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Good overview of military use of simulations and computer game software. Lots of specific examples, can stimulate further research.

This website accompanies the book of the same title, a must read for ITGS teachers. The website includes lots of videos of robots in action, images of robots with detailed captions, videos of the author's appearances including a TED conference, a classroom discussion guide, and lots of information about the book including a lengthy excerpt. First rate material. Goes beyond robotics with excellent explanations of the technology.

Sandra, I really like this resource. Could you add the 2.6_military tag to it please?

Interactive educational site that offers activities, explanations, and links regarding satellite tracking of tagged whales. Lots of useful material

Linked to a BBC series. Has the web created a true democracy, or a new oligarchy?

816 front pages from 74 countries. The Newseum displays these daily newspaper front pages in their original, unedited form. And has links to their websites, amazing.

When a malaria research project in Uganda was expanded into a full-fledged malaria case-tracking effort across the country in 2006, health officials saw the move as a great opportunity to save lives... But after starting with such promise, the project quickly became mired in a series of technology shortcomings... It finally all came together this spring after the introduction of a few key high-tech tools -- a modern relational database, nine smartphones and a remote-access software application that was originally meant for a completely different use.

Good overview. about 4 minutes Recycling old electronics keeps toxic components from contaminating the environment. Recycled improperly, however, they could end up polluting not only your area but also other countries.

Very classy video done by Basel Action Network. Lots of specifics and good visuals.

September 2007 Every year, 35 million tonnes of electronic waste is exported to China to be scrapped. There the rubbish is broken down by hand, poisoning workers and polluting the environment. "Smoke from the computers is too strong to breathe", complains one disposal worker. "I feel dizzy and can't see any more". Many employees at the electronic disposal plant suffer from respiratory illness or skin diseases. They work for ten hours a day, with no protection from the hazardous chemicals.

Smog City is an interactive air pollution simulator that shows how your choices, environmental factors, and land use contribute to air pollution.

Computer generated time-lapse of the Stonehenge site over a 500 year period, proposing the order and sequence of its construction all the way to its eventual decay after 1900BC.

Satellite technology has enabled us to understand the importance of the oceans in storing heat energy and regulating climate. Research scientist Lee Lueng-Fu explains how a satellite was able to track the development of the El Nino affect for the first time. El Nino caused weather events around the world - droughts, bushfires, storms. The latest generation of satellites are now used to improve climate change models. Computer graphics of satellite images show effects of climate change.

Examples of science simulations

Geographic Information System (GIS) software uses the power of geography, spatial location to gather, analyze, and visualize vast amounts of information. See how this innovative technology can be used to investigate the fascinating lands of Asia.

Lots of good advice on Internet research with links to useful tools.

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Two downloadable reports on this page Towards Green ICT Strategies Measuring the Relationship Between ICT and the Environment

Too complex for students but useful background for the teacher. Smart sensor networks - technologies and applications for green growth 12-Jan-2010 Sensor networks play an important role in tackling environmental challenges. Sensor applications in smart power grids, smart buildings and smart industrial processes make significant contributions to more efficient resource use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. This report gives an overview of sensor technologies and applications, and quantifies their environmental impacts.

Presentation by British Computer Society. Useful information.

Lots of resources on Green ICT, mostly pdfs. Useful for background.