Section D. Web sites

Energy Flow in Ecosystem Sites

Design An Ecosystem - Access Excellence, The National Health Museum

This is an activity for high school that has students describe the interrelations between the species inhabiting the ecosystem and their physical environment. Then they imagine an alteration in their environment and project the impact of that change. Finally, they write an environmental impact statement suggesting ways to mitigate the effects of the change.

Understanding the Global Carbon Cycle - The Woods Hole Research Center, Woods Hole, Massachusetts

For a detailed explanation of the carbon cycle and global warming information. 

Energy Flow in Human Ecosystems

Focus on Energy Schools Program

The Focus on Energy Schools program builds upon and replaces the Wisconsin Energy Initiative2 (WEI-2) program. Focus on Energy services are currently available to 85 percent of the homes and businesses in Wisconsin at no charge. The remaining 15 percent are customers of certain municipal utilities and rural electric cooperatives that have currently chosen not to participate in Focus on Energy. Those served by municipals and cooperatives should check with their local utility to determine if they are offering similar programs. To take advantage of this unique opportunity to improve your energy efficiency, call 1.800.762.7077.

ENERGY STAR^® Program - US Environmental Protection Agency

ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers
energy efficient solutions -- helping to save
money while protecting the environment for
future generations.

Green Schools / PowerSmart: Easy Tips to Save Money and the Planet - Alliance to Save Energy

Energy saving activities and ideas for homes and schools. Energy education lesson plans for elementary, middle and high school are available too.

Landscaping for Energy Conservation - The Agricultural Program of the Texas A&M University

Although it is not possible to control temperature, wind and other weather elements, certain landscape practices can modify the climate in and around homes significantly. Visit this site to find out more.

Other Pertinent, Fun Sites

BrainPOP - BrainPOP, the more you know, the more you know!�

To view interactive educational movies on food chains, energy resources, heat, light, sound, and much, much more. Pick a movie to view on any topic listed. Limit three movies per day.