Rice Model Science Laboratory
Ecology & Environment Page
 | Air Quality Lesson Plans |
Sponsored by the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Loads of air quality lessons broken down by grade level.
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This site is great. They utilize communications methods such as CU-See-Me video conferencing and audio transmissions to provide high school students with a plethora of environmental education. An e-mail discussion list is also available. Guest speakers also broadcast their speeches from this site. A must see site.
| Bayou City Watershed Action Team & Education Research Project |
Houston area schools have constructed a watershed database and water quality research network. Great site for students and teachers interested in learning more about watersheds and wetlands.
| Byrd Polar Research Center |
On-line environmental research organization.
| Clean Air Trust |
Site devoted to educating the public about the value of clean air.
| Division of Endangered Species |
Site lists endangered and threatened species which is updated monthly; The Endangered Species Bulletin, and species maps that indicate the number of listed and proposed endangered and/or threatened species.
| EE Link |
Information and ideas that help educators and students explore the environment. Contains classroom resources and activities, educational contacts, reference materials and more.
| E-Source |
An online database and bulletin board system developed to provide a variety of information on recycling and environmental issues. You can't access the site by WWW, but you can dial-up direct to their computer via yours (800) 831-8826. Or call (800) 367-8272 for human help.
| Earthwise Travels |
Resources for travelers who want to be socially responsible.
| Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network |
A network where ecologists from around the globe can share research, experiments, and ideas. Ecologists can discuss emerging issues and trends and also develop options for future ecological policies.
| Envirolink Freenet |
Obtain a free account on the EnviroLink network. Access the Internet Green Marketplace, Worldwide Environmental Bulletin Boards, and online EnviroServices, such as EnviroChat. When you sign-on with the freenet, you also get a free e-mail account.
| Environmental Sites on the Internet |
Great database of environmental links on the Internet. Covers everything from acid rain to wetlands. If it has anything to do with the environment, you can find a link to the source from this site.
| GSFC |
Upper atmosphere, atmosphere dynamics, global biosphere, geophysics.
| The GLOBE Program |
Group of students, teachers, and scientists who work together to learn more about the planet. GLOBE students gather scientific data at their schools and pass it along to other students via the Internet. Scientists analyze the data and share their findings. Great program.
| Great Lakes Program |
Site offers scientific and technical information regarding the Great Lakes ecosystem.
| Human Interactions in the Environment |
Site provides socioeconomic data and applications.
| Hudson River Sloop - Clearwater |
Learn more about the Clearwater and the efforts of its crew to educate the public about the importance of clean water. You can also learn more about volunteering to crew aboard the Clearwater.
| K-12 Ecology & Environment |
Great site for learning more about biomes, biospheres, geographic regions, endangered species, and water quality. Site also offers classroom activities, and reference and search tools.
| National Estuary Program of the EPA |
If you are looking for information on anything that has to do with estuarine environments you need to surf to this site. This is probably the most comprehensive site you'll find in regards to estuaries.
| National Wildlife Federation |
Great site to learn more about what is going on with Earth's environment. Very informative site.
| Nature.com |
Wonderful site that keeps you current on any and everything having to do with nature.
| Nature, Landscape & Environment Web Sites |
Page offers a comprehensive set of links.
| Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Environmental Sciences Division |
The mission of this group is to better understand and evaluate how the development and use of energy affects the environment. Stop by and see what kind of projects they're working on and how they develop environmental technologies to solve problems.
| Okefenokee Joe's Natural Education Center |
Come visit Joe's "Critter Center" and learn about the residents of the Okefenokee swamp. Also visit "Natural Garden" to learn more about Okefenokee's plant life.
| Rainforest Action Network for Kids! |
Wonderful site for kids to learn more about various rainforests. Kids can also sign up and get involved with protecting Earth's rainforests.
| Rainforest Alliance |
Up-to-the-minute information on our rainforests and efforts to protect them. An incredible site with tons of information.
| Rainforest Destruction & Diversity |
Informative site on what defines a rainforest and where they can be found, their importance, rainforest facts and destruction prevention.
| Rice Model Science Laboratory - Environmental Products Page |
Take a look at what's available on the WWW to aid you in your environmental endeavors.
| Signals of Spring |
Environmental Site that allows students to participate in tracking the migration of Eagles and/or monitor marine animals. Excellent program to teach students about the environment.
| Silviculture Laboratory |
Site provides detailed resources relating to landscape management. Software is available also.
| Texas Environmental Center |
Environmental resources concerning water quality resources, documentaries, the Texas Environmental Almanac, GreenBeat!, and other environmental WWW resources.
| Texas Parks & Wildlife - Texas EcoRegions |
Youth across Texas are learning, describing, helping and investigating their communities' natural resources, cultural heritage, history, and issues. State is broken down into seven areas and offers a comprehensive look at ecological diversity. Great site!
| U.S. Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) |
Search the bibliographic database and access on-line documents. Great site for doing research on the environment. Environmental data, catalogues, library systems, environmental education, and research funding opportunities.
