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Excellent Ecology and Environmental Science Apps, Games, and Websites
Whether investigating the varied interactions of organisms or observing the dynamics of our changing planet, scientists focus on solving local and global environmental issues. Apps, games, and websites can help students understand how these scientists might work to control pollution, manage natural resources, study climate change, or evaluate alternative energy. The tools on this list are great options for all ages that can help students make real-life connections to the Earth and its varied environments.
Become Citizen Scientists
Journey North
Visit Website: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
Long-standing citizen science site continues to inspire learners
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Zooniverse
Visit Website: https://www.zooniverse.org/
Real research powered by volunteers makes classroom content relevant
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Citizen Science
Publisher: GLS Studios
Comical narrative game shows intersection of ecology and social issues
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Project Noah
Publisher: Networked Organisms
Contribute kid research to stellar crowdsourced field guide
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Project Noah
Visit Website: http://www.projectnoah.org/
Engaging online community for relevant, hands-on science fieldwork
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iNaturalist
Visit Website: http://www.inaturalist.org/
Global citizen-science community for real-world research
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Explore Earth's Ecosystems
MarcoPolo Ocean
Publisher: MarcoPolo Learning
Young explorers discover oceans through puzzles and free play
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PBS Kids: Plum Landing
Visit Website: http://pbskids.org/plumlanding/
Web games, outside adventures offer in-depth tour of Earth’s ecosystems
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DIY Lake Science
Publisher: The Lawrence Hall of Science
At home or on location, explore and model watersheds and ecosystems
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Crack the Books
Publisher: MES Publishing LLC
Interactive biomes textbooks impress; subscribe for premium features
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iBiome -- Wetland
Publisher: Springbay Studio Ltd.
Smartly designed environmental sim great for learning about ecosystems
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Habitactics
Publisher: Amplify Education
Keep your ecosystem from crashing in this addictive puzzle game
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Investigate Global Issues
Plum's Photo Hunt
Publisher: PBS KIDS
Photo-finding missions get kids out to explore and enjoy their world
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National Geographic Kids
Visit Website: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com
Stunning photos and in-depth stories of Earth's peoples and wildlife
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Climate Kids - NASA's Eyes on the Earth
Visit Website: http://climatekids.nasa.gov/
Kid-friendly, expert site explores key climate issues
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ARKive
Visit Website: http://www.arkive.org/
Captivating catalog of biodiversity with great classroom resources
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NASA Global Climate Change - Vital Signs of the Planet
Visit Website: http://climate.nasa.gov
Tons of climate change info from expert sources in one easy place
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Fate of the World: Tipping Point
Publisher: Red Redemption
Complex global-influence game in which players’ choices rule the world
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Promote Environmental Awareness
Ansel and Clair: Little Green Island
Publisher: Cognitive Kid, Inc.
Wonderfully engaging eco-sim lets kids become pollution fighters
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Earth Rangers
Visit Website: http://www.earthrangers.com/
Kid conservationist's paradise with great images, vids, animals galore
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EcoKids.ca
Visit Website: http://www.ecokids.ca/
Eco-minded site with fun games and a wealth of teacher resources
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SimCityEDU: Pollution Challenge!
Publisher: GlassLab
Classic city-building game tuned to teachers' needs
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