.
bubbles.org/
AIR HAS PRESSURE (Grades 7-8)
BUBBLES
There are bubbles galore here. This site tells you how to make your Federal Aviation Administration,
own bubble tools, the best bubble solution, bubble history. Aviation Education Program,
Office of Public Affairs,
coke.physics.ucla.edu/laptag
Aviation Education Program,
LOS ANGELES PHYSICS TEACHERS ALLIANCE Washington, D.C. 20591,
Check out Cool Stuff on their Web page. Phone: 202-267-3436,
Fax: (202)366-7500
Web: http://www.faa.gov/education
sodaplay.com/index.htm For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
SODA CONSTRUCTOR ONLINE GAME AVIATION, PHYSICS, SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER
Heres a site that hundreds of thousands of people are visiting. The Soda
Constructor is a clever little page which allows you to construct your
own 2-D models from springs, then play around with the laws of physics
to do terrible, sometimes comic, things to your creations!
sprott.physics.wisc.edu/wop.htm
THE WONDERS OF PHYSICS
A comprehensive site dedicated to furthering the knowledge of physics
and broadening the minds of many individuals.
www.aip.org/
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS
Dedicated to the study of physics, this site contains downloadable
journals, back issues, and some helpful software.
www.cpepweb.org/
CONTEMPORARY PHYSICS EDUCATION PROJECT
A helpful source of materials for physics teachers and students.
www.curtin.edu.au/curtin/dept/phys-sci/gravity/
EXPLORING GRAVITY
Created by a professor in Australia to explore the use of online tutorials
in physics education, this is a very informative and well-designed site. Its
physics divisions are history, introductory, intermediate, and advanced.
There are questions throughout the tutorials and a quiz for each one.
Overall, this is a really great site.
www.cyberspc.mb.ca/~dcc/phys/humor/html
PHYSICS HUMOR
Did you ever wonder about such things as: Cartoon laws and physics,
chicken physics, how many physicists it takes to change a light bulb,
how to catch a lion, how to make an atomic bomb? This site might just
have the answers!
www-hpcc.astro.washington.edu/scied/physics.html
PHYSICS EDUCATION RESOURCES
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PHYSICS
www.illusionworks.com/
ILLUSION WORKS
Optical illusions are not only fun, they can be educational when
students learn the science principles behind them. This site, put
together by researchers at CalTech, claims to be the worlds largest
collection of illusions. Your students will enjoy spending hours clicking
through this site. And because the science behind all of the illusions is
explained thoroughly, they will learn a lot while theyre there.
www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/
AMUSEMENT PARK PHYSICS
Amusement park rides use physics laws to simulate danger, while the
rides themselves are typically very safe. This interactive exhibit, part of
the Exhibits Collection, explores how the laws of physics play a role in
the design of the amusement park rides. Activities in the exhibit invite
visitors to design a roller coaster and determine the outcomes of
bumper car collisions. The exhibit also includes related Web sites.
www.messiah.edu/hpages/facstaff/barrett/ slinky/home.htm
PHYSICS AND THE SLINKY
Here you will learn things like physics experiments with the Slinky and
other stuff.
www.phys.virginia.edu/Education/Teaching/HowThingsWork/topics.html
HOW THINGS WORK
A lot of questions about mostly everyday things are explained by a UVA
professor.
www.scri.fsu.edu/~dennisl/CMS/activity/bubbles.html
THE PHYSICS OF BUBBLES
Cyberspace Middle School activity for Grades 5-9.
www.scri.fsu.edu/~dennisl/CMS/activity/optical.html
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
Cyberspace Middle School activity for Grades 5-9. Note: this site
requires graphics.
www.physicsweb.org/TIPTOP
TIPTOP
TIPTOP is an international effort to create a comprehensive physics
Internet resource. The Physics Around the World section lists lecture
notes, research, etc. Site also includes Today in the History of Physics
calendar.
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PLANTS
(See also TREES)
CORN IN THE CLASSROOM
(Educational kit)
RELATED WEB SITES This FREE Web-based educational kit
includes materials that recognize corn as a
reservoir of energy and a renewable
substitute for products made from
cipm.ncsu.edu/CottonPickin/index.cfm expendable fossil fuels. Components of
COTTON PICKINWEB the kit include 15 student tabloids,
resource guide and activity sheets.
National Web site that contains links to virtually all of the cotton Accompanying Teachers Guides provide
production information in the U.S. supplementary information and integration
ideas.
envirolink.netforchange.com/content.html?itemid=129&catid=3 St. Louis, MO 63141
THE PLANT TRACKER Phone: (314) 275-9915, FAX: (314) 275-7061
This database of over 7000 plants can be searched to find out whether E-mail: corninfo@ncga.com,
a plant is edible, medicinal or used for something you probably never Web: http://www.ncga.com
suspected like cleaners, wax or baby diapers. You can search by the FOOD, PLANTS, RENEWABLE ENERGY
name for the plant or by query, you can search for plants that meet
conditions you specify, such as usage or growing conditions.
COTTON WALL CHART

www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/www-vl/ This 21 ½x 28 ½ four-color chart shows
VIRTUAL LIBRARY OF BOTANY the steps in cotton production, process-
ing, and manufacturing, plus some uses of
fiber and seed. One poster is available
FREE per class. Make request on official
www.cotton.org/pubs/faq/index.cfm stationery.
NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
THE STORY OF COTTON
Frequently asked questions about cotton and cotton products. This 20-page booklet tells the story of
cotton in simple terms - including where
and how it is grown, processed, and
www.life.uiuc.edu/plantbio/cell/ woven into cloth. A limit of 30 copies
available FREE; additional copies are $.25
VIRTUAL CELL each. Make request on official stationery.
WOW! This is a wonderfully exciting and versatile way to view a plant
cell. You can cut it, turn it, zoom in. This is a place to spend some time! COTTON FROM FIELD TO FABRIC (High
School/Adult)
Revised version of teachers manual that
describes major steps involved in produc-
www.mobot.org/CPC/welcome.html ing and processing natures wonder fiber.
CENTER FOR PLANT CONSERVATION One copy FREE; additional copies $.50 each.
One out of every ten plants native to the United States is in danger of
COTTON: THE PERENNIAL PATRIOT (Older
extinction. Come to the Center for Plant Conservations web site and Elementary level)
learn more about the problem, what is happening in plant conservation, Leaflet traces cottons role in growth of
and how you can help. nation since settlers first planted it in 1607
at Jamestown, VA. 30 copies FREE; addi-
tional copies $.50 cents each.
National Cotton Council of America,
www.usc.edu/dept/garden/ Education Materials, 1918 N. Parkway,
THE TELEGARDEN Memphis, TN 38112
Participate in planting and watering plants in this virtual garden. A neat Phone: 901-274-9030,
FAX: (901) 725-0510,
idea, executed creatively. Email: comms@cotton.org
Web: http://www.cotton.org
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PLANTS
(See also TREES)
STORY OF THE SUNFLOWER Coloring Book

This coloring book tells how the sunflower
grows and the site presents games as well.
A limit of 50 available FREE. Can be down-
loaded from the web site.
National Sunflower Association
Darlene Bents, 4023 State Street,
Bismarck,ND 58501
Phone: 701-328-5100, Fax: 701-328-5101
Email: dbentz@sunflowernsa.com
Web site: www.sunflowernsa.com
BEACHCOMBERS GUIDE - (Grade K-5)

Single copy FREE. Is a teachers guide about
the geology of Rock City. After a trip to Rock
City, the teacher is given follow-up activities
for classroom, and each child receives a free
seed packet with a field trip to grow their
own kindergarden.
See Rock City, Inc.
ATTN: Education Department, 1400 Patten Road,
Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
Contact: Laura Prince/Group Sales Coordinator
Phone: (877) 820-0759, FAX: (706) 820-9623
Web: http://www.seerockcity.com
GEOLOGY, PLANTS
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RAINFORESTS
(See Also ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, TREES)
RELATED WEB SITES FEDERAL LANDS AND FORESTS OF THE WORLD

This poster shows the location of tropical
rainforests, tropical seasonal forests, temperate
www.alextheape.com/ forests, dry forests, and boreal forests around the
ADVENTURES OF ALEX THE APE ONLINE world. On the other side of the poster, there is a
breakdown of federal forest lands in the United
This is a site just for kids with fictional characters that take you on a tour States. $3.00
of Mystic Island. While youre here you can take a tour of Mystic Island, Project Learning Tree,
study rainforests, play games, and visit Dr. Ludlows Mad Lab for experi- 1111 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
ments, recipes, and jokes. Phone: 202-463-2462 or 1-800-878-8878,
Fax: 202-463-2461
Email: info@plt.org or info@affoundation.org
Web: http://www.plt.org
www.amazoniafunquest.org/ For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
RAINFORESTS, RECYCLING, TREES
AMAZONIA FUN QUEST
This website is still in the development stage, but they have some Jungle
Trading cards you can download from their website and print them out at
home. There is also a rainforest FAQ and some photos, but that is all they TEACHERS PACKET
have right now. Assortment of informative fact sheets. FREE
CURRICULUM PACKET
Assortment of fact sheets and classroom
www.animalsoftherainforest.org/ exercises and student worksheets. FREE
ANIMALS OF THE RAINFOREST Rainforest Action Network
A wonderful web site created by a group of 6th graders who participated 221 Pine Street, #500, Information Department,
San Francisco, CA 94104
in the Jason X project. This is a site you dont want to miss it not only Phone: (415) 398-4404, FAX: (415) 398-2732
has extraordinary images but it also contains the habitat, diet, list of E-Mail: rainforest@ran.com
enemies and facts on the various amphibians, birds, fish, insects, mammals Web site: http://www.ran.org
and reptiles that inhabit the rainforest.
FOR KIDS
www.chunkymonkey.com/rainforest/rainforest.htm THE FROG POND
CHUNKY MONKEYS RAINFOREST FRIENDS TROPICAL COLORING BOOK
RAINFOREST ACTIVITIES
Kids, you can read stories and get some tips on drawing and coloring RAINFOREST STORIES
pictures of rainforest animals here. Check it out, it may help you a bunch!
RAINFOREST TEACHERS PACKET FREE
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES
CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES FOR
www.eduweb.com/rain/rainfall.html YOUNGER STUDENTS
RAINFALL COMPARISON RAINFOREST VIDEOS AND FILMS FOR
Compare rainfall in your area and around the world with the Amazon. STUDENTS K-12
TROPICAL FOREST FACTS
TROPICAL FOREST PRODUCTS IN
DAILY USE
www.eduweb.com/amazon.html Rainforest Alliance,
AMAZON INTERACTIVE 65 Bleecker St.,
Through word and picture, this excellent site will help you learn about the Sophia Perez, Communications Director,
New York, NY 10012
Ecuadorian Amazon, its rainforest, and its people. Then you get to make Phone:(212) 677-1900,
decisions about running a community ecotourism project to make money FAX: (212) 677-2187
so that you dont have to clear so much of the rainforest to live. E-mail address: canopy@ra.org
Web site: http://www.rainforest - alliance.org
www.gnbvoc.mec.edu/rainforest/default.htm
UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE TROPICAL RAINFOREST
This is a Web quest inviting you to divide your classroom into teams and
send them forth to research rainforest issues such as geography and
climate, indigenous peoples, plant and animal life and global impact. The
site is well structured to help and offers Web references in all the sug-
gested categories.
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RAINFORESTS
(See Also ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, TREES)
www.rain.org/kidsaction.html
KIDS ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION CENTER
Did you know that indigenous people living near or in the rainforest are
able to get everything they need to survive there? However, they are
also losing their land to development and some people are taking
advantage of them. You can learn more about their situation here and
also read about the plants and animals that make the rainforest their
home.
www.rainforest-alliance.org
RAINFOREST ALLIANCE
The home page has a Just For Kids section. The Teachers Section
features rain forest activities. Check out the Frog Pond, print out pages
from their coloring book, read stories, or make use of their online
experiments, crafts, and quizzes.
www.rainforesteducation.com/ForKids/Intro.htm
EARLY READERS RAINFOREST
This site is loaded with pictures of trees, insects and animals that are in
the rainforest.
www.ran.org
RAIN FOREST ACTION NETWORK
Theres some good research information on rainforests here, and a lot of
links. Kids Corner offers an art gallery, stories of rainforest life, and ways
kids can help. Also very helpful (for those of us who are lazy) are their
online letter writing campaigns. Just fill out a form with your email
address and sign the pre-written letter and it is faxed or emailed for you.
www.toucansam.com/
TOUCAN SAMS RAIN FOREST ENCYCLOPEDIA
Toucan Sam will take you on a tour to learn about the plants and
animals that live in the rain forests when you visit his site.
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RECYCLING
RECYCLING FACT SHEET (Grades 4-8)

May be reproduced. Single copy FREE.
RELATED WEB SITES Bowater Newsprint
Calhoun Operations
Community Relations, Contact: Joy Edgemon ,
kid-at-art.com/htdoc/matchtmp.html 5020 Hwy 11 South, Calhoun, TN 37309-5249
TRASH MATCHER Phone: (423) 336-7215, FAX: (423 )336-7905
Find out how to recycle things in artistic ways. E-Mail: edgemondj@bowater.com
RECYCLING, TREES
kidsdomain.funschool.com/current/games/
KIDS DOMAIN SAVE OUR EARTH GAME
Why dont you try out this recycling game? Just click on the objects TURN ALUMINUM CANS INTO CASH!
laying around the stream and trees and put them in the correct recy- Here is a fund raising guide for you. Not only
cling bin. can you raise money by recycling aluminum
but you can help the environment at the
same time. A flow chart depicting the steps
involved in the recycling process is also
www.consrv.ca.gov/dor/edu/index.htm included. FREE.
RECYCLE REX EDUCATION PAGE
FUN TIPS (Flier)
Join Recycle Rex as he tells you how everyone can help the environ- For school and community groups. Filled
ment by recycling and buying recycled products. There are pages to with innovative ways to bring recycling to a
color, contests to enter, games, an art gallery of kids pictures, an online class or club and keep recycling in the
newsletter which has at-home recycling activities. forefront. Stickers, posters, and contest
information are included with your Great
Aluminum Can Roundup requests. Please
specify the number of participants and the
www.cpia.ca/StaticContent/StaticPages/peanut/index.html name of your school or group.
WELCOME TO THE PEANUT TOUR
BEVERAGE CAN 4-R STORY and RECYCLING
On the Peanut Tour, kids can help find Poly the elephant by solving TIME CAPSULE
puzzles and answering questions on the 3Rs reuse, recycle and Demonstrates how aluminum two-piece beverage
reduce. cans are made, thin wall (light weighting) source
reduction that has occurred, and the industrys
downsizing of the ends to the smaller 204 and 202
size. This can provides a visual and can be used
www.epa.gov/recyclecity as a recycling time capsule.
THE BUSINESS OF RECYCLING
An interactive Web site 4-H GREAT ALUMINUM CAN ROUNDUP KIT and
CONTEST INFORMATION
ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING FUN FACTS

www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/games/bingame/ Aluminum can recycling statistics, fun facts and
WHICH BIN DOES IT GO IN? RECYCLING GAME interesting trivia.
GREAT ALUMINUM CAN ROUND-UP CHALLENGE

(Computer Game)
www.goddessofgarbage.com/
GODDESS OF GARBAGE ALUMINUM CAN RECYCLING QUESTION OF THE
DAY
Maybe youd enjoy taking recycling a step further by learning unique Can Manufacturers Institute,
ways to re-use recycled products. At this site, youll get tips such as Jenny Lynn Day-Roundup Coordinator,
creating extra seating in your house with car wheel rims or creating 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.,
one-of-a-kind napkin rings with scraps of wood. Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (202) 232-4677 or 1-888-9 Round Up,
FAX: (202) 232-5756
Web site: http://www.cansforcash.com
www.infostuff.com/kids/paper.htm For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , RECYCLING
PAPER MAKING
Kids can get their parents to help make their own paper with materials
they probably have around the house.
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RECYCLING
LETS RECYCLE Coloring and Activity Books,

www.obviously.com/recycle/ grades 1-3
THE INTERNET CONSUMER RECYCLING GUIDE 8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages, 1-99 copies,
$1.60 each
Concise chart about reduce, reuse and recycle with links to recycling
resources. Students can compare recycling prices around the country. LETS LEARN ABOUT RECYCLING (Information
and Activity Books) grades 4-6.
8 ½ x 11, 2-color, 16 pages. 1-99 copies,
$1.60 each
www.recycle.net/recycle/ Channing L. Bete Company, Inc.,
RECYCLERS WORLD 200 State Road,
Information on how to recycle most recyclable materials and links to South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200
many recycling organizations. Phone: (413)665-7611 or 1-800-628-7733,
FAX: 1-800-499-6464
www.recleroom.org/html/launch.html For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
ROSCOES RECYCLE ROOM NATURAL GAS, RECYCLING, WATER
Learn about recycling facts and play interactive games. Theres even a
quiz on recycling.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, RETHINK..CAN

YOU GUESS WHAT IS THE MISSING LINK?
(Color-in Activity Books)
Buying recycled, of course! Introduces kids to
the importance of closing the loop as it pertains
to the environment and the ongoing success of
a recycling program. ($3.95 for 3). Choose
one of each or any combination of the 3 titles
given. Quantity pricing on orders of 10 or more.
RECYCLING/WASTE REDUCTION/ BUY

RECYCLED ISSUE of Earth Express Newspaper
(Ages 7-11)
Tabloid-sized, colorful, and informative! ($4.95
for 4). Quantity pricing on orders of 10 or more.
MAKING A CASE FOR MAKING LESS

WASTE(Color-in activity book)
The message is clearfirst reduce what we
use, then reuse and Recycle what we can at
home and school. ($3.95 for 3). Choose one of
each or any combination of the 3 titles given.
Quantity pricing on orders of 10 or more.
COME ALONG TO TRASH-TO-TREASURELAND

(Color-in activity book)
Teaches young children the basics of reducing,
reusing, and recycling. Includes a word
search, crossword puzzle, fun maze, and
more! ($3.95 for 3). Choose one of each or any
combination of the 3 titles given. Quantity
pricing on orders of 10 or more.
10 Newmarket Road,
PO Box 932, Durham, NH 03824
Phone: (603) 868-1496, Fax: (603) 868-1547
Email: ehmiorg@aol.com,
Web site: http://www.ehmi.org
EDUCATION, GLOBAL WARMING, RECYCLING, WATER,
WEATHER
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RECYCLING

(Grades 2-5)
An Environmental education program. Its
interactive, interdisciplinary activities help
difference in solving solid waste challenges
by practicing the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle. FREE.
EARTH MASTER 2000 (Activity poster)

Helps elementary students learn the 3Rs.
FREE
Film and Bag Federation,
Plastic Bag Information Clearinghouse,
PO Box 2811, Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Phone: 1-800-438-5856, Fax: 412-471-9417
Email: fbf@socplas.org,
Web site: http://www.plasticbag.com
For all materials from this organization, look under these headings::
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE
MISTER ROGERS ACTIVITY BOOK FOR YOUNG

CHILDREN
Presents information about reuse and
recycling in an entertaining and easy-to-
understand way, through simple at-home
projects. One per classroom. FREE
Keep America Beautiful, Inc.,
1010 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 323-8987, Fax: (203) 325-9199
Website: http://www.kab.org
RECYCLING (pamphlet)
Send self-addressed, stamped envelope or $2.00
shipping fee.
Kids For a Clean Environment,
PO Box 158254 (Attention: Membership),
Nashville, TN. 37215
Phone: 1-800-952-3223 or 615-331-7381,
FAX: (615) 333-9879
E-mail address: kidsface@mindspring.com,
ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , RECYCLING
LETS RECYCLE (Recycling education pro-

gram)
Program has been developed on two levels:
elementary and secondary. Good lesson
plan ideas. FREE
Office of Recycling, Dept. of Waste Management,
Town of Brookhaven, 3233 Route 112,
Medford, NY 11763
Phone: (516) 451-6222
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RECYCLING
WHERE DOES YOUR HOMEWORK GO? (Poster)
A new poster on recycling from Project
Learning Tree. This poster is designed to teach
you about closing the loop on recycling. It
describes the paper recycling process and
shows youth how they can help make recycling
happen. The back of the poster includes items
that can be photocopied and used to further
explore recycling with your students. $1.00
each.
PAPER RECYCLING (Poster)

35 x 23 educational poster about paper
recycling. The poster is filled with fun facts
about recycling and features a recycling quiz
and easy-to-follow directions for making
recycled paper at home or in your elementary
classroom. Cost. $1.50
Project Learning Tree,
1111 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-463-2462 or 1-800-878-8878, Fax:
202-463-2461
Email: info@plt.org or info@affoundation.org
Web: http://www.plt.org
RIDE THE WAVE OF FUTURE RECYCLE TODAY!

STAMP OUT THE GARBAGE GREMLIN
(poster) EPA 530SW90010
ADVENTURES OF THE GARBAGE GREMLIN:

RECYCLE AND COMBAT A LIFE OF GRIME
(Activity Book) EPA 530SW90024
DONT TRASH IT! SUPER FUN (Childrens

Activity Book) EPA530K95005
PLANET PROTECTORS CLUB (Adult Pocket

Guide)
Includes poster, coloring book, activity book
#EPA530E98002A
RECYCLE: YOU CAN MAKE A TON OF

DIFFERENCE (Poster) EPA 530H92001
LETS REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE (CD

Rom) 530-C00001
DROP, SWAP AND ROLL: A GAME OF REUSE

AND RECYCLING EPA 530E98003
WELCOME TO RECYCLE CITY (Poster)

EPA 909H93001
RECYCLE, CONSERVE, PROTECT (Poster)

EPA 909H92001
Environmental Publications
Phone: 1-800-490-9198 or 513-489-8190, Fax:
513-489-8695
For all materials from this organization, look under these
headings:
GLOBAL WARMING, HAZARDOUS WASTES, MARINE
ENVIRONMENT, RECYCLING, TRANSPORTATION, WATER
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RENEWABLE / ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

RELATED WEB SITES (Grades 5-10)
Thomas Edison and other scientists. FREE;
solstice.crest.org/ $1.00 shipping. One of the titles Included is:
CENTER FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE Alternative Energy Sources.
TECHNOLOGY. One Riverfront Plaza, 4th Floor,
THE definitive site for alternative energy sources. Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 648-0500, Fax: 974-638-0400
Email: info@charlesedisonfund.org,
veggievan.org For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
FRENCH FRIES AS FUEL ELECTRICITY, ENEGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL
Natural, renewable resources such as vegetable oils and recycled SCIENCE FAIR
restaurant greases can be chemically transformed into clean-burning

biodiesel fuels. As its name implies, biodiesel is like diesel fuel except
that it is organically produced. It is also safe for the environment,
biodegradable, and produces significantly less air pollution than diesel
fuel. It even smells better than diesel fuelit smells like French fries, LEARNING ABOUT RENEWABLE ENERGY
Several pages of fact sheets. Item #FS175
donuts, or barbecue. Ever thought of making a cross-country road trip? FREE
Energy Efficiency and Renewable,
Energy Clearinghouse (EREC), P.O. Box 3048
www.crest.org Contact: Larry Goldberg, Project Manager ,
Merrifield, Va. 22116-0121
SOLSTICE Phone: 1-800-DOE-EREC (363-3732),
Solstice is your online source for sustainable energy information and FAX: (703) 893-0400
its very impressive. Among the many gems here: interactive multimedia E-mail: doe.erec@nciinc.com,
CD-ROMs like The Greening of the White House, the Suns Joules Web: http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/
factsheet.html
multimedia encyclopedia on renewable energy (with teaching helps), For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
School Energy Doctor software, tons more. ENERGY CONSERVATION, RENEWABLE SOURCES,
SOLAR ENERGY
www.dti.gov.uk/renewable/ed_pack/about.html
PLANET ENERGY ALTERNATIVE FUEL MATTERS (Downloadable
This site provides information on renewable energy especially aimed at curriculum unit) Grades 6-9
school children, university students and teachers. The site is divided into One of 3 free downloadable curriculum units
two zones:The Energy Trail provides renewable energy information for available on the FSEC web site. The units
include hands-on activities and PowerPoint
students. The Information Zone provides renewable energy information presentations that align to science stan-
for teachers and further links. dards.
Florida Solar Energy Center,
1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-638-1000, Fax: 321-638-1010
www.infinitepower.org Email: info@fsec.ucf.edu
RENEWABLE ENERGY LESSON PLANS Web site: http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/
Lesson plans are grouped into 3 age levels Grade 4, grade 6 and grade For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
RENEWABLE ENERGY, SOLAR ENERGY
9.
www.nrel.gov/
NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LAB HOME PAGE
This is the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Want to know how
much electricity is provided by wind energy in the U.S.? This is the
place to find out. Menus are all graphic-based so be warned.
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FUEL CELLS FOR TRANSPORTATION BROCHURE

Tri-fold, color brochure on transportation
fuel cells. Includes pictures of fuel cells
www.ultracleanfuels.com vehicles, and a list of the major companies
ULTRA CLEAN FUELS working on fuel cells. FREE (up to 2 per
The Dept. of Energy is helping to fund a new project to convert anthra- person)
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THE FUEL CELL STORY Folder
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Fuel Cells 2000,
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RENEWABLE ENERGY, TRANSPORTATION
SLIDE SHOW
At the website, you can view, download and
print the online version of a slideshow
introducing the key concepts of Fusion
Energy science research.
STUDENT TOUR WORKBOOK

From the website, download and print a
workbook that takes your students through
the major concepts and discoveries of
Fusion Energy science research.
TEACHER NOTEBOOK
Preview, download and print selected
excerpts from the Teacher Notebook,
containing various activities, pamphlets,
pictures and other resources regarding
fusion energy research. The full 3-ring
binder version is available by mail. This item
is available free, while supplies last. Re-
quests for this item must be sent on school
letterhead. No requests are honored by
phone. This item is available FREE, while
supplies last.
FUSION ENERGY (Poster)

A small version can be downloaded from the
Web site. Address for a full-size version
General Atomics, C/0 C. Danielson, PO Box
85608, San Diego, CA 92186 Requests for
this poster must be sent on school letter-
head. No requests are honored by phone.
Available FREE, while supplies last.
General Atomics Sciences Education Foundation,
General Atomics, 3550 General Atomics Court,
San Diego, CA 92121-1194,
Phone: 858-455-3335, FAX: (858-455-3379,
E-mail: pat.winter@gat.com
Web: http://fusioned.gat.com
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HAWAIIS FUN-FUELED- Activity Book (Grades
4-6 and 4-12)
fuels, pollution and global warming through
games, crossword puzzles, word
searches, and fill in the blank types of
activities. The activities are appropriate for
grades 4-6; the fact sheets are appropriate
for grades 4-12. Downloadable in the
original Microsoft Word format from the
Web site. Permission is given to use and
modify the fact sheets and activities for
non-commercial uses.
Honolulu Clean Cities,
Alternative Transportation Fuels Program
160 Ahui Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: 808-587-3809, Fax: 808-587-3820
Email: mtome@dbedt.hawaii.gov,
Web site: http://www.state.hi.us/dbebt/ert/cc
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION , GLOBAL WARMING,\
RENEWABLE
CORN IN THE CLASSROOM -Educational kit

This FREE Web-based educational kit
includes materials that recognize corn as a
reservoir of energy and a renewable
substitute for products made from expend-
able fossil fuels. Components of the kit
include 15 student tabloids, resource guide
and activity sheets. Accompanying Teach-
ers Guides provide supplementary
information and integration ideas.
St. Louis, MO 63141
Phone: (314) 275-9915, FAX: (314) 275-7061
E-mail: corninfo@ncga.com,
Web: http://www.ncga.com
FOOD, PLANTS, RENEWABLE ENERGY
ENERGY INFOBOOKS
For all reading levels, covering the nations
leading energy sources and alternative energy
source. Included as part of the NEED classroom
kit available to Tennessee teachers for $5.00 from
the Tennessee Energy Education Network (1-800-
342-1340)
(NEED) Project,
Phone: 1-800-875-5029 or 703-257-1117,
FAX 703-257-0037
Email: info@need.org,
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RENEWABLE ENERGY
(Sources of Energy115 poster)
$3.00. . Orders under $50.00 must be prepaid.
Quantity discounts available
ATTN: Etta Stephens, 3676 California Ave.
Phone: (801) 908-5800,
FAX: (801) 539-1451
COAL,ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, ENERGY CONSERVATION, NATURAL
GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, WATER
ENERGY INFORMATION SHEETS Booklet

A booklet comprising one-page capsules on
such energy topics as petroleum, natural
gas, coal, and renewable energy. Available on
EIAs Web site which also features the EIA
Kids Page (www.eia.doe.gov/kids/) and
hundreds of links to other energy-related
sites.
National Energy Information Center (NEIC)
Energy Information Administration,
1000 Independence Avenue, S.W.
EI-30 - Room 1E-238, Washington, DC 20585
Phone: (202) 586-8800, FAX: (202) 586-0727
E-mail: infoctr@eia.doe.gov,
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RENEWABLE ENERGY ACTIVITIES. (Grades 7-10)

Seven activities on solar, wind and biomass energy,
as well as energy values and attitudes. may be
reproduced . $4.00 Check or money order must be
made out to the Research Foundation of SUNY.
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Phone: (518) 473-9471, FAX: (518) 473-0858
FACT SHEETS ON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

Single copies are available FREE. Additional
materials can be ordered from the NIRS
Toolbox, which can be accessed on the web
site or requested in print.
Nuclear Information and Resource Center,
1424 16th St. NW, Suite 404,
Washington DC 20036
Phone: (202) 328-0002, FAX: (202) 462-2183
E-mail address: nirsnet@nirs.org,
Web site: http://www.nirs.org
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Include information and classroom activi-
ties. FREE
ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY (Grades

9-12)Provides information on alternative
energy technologies. FREE
Solar Energy Industries Association,
1616 H Street, N.W., 8th floor,
Phone: (202) 628-7979, FAX: (202) 628-7779
Web site: http://www.seia.org
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COMMON GROUND: MODERN MINING AND
YOU VIDEO (Grades 7-Adult)
RELATED WEB SITES Produced by the Caterpillar Co. How are
minerals formed? How and where are
they found? What role have minerals
http://educate.si.edu/resources/lessons/siyc/gems/start.html played in the forming of human civiliza-
MINERALS, CRYSTALS, and GEMS tion? And how is the mining industry
Three lesson plans for grades 3-8 from the Smithsonian. managing and protecting the earths
valuable resources? Common Ground is
an up-to-date look at modern mining and
its effect on billions of us as consumers.
edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec670/Cardboard/Card/R/rocks.html Available FREE on loan to Tennessee
ROCKS AND MINERALS SOLITAIRE teachers.
Instructions for an educational card game for junior and senior high William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower,
school students in which they learn to classify a rock/mineral by Contact: Chyrall Dawson,
matching the rock/mineral to its corresponding category and classifica- 312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor,
tion. Nashville, TN 37243-0405
members.home.net/kostek/kostek/Teacherpage.html energy_teen.htm
ROCKS AND MINERALS PAGE CHEMISTRY, COAL, COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES,
Keith Kostek, a teacher from Edmonton, Alberta, created this page for ENERGY CONSERVATION, GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN ANATOMY,
other elementary teachers as a source of background information and ENERGY, SCIENCE (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR
SYSTEM, WEATHER.
lesson plans.
mineral.galleries.com/default.htm
THE MINERAL GALLERY
For rock collectors, the Mineral Gallery will be quite a find. This
commercial site provides a collection of mineral descriptions (about
400) which can be accessed alphabetically, by class, by interesting
Every teacher will receive all 4 Teacher
groupings (e.g. birthstones), or by a keyword search. Descriptions Helper packets.
include a picture, its chemical composition, its structure and physical Everyday Uses of Minerals
descriptions (color, fracture, hardness, etc. ). You can purchase speci- Includes 50+ pages of real world informa-
mens from this site. tion - How we use minerals, every day of
our lives. All activities fully-integrated to
help classroom teachers. Guaranteed to
have at least 3 full-size color posters, but
nesen.unl.edu/teacher/activities/geology.html sometimes contains 5, depending on
NEBRASKA EARTH SCIENCE EDUCATION NETWORK what their contributors provide.
10 lesson plans - searching for fossils, telling the story of a rock, etc. Creating a Universe - How We Use the
Elements for Life and For Living
Their newest packet. 3 posters including
www.bwctc.northants.sch.uk/website/html/projects/science/ks34/rocks/ a large (54 x 39) Periodic Table for the
non-chemist.
list.html
ROCK IDENTIFICATION SCIENCE PROJECT Everything We Have and Everything We
Interactive activity where students click on a rock, view the results of 3 Use Comes From Our Natural Resources
different tests on the rock and use a Rock Key to then identify what type Primary grade level activities in a 24-page
activity book (Food, Clothing, Shelter -
of rock it is. Where Do They Come From?) Includes
also a packet of coal mined land reclama-
tion seed, plus 2 color posters - Switched
On Mining and Mining At Play.
A Study of the Earth

48-page activity book, Everything Comes
From Our Natural Resources, includes
teacher guides, student pages and
backgrounders, plus 4 color posters (If it
Cant Be Grown, It Has To Be Mined; From
the Earth...A Better Life; Elements Com-
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prising the Human Body; and Look Around,
Everything Is Made From Something.)
www.fi.edu/fellows/payton/rocks/index2.html
Teachers should write on school letterhead
ROCK HOUNDS WITH ROCKY indicating grade(s) taught. FREE when
This is a web-based activity for K-12 students through which they will requested on school letterhead. If the
gain an understanding of the rock cycle including how sedimentary, supply of free posters has been exhausted,
metamorphic, and igneous rocks form. Theres also a lesson plan for you can order online.
teachers to tie all the activities together. 501 Violet Street, Golden, CO 80401
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LOCKPORT CYBER MUSEUM OF ROCKS, MINERALS, and MINERALS
FOSSILS
The collected specimens from Dr. Peter Buckholtz from his travels
through out US, Canada and abroad.
MINERAL EDUCATION RESOURCE GUIDE
Can be downloaded FREE from Web site.
www.macropress.com/rocks.htm WHAT MINING MEANS TO AMERICA brochure
ROCK HOUNDS Single copy FREE to teachers who request it
A 2-day lesson plan on classifying rocks on school letterhead.
National Mining Association,
Education Department, 1130 17th Street, NW,
www.mii.org Phone: 202-463-2665, Fax: 202-847-0135
MINERALS INFORMATION INSTITUTE Email: csheppard@nma.org,
Has award-winning curriculum materials available for teachers via this Web site: http://www.nma.org
website.
www.minerals.net/
MIGHTY MINERALS (Teaching unit)
MINERAL AND GEMSTONE KINGDOM Grades 3-4
Data on minerals classified in a number of ways, including by alphabet, Produced by Northwest Mining Association.
crystallography, X-ray powder diffraction, chemical composition, and FREE for teachers
physical and optical properties. The database contains more than 4000 Northwest Mining Association,
Kenneth Assmus, Director
mineral species descriptions along with links to additional information. Public Education and Outreach
10 North Post Street, #414,
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www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/school/e_mine.htm Phone: 509-624-1158, FAX: 509-623-1241
E-mail: nwma@nwma.org,
MINERALS AND METALS: A WORLD TO DISCOVER Web site: http://www.nwma.org
This site from national Resources Canada provides: virtual travel to
communities closely associated with the production of minerals and
metals; information on minerals and metals produced in Canada; a game
in which students can discover how minerals and metals contribute to AGGREGATES: NATURES BUILDING BLOCKS
the quality of life; a description of the mining cycle; information on (poster) 35 x 23 You can see a picture of this
mineral exploration and the mining industry; details about careers in the poster on the Web site. $3.00
mining industry; links to other education resources, and a glossary.
FROM MOUNTAINS TO METALS. (poster) 35 x 23.
You can see a picture of this poster on the Web
site. $3.00
www.rocksandminerals.com/
ROCKS AND MINERALS.COM FROM THE MINE TO MY HOUSE (poster) 35 x 23.
You can see a picture of this poster on the Web
This commercial site has a big selection of specimens and collections for site. $3.00
the classroom. They also have some unique specimens such as Moqui
Marbles and rock that actually bends! Site also include a link to a MINING AT PLAY (poster) 35 x 23. You can see a
MINERAL INFORMATION FINDER. picture of this poster on the Web site. $3.00
ROCKS AND MINERALS poster) 35 x 23. You can

see a picture of this poster on the Web site. $3.00
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SWITCHED ON MINING (poster)
35 x 23. You can see a picture of this poster on
the Web site. $3.00
www.rogersgroupinc.com/ourcommunities/rockology/index.htm Society for Mining, Metallurgy and
Exploration, Inc.
ROCKOLOGY 101 PO Box 277002, Littleton, CO 80127
Rogers Group, a highway construction and rock quarry company, Phone: 1-800-SME-3132, Fax: 303-973-3845
provides a site with information about rocks and minerals, the mining Email: sme@smenet.org,
process, how these materials affect your life. There are also fun activities Web site: http://www.smenet.org
associated with the word rock. COAL, ELECTRICITY, ROCKS and MINERALS
www.sasked.gov.sk.ca/docs/elemsci/gr4ucesc.html
GRADE 4 SCIENCE: FOSSILS AND ROCKS
A curriculum guide from Saskatchewan Education
www.sdnhm.org/kids/minerals/games/index.html
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TEACHING SCIENCE ON A SHOESTRING,
VOLUMES 1 AND 2.
RELATED WEB SITES These simple -to-do energy and science
activities are designed for teachers of all
grades who want to enliven classes with
highwire.stanford.edu/lists/freeart.dtl interesting demonstrations. One copy per
FREE ONLINE FULL-TEXT ARTICLES classroom FREE to Tennessee teachers.
Highwire Press is one of the two largest archives of free full-text science
SCIENCE ROCK VIDEO (Part of SCHOOLHOUSE
on Earth. The journals this site supports focus on science, technology, ROCK VIDEO SERIES)
and medicine. HighWires approach to online publishing of scholarly Academy Award winner Cloris Leachman
journals is not simply to mount electronic images of printed pages; and a group of young friends share a lively
rather, by adding links among authors, articles and citations, advanced half hour of catchy songs and sketches that
make learning about science, grammar, math
searching capabilities, high resolution images and multimedia and and history fun and easy! FREE on loan to
interactivity. Tennessee teachers.
Science Rock Titles include: Them Not-So-
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newscientist.com/ ity; Energy and Interplanet Janet.
NEW SCIENTIST Tennessee Energy Education Network,
Planet Science is the online voice of New Scientist, the worlds leading William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower,
weekly magazine of popular science. You can use Europes largest 312 8th Avenue North, 9th floor,
database of science and technology jobs at this site. It contains answers Contact: Chyrall Dawson
to more than 300 questions about puzzling scientific phenomena in Phone: 1-800-342-1340 inside Tennessee or
everyday life as well as other features. 615-741-2994 outside Tennessee
energy_teen.htm
nyelabs.kcts.org/ CHEMISTRY, COAL, COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES,
BILL NYE, THE SCIENCE GUY INVENTORS, NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE
Check out their link Information and then go to Nye Labs OnLine WEATHER.
Map to see a clickable map overview of what this award winning site
has to offer. Use their online search engine to find information on Life
Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Planetary Sciences. NATURE PENCILS
A very inexpensive learning tool. Brightly colored
pencils depicting the most popular science topics.
whyfiles.org/ Makes great student reward. $.40 each; 36 for
$.27 each; 72 for $.24 each; 144 for $.20 each
whyfiles.news.wisc.edu/index.html Museum Products Co.
WHY FILES SCIENCE BEHIND THE NEWS 84 Route 27, Mystic, CT 06355,
These are up-to-date tutorials on many science and technology topics Attention: John Bannister
that have made the news recently. A neat resource for questions Phone: (860) 536-6433 or 1-800-395-5400,
FAX: (860) 572-9589
relating to todays scientific headlines. E-MAIL: MUSEUMprod@AOL.COM
Web: http://www.museumproducts.net
SCIENCE in GENERAL, SOLAR SYSTEM, TREES
www.aaas.org/ehr/sciup/documents/archives.html
SCIENCE UPDATE and WHY IS IT? (real audio)
Ever wonder what the purpose of your bodys heat is? Or what
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THE MOBILE DISCOVERY CENTER (Middle
School)
www.afredericks.com A traveling,18-wheeler vehicle that
provides science programs and demon-
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE strations on location. Sponsored by the
This site has exciting science programs. Books, resources, ideas and lots U.S. Army. Call or write for information and
of stuff. schedule. (info/request form also
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TEACHER TOOLS
Science education programs, keyed to
www.AIMSedu.org/ National Science Standards, supported by
A.I.M.S. EDUCATION FOUNDATION (Activities Integrating multiple formats and resource files for
the classroom. FREE
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The mission of AIMS Education is to enrich the education of students in TELTRAIN
K-9 through hands-on activities that integrate math, science and other Satellite (C-Band) broadcasts focusing on
disciplines. Some of their units of study are excellent. science, math or technology subjects.
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SCIENCE4KIDS Contact: Jim Frye, Deputy Director, One
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Fax: (706) 821-0269
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4000 YEARS OF WOMEN IN SCIENCE Web site: www.NationalScienceCenter.org
This is a compilation of information about women in science. There are
more than 125 women from our scientific past documented in biogra-
phies and photographs. A bonus is the inclusion of the reference list of
books and articles used to develop this site.
PORTRAIT OF A MILLION. (poster)
Poster showing a million dots (they are just
visible, and occupy an area 13 by 18 inches).
www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Science/Science.html This is about the only way you can see this
AWESOME LIBRARY crushingly large number. On the facing page, a
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Awesome Library organizes your search of the World Wide Web. It hairs, population, millionaires, military expendi-
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science. $4.00 Shipping and handling
Universal Workshop
Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613
Phone: (864) 294-2208,
www.chem4kids.com Fax number: (864) 294-3523
Need ideas for teaching science? This is a great site for kids, because it E-mail address: guyvernon@aol.com
breaks down science concepts and uses simple, easy-to-understand Web: http://www.universalworkship.com
language. Sections include Matter, Atoms, Elements, Math and Reactions, BIOLOGY, SCIENCE(GENERAL)
as well as chemistry quizzes and an indispensable tour. Youll also find
links to other science sites.
SCIENCE AT HOME (Activities book)

www.classroom.net (Grades K-8)
CLASSROOM CONNECT A book of science experimental activities
for elementary and middle school
The original intent of this site was to make the Internet easier to use for students and parents to complete
educators around the world by creating innovative, hands-on products together using commonly available
and services to help make the Internet an integral part of K-12 schools. materials.
Today, more than 120,000 wired educators read the Classroom U.S. Department of Energy
Los Alamos National Laboratory,
Connect newsletter every month, and thousands more use the Science Education Program Office
companys diverse, one-of-a-kind Internet products to integrate the PO Box 1663, MS M709,Los Alamos, NM 87545
Internet into their curriculum. Phone: 505-667-8680, fax: 505-665-6871
email: steinhaus@lanl.gov
Web site: http://www.education.lanl.gov
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www.cnet.com/Content/Reports/Features/10toWatch/index.html
TOP TEN TECHNOLOGIES
This site is about the top 10 technologies that will take over in the next
50 years.
www.discover.com/
DISCOVER MAGAZINE WEB PORTFOLIO
The Discover Magazine web portfolio is a fantastic index of science sites
found on the World Wide Web. Topics are arranged in different catego-
ries that make using this resource very friendly. Each web link contains
a well written description. New web sites are added frequently.
www.discovery.com/
DISCOVERY CHANNEL ONLINE
Discovery Channel Online is a web-magazine for all people interested in
science and technology. New articles are put on-line daily. Each month,
Discovery Channel Online features an interesting virtual science
fieldtrip. A great enrichment resource for all science classrooms.
www.drscience.com/
ASK DR. SCIENCE
A great site! Enables people to ask scientific questions, and participate in
discussions through email with Dr. Science. Nominated as Cool Site of
the Year by People Magazine On Line and InFinet!
www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Science/index.html
HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN ABOUT SCIENCE
Rationale and suggested activities you can provide to parents to help
them stimulate an interest in science. Primarily for ages 3-10 years.
From the US Dept. of Education.
www.emissary.ots.utexas.edu/emissary/index.html
ELECTRONIC EMISSARY PROJECT
Based at the University of Texas at Austin, in the College of Education,
the Electronic Emissary Project is an online matching service that helps
teachers locate experts in different disciplines who use the Internet and
are willing to engage in electronic exchanges with teachers and students.
Teachers and experts work together to create these curriculum-based
online encounters, assisted by online facilitators from the University of
Texas at Austin.
www.enc.org/
EISENHOWER NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE
The Eisenhower National Clearinghouse is a great information source
for K-12 math and science teachers. ENC contains a resource finder
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where you can search for all kinds of classroom and teaching materials.
This site claims to have virtually everything! ENC has a goldmine of
electronic resources, including online documents in electronic format,
regarding curriculum issues in math and science education. ENC Services
help you connect with ENC and the latest answers in math and science
education. ENC has lots of lessons and activities in math and science;
many are multidisciplinary.
www.eskimo.com/~billb/
SCIENCE HOBBYIST
This sites designed to help children develop a curiosity for and a love of
science. Demonstrations and explanations of why things work the way
they do, and lots of great information at kid level. Fun for adults as well.
www.eurekalert.org/
EUREKALERT!
A comprehensive news server for obtaining the latest research news in the
worlds of science medicine, and technology. With daily updates provided
by the worlds major research providers, EurekAlert! offers breakthrough
stories, with the most recent reading. The sites fully searchable, offers far-
reaching archives and journalism tools, too!
www.falsh.net/~spartech/ReekoScience/ReekoIndex.htm
SEARCH ENGINE
Learn how to do fun and educational science experiments at this wild
laboratory. Site includes a quiz, book reviews, and a glossary of science
terms.
www.fi.edu/
FRANKLIN INSTITUTE SCIENCE MUSEUM
Enjoy interactive exhibits on a variety of topics. This site also has teacher
helps, a publications library and links (not annotated, but categorized and
quite extensive.)
www.fisheredu.com/query2.html
FISHER SCIENCE EDUCATION: SCI-ED SITE EXPLORER
Type in key words to search over 5000 sites in many subject areas.
www.gene.com/ae/RC/
ACCESS EXCELLENCE RESOURCE CENTER
The Access Excellence Resource Center contains biology and biotechnol-
ogy resources. Categories include Science Education Resources, Science in
the News and Teachers Page.
www.hhmi.org/coolscience/
COOL SCIENCE FOR CURIOUS KIDS
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www.howstuffworks.com
HOW STUFF WORKS
Explains lifes mysterious processes: Fat (how it forms); Chocolate (how its
made); Suntans (why we fry). Kids in grades five and up can get simple
answers to complex questions, such as how air conditioners turn warm air
cold, how microwave ovens heat food, and how cars or CD players run.
This site has 10 sections: Engines and Motors, Around the House, Electron-
ics, Things You See In Public, Basic Technologies, Computers and the
Internet, Understanding Digital Technology, Food, Your body, Miscellaneous.
www.madsci.org/
MAD SCIENTIST NETWORK
Questions and answers on a huge range of scientific topics make this a
great site for information on science. And if you dont find the answer
youre looking for already here, ask a question of the mad scientist of your
choice.
www.netl.doe/gov/coolscience/index.html
COOL SCIENCE FACTOIDS
www.nsf.gov/
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
.
www.nsta.org/
NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
The worlds largest organization committed to improvement of science
education from preschool through college. Information, events and
communications.
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/
ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTER
Youll need Shockwave to get the most out of this site, which offers a
number of hands-on science experiments online. An excellent application
of the best in Web technology to further learning. The crayons are a lot of
fun. And it even loads fast.
www.popsci.com
POPULAR SCIENCE
Visit this site and see the 50 Best Science and Technology Web sites.
www.sandlotscience.com
SANDLOT SCIENCE
Amazing site that features cool visual oddities and optical illusions. In-
cludes interactive experiments, projects, games, puzzles and more.
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www.scienceagogo.com
SCIENCE NEWS ON THE WEB
Looking for an online source of interesting news from the world of
science? Want information on topics from biology to physics to
chemistry? This site might become a favorite for you. The site carries
links to stories that have been recently posted. Articles dont contain
references for further research. But, this more popular or casual
approach may be just the ticket in convincing students to use the web
for science learning.
www.sciencemag.org/
SCIENCE ONLINE
There are three levels to this award winning, comprehensive site on
science: full access with a paid membership, partial access that is free
once youve filled out a questionnaire, and limited access for those just
visiting.
www.si.edu/nsrc/pubs/stc/overv.htm
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR CHILDREN CURRICU-
LUM
www.sln.org/index.html
SCIENCE LEARNING NETWORK
There are some fun things here for educators and parents. You can
explore science-related resources and connect with schools and
educators. Colorful and easy to navigate.
www.thetech.org/
THE TECH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
An online scientific playground for kids and adults, and a great way to
learn about how technology impacts our lives. The interactive exhibits
are a delight.
www.tryscience.org
TRY SCIENCE
Investigate science with this gateway to science centers. This site is
divided into 3 main themes: Adventure, Field Trips and Experiments. In
Field Trips, discover more than 400 science centers and museums
around the world that offer hands-on science. Use the Live Cams to see
whales, penguins and a view of Mt. Washington. The Adventure section
offers interactive experiences based on science themes. Students will
have fun with the interactive Experiments contributed from science
centers and museums around the world.
www.xensei.com/users/ileneh/edulink.html#science
QUICK AND DIRTY EDUCATOR LINKS
Links to many of the sites listed in this book...in one location.
www.yahoo.com/education/k_12
YAHOO! EDUCATION K-12
This site offers information on whatever subject you are looking to
search on - especially grades K-12.
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COAL SCIENCE FAIR BROCHURE
(Grades: 4-12)
RELATED WEB SITES Project ideas associated with coals produc-
tion and use will help spark interest and a
few tips to help get started. Single copy
www.energy.ca.gov/education/projects/projects-html/projects.html FREE; additional copies each $.25
ENERGY AND SCIENCE PROJECTS FOR STUDENTS American Coal Foundation
Need some ideas on an energy or science project? This site has many 1130 17th Street, N.W., Suite 220,
ideas you can choose from; some of them will require adult supervision. Phone: (202) 466-8630,
Fax number: (202) 466-8632
E-mail address: acf-coal@mindspring.com
www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/steps.html COAL, ELECTRICITY, SCIENCE FAIR
STEPS TO PREPARE A SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT
www.newlink.net/education/curr/science/fair.html SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR KIT (Grades 7-

NEWLINKS SCIENCE RESOURCES: FAIR PROJECTS adult)
This site has these links: Includes some tips for doing fair projects in
California Science Fair general, plus specific ideas and projects for
classroom use, as well as science fair use.
Cyberspace Middle School Science Fair Some are paper projects dont require
London Science Fair many materials. Single copy FREE
Science Fair Hints American Nuclear Society
Steps to preparing a Science Fair project Outreach Department, Contact: Tony Bishop,
555 North Kensington Avenue,
Virtual Science and Mathematics Fair La Grange Park, IL 60526
Phone: (708) 352-6611, Fax: 708-352-0499
Email: outreach@ans.org
www.parkmaitland.org/sciencefair/index.html Web: http://www.ans.org
VIRTUAL SCIENCE FAIR NUCLEAR, SCIENCE FAIR
This site has just been picked as a USA TODAY Hot Site. The virtual
exhibits were completely done by elementary students and include
student-created inventions and experiments. Each virtual exhibit has
photographs or drawings and many have links to related websites to
their topic. THE BEST OF EDISON TEACHING KIT
Grades 5-10.
www.scri.fsu.edu/~dennisl/CMS/sf/sf.html Thomas Edison and other scientists. FREE
CYBERSPACE MIDDLE SCHOOL : SCIENCE FAIR HELP DESK plus $1.00 shipping. Titles include: Environ-
If your budding scientist has a project that isnt working out, he/she can mental Experiments; Nuclear Experiments
You Can Do; Selected Experiments and
type in an SOS to a scientist at the CMS Science Fair Help Desk. Site Projects; Useful Science Projects
also includes list of possible science fair projects and hints for improving Charles Edison Fund
projects and making science fairs fun. One Riverfront Plaza, 4th Floor, Newark, NJ 07102
Phone: (973) 648-0500, Fax: 974-638-0400
www.stemnet.nf.ca/~jbarron/scifair.html For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
SCIENCE FAIR home page. EDUCATION, INVENTIONS, NUCLEAR, RENEWABLE ENERGY,
If you are looking for an idea for a science fair project, this is a great site SCIENCE FAIR
to check out. Project ideas are for K-12 students. This site has a direct
link to Canadas Science Fair Homepage.
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SIMPLE MACHINES
RELATED WEB SITES
library.thinkquest.org/J002079F/sub3.htm
THINKQUEST
This site ties the use of simple machines to the well-loved childrens
book Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH. Animation shows how each
simple machine works.
sln.fi.edu/qa97/spotlight3/spotlight3.html
THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
Explains simple machines with colored illustrations and Web links.
www.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html
INVENTORS TOOLBOX
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SOLAR ENERGY
(See also RENEWABLE ENERGY)
SOLAR ENERGY AND YOU (Grades 1-4)

Fact Sheet (FS118) FREE
RELATED WEB SITES Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy Clearinghouse (EREC), P.O. Box 3048,
aep.com/Environmental/default.htm Merrifield, Va. 22116-0121
Contact: Larry Goldberg, Project Manager
LEARNING FROM LIGHT! LEARNING FROM WIND! Phone: 1-800-DOE-EREC (363-3732),
American Electric Power is working with schools throughout the FAX: (703) 893-0400
country to help them track their energy usage and show students how E-mail: doe.erec@nciinc.com
solar and wind energy are a part of our total energy mix. Links to a Web: http:// www.eren.doe/gov/consumerinfo
school project in Bluffsview, Ohio, where solar panels were installed and ENERGY CONSERVATION, RENEWABLE SOURCES,
SOLAR ENERGY
students are analyzing energy demands and usage.
store.sundancesolar.com
SUNDANCE SOLAR SOLAR COOKER KIT DIRECTIONS (Grades K-8)
This commercial site is where you can purchase solar energy products, Directions for making a small solar device from
rechargeable batteries, and educational kits. common materials. May be duplicated. $1.00 per
copy, Send self-addressed stamped envelope.
Energy & Marine Center
District School Board of Pasco County, P.O. Box
solar-center.stanford.edu/ 190, Port Richey, FL 34673
STANFORD SOLAR CENTER Phone: (727) 848-4870 or (727) 848-4881,
The solar investigations people at Stanford University are providing FAX: (727) 848-4881
E-mail: gperkins@pasco.k12.fl.us
Solar Online Activity Resources for the joy of solar science exploration. Web site: http://www.pasco.kiz.fl.us/EMC/emc-
Theyve done a good job with this large site, offering news, activities, homepage.html
quizzes, solar facts and folklore (fascinating!) tons of science and space
links, solar art and much more.
SOLAR MATTERS Downloadable curriculum
unit (Grades 4-8)
www.azsolarcenter.com/technology/cellwk.html One of 3 curriculum units available on the
HOW A PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL WORKS DIAGRAM FSEC web site. The units include hands-on
activities and PowerPoint presentations
that align to science standards.
www.fsec.ucf.edu/ed/SM/Index.htm SOLAR WONDERS Curriculum Unit (Grades

SOLAR MATTERS 9-12)
One of 3 curriculum units available on the
Intermediate science unit (Grades 4-8) A full hands-on curriculum FSEC web site. The units include hands-on
containing teacher information, classroom exercises, student worksheets activities and PowerPoint presentations
in HTML format. that align to science standards.
Florida Solar Energy Center
1679 Clearlake road, Cocoa, FL 32922
Phone: 321-638-1000, Fax: 321-638-1010
www.fsec.ucf.edu/ed/sw/ Email: info@fsec.ucf.edu
SOLAR WONDERS Web site: http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/
High school science unit. Full overview of technologies, principles, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SOLAR ENERGY
applications and case studies. Online and download materials.
www.fsec.ucf.edu/Ed/ACTIVIT/JSS2000.HTM BE SUN-SIBLE
JR. SOLAR SPRINT Skin and sun facts, ready-to-reproduce teaching
A hands-on solar car race for kids. The modern soap box derby materials. #PS10 - $4.00
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
Marketing: Peggy Irwin,
1742 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.,
Phone: 703-243-7100, FAX: (703) 243-7177
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SUN PRINT KIT.

All you need is water, a little sunshine and
www.michielb.nl/od95/ imagination for hours of fun making photographic
THE SUN: A MULTIMEDIA TOUR type prints. Available in small, 10 sheets, and large,
24 sheets. Included are sheets, acrylic plate and
This virtual tour of the sun is an informative and interesting place to instructions in light proof envelope. Small - $2.95
find out about our nearest star. Effective graphics, MPEG movies, and School Tech, Inc.
interesting commentary make this a great spot to learn about solar Customer Service, 745 State Circle, Box 1941,
flares, how light is produced, the suns influence on the earth, much Ann Arbor MI 48106
Phone: (734) 761-5173, FAX: (800) 654-4321
more. Web site: http://www.schoolmasters.com
SOLAR ENERGY, SOLAR SYSTEM
http://www.nmsea.org
NEW MEXICO SOLAR ENERGY ASSOCIATION
Free classroom materials, including ENERGY PATHWAYS, are available
to teachers from the New Mexico Solar Energy Association via their
website. SOLAR COOKER PLANS
How to make, use and understand solar cookers.
Instructions to build box and panel type solar
cookers from cardboard and suggested alternate
http://www.solar-works.com materials. Recipes and new section for teachers.
SOLAR WORKS, INC. Each one you buy makes one available to an
This Solar on Schools program helps schools obtain funding, and educational institution overseas. $5.00 plus $1
provides installation assistance, training and materials to acquire and postage.
Solar Cookers, International
operate solar panels to demonstrate the educational , economic and Kevin Porter, Office Manager, 1919 21st Street,
environmental benefits of solar energy systems. Information and an Suite 101, Sacramento, CA 95814
application are available on the website. Phone: (916) 455-4499, FAX: (916) 455-4498
E-mail: info@solarcookers.org
Web site: http://www.solarcooking.org
http://www.sunwind.ca/solar/solar_energy_uses.html
USES OF SOLAR ENERGY
Describes how the sun is used to tell time, cook, etc.
SOLAR SCIENCE ACTIVITIES. (Grades 5-9)
Collection of dozens of hands-on solar energy
www.txses.org experiments. $5.00
SOLAR ENERGY COLORING BOOK Solar Energy Industries Association
1616 H Street, N.W., 8th floor,
A fun way to introduce kids to solar energy. Requires Acrobat Reader Washington, DC 20006
4.0 or later 365K bytes. Phone: (202) 628-7979, FAX: (202) 628-7779
Web site: http://www.seia.org
or all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
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SCIENCE (Schoolhouse Rock video)
RELATED WEB SITES and a group of young friends share a lively
half hour of catchy songs and sketches that
make learning about science, grammar, math
antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html and history fun and easy! One of the titles
ASTRONOMY PICTURE OF THE DAY included on the Science Schoolhouse Rock
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is video is Interplanet Janet. FREE on loan to
Tennessee teachers.
featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional
astronomer. One of the finest sites available for exploring the solar William R. Snodgrass Building/ TN Tower
system Contact: Chyrall Dawson , 312 8th Avenue North,
9th floor, Nashville, TN 37243-0405
currentsky.com
QUE TAL? Web site: http://www.state.tn.us/ecd/
Whats Happening in the Current Skies? This is a great Astronomy Link energy_teen.htm
to information about the happenings in our skies! CHEMISTRY, COAL, COMPETITIONS, ENERGY SOURCES, ENERGY
CONSERVATION, GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN ANATOMY, INVENTORS,
NATURAL GAS, NUCLEAR, OIL, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SCIENCE
earthrise.sdsc.edu/ (GENERAL), SCIENCE FAIR, SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER.
EARTHRISE
A searchable online database called EarthRISE contains more than
20,000 pictures taken by astronauts during space-shuttle missions.
Some Web browsers will allow you to watch simulated flybys.
http://www.education.nasa.gov
NASAs EDUCATION HOME PAGE
NASAs Education Home Page serves as a cyber-gateway to information STARFINDER
regarding education programs and services offered by NASA for A round diagram which helps you to locate
constellations in the night time sky (works for
educators and students. This directory of information provides specific
latitudes between 35 and 45 degrees North). $1.00.
details and points of contact for all of NASAs educational efforts and per copy. May be reproduced for classroom use.
Field Center offices.
Pocket Sundial
A sundial you can make and use yourself that fits in
fits.cv.nrao.edu/www/astronomy.html
your pocket (will be more or less accurate
ASTROWEB: Astronomy/Astrophysics on the Internet depending upon your distance from Chicago).
This is a collection of pointers to astronomy-related information $1.00 per copy. May be reproduced for classroom
available on the Internet. The collection is searchable. use.
A Spaghettification Flip Book

kids.msfc.nasa.gov/ A flip book that demonstrates the stretching
NASA KIDS forces on an astronaut who wanders too
This kids site for Space Day is out of this world! Kids can blast off into close to a black hole. Download FREE from
the Website.
informative sections on space, aircrafts, and astronauts. They even learn
how much they would weigh on other planets. The Teachers Corner Comprehensive Curriculum Programs:
has links to other kid-friendly NASA sites, including Thursdays Class- These multidisciplinary, standards linked
room where the topics change about once a week. Be sure to scroll to materials provide teachers with lesson plan
ideas, hands-on activities, background
the bottom to access the archives.
material and online resources for the
following topics:
kidsastronomy.miningco.com/ Mars Exploration Station
SPACE/ASTRONOMY FOR KIDS Sun-Earth Connection
Gravity and Black Holes
This is The Mining Companys site for Astronomy and Space Science. Its
Download FREE from the Website.
a good place to come and read about whats going on in space.today! Adler Planetarium
With weekly features, feature archives, and annotated links to other Education Section, 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr.,
great astronomy sites, this is a good palace to have fun learning. Chicago, IL 60605
Phone: (312) 322-0323
Web site: http://www.adlerplanetarium.org
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nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/ A quarterly newsletter for teachers. It gives
teachers the following: short non-technical
PLANETARY SCIENCES articles on new developments in space
This site features the National Space Data Center which is NASAs exploration, practical classroom activities for
archive and general distribution center for lunar and planetary data and teaching astronomy, and lists of the best-
images. written publications and audio-visual re-
sources about astronomical topics. Please
send requests on school stationery; include
pds.jpl.nasa.gov/planets/ grade level. On envelope say ATTN: Teach-
WELCOME TO THE PLANETS ers Newsletter FREE.
A collection of many of the best images from NASAs planetary explora- Astronomical Society of the Pacific
Teachers Newsletter Dept., 390 Ashton Avenue,
tion program. The collection has been extracted from the interactive San Francisco, CA 94112,
CD-ROM program Welcome To The Planets. Site offers both gif and Phone: (415) 337-5205 or 1-800-335-2624,
jpeg formats. Fax: (415) 337-5205,
E-mail address: publicinfo@aspsky.org
Web: http://www.aspsky.org
photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/
NASAS PLANETARY PHOTOJOURNAL
This service is designed to provide you with easy access to the publicly
released images from various solar system exploration programs. The
system database is currently populated with approximately 1600 images.
More are being added every day. HOW TO BUILD CLASSROOM PLANETARIUMS
You will receive step-by-step directions for building
planetscapes.com/solar/eng/homepage.htm 1, 1.5, and 2.0 meter domes from recycled card-
board. Includes 2 reproducible starmaps and
VIEWS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM coffeecan projector plans. Send a SELF-AD-
Presents a vivid multimedia adventure unfolding the splendor of the Sun, DRESSED No. 10 envelope, stamped with TWO First
planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and more. Discover the latest scientific Class Stamps to Professor Finsand at the address
information, or study the history of space exploration, rocketry, early given. $1.95 each plus shipping.
astronauts, space missions, spacecraft through a vast archive of photo- MYSTERY PLANET CRUSTAL MATERIAL SAMPLE
graphs, scientific facts, text, graphics and videos. You will receive packet of crustal material that
includes broken and naturally weathered rocks,
quest.arc.nasa.gov pebbles, minerals, twigs, bones, fossils, and
artifacts for students to explore, observe and infer
NASAs QUEST PROJECT FOR K-12 the pre-history of the mystery planet. Teaching
A great way for kids to pursue science on-line, this site has links to an strategies are included. Send a SELF-ADDRESSED
ongoing series of live Net events designed for class participation. Dont No. 10 envelope, stamped with THREE First Class
miss the Online Interactive Projects section. Stamps to Professor Finsand at the address given.
$3.30 per pack plus shipping
Dr. Louis Finsand
quest.arc.nasa.gov/livefrom/hst.html 1501 West 19th Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
LIVE FROM THE HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE Phone: (Home) 319-266-8377
Presents an integrated, multi-media project incorporating live broad-
casts, web based resources, and print curriculum support materials.
Connects students with REAL science, REAL scientists, REAL locations
in REAL time and is virtually free. An electronic teachers kit is sold for
$10.00 PLANETS IN ORBIT (Grades 4-6)
An activity to demonstrate centrifugal force.
quest.arc.nasa.gov/mars/ Federal Aviation Administration
LIVE FROM MARS Aviation Education Program,
This electronic field trip includes mission news, a photo gallery, and 800 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Office of Public Affairs, Aviation Education
more from the Mars Global Surveyor and Mars Pathfinder missions. Program, Washington, D.C. 20591
This is an excellent resource for educators, with a teachers lounge and Phone: 202-267-3436, Fax : (202)366-7500
a kids corner. Web: www.faa.gov/education
PHYSICS, SOLAR SYSTEM, WEATHER
seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html
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ASTRONAUT ICE CREAM
Is a very good site about planets and the solar system. Is an excellent A delicious ready-to-eat assortment of freeze dried
introduction to the solar system. Covers much more than just then nine vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream that
major planets. This site is an overview of the history, mythology, and melts in your mouth. It is real ice cream frozen to a
current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our 40 degree F, vacuum dried and sealed. Freeze
dried ice cream similar to this was used by the U.S.
solar system. Some pages have sounds and movies and most provide Astronauts on past space missions and is
references to additional related information. scheduled for use on future missions. $1.95 each;
12 for $1.75 each; 240 for $1.40 each #678
shuttle.nasa.gov Museum Products Co.
84 Route 27, Mystic, CT 06355,
NASA SHUTTLE WEB Attention: John Bannister
If you want to learn about the space shuttle, you must visit the NASA Phone: (860) 536-6433 or 1-800-395-5400,
Shuttle Web. NASA continuously posts the latest information on shuttle FAX: (860) 572-9589
launches and maintains current updates on the Space Shuttle missions. E-MAIL: MUSEUMprod@AOL.COM
Web: http://www.museumproducts.net
Great graphics and space shots! For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
sln.fi.edu/planets/planets.html
AN INQUIRERS GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE
This site contains an excellent collection of science fact and science
fiction, making it a joy to explore. Teachers are encouraged to share
FUELED FOR FLIGHT (Video Kit) (Grades 5-6)
ideas for using the Guide in the classroom. Prepared for Aviation History Month. This kit
about nutrition, astronauts, and space flight
spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov/home.index.html contains an engaging 20-minute video, a
NASA SPACELINK teachers guide, 16 black line masters, and a
pre/post test. Complete and return the
Spacelink is an electronic aeronautics and space resource designed to evaluation form that comes with the kit and
provide current and historical educational information to teachers and youll also receive a free poster of the food
students. You can search for documents containing key words and pyramid. Write a letter to address given on
phrases. school letterhead. FREE.
spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov Contact: Barbara H. Selover, Chicago, IL 60611,
SPACEPLACE Phone: (312) 467-5520 or 1-800-368-3138
This site is updated regularly with puzzles and games, fun space facts Web site: www.teachfree.com
and scientific exercises, and the latest breakthrough and technology ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FOOD, SOLAR SYSTEM,
TRANSPORTATION
from space missions.
starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html
STARCHILD BRIGHT NIGHTS (decals)
Allows one to create a personal planetarium with
An excellent Web site for teaching young students about the planets, glow-in-the dark astronomical decals. Each packet
stars and solar system contains 162 astronomical decals of our entire
solar system including all planets, their moons, plus
stardate.utexas.edu background stars and comets. The die-cut shapes
are on thin vinyl that easily self-sticks to any
STARDATE surface. The phosphorescent pigments are non-
A star site for teachers and students, with information and image-packed toxic and non-radioactive. Complete instructions,
guides to our galaxy charts and illustrations show you how to accu-
rately depict our solar system. $4.95
startimes.webjump.com GLOW MOON (decal)
STARTTIMES Authentic photograph glows in the dark. 7 in
Every few days, the author scours many online news reporting services diameter. Sticks to wall or ceiling. Includes
looking for astronomy news. Most of the entries are links to articles in geographic feature map and interesting fact sheet.
Made of safe, non-toxic materials. #11978-2
other publications. Topics include the space program, and recent findings $4.95
about the Universe. A one stop shopping for Astronomy news.
GLOW SATURN (decals)
Glow-in-the dark photograph of Saturn . Measures
11 across and is a perfect complement to the
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www.aspsky.org/education.html Glow Stars and Glow Moon. It is packaged with

ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF THE PACIFIC interesting information sheet and features such
detail that you can even see the tiny Moon Tethys if
Hands-on astronomy activities from The Astronomical Society of the you look closely. $4.95
Pacifics Project ASTRO.
PLANET EARTH (booklet)
www.astro.wisc.edu/~dolan/constellations/ Intended to motivate students with hands-on
activity pages. An informative, easy-to-use book
THE CONSTELLATIONS AND THEIR STARS available in duplicating master and reproducible
What are constellations anyway? This site offers a definition, plus form. Book contains 28 student pages and a
statistics, history, and mythology for all 88 constellations and the named teachers guide with suggested extension
stars in them. Youll also find information on Messier objects, Milky Way activities. $4.95
photos, and interactive star charts. SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE ACTIVITY PRINTS
Photocopying pages to help motivate students with
www.astronomy.com/home.asp hands-on activity pages. The informative, easy-to-
ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE use book is available in reproducible and duplicat-
ing master format. Book contains 28 student pages
The online version of the worlds largest English-language astronomy and a teachers guide with suggested extension
magazine includes select full text articles as well as news and links to a activities. $4.95
number of resources for amateur and budding astronomers. It also has School Tech, Inc.
a nice Beginners Guide. Customer Service, 745 State Circle, Box 1941,
Ann Arbor MI 48106
Phone: (734) 761-5173, FAX: (800) 654-4321
www.earthsky.com/Features/skywatching/ Web site: www.schoolmasters.com
SKYWATCHING CENTER For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
SOLAR ENERGY, SOLAR SYSTEM
The best way to learn the night sky is to have someone standing right
next to you, pointing out interesting objects.
www.eia.brad.ac.uk/btl/
BRADFORD ROBOTIC TELESCOPE OBSERVATORY PORTRAIT OF A MILLION
This site has won the Coolest Science Site award. This telescope is Poster showing a million dots (they are just visible,
located high on the moors in West Yorkshire, England. Anyone on the and occupy an area 13 by 18 inches). This is
about the only way you can see this crushingly
Internet can register and ask the telescope to look at anything in the large number. On the facing page, a listing of 70 or
northern night sky. Also, you can join their astronomy discussion group. so facts in millions: bacteria, hairs, population,
millionaires, military expenditures, and astronomical
www.fourmilab.ch/solar/solar.html distances. $4.00 plus $4.00 shipping and handling.
Universal Workshop,
SOLAR SYSTEM LIVE Furman University, Greenville, SC 29613
Set the time, date and viewpoint and view the solar system! Phone: (864) 294-2208,
Fax number: (864) 294-3523,
www.gsfc.nasa.gov E-mail address: guyvernon@aol.com
Web: http://www.universalworkship.com
NASA INFORMATION SERVICES For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) homepage BIOLOGY, SCIENCE in GENERAL, SOLAR SYSTEM
is the worlds most comprehensive web site that deals with space and
space exploration. Beware: This site is extensive and you can find
yourself spending many hours in awe looking at space photos and
learning about the many famous NASA missions. This site has some of STARS IN YOUR EYES: A GUIDE TO THE NORTH-
ERN SKIES
the most impressive graphics and quicktime movies on the web! Tells how to locate several constellations of the
northern sky and discusses some of the fascinat-
www.hq.nasa.gov/office/oss/ ing tales surrounding them. 23 pp. $1.75 (Order
SOLAR SYSTEM EXPLORATION #008-022-00155-7). Make Checks payable to:
Superintendent of Documents. Allow 4 weeks for
This home page is an Internet resource for information on Solar System delivery. Prices subject to change. Check before
Exploration, one of four space science themes of NASA. This page is ordering. Advance payment required. You may
intended to serve the general public, students, educators, and research- also order online.
ers. It is organized as an index with many links to other pages. U.S. Government Printing Office,
Phone: (202) 512-1800, FAX: (202) 512-2250,
E-mail: gpoaccess@gpo.gov
Web: http://www.access.gpo.gov
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www.kalmbach.com/astro/astronomy.html
ASTRONOMY MAGAZINE
The Web version of this hard copy magazine. Its updated every week
with astronomy news. Also includes hot links to other astronomical
Web sites.
www.michielb.nl/od95/
THE SUN: A MULTIMEDIA TOUR
This virtual tour of the sun is an informative and interesting place to find
out about our nearest star. Effective graphics, MPEG movies, and
interesting commentary make this a great spot to learn about solar
flares, how light is produced, the suns influence on the earth, much
more.
www.mines.edu/stu_archive/jromano/space/orbits.html
POSITION OF THE PLANETS
This orbital diagram can show you where the planets in our solar
system are on a weekly basis. Very neat idea! Well-executed and easy to
navigate as well.
www.nasa.gov
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION:
NASA homepage
This site offers a full multi-media approach to information on space. Visit
their Welcome page and look at their User Tips to find out what
software you need to get the full benefits of what this site has to offer.
Visit their gallery to find pictures, videos, and audios. New nitrogen-
powered jetpacks and other space-age technologies used by astronauts
can be viewed on this website.
www.netreal.co.uk/aurora/index3.htm
NORTHERN LIGHTS
Photographs of the aurora borealis.
www.scri.fsu.edu/~dennisl/CMS/activity/astro.html
CYBERSPACE MIDDLE SCHOOL: WALKING TOUR OF THE
PLANETS
This activity encourages students to walk from the Sun to Pluto to get
an idea of the relative distance between the planets.
www.seasky.org/sky.html
SEA AND SKY: THE SKY
This site has lovely gallery photos, an informative tour of the solar
system, links, a Challenger memorial, and java games. Very well put
together, its an all around beautiful site.
www.seds.org/galaxy
THE GALAXY PAGE (Tour of the stars)
Information about planets, solar system, and astronomy.
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www.seds.org/nineplanets/nineplanets/
THE NINE PLANETS TOUR
The Nine Planets is a multimedia tour of the solar system. This web site
is a virtual essay about our solar system with text, pictures, sounds and
an occasional movie. Each of the planets and major moons in our solar
system is briefly described and illustrated with fantastic pictures from
NASA spacecraft. Most pages provide references to additional related
information.
www.stsci.edu/science/net-resources.html
ASTROWEB: ASTRONOMICAL INTERNET RESOUCES
This site is updated frequently and has its links verified daily. It tells of
relevant resources available on the Internet, and categorizes most recent
changes.
www.terraserver.microsoft.com
SATELLITE PICTURES
A site where you can go for satellite pictures. Zoom in on your area.
www.tpl.toronto.on.ca/TRL/astronomy/index.html
EXPANDING UNIVERSE
If youre looking for more astronomy sites, or have students who are, this is
the place for you! This is a huge reference set up like virtual library shelves
using a modified Dewey system. You can do word or category searches and
quickly find what you need.
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SOLID WASTE
(See also RECYCLING)
DONT WASTE WASTE.

RELATED WEB SITES (Interdisciplinary Curriculum Guide.) Grades 5-8
Covers the issue of solid waste management.
$4.00
school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/worldbook/atozpictures/ Environmental Action Coalition
lr000599.html 29 Broadway, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10006
SECURE SANITARY LANDFILL PICTURE Phone: 212-825-3367, Fax: 212-825-3368
Email: eac@eacnyc.org
Diagram of a sanitary landfill. Web: http://www.eacnyc.org
SOLID WASTE, WATER
whyfiles.org/063recycle/
TALKING TRASH
This website addresses many important issues facing recyclers today.

www.brucecgull.com/splash.htm (curriculum program) Grades 2-5
RUBBISH WORLD An Environmental education program with
interactive, interdisciplinary activities to help
difference in solving solid waste challenges
www.cleanup.org/Default.asp? by practicing the 3Rs: Reduce, Reuse,
ENVIRONMENTAL/RECYCLING HOTLINE: EARTHS 911 Recycle. FREE
Graphics intensive, but worth it this site is full of information on how AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION (curriculum
to reduce waste and environmental pollution. Contains links to other program) Grades 6-9
environmental and conservation sites as well. Middle-school curriculum and its poster-
lesson plan on the Life of A Hamburger.
These comprise a complete resource for
teaching the elements of waste generation
www.epa/gov/epaoswer/osw/kids.htm and waste prevention. The full 9-activity
EPA OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE KIDS PAGE curriculum helps students see how many
Includes Planet Protectors Coloring Book and a solid waste mystery. resources are consumed and how much
waste is generated in daily-life activities,
such as eating a hamburger and choosing
plastic or paper at the supermarket check-
www.epa.gov/recyclecity/ out counter. These activities help them
RECYCLE CITY realize the value of prevention when it
comes to waste. FREE
Find out how Recycle City reduces waste and saves money. Learn Film and Bag Federation
where all the garbage goes. Plastic Bag Information Clearinghouse, PO Box
2811, Pittsburgh, PA 15230
Phone: 1-800-438-5856, Fax: 412-471-9417
Email: fbf@socplas.org
www.epa.gov/epaoswer/osw/kids/games/bingame/ Web site: http://www.plasticbag.com
WHICH BIN DOES IT GO IN? RECYCLING GAME For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
www.howstuffworks.com/landfill.htm
HOW LANDFILLS WORK
What happens to the trash that we generate.
WASTE IN PLACE (Curriculum Supplement)
A curriculum supplement for teachers.
www.kab.org/kids1.cfm Introduces children to responsible waste
handling in more than 30 hands-on lesson
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL JUST FOR KIDS plans. FREE
A web site where kids can have fun and learn how to handle trash at Keep America Beautiful, Inc.
the same time. It includes games and puzzles. 1010 Washington Boulevard, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: 201-323-8987, Fax: 203-325-9199
Web site: http://www.kab.org
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SOLID WASTE
(See also RECYCLING)
PLANET PATROL- Environmental unit

(Grades 4-6)
www.metrokc.gov/dnr/kidsweb/solid_waste_main.htm A FREE environmental education teaching kit
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING KIDS PAGE on solid waste solutions. Materials teach
Find out what is in our garbage and what happens to it. students how to be a part of the solution to
Americas growing solid waste crisis.
Includes teachers guide, student activities,
and poster. Single copies are available FREE.
www.niswmd.org/ Proctor and Gamble
The 4 th R PROGRAM Educational Services, PO 599,
Cincinnati, OH 45201-0599
4th R is an environmental education program designed to supplement Phone: 800-764-7483 or (513) 945-9990,
classroom instruction with real world examples. FAX: (513) 945-8979
Contact: Tonya True
E-mail address: true.tb@pg.com
Web: http://www.pg.com
www.obviously.com/recycle/guides/shortest.html
WORLDS SHORTEST COMPREHENSIVE RECYCLING
GUIDE
Chart explaining how to dispose of common items.
LETS REDUCE REUSE AND RECYCLE (CD rom)
530-C00001 U-22-2 FREE
www.virtualrecycling.com
VIRTUAL RECYCLING RIDE THE WAVE OF THE FUTURE: RECYCLE
TODAY!
Welcome to the paperless depot of recycling information! Teachers and 530SW90010 FREE
students invited to have a look at interesting facts and statistics on
recycling. STAMP OUT THE GARBAGE GREMLIN
Q/P-22 FREE
ADVENTURES OF THE GARBAGE GREMLIN:

RECYCLE AND COMBAT A LIFE OF GRIME
(Activity Book)
530SW90024 Q/P-22 FREE
DONT TRASH IT! SUPER FUN (Childrens

Activity Book)
530K95005 FREE
National Service Center for Environmental
Publications, PO Box 42419,
Cincinnati, OH 45242
Phone: 1-800-490-9198 or 513-489-8190,
Fax: 513-489-8695
ENDANGERED ANIMALS, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, GLOBAL
WARMING, HAZARDOUS WASTES, MARINE ENVIRONMENT,
RECYCLING, SOLID WASTE, WATER
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EDUCATORS CURRICULUM GUIDE
Grades K-12.
RELATED WEB SITES A collection of lesson plans and material
lists of easily available items to use in class.
Excellent for any teacher who would like to
www.4HGPMC.com show the basics of aviation, and conduct fun
GOING PLACES, MAKING CHOICES: TRANSPORTATION classes that have scientific implications.
AND THE ENVIRONMENT One packet is available to all teachers who
An Innovative curriculum (grades 9-12) that focuses on raising the write requests on school letterhead. FREE
Academy Of Model Aeronautics,
awareness of high school students about transportation and the Program Department, 5161 East Memorial Drive,
environment. This website has games and activities for youth and Muncie, IN 47302,
educators can access the full curriculum online. Sponsored by the Contact: Jack Frost, Phone: (765) 287-1256,
National 4-H council. FAX: 765-289-4248,
E-mail: aprilh@modelaircraft.org
Web: http://www.modelaircraft.org
www-cse.ucsd.edu/users/bowdidge/railroad/rail-home.html
RAILROAD RELATED LINKS
This site is not being updated anymore, but it still has plenty of working These can be downloaded from the Web
links to railroad sites on the Web. site. Classroom quantities (limit 50) are also
available free upon request.
WILBUR AND ORVILLE ACTIVITY BOOK. For
teachers
www.aerospacemuseum.org/ WILBUR AND ORVILLE CURRICULUM GUIDE.
SAN DIEGO AEROSPACE MUSEUM For teachers
Experience aviations history from the Wright Flyer to the Space WHAT FLIES? (Grades K-3)
Shuttle....The San Diego Aerospace Museum brings to life aviations rich BIRDS STARTED IT (Grades K-3)
PRE-KITE (Grades K-3)
heritage through a dazzling collection of over 65 U.S. and foreign aircraft PROBING THE EARTH (Grades 4-6)
and spacecraft on display for your education and enjoyment. HOW AN AIRPLANE FLIES (Grades 4-6)
ROCKET CAR (Grades 7-8)
WHY AN AIRPLANE FLIES (Grades 7-8)
FLYING HIGH (Grades 7-8)
www.dot.gov/ EGGSACTLY ONE PIECE (Grades 9-12)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TIME IN AVIATION (Grades 7-8)
This is a comprehensive site with internal department information, DOT FALLING FLUIDS (Grades 7-8)
news, and links to other transportation and government sites. OVAL ORBITS (Grades 7-8)
WE CAN FLY (Grades 7-8)
WILBUR AND ORVILLE ACTIVITY BOO K Can be
downloaded from Kids Corner.
www.freefoto.com/pictures/transport_air/index.asp WILBUR AND ORVILLE CURRICULUM GUIDE/
FREE FOTO.COM For teachers. Can be downloaded from the
Web site.
Photos of various forms of air travel. Check out the list to the left of the HOW WE MADE THE FIRST FLIGHT
screen. Here, in Orville Wrights own words, is a
description of his and Wilburs first flights.
WOMEN IN AVIATION AND SPACE
This article presents the personality
www.kitetrade.org/NationalKiteMonth/teachrsc.shtml
profiles of 18 women who have succeeded
ALL ABOUT KITES in nontraditional careers. Classroom
For National Kite Month in April, discover the educational value of kites quantities (limit 50) are available FREE.
with these cross-curricular lessons. Follow step-by-step instructions for AMELIA EARHART (Learning packet)
This is a FREE learning packet including
making basic kites, and read about kite flyers who changed the world lesson plans, posters, text, tests and
(Ben Franklin, the Wright brothers, and others) Also, learn how to hands-on projects relating to a unit on the
measure wind speed and view photos of kits from around the world. study of aviation.
Federal Aviation Administration,
Aviation Education Program,
www.nasm.edu/ Office of Public Affairs, Aviation Education
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE MUSEUM Program, Washington, D.C. 20591,
Check out How Things Fly and the links to aviation education sites Phone: 202-267-3436, Fax : (202)366-7500
Web: http://www.faa.gov/education
under Education Links. For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
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FUEL CELLS FOR TRANSPORTATION BROCHURE
Tri-fold, color brochure on transportation
fuel cells. Includes pictures of fuel cells
www.nesea.org/education/index.html
vehicles, and a list of the major companies
FUTURE WHEELS FOR A SUSTAINABLE AMERICA working on fuel cells. FREE (up to 2 per
Books, curricula, AV, reference information for K-12 educators and person)
contests for students on the theme of sustainable transportation. From Fuel Cells 2000,
1625 K Street, N.W. , Suite 725,
the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association.
Phone: 202-785-4222, Fax: 202-785-4313
Web: http://www.fuelcells.org
www.ott.doe.gov/kids.html For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION KIDS PAGE
A story and a coloring book about transportation and alternative fuels,
for early elementary students. Related links are also available from the
US Department of Energy and US Postal Service. ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES TO USE IN
GENERAL AVIATION
Teaching Units developed to assist educa-
tors in any level of teaching to construct a
teaching unit designed to offer the student a
source of knowledge of General Aviations
history and its modern applications. Up to 25
copies FREE. Can also be downloaded from
the web.
LEARN TO FLY
A brief synopsis of the levels of pilot
certificates, the training required, answers
to questions on becoming a pilot, and
illustrated basics of flight. Up to 25 copies
FREE. Can be downloaded from the Web.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association,
1400 K Street, N. W., Suite 801,
Washington, DC 20005, Contact: Elizabeth Davis
Phone: (202) 393-1500, FAX: (202) 842-4063,
E-mail: edavis@generalaviation.org
Web site: http://www.generalaviation.org
MY AIRPORT
This poster to color tells how to make a
paper airplane, includes puzzles, and
presents other activities about the airport as
well. Single copy FREE
Los Angeles World,
c/o Community Relations, #1 World Way,
PO Box 92216, Los Angeles, CA 90009
Phone: (310) 646-5260, FAX (310) 646-1894
Website: http://www.lawa.org
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FUELED FOR FLIGHT VIDEO KIT (Grades 5-6)
Prepared for Aviation History Month. This
FREE kit about nutrition, astronauts, and
space flight contains an engaging 20-minute
video, a teachers guide, 16 black line
masters, and a pre/post test. Complete and
return the evaluation form that comes with
the kit and youll also receive a FREE poster
of the food pyramid. Write a letter to the
address given on school letterhead.
Contact: Barbara H. Selover, Chicago, IL 60611,
Phone: (312) 467-5520
Web site: www.teachfree.com
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, FOOD, SOLAR SYSTEM,
TRANSPORTATION
GETTING AROUND CLEAN AND GREEN

(Grades 4-7)
This interdisciplinary science/social studies
curriculum allows students to explore
transportation and environmental issues in
their own lives. Activities cover: transporta-
tion systems, health impacts, environmental
and transportation histories, carpooling, and
mass transit. A final assessment project
includes a student-researched, designed
and written green travel guide to fun local
destinations. 90 pages. A FREE copy can be
downloaded from the web site.
CARS OF TOMORROW AND THE AMERICAN

COMMUNITY (Grades 9-12)
High school unit on alternative fuels. Through
this unit, students identify how alternatively
fueled cars of tomorrow can be used in their
community. The unit contains an introduc-
tory activity that helps students determine
which energy and transportation issues are
important to them and their communities,
and three research sections about alterna-
tive fueled vehicles that address availability
and distribution; emissions and health; and
operation, maintenance, and refueling. With
each lesson, students discover another
social, scientific, or technical aspect of
cutting-edge automotive technologies and
fuels. 97 pages
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association,
50 Miles Street, Suite 3, Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: 413-774-6051, Fax: 413-774-6053
Email: eduresrouces@nesea.org,
Web site: http://www.nesea.org
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CURRICULUM PACKAGES
Complete units on specific topics are
available on request for grades K-12. Units
relate to aviation and space exploration.
Requests must be made by teachers on
school letterhead. Indicate subject and
grade you teach. You will be sent the
appropriate package. Single copy FREE.
Smithsonian Institution,
National Air and Space Museum,
Educational Service Center,
CP700 MRC 305, Washington, DC 20560,
Phone: (202) 786-2106, FAX: (202) 633-8928
Web site: www.nasm.edu
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(See also ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, RECYCLING, RENEWABLE ENERGY)
BOWATER COLORING BOOK. Grades K-4.

RELATED WEB SITES Available FREE in classroom sets of 25.
Bowater Newsprint Calhoun Operations
Community Relations, Contact: Joy Edgemon ,
www.arborday.org/trees 5020 Hwy 11 South, Calhoun, TN 37309-5249
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION HOME PAGE Phone: (423) 336-7215, FAX: (423) 336-7905
E-Mail: edgemondj@bowater.com
Site includes a link to For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
Community Tree Contest a hands-on activity for classroom RECYCLING, TREES
or youth groups
Mystery Tree Challenge Students learn the basics of tree
identification with this fun hands-on activity. Materials are
included in a PDF file. You will need Acrobat Reader.
HOW TO MAKE PAPER BY HAND (Packet)
Arbor Day Play In this student play, the statue of J. Sterling Complete directions on how to make paper
Morton comes to life and shares his story of how he authored in the classroom. Up to 50 copies FREE
his special holiday.
Tree Diversity Classroom Activity In this activity, you will have FROM FOREST TREES TO FINE PAPERS (Folder)
Grades 4-8.
an opportunity to design a community forest and discover the Gives a picture tour of a paper mill. Limit 50
importance of tree diversity. This PDF file can be printed or copies FREE
downloaded. Hammermill Papers
Who Wants To Be a Treellionaire? - Use your three Leaf-Lines ATTN: Pat King, 6400 Poplar Avenue,
Memphis, TN 38197-7000
to answer the 12 questions in this game. Phone: (901) 763-7831, FAX: (901) 763-6673
Life of the Forest and Anatomy of a Tree How does a tree
build a trunk that can live for centuries and hold the weight
of many tons?
Majestic Trees of America Timeline the rings of a tree are
natures way of marking the passage of time. Enter this timeline TREE RINGS
and discover the many historic moments when trees helped A 2 ½ to 3 ½ slice of pine mounted on a sturdy
shape our countrys history. card with a detailed description on the back on how
to read tree rings. $2.50 each; 12 for $1.40 each;
144 for $1.20 each.
Museum Products Co.,
www.arborday.org/concentreetion/index.html 84 Route 27, Mystic, CT 06355,
CONCENTREETION GAME Attention: John Bannister
Phone: (860) 536-6433 or 1-800-395-5400,
An online tree game for young children. Match the squares with the FAX: (860) 572-9589,
right tree-related drawings. The faster you match the picture pairs, the Email: MUSEUMprod@AOL.COM
faster you win! Web: http://www.museumproducts.net
www.arborday.org/trees/treeID.html
WHAT TREE IS THAT?
Identify trees online using this site. Match your leaf and twig information
to online pictures to make a positive identification of the tree in ques- CELEBRATE ARBOR DAY! GUIDEBOOK
tion. Includes history of Arbor Day, an Arbor Day
play, poems, a sample proclamation and a
bibliography of materials and references. A
comprehensive activity guide for Arbor Day
www.domtar.com/arbre/english/ celebrations you can hold at school, how-tos
WONDERFUL WORLD OF TREES for planting trees, a history of Arbor Day,
poems, quotes, songs and even a play about
A Wonderful World of Trees keeps both teachers and students in mind trees. K-Up. Single copy FREE
by offering a teachers room with instructions and a students corner National Arbor Day Foundation,
where a learning guide can be found. A year in the life of a tree, uses for 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410
trees, and societys efforts to preserve plant life are explored. Phone: (402) 474-5655 - ask for Member Services,
Contact: Michelle Saulnier-Scribner, Education
Project Coordinator,
FAX: (402) 474-0820,
E-mail address: mscribner@arborday.org
Web site: http://www.arborday.org
GLOBAL WARMING, TREES
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(See also ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, RECYCLING, RENEWABLE ENERGY)
WE ALL NEED TREES (poster)

This colorful poster pictures trees as habitats for
www.forestry.iastate.edu/ext/newspaper/amazing_tree_facts.html animals and as products we consume everyday.
Also, if you are interested in tree trivia, turn the
AMAZING TREE FACTS
poster over to learn some interesting tree facts.
$1.00 (includes shipping and handling.)
Project Learning Tree,
www.ifdn.com/ 1111 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-463-2462 or 1-800-878-8878,
IRVING FOREST DISCOVERY NETWORK
Fax: 202-463-2461
Available in English and French, IFDN is produced by a New Brunswick Email: info@plt.org or info@affoundation.org
paper company in conjunction with schools and educators in the region. Web: http://www.plt.org
Its an easily navigated gold mine of forestry and nature resources For all materials from this organization, look under these headings:
including a glossary, virtual tours, a software toolbox, FAQ with a chance
to ask your question, and more. Dont miss the Naturalists Notebook of
short profiles on local wildlife, with archives.
TREE INFORMATION TEACHER PACKET
Upper elementary. Single copy FREE
www.randomhouse.com/seussville/games/lorax/ FREE TREES

4th Grade teachers may participate in
THE LORAXS SAVE THE TREES GAME
project Releaf, which gives a tree for every
This is an online game you can play that celebrates Earth Day and trees. 4th grader to plant. Contact your local
Your computer needs to have the Shockwave plugin but you can county Agriculture agent for information.
download it from the site. Tennessee Releaf Project,
Bruce Webster, Tennessee Division Forestry,
Box 40627, Melrose Station,
Nashville, TN 37204,
www.sonic.net/bristlecone/index.html Phone: (615) 837-5436, FAX: (615) 837-5003
ANCIENT BRISTLECONE PINE
This is the story of Methuselah the earths oldest living inhabitant at
4,763 years, and other bristlecone pines. Learn about the discovery of HOW A TREE GROWS (poster)
these ancient trees, their history and their contribution to our knowl- This poster illustrates cross sections of
edge of the past and how best to see them in person. Its fascinating, the trunk, root, and leaf of a tree. FREE
well-documented reading with great pictures.
WHAT WE GET FROM TREES (one-color
poster)
Shows how different sections of the tree
www.treetures.com/ are used. FREE
TREETURE TREASURE
WHY LEAVES CHANGE COLOR (color
Here are a bunch of pages you can print for kids to color. This site also brochure FREE
has riddles, puzzles, and poetry; kids can print a picture of a tree they U.S. Department of Agriculture
have and create their own poem, too. Forest Service, Office of Communications,
Publications
201 14th Independence, SW,
Washington, DC 20024, Contact: Peggy Terry
Phone: (202) 205-1024 or 8333
Fax: 202-205-0885
Web: http://www.fs.fed.us
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, TREES
SAVING OUR ANCIENT FORESTS (Booklet)

Find out what steps you can take to help save
the forests in the Pacific Northwest. 116 pages
with delightful illustrations. $3.00 plus $3.00 for
shipping. Teachers Guide available. Please call
for educator discounts.
Wilderness Society
900 17th Street, NW, Publications Department,
Washington DC 20006-2596
Phone: (202) 833-2300, FAX: (202) 429-8443
Web site: www.wilderness.org
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VOLCANOES
VOLCANOES Poster (Grades K-10)
Part of Science and Children Poster series -
RELATED WEB SITES 1973-1982 series. 44x54 cm. All are double-
sided, folded, and in full color. #PS-1/12
$4.50
volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/current_volcs/current.html National Science Teachers Association
UPDATE ON CURRENT VOLCANIC ACTIVITY (NSTA)
This site (part of the site below) provides on-the-scene descriptions, Marketing: Peggy Irwin, 1742 Connecticut
Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009
photos and analysis of recent eruptions. Phone: 703-243-7100, FAX: (703) 243-7177
volcano.und.nodak.edu/ ENERGY, SOLAR SYSTEM, WATER
VOLCANO WORLD home page.

This is the best site on the Internet to learn about volcanoes! This site
has maps and graphics of most of the volcanoes in the world. A great
resource site for both students and teachers. It has many links to other
volcano-related pages.
DYNAMIC PLANET (Map)
A five-foot-wide, color world map that shows
www.cln.org/themes/rocks_minerals.html the locations of thousands of volcanoes and
ROCKS, MINERALS and MINING THEME PAGE earthquakes. Send $4.00 plus $3.50 for
handling
Activities and Teaching Suggestions for Minerals, Magmas and Volcanic U.S. Geological Survey
rocks. Map Distribution Center, Federal Center,
Box 25286, Denver, Colorado 80225
Phone: (303) 202-4200
E-mail address: infoservices@usgs.gov
Web: http://www.usgs.gov/
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WATER: THE RESOURCE THAT GETS USED &

USED FOR EVERYTHING -Poster
WEB RELATED SITES (Grades K-12) Poster in three versions: two
versions in color-grade, middle school, and black
and white edition that can be colored by the
wwwga.usgs.gov/edu/ students. The colored versions have activities on
WATER SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS backside appropriate for each school level. $2.00.
Information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data maps,
and an interactive center where you can give opinions and test your HOW DO WE TREAT OUR WASTEWATER? (poster)
(Grade K-12)
water knowledge. Poster in three versions: two versions in color
grade school, middle school, and black and white
edition. The color versions have activities on
www.abpa.org/busterb.htm reverse side. This poster is designed to adjoin to
the right side of the poster Water - the Resource
BUSTER BACKFLOW COMIC BOOK That Gets Used and Used and Used for Every-
Check out this story kids and youll get some tips on water conservation thing! $2.00.
and backflow.
WATER RESOURCES EDUCATIONAL BOOKLETS
(Grades K-12)
$1.00
www.awwa.org/dww/CELEKID.htm American Water Resources Association
DRINKING WATER WEEKS CHILDRENS CELEBRATION 4 West Federal Street
There are several coloring pages that can be printed out for kids to PO Box 1626, Middlesburg, VA 20118-1626
Phone: 540-687-8390; Fax: 540-687-8395
work on. It also has riddles, tips, and facts to help them save, conserve E-mail address: info@awra.org
and protect water. Web site: www.awra.org
ENERGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION,
WATER
www.bbc.co.uk/education/landmarks/standard/sea/index.html
SEAS AND OCEANS
Discover more about sea and ocean habitats and the water cycle.
SAMPLE WATER PACKET
FREE Packet contains:
Story of Drinking Water Activity Book, Splash
www.epa.gov/safewater/kids Activity Book, Steps of Water Treatment
EPAs OFFICE OF WATER Stickers, 25 Facts About Water Brochure,
Plan ahead for a study of the environment with this site. It features Conserve Water Stickers, Ask Dr. Water
activities for kids as well as a number of teaching classroom activities for Brochure
Catalog of AWWA additional water-related
grades K-3, 4-7, and 8-12. youth education curriculum and tools
describing such things as teachers guides,
videos, book covers, posters and more.
www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/ American Water Works Association
ATTN: Student Programs Manager,
DRINKING WATER: KIDS STUFF 6666 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80235
Information of how to conserve water as well as experiments and Contact: Elizabeth L. Muslim,
puzzles. Student Programs Manager
FREE Packet Orders Telephone: (800) 926-7337,
Other Inquiries Telephone: (303) 347-6140
Web: http://www.awwa.org
www.epa.gov/OWOW/NPS/kids/
NON-POINT SOURCE POLLUTION
This really cool site helps kids understand how, in our every day lives,
we sometimes pollute our water supplies and waste this precious WATER EVERY DROP COUNTS (Scriptographic
resource without thinking or knowing about it. They have a picture booklet)
labeled Whats Wrong With This Picture? You can click on it to see if 5 ½ x 8, 2-color, 16 pages
you can spot what is wrong with the things the people are doing. There 1 copy, $1.15 each
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