This issue of the Natural Inquirer, a science education journal aimed at middle school students, is filled with engaging articles about the future of aquatic animals, urban forests, wildlife, freshwater, and forests and rangelands.
Information from the U.S. Forest Service on water, including a water cycle poster and water facts.
Take a virtual tour to investigate the water-saving opportunities in each area of your home. Click on each location to learn about it and get specific advice.
This site, from the Water Education Foundation, provides graphics and text on topics including the water cycle, surface water vs. groundwater, the Earth’s water supply, and water conservation. Their mission is to create a better understanding of water issues and to help resolve water resource problems through educational programs.
This online tool can be used to calculate an individual’s water footprint.
The GRACE Water Program is home to the Water Footprint Calculator, which estimates the water you use directly from the tap as well as the “virtual water” that goes into producing your food, clothing, and more. The program provides tools, tips and information on water conservation.
This U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Water Science School website offers information on many aspects of water, along with pictures, data, maps, and an interactive center where you can share your opinions and test your water knowledge.
The Safe Drinking Water Foundation is a Canadian organization that provides teaching resources which relate water use to science, social studies, and math.
A “Green Jobs” curriculum and activity guide funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Job Corps Office, and the Conservation Education Program.
The U.S. Forest Service’s whimsical character, Woodsy Owl, tells students to “Lend a Hand – Care for the Land!” and provides suggestions for participating in conservation efforts. Check out Woodsy Owl on Facebook and Twitter as well.