Resources
Internet:
Environmental Research: http://www.enviroink.org/enviroed
Bernie Dodge’s WebQuest Page http://edweb.sdsu.edu/webquest/webquest.html
Tom March’s WebQuest for Learning http://ozline.com/webquests/intro.html
Earth Day Resources http://www.cam.org/~cdsl_ps/Earth_Day/earthday.htm
El Nino Theme Page http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/toga-tao/el-nino/home.html
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water http://www.epa.gov/OGWOW/kids/
Water Resources & Information http://h2o.usgs.gov/public/watuse/index.html
Learning Web - Earth Science http://www.usgs.gov/education/
National Resources Defense Council - Environment http://www.nrdc.org
The Environment Page from the WWW Virtual Library http://ecosys.drdr.virginia.edu/Environment.html
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency http://www.epa.gov
Wildlife Conservation Society http://www.wcs.org
Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment -----http://www.globe.gov/
Voyage - online magazine - environmental issues ------http://www.voyagepub.com/publish
Print Sources:
- Coote, Roger, ed. Atlas of the Environment. Austin, TX: Steck-Vaughn Co., 1993.
- This book uses maps, photographs and text to examine the planet’s endangered environment and possible future. A section on food and farming.
- Herda, D. J. and Madden, Margaret L. Land Use and Abuse. New York: Franklin Watts, 1990.
- This book is a thorough examination of the major issues surrounding land use, including: soil conservation, conservation of mineral resources, desertification, preservation of forests and wetlands, zoning and management of urban sprawl; good chapter on rural land use and building on the land.
- Kerrod, Robin. Let’s Investigate Science: The Environment. New York: Marshall Cavendish Corp., 1994.
- This book looks at the way nature and humans have shaped out environment. Some of the pressing environmental issues are mentioned with possible solutions. It discusses farming, changing the landscape, pollution, and much more. Good glossary and bibliography included.
- Leuzzi, Linda. To the Young Environmentalist. New York: Franklin Watts, 1997.
- Well-known environmentalists from a variety of fields describe how they developed an interest in the environment, how they got where they are today, and things to think about when considering a career that focuses on preserving and protecting the natural world.
- Reed, Catherine. Science Fair - How to Do a Successful Project: Environment. Florida: Rourke Pub., Inc., 1993.
- This book explains the scientific method and suggests various projects related to the environment.
- Scott, Michael. The Young Oxford Book of Ecology. New York: Oxford Univ. Press, 1995.
- This book is about the process that makes life on Earth possible. It explores the ways in which plants and animals are designed to survive and shows how they all depend on one another. We must learn from ecology if the human race is to survive. Glossary and index included.
- Shukert, RDG Martin. The Comprehensive Development Plan for Papillion, Nebraska. Omaha, NE: Frogs Copy and Graphics, July, 1995.
- This is a comprehensive development plan for Papillion, one of Nebraska’s fastest growing cities. (Great local source.)
- Snodgrass, Mary Ellen. Environmental awareness: Acid Rain. Marco, FL: Bancroft-Sage Pub. Co., 1991.
- Examines acid rain, its effects on the world and possible ways of stopping such damage. Discusses acid rain effects on plant life, cities, famrs, and much more.
- Stidworthy, John. Be an Expert Environmentalist. New York: Gloucester Press, 1992.
- This book encourages the reader to examine the relationship between humans and the environment and to consider certain ecological problems. Includes projects and ideas for taking action.
- Van Cleave, Janice. Ecology for Every Kid. New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1996.
- This book explains the relationships between the earth and the living things on it and the consequences that can occur if any part of the relationship is disturbed or destroyed. (Great for biomes!)
- Wyler, Rose. An Outdoor Science Book: Puddles and Ponds. New Jersey: Simon and Schuster, Inc., 1990.
- This book describes in simple text and illustrations the plants and animals that live in and around ponds and other small bodies of water. Pond ecology.
Opportunities for Recreation, Wildlife, and Cultural Resources Enhancement along the Missouri River in Nebraska. Omaha, NE: Omaha District Corps of Engineers, 1989.
Parsley, Joseph Edward. Water Quality Survey of South Central Sarpy County, Nebraska. UNO Dissertation, 1996.
- Projects for New Technologies in Education. Englewood, CO, Teacher Ideas Press, 1994.
- This source has a good example of a community survey - what citizens are willing to do and change to take care of their local environment.
Sarpy County, Nebraska Planning Commission. Comprehensive County Plan, Sarpy County Nebraska, January 1973 - December, 1975. Omaha, NE: Sarpy County, 1975.
Top Traffic Intersections in Sarpy County For 1996. Omaha, NE: Metropolitan Area Planning Agency, 1998.
US Bureau of Land Management. Nebraska Resource Management Plan, Final Environmental Impact Statement. Newcastle, WYO: Newcastle Resource Area, 1991.