Crossing Boundaries

This resource by Howard Hughes Medical Institute addresses the questions of how species form and why there are so many species. Includes films on Charles Darwin, finch beaks, and evolution of lizards.

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This interactive world map allows users to learn about tree cover loss over time, along with some success stories from around the world. This "dynamic online forest monitoring and alert system that empowers people everywhere to better manage forests." After first agreeing to terms of use, visitors to the site can navigate to the Map tab to use a sophisticated set of tools that track tree cover loss and gain from 2000 to the present. The Stories area highlights people who are working to conserve and enhance existing forested areas from Ecuador to Egypt.

During photosynthesis, plants emit what is called fluorescence - a form of light invisible to the naked eye but detectable by satellites orbiting hundreds of miles above Earth. NASA scientists established a method to turn this satellite data into global maps of the subtle phenomenon in more detail than ever before.

Reflections by a teacher on the resilience of birds in the face of Hurricane Katrina and how that relates to struggles in the lives of people here and around the globe

"even with high-range estimates for renewables compared to low-range estimates for fossil fuels, fossil fuels are responsible for far more bird fatalities than solar or wind"

"Zoomable maps reveal the scope of humanity's influence on Earth-and the innovations aiming to create a more sustainable future"

Lecture 1: Learning from Past Extinctions Lecture 2: Humans, Biodiversity, and Habitat Loss Lecture 3: Rescuing Species Lecture 4: Extreme Life of the Sea Lecture 5: Ocean Species Respond to Climate Change Lecture 6: Dodging Extinction

NASA's Global Climate Change website hosts an extensive collection of global warming resources, including videos, infographics, quizzes, and interactives.

PBS short Video of an ingenious community water pump project in Africa- The Play Pump

AAAS created this website about the science of climate change. It includes a summary of what we know and a collection of 4-5 minute videos with prominent scientists in the field.

Articles, Blogs and other resources for K-12 teachers.

FAQ about climate change

Great interactive website for kids to study not only Biodiversity, but also archaeology, astronomy, the Earth, Einstein, and genetics.

David Attenborough presents the amazing lyre bird, which mimics the calls of other birds - and chainsaws and camera shutters

By Olivia Boulder, a 15-yr-old environmental activist who became well known 5 yrs ago when she offered her bird paintings in return for donations to help birds affected by the BP oil spill. 1. Kids (or anyone for that matter) can do a LOT. 2. The planet needs our help. 3. Politicians (and the people they represent) dislike change. 4. Art creates change. 5. Birds continue to amaze me!

Animated dots represent moving ships, paths show routes, and filters focus on areas of interest. Narration guides you from area to area.

"First report of its kind assesses state of world's plants, including baseline information on all vascular plants currently known to science, new plant discoveries and threats. The report estimates that there are about 391,000 species of vascular plants in the world."

With deforestation, global warming and climate change the new buzz words on everyone's lips, more and more people want to know: Where's the beef from? Knowing what's in burgers and fries is no longer enough. Environmentally aware consumers want to know how the beef, chicken or vegetables got to their dinner plates. Consumers now want health and justice.