Free PreK-12 lesson plans, activities, and resources
The Internet offers the ability to locate data and research topics using resources from around the world.
International data access and exchange, according to experienced networkers, work best if, after a brief introduction period, a research project is well-defined. As students move through school and workplaces, more and more of their networking will occur around the globe. Now is a good time to introduce both the necessary skills and widened horizons.
The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program, sponsored by NASA, hosts historical data sets (1995 to present) made freely available to everyone. GLOBE provides… learn more
For an in-depth study of one Southeast Asian country look at Vietnam: Yesterday and Today. Good background for a study of that war. learn more
Planeta.com pioneered online reporting focusing on conscious travel around the globe. The site is geared toward conscious travelers, hosts and everyone in between seeking practical suggestions in the… learn more
Geoscience Australia is Australia's pre-eminent public sector geoscience organization. They host a wide variety of resources for teachers, students and the classroom. learn more
A grand source book for Chinese civilization, especially using ancient tombs' artifacts, has been placed online. These resources are remarkable for their uniqueness rather than technological interactivity. learn more
The U.S. Geological Survey's Early Warning and Environmental Monitoring (EWEM) program tracks data for a broad spectrum of scientific endeavors operating at national, regional , and international scales.… learn more