This article highlights resources related to water from the American Museum of Natural History and at-home activities on ice and water.

In this introductory lesson, students learn about vocabulary such as recycle, reuse and conserve. In small cooperative groups, students are given a common object to first determine its possible uses and then to determine ways to use the waste of their object. Students record their ideas on a poster and share with their classmates. A culminating class project includes creating a Powerpoint presentation.

In celebration of Earth Day, students research famous environmentalists and write letters to them asking for their opinions on current issues and turn their letters into a poem.

This video provides information about the causes and effects of Earth's changing climate, specifically focusing on wildlife populations and the impact global warming has on habitats.

In this activity, students analyze maps of shipping lanes and whale sightings to propose a new shipping lane through the Stellwagon Bank National Marine Sanctuary to minimize ship strikes on whales. Students will read background information and conduct additional internet research to gather information. Then students will take on roles of the key stakeholders in this issue and work collaboratively to develop new a new plan, discussing problems and possible solutions. One representative from each group will share the plan with the rest of the class.

This article from the free online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle provides appropriate science lessons for Grades K-5. The focus is on acquainting young learners with climate-change concepts that are not too complex for their grade level and will not frighten them. In each issue, the magazine develops articles around one of the seven essential principles of climate science. The author believes early lessons about water availability and extreme weather events will prepare students for complex climate concepts they will encounter in later grades.

This list of carefully selected books for grades K-5 highlights nonfiction about climate proxies, those preserved physical characteristics, such as fossils, that scientists use to reconstruct past climates. Also highlighted are a few books that provide information about two past climatic events -- the last ice age and the Dust Bowl. In each issue of the free, online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle, the virtual bookshelf recommends books that accurately portray the theme drawn from the principles of climate sciences.

This collection uses primary sources to environmental preservation in the Progressive Era. Digital Public Library of America Primary Source Sets are designed to help students develop their critical thinking skills and draw diverse material from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. Each set includes an overview, ten to fifteen primary sources, links to related resources, and a teaching guide. These sets were created and reviewed by the teachers on the DPLA's Education Advisory Committee.

This lesson plan supplements the multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, which describes the restoration of historic Pinehurst #2 golf course, site of the 2014 U.S. Open. In this lesson, students will identify grasses and other plants that are native to North Carolina, and compare them to popular non-native plants. They will also identify and explain the advantages of using native plants for a golf course.

Faced with the potential of a large expense related to water quality, the Portland (Maine) Water District performed a thorough analysis of their options. Their choice came down to making an investment in conservation or concrete.

This article highlights hands-on or multimedia lesson plans about oceans. Science lessons are paired with suggested literacy lesson plans. All lessons are aligned to national standards.

Students will learn about water use and conservation in the industrialized world through a variety of resources. They will also calculate water usage and water waste through drips and leaks.

Students complete three different activities to evaluate the energy consumption in a household and explore potential ways to reduce that consumption. The focus is on conservation and energy efficient electrical devices and appliances. The lesson reinforces the relationship between power and energy and associated measurements and calculations required to evaluate energy consumption. The lesson provides the students with more concrete information for completing their culminating unit assignment.

This resource supports English language development for English language learners. These activities teach students about the vocabulary and language necessary to discuss the protect of the envirnoment. Students complete multiple choice questions, matching activities, fill in the gap questions, and discuss questions with partners. Students also explore figurative language and idioms associated with the topic. Students listen, speak, read, and write. Teacher notes can be found at http://www.tefl.net/esl-lesson-plans/worksheets-topic/Environment_TN.pdf .

This article includes lessons that elementary teachers can use to build the foundations of climate literacy while meeting elementary science standards. Lessons are paired with literacy activities as well.

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how the North Carolina Arboretum is documenting the vast number of ingenious molecular adaptations that have emerged in plants that grow in North Carolina. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media."

This multimedia resource, part of the NC Science Now series, describes how, in the search for suitable locations for offshore wind energy, researchers are studying the ocean floor looking at the unusual array of rocky reefs that exist from 3-40 miles offshore in depths from 40-100 feet of water. What they've found is that these reefs are remarkably productive and essential to North Carolina's commercial and recreational fisheries. Components of this resource include a video and a related blog article. Links to these components are provided on the page under the heading "UNC-TV Media." Discussion questions are also provided.

This article discusses how the rise in population and urbanization in Pakistan has contributed to shortages in what the rivers can provide.

The People's Physics Book v3 is intended to be used as one small part of a multifaceted strategy to teach physics conceptually and mathematically

In this lesson from The New York Times Learning Network, students will consider what they already know about graffiti and learn about the pranks and work of a graffiti artist. They then research a famous painting and create original artwork by adding thoughtful graffiti to it.