Crossing Boundaries

"What is the Earth Exploration Toolbook? The Earth Exploration Toolbook is a collection of computer-based Earth science activities. Each activity, or chapter, introduces one or more data sets and an analysis tool that enables users to explore some aspect of the Earth system. Step-by-step instructions in each chapter walk users through an example - a case study in which they access data and use analysis tools to explore issues or concepts in Earth system science. In the course of completing a chapter, users produce and analyze maps, graphs, images, or other data products. The ultimate goal of each activity is to build user's skills and confidence so they can use data to conduct their own investigations of the Earth system."

"Microsoft SharedView is a fast, easy way to share documents and screen views with small groups of friends or coworkers; anytime, anywhere. Use SharedView to put your heads together and collaborate - create, convey, and communicate…across physical boundaries, through firewalls, and down to the smallest details."

A wealth of digital-GIS friendly, information, especially international, on environment and sustainable development.

A good source for Ontario county base maps, aerial photos, and digital census information. Has the wetlands maps for Ontario County.

An informative summary by the Ecological Society of America

Nice animated video of 2010 hurricane season in Google Earth

"ideas for a sustainable economy in a world of finite resources"

Science.gov now quickly finds science images, including animal and plant, weather and space, and earth and sun images and more. The information is free and no registration is required. Go to www.science.gov and select the Image Search link under Special Collections.

A new study published in Nature reveals how biodiversity helps remove excess levels of nutrients that commonly degrade water quality in streams. As the # of species of algae in a stream increases, their greater their geographical distribution and water cleaning capacity.

Using Storify you can create a story using media from different sections of the Web. After signing up for a free profile, you can "curate" elements of a story by dragging and dropping status updates, photos, or videos to make your own interactive presentation. You can write headlines and text.

PBS sponsored site with many resources for teaching evolution

The UK government worked hand-in-hand with the nuclear industry to play down the Fukushima crisis: they are treating the public with contempt GrrlScientist: This true crime thriller is the story of a few committed individuals who devote their lives to catching those who would destroy our environment by over-exploiting the world's natural resources It's a striking phrase - privatising official development aid - and one green banker thinks it might just solve the problems of poverty and environment 30 Jun 2011: Rezaul Karim Chowdhury: By pushing climate loans, the UK and the World Bank are making people in poor countries pay twice for climate change - even though we played almost no part in causing the problem Euractiv: A global deal to cut maritime carbon emissions is unachievable, say EU officials BusinessGreen: Chief executives say setting UK on European time would be worth £3.5bn to UK economy To build a sustainable future we need to change the way we build now, says Ursula Hartenberger The company faces mounting criticism for lack of transparency, but much of this may be down to its sprawling business model More from Guardian Sustainable Business Despite legislation on CFCs, the ozone hole has grown to an average 25.81m sq km Down 232,340 metric tons since 1950 Loops of metal wire have been cleverly put together to form this large fruitbowl, just £12.60.

The 5E lesson model is adapted from the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study (BSCS, http://www.bscs.org/) and enhanced with more detail by the ESEP team for the Chesapeake Teacher Research Fellowship to provide a successful means for encouraging research in the classroom and in some cases incorporates field components to expand the investigation beyond the classroom walls.

Welcome to the AP Biology Web site for Ms. Foglia's Regents Biology (10th grade Living Environment) course at Division Avenue High School, Levittown. It will be a busy year and I will use this Web site to help you to do the best you can. All paperwork, labs, and resources used or mentioned in class will be posted here

TSA is dedicated to the needs of students interested in technology. "For Students" includes links to the newsletter, student scholarships, and information about following a STEM career path. "For Adults" contains toolkits & resources that support science and engineering learning.

"Forest canopies provide structure that affects weather patterns, contributes to nutrient cycling, and provides habitat for plants and animals, among other things. A lot remains to be discovered...there's room for new scientists to climb up and explore. "

A cute animated version of Wangari Maathai's story about a hummingbird trying to put out a forest fire. "The hummingbird story reminds us all that however small we are, in the face of hard times, of huge problems we can still do something, we can still make our voices heard, we can still have an impact."