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Links on this page are for activities and materials dealing with environmental concerns in urban areas and for urban audiences. We also include any projects with a multicultural focus, both urban and rural.

You will also find topic-specific information on EE-Link in two other areas:

• EE Organizations and Projects
• Environmental Information (key links for information and organizations)

Closed-System Game: An Urban Planning Simulation
A simulation that involves students in the complexities and consequences of planning--both socioeconomic planning and environmental planning.Downloadable lesson plans (grade 9-12) from the Forum for Global Education.
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Community Resources:Urban Environmental Education
"Community Resources works with recreation departments, natural resource management agencies, schools, outreach centers and community groups to develop programs that teach young people ecology, community stewardship, urban resource management and basic job readiness skills in the context of their urban environment." Urban activities for grades preK-6.
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EE Exchange Activities
Activities on air quality, solid waste, water conservation, desert ecology and multicultural education. Targeted to SW United States and NW Mexico area, with ideas and information adaptable elsewhere. A project of the Environmental Education Exchange. Activities and software available for download in PDF format.
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Global Learning: Sustainable Development Program
The Sustainable Development Program has developed three teacher resources focusing on the interrelated concepts of the environment, development and equity (for middle - high school students). Sample lessons and ordering information are available.
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Ocean Resources Game
Role-playing activity explores the potentials for cooperation and conflict in relation to control of the seas. Playing roles of decision makers, students learn about issues and positions involved in exploiting the wealth of the sea, including minerals, oil, and fish. Downloadable lesson plans (grade 9-12) from the Forum for Global Education.
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Terra - Utopian Animal Kingdom
Tours of a virtual wildlife reserve. A mingling of ideas and information about diverse cultures and wildlife. Created by On-Line Commerce, Inc.
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Urban Forestry Exercises
Activities for K-12, written to educate students about trees, collect data on trees in their urban environment, and to participate in urban forestry development. Sponsored by US Forest Service NR Conservation Education.
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