Down the Drain
http://k12science.ati.stevens-tech.edu/curriculum/drainproj/index.html
How much water do you use in one day? Join other classes in compiling and submitting the data. Check out the student area for photos and student work.
Celebrate World Ocean Day
http://www.theoceanproject.org/news/oceanday.html
June 8th is the 12th annual World Ocean Day. The Ocean Project is helping to coordinate events and activities worldwide with aquariums, zoos, museums, and the World Ocean Network. Use the sample letter to the editor to express your concerns about ocean health in your local newspapers.
Journey North: Signs of Spring
http://www.learner.org/jnorth/spring2004/
Robins, monarch butterflies, and hummingbirds are being tracked in the month of May. Students make observations and report their sightings to create a digital map. They also communicate with scientists who answer questions about the different migrations.
Rainforest Action Network: Action Alerts
http://action.ran.org/action/
Help protect the world's forests and get involved in campaigns to protect the environment. "Digital activism is reviving democracy, changing corporate behavior, and shaping public policy." Urge companies to improve by sending emails.
Signals of Spring
http://www.signalsofspring.net/
This curriculum-based project uses satellites to track migrating animals. Research links, maps, and data are available. Teachers are trained onsite or via live Webcasts.
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