Environmental Science

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Hurricanes and Tornadoes: What's the Difference?

Discover the difference between these two powerful forces of nature, how they form, and what scientists are learning about them today.
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The First Photograph of the Earth from Space: Why was a 1950 Prediction so Prescient?

A childhood memory of what convinced me that the Earth is spherical remains vivid. Already fascinated by atlases, the ‘breakthrough’ happened with my seafaring father on a clifftop overlooking the English Channel. Our gaze was fixed on a cargo ship...
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What's a Hurricane?

Hurricanes can be scary but knowing what they are, how they form, and how people can prepare for them can help relieve some of the stress they bring. Educate your students on what a hurricane is with this kahoot.
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Chemical Engineering: Plastics vs. Bioplastics

How can scientists change products like plastics that we use everyday to be better for the environment? Learn about these scientists, chemical engineering, and the different plastics.
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Endangered Animals

Explore what endangers animals from pollution to destruction of their habitats, Discover the effects this has on animals and how humans can help.
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How Humans Impact Our Environment

Mannahatta (the area now known as Manhattan) like in 1609 is an example of how humans change the environments where they live. Investigate the ways that humans change their environment.
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Make the Most of Compost

Learn how to go green with your food waste. Explore what compost is, how it gets made, and how it improves our gardens and quality of food!
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Save the Rhinos!

Discover what is needed to conserve and protect endangered animals and why it is so important. Learn all about rhinoceroses, the challenges they face, and ways that humans can help protect them.
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Protect Pandas and Their Habitats

Learn about some of nature's cutest bears: The Giant Panda. Giant pandas face a lot of dangers and challenges like destruction of their habitats and food sources. Learn what you can go to protect them.
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Keeping Our Water Clean

You can help prevent water pollution in your community. Learn about pavement, runoff, storm drains, and pollution—as well as what you can do to keep local water clean.
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Make the Most of Compost

Create your own compost to save your natural waste items and then use it to grow a garden, a lawn, or support farming in your community. Explore what compost is and how you can make your own.
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What Happens When There Isn't Enough Water?

We all need water survive but for many reasons people face limited access to water. Explore how different communities deal with limited water resources from drought, pollution, and when traveling to space.
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How to Get Resources

Natural resources are necessary for life. Learn how humans alter the environment to get resources in areas where they are limited or do not occur naturally.
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How Can I Save Water?

We all need water to survive. How can we make sure everyone has enough water to be safe and healthy? Learn about how you can protect Earth's water resources in your daily life.
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All About Natural Resources

Humans need food, water, and shelter to survive and in the modern world, a few other tools are also helpful! Learn about natural resources, where they come from, and how they help us live our lives everyday.