Bird Banding and Migration Studies
Are you interested in learning about bird banding and how it is being used to study bird migration? Site offers info on bird banding and a variety of projects such as Swainson's Thrush, The Yellow Warbler, Riparian Habitat, and links to other web sites concerning bird migration studies.
http://my.treeway.com/birdstudies/Home.htm?952477798
Discovering Salmon 
"A lively introduction to the life cycles, habitats, legends, ecological relationships and environmental challenges of salmon. (Also includes trout)" Grade 4. Ordering information available.
http://www.dog-eared.com/books/books.htm#Salmon
Field Notes Nature Documentaries
"Videos and information on sensitive habitats and species in California. Many of these videos are being used in public schools and resource agencies such as US Fish and Wildlife and California Dept. of Fish & Game. Links are provided to California conservation groups, parks and reserves." Videos can be ordered by phone.
http://www.fieldnotes.com/njva.html
Fish Banks, LTD.
"A game about team work and natural resource depletion," where students become fishing fleet managers. A project of Institute for Policy and Social Science Research, Univ of N.H.
http://www.unh.edu/ipssr/Lab/FishBank.html
Georgia's Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program
"The Nongame-Endangered Wildlife Program conducts management projects benefiting nongame wildlife as
well as programs educating the public about these species and their needs." Information on Conservation education and a poster contest for grades K-5. Free loan of Wildlife videos.
http://www.ganet.org/dnr/wild/nongame/conserv.html
International Wolf Center
Wolf tracking via radio telemetry data (updated weekly), the latest information on wolf recovery efforts around the world, full text of scientific research papers, educational links for teachers and students and pictures of wolves.
http://www.wolf.org/
Jane Goodall Institute: Roots and Shoots Program
The Roots & Shoots Program is produced by the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education, and Conservation (JGI). The activities are designed to supplement existing curricula.
http://www.janegoodall.org/rs/rs_activ_sample.html
Naturewatch Foundation
Resource packs that provide teachers with opportunities for studying animal welfare subjects are available for free download. Covers UK Key Stages one to four through packs based on pets, intensive farming, animal experiments and endangered species.
http://www.naturewatch.org
N.C. Division of Parks & Recreation: Sea Turtle Trek
"Grades 6-8. Introduces students to the life history of the sea turtles, focusing on the loggerhead sea turtle. Major concepts covered include: animal adaptation, sea turtle life cycle, endangered species, natural and human threats, habitat, resource management, and stewardship." Activities are centered on Hammocks Beach State Park, N.C. Free to NC educators with EELE workshop.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/habe.html#educ
North American Ecosystems (CD-ROM)
"Introduces students (grades 6-10) to the concept of a biome and allows them to explore specific biomes in N.A." Background material for teachers, pre- and post- questions, quizzes, and an on-line glossary are also provided. Can be ordered online. MAC or Windows.
http://www.queueinc.com/cgi-bin/q.acgi$Product_Info?prod=qcd4046mw&type=
On The Prairie
Background information on the ecology and natural history of
prairie organisms, tips on prairie plant and animal identification
(and ecological function), and interactive learning games ("Build a Prairie"). Developed by Minnesota IDEALS.
http://www1.umn.edu/bellmuse/mnideals/prairie/index.html
Project Monarch Watch
Project to "to further science education, promote conservation of Monarch butterflies, and involve thousands of students and adults in a cooperative study of the Monarchs' fall migration." Includes curriculum ideas, butterfly garden tips, and extensive monarch information. Developed by Univ. of KS. and MN.
http://www.MonarchWatch.org/
Red Fish, Blue Fish
"This award-winning documentary takes a non-linear approach, weaving the story of the salmon, the thoughts of the philosopher Descartes and the relationship between the politics of ecology and economy into a visual tapestry." Reference information for the topics covered and ordering information available online. Developed by Moto Manché.
https://www.domainpak.net/~bluefish/topic.htm
Shorebird Sister Schools Program 
An online education program that tracks the annual migration of shorebirds. Resources include: K-12 curricula, a listerv, maps and photos. Sponsored by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Also available in Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Japanese.
http://www.fws.gov/r7enved/sssp.html
Something's Fishy
A one week, activity packed study of fish. Hands-on activities including; dissection, Japanese Fish Painting, creating a goldfish aquarium and more!
http://www.alaska.net/~cccandc/fish.htm
Songbird Story (video)
This 13 minute video addresses the complexity of the decline of migratory songbirds in North America (grades K-6). Comes with a Teacher's Guide. Can be ordered from Bullfrog Films.
http://www.igc.apc.org/bullfrog/catalog/171.html
Themeworks: Trees, Night Time, Under the Ground and Houses
Activity guides for prek-3 grades that focus on trees, underground animals and plants, and nocturnal animals. Can be ordered online from Creative Publications.
http://www.creativecatalog.com/creative/finditem.cfm?itemid=1539&orderid
The Saguaro & The City (CD ROM)
This multimedia program "tackles many complex issues involving how humans have affected the
Sonoran Desert ecosystem during the past 100 years." Curriculum guide for High School students contained within CD. Available for Mac/PC
for $5 plus shipping/handling costs. Developed by the University of Arizona, EE Exchange and 5th World Network.
http://www.eeexchange.org/ee/HTML/PHSCi.htm
Trout in the Classroom Online
Trout in the Classroom is a resource designed for educators and students involved in classroom fish hatching projects. Contents of the site include telecommunications tools, data, teacher resources, topic-related links, photos, artwork and teaching materials.
http://www.newberg.k12.or.us/ey/html/trout.html
Zebra Mussel Mania Traveling Trunk
The trunk "and the companion curriculum, Zebra Mussel Mania, allow 5-6th grade students to explore the effects of alien species, particularly the zebra mussel, on the ecosystem. Students learn about native mussels, shellfish biology, mussel classification, the historical importance of native mussels, and the current effects of the zebra mussel invasion on the environment and society."
http://www.siue.edu/OSME/river/ZMTTrunk.html
