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In this lesson, students will examine two maps that illustrate the tendency for people in the United States to settle near the coasts. They will research some

This lesson will introduce students to the geographic features of the Indian Ocean and the critical role of the monsoon in determining maritime trading patterns before the 16th century. Students will research various historic ports along the borders of the Indian Ocean and determine possible ways that local rulers attracted merchants.

Follow Earth Gauge outreach coordinator Ann Posegate as she embarks on a media expedition to Antarctica.

Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) is dedicated to educating America's high school students about the science behind climate change and inspiring them to do something about it - while having fun along the way. ACE educators visit high schools around the country to give students the scientific skinny on climate change through a fun and festive multimedia presentation.

ESA21 offers over 40 activities that engage students in a variety of environmental topics. The activities rely on a mixture of hands-on, field and Web-based experiences that give students a deeper understanding of the issues. Topic areas include: air, environmental science basics, the biosphere, earth, energy, home life and pollution.

The EPA’s High School Environmental Center offers students easy access to age-appropriate information on air, conservation, ecosystems, recycling, waste management, water and other topics. You can refer students to the Web site or use it as a classroom activity.

The EPA’s Teacher Center features a collection of environmental curriculum, reference materials, fact sheets, brochures, teaching aids and Web pages teachers can use to educate themselves and introduce environmental issues into the classroom.

The EPA Web site is extensive, comprising more than 300 homepages and between one and two million pages of HTML text and PDF files. The Browse EPA Topics feature is an efficient tool to navigate through Web site content. Search results include basic information, pertinent laws and educational resources relating to that topic.

Use the EPA’s Regional Offices map to access the homepage for your region. Each regional homepage has an "Education" link under the Quick Finder, connecting you to education resources specific to your region.

Earth Gauge has a collection of short (under a minute) videos to augment a variety of environmental lessons. Some of the videos have no audio, allowing a teacher to use them to explain concepts their way, but suggested scripts are also provided.