This collection features an array of resources that will help students make connections between Environmental Science concepts and the complex factors that accompany creating policies and responding to environmental concerns. Unit 3: Populations Populations change due to a variety of factors. The resources aligned with this unit examine what happens when human and ecological factors […]
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Environmental Education Collection
Human actions and interactions with ecosystems across the globe, like the construction of nuclear power plants, deforestation and the reintroduction of species to old habitats, have significant consequences. This collection helps students explore the effects of environmental policies and processes, giving an understanding of the profound impact humans have on the planet. Healing the Ozone: […]
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Healing the Ozone: First Steps Toward Success
A worldwide effort to heal damage to the ozone layer is showing early progress.
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Retro Report’s AP Education Collections
Retro Report’s resources feature engaging short videos, lesson plans and student activities that are aligned to Advanced Placement courses in U.S. History, U.S. Government and Politics, Human Geography, Psychology and Environmental Science. This collection contains over 75 videos and lessons for use in the AP United States History course. The resources for Units 8 & 9 are […]
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Nuclear Meltdowns Raised Fears, but Growing Energy Needs May Outweigh Them
Catastrophic accidents at power plants have heightened fears about the safety of nuclear energy, but environmentalists and others are giving it renewed attention as a way to fight global warming.
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Future of Water
The increasing scarcity of drinking water is beginning to capture the world’s attention – but surprisingly, an innovative solution might just be found in one of the Earth’s driest places.
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How Cloning a Sheep Set Off a Sci Fi Panic
In 1997, Scottish scientists announced they had cloned a sheep and named her Dolly, and sent waves of future shock around the world that continue to shape frontiers of science today.