A team of scientists from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is studying the presence of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the Antarctic. During January and February 2002 an educator travelled there to participate in the study, and posted daily reports. In addition, this site contains learning activities that you can use to find out how scientists think and work. These include research ... Full description.

This is a lesson that enables the student to describe how hurricanes move and change appearance over time through the use of the pubic domain image processing software. Full description.

The purpose of this resource is to use a land cover type map to make environmentally sound decisions. Full description.

In this article, The Why Files examines the effects of living in space on humans. From bone-mass loss, to poor air quality and isolation, many argue that living in space for long periods of time has numerous ill effects on the human body. This article looks at the negative effects space can have on the physical and mental state of humans, as well as discusses the healthy aspects of space travel. Full description.

This resource for both teachers and students interested in the ozone layer contains general information and digitized images of the antarctic ozone hole. The referenced printed materials include: phone and e-mail contacts for those who wish to pursue the issue of ozone depletion further, a quick and reliable Frequently-asked-Questions on Ozone, and an undergraduate textbook entitled, Atmospheric Change: ... Full description.

In this activity, students develop and demonstrate their ability to use textual information and data to persuade a reading audience of the benefits of using microcalorimeter detectors to do X-ray astronomy. They will summarize in their own words various reading selections, and use results from previous exercises in their persuasion writing. This final assignment will serve as closure. Students have ... Full description.

The Hudson Highlands tour is part of the New York Landscape Regions Collection of Google Earth Tours, created by a group of New York State science educators. This tour introduces Hudson Highlands geology, including glaciology at Bear Mountain, views of the Highlands, and the Ramapo Fault to the south. It also offers other information about the area, including some animals, New York City's water supply, ... Full description.

The Atlantic Coastal Plain tour is part of the New York Landscape Regions Collection of Google Earth Tours, created by a group of New York State science educators. This tour introduces students to glacial erratics on Long Island, the Ronkonkoma terminal moraine, and the Rock Hill erratic. Coastal erosion and deposition can be studied by viewing dunes, beaches, and wave cut banks. Full description.

This page provides access to a variety of resources about hurricanes. The site contains everything from animations of past hurricanes, to current hurricane predictions, to tutorials on what to do when threatened by a hurricane. There is even a list of hurricane names for 2000-2004. This is a great resource for all types of information on and images of hurricanes. Full description.

This book describes the varied coastal environments of the United States and the natural processes and human actions that are constantly modifying them. Ignorance of these processes exacerbates the tragic collisions between people and nature, such as Hurricane Hugo in South Carolina, which left thousands homeless and destroyed billions of dollars of property. Topics include types of coasts; coastal ... Full description.