Your Source for High school and College level Biology, Earth science, and Geology on the Web. Athro, Limited is dedicated to providing educational materials on the Internet. Athro is a for profit corporation supported primarily by advertising revenues. Athro's target audience is high school and college age students with interests in the sciences. Materials on this site are intended to be used both as supplements for courses and for independent pursuit of knowledge.
Blank & Outline MapsThis collection includes printable outline maps of the world, continents, regions, countries, the states of the U.S., and the provinces of Canada. Maps are free &wuot;for educational or personal use at home or in the classroom."
Countries of the WorldA fantastic resource for students, teachers, tourists, and anyone else interested in the globe, Country Reports offers a wealth of information on all of the countries (and regions) of the world. Has good links to more information.
Digital FilmsThese films were produced by the National Academy of Science after the Internation Geophysical Year (IGY) 1957-1958. These videos are based on their research, and are ment to be used in the classroom as teaching tools. Flash 9 is required.
Earth Day NetworkFounded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide. Our mission is to build broad-based citizen support for sound, workable and effective environmental and sustainable development policies for all. You can find a list of some events scheduled around Ohio.
Earth GuideThis interactive site for children answers questions in eight areas related to the earth: the earth in the Milky Way, how the earth is different from other planets, the difference between the sky and space, sunlight, the water and carbon cycles, substances on earth, types of land areas, and the size of oceans. In English and Japanese. From the Japan Science and Technology Agency.
Earth Science AustraliaEarth Science Explorer
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
A module of Exploring the Environment™ (ETE). The ETE online series, which features an integrated approach to environmental earth science through modules and activities, is developed at the NASA Classroom of the Future at Wheeling Jesuit University.
This site presents actions to take to protect our planet on Earth Day (celebrated annually in April). Provides suggested activities for home, classroom, and work settings, as well as volunteer opportunities and a children's section. Includes links to government information on energy, recycling, green building, commuting, water conservation, and related topics. Also find histories of Earth Day. A cooperative effort of U.S. government agencies. (From lii.org)
EarthNetVirtual Resource Center for Earth Science Educators - Geological Survey of Canada - Atlantic
Education SitesU.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Sites that promote scientific literacy in all ages.
The mission of Environmental Inquiry (EI) is to support teaching and learning about the environmental sciences through teacher education, curriculum research and development, and scientific inquiry by students and teachers in grades 7-16. This site offers resources to aid development of meaningful research projects in the areas of toxicology, watersheds, ecology and biodegradation.
Exploring the Environment™ (ETE)Modules include Mars Landing ; Strangers in Paradise; Severe Weather: Hurricanes! Weather or Not? Yellowstone Fires; Korean Enigma; Rift Valley Fever; Mountain Gorillas; Temperate Rainforest; El Niño: The Child Returns; Tropical Poison; Volcanoes; Water Quality; Florida Everglades;Global Climate Change; Earth on Fire; UV Menace.
GeoLabs OnlineA comprehensive project to develop Web-based lab activities that enhance the learning and teaching of Geology and other Earth and Environmental Science topics for introductory College and High School courses. These "Virtual" labs are interactive where students learn by "doing" and not just clicking and viewing. Labs available include: Virtual Earthquake (Original); Virtual Earthquake (Revised); Virtual Dating-Isochron; Virtual Dating-Radiocarbon; Virtual River-Discharge; Virtual River-Flooding.
Geography4KidsCreated to introduce you to the world and workings of physical geography and your planet.
Ground WaterThis site is from the Groundwater Foundation, and includes classroom activities, home activities, coloring sheets, puzzles, games, kits, publications, and more.
National Geographic Education GuideA searchable collection of National Geographic sites with lesson plans, projects, photographs, printer-friendly maps, and a Teacher Community.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Distributed Active Archive Center - Educator's CornerThis site is a collection of links to resources on climate, energy, environment, space, weather, general science, and science images.
Oceanic Research and Applications Division Resources for Teachers and StudentsNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The NAGT On the Cutting Edge project helps geoscience faculty stay up-to-date with both geoscience research and teaching methods. The workshop series and website combine to provide professional development opportunities, resources, and opportunities for faculty to interact on-line and in person with colleagues around the world who are focused on improving their teaching.
Resources for Earth Science and Geography InstructionThe links are organized around the sequence of topics typically taught in an introductory earth science or physical geography class. Maintained by Dr. Mark Francek, Central Michigan University.
SEGway: Science Education GatewayNASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)
The Science Education Gateway (formerly SII) is a collaborative NASA project which brings together the expertise of NASA scientists, science museums, and K-12 educators to produce NASA science-based Earth and space science curricula for classroom and public use via the World Wide Web. SEGway materials are produced by teachers in locally-grown collaborations with program staff at nearby partnering science museums. The partnerships support teacher-developers in achieving the goals of teaching Earth and space science online, and provide them with the training technical support needed for their curriculum projects. A gateway to the wonders of astronomy and space science for students, educators, and the public. Includes lesson plans with links to Science Standards. There is a catalog arranged by grade level.
Education and Curriculum resources - part of the Great Lakes Information Network.
The Influence of Art on Yellowstone Electronic Field TripTeacher Planning Information, inlcudes web links, standards, curriculum topics.
The Virtual Geosciences ProfessorA searchable database containing more than 3.900 geosciences resources. Maintained by John C. Butler, Department of Geosciences, University of Houston, Texas.
Virtual CaveLearn about Solution Caves, Lava Tube Caves, Sea Caves and Erosional Caves.
Walking with Prehistoric BeastsA Discovery Channel Feature: Welcome to the last 65 million years on Earth, which ushered in the rise of mammals, the freezing of the climate and the arrival of humans. Learn about the players (creatures from the Cenozoic Era), their habitat and the science behind these discoveries. Interactive features on this site allow students to Build a Beast from skeletal remains, view the changing environment of the creatures, and e-mail a scientist with unresolved questions.
Weather Education ResourcesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA's many educational activities are distributed across the agency. This site has been designed to help students, teachers, librarians and the general public access the many educational activities, publications, and booklets that have been produced.
Compiled by Mary W. Scott, Geology Librarian, Orton Memorial Library of Geology
Designed by Michael C. Veres, Student Library Assistant
Page updated: February 23, 2009