Earth Pulse

URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/index.html

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Earth Pulse is the National Geographic site for conservation. It features a set of links to National Geographic sites with a variety of conservation themes such as oceans, climate, energy, fresh water, and others. Many of these pages feature interactive tours or videos. Virtual Worlds is a set of interactive tours of various environments, from the rain forest at night to a new urbanist neighborhood. There is also a collection of Sights and Sounds interactive pages on a variety of ecosystems, in which users can click on a map and see information on wildlife that inhabits the selected region. There are also links to news articles and online expeditions in which users can follow actual expeditions as they were conducted by explorers-in-residence.

Summary

Subject keyword(s)	Astronomy, Climate, Conservation, Earth's water, Earth and space science, Earth science, Ecology, Ecology, Forestry and Agriculture, Ecosystems, Environmental science, Freshwater, Geography, Geoscience, Human body, Human geography, Humans and the environment, Life science, Oceans, Personal and social issues, Physical geography, Physical sciences, Science, Social Sciences, Space Science, Space sciences
Grade level	Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Informal Education
Intended audience	Learner
Resource type	Audio/Visual, Instructional Material, Reference Material, Text
Resource format	text, text/html
Rights	Copyright 1996-2003 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.

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Title	DLESE Community Collection
Link	http://www.dlese.org/
Description	The Digital Library for Earth System Education (DLESE) mission is to improve the quality, quantity, and efficiency of teaching and learning about the Earth System, by developing, managing, and providing access to high-quality educational resources and supporting services through a community-based, distributed digital library. Intended users include students, educators and citizens of all ages, in both formal and informal learning environments. The collection favors resources that convey linkages and connections; the general with the specific, theory with evidence, global with local, and that demonstrate the application of science to solving real world problems. This includes providing access to Earth data sets and imagery, and the tools and interfaces that enable their effective use. DLESE resources are community-contributed, by individuals, organizations, and formal collection efforts.
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Title	Middle School Portal: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2)
Link	http://msteacher2.org/
Description	The Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways (MSP2) supports middle grades educators with high-quality, standards-based resources and promotes collaboration and knowledge-sharing among its users. Educators use MSP2 to increase content knowledge in science, mathematics, and appropriate pedagogy for youth ages 10 to 15. MSP2 employs social networking and digital tools to foster dynamic experiences that promote creation, modification, and sharing of resources, facilitate professional development, and support the integration of technology into practice. MSP2 is a project of the Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology, National Middle School Association, and Education Development Center, Inc., and is funded by the National Science Foundation. The partners integrate resources, tools, and services across projects, and support multiple methods of resource discovery to meet the needs of this audience.
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Content contained within the resource

Skip to this page's content EarthPulse A Visual Guide to Global Trends The Human Condition Our Relationship With Nature Our Connected World A Complex World Explained Modern humans relate to our planet and to one another in ways that may seem simple on the surface, but when examined carefully, can be mind-bogglingly complex. Turn on a light switch, place a phone call, eat a meal and you tap into a vast network of actions and consequences that connect us to the Earth and to other humans in ways both beneficial and detrimental. EarthPulse explores these global connections with vivid and informative imagery, maps, diagrams, and interactives that illuminate where we are today, how we got here, and how our actions may affect the future of life on Earth. The Human Condition Trends Population Quality of Life Human Impact Food and Water Our Relationship With Nature Trends Ecosystems and Conservation Energy and Carbon Our Connected World Trends Technology Globalization Connections, Sources & Credits Featured Places Prehistoric Maps and Time Line Glimpse the dramatically different face of our home planet as it appeared when sea monsters ruled the depths.   Interactive Climate Change Map Rising sea levels, heat waves, species loss—see what could happen where if current warming trends continue.   Where Do We Come From? Discover unknown chapters of the human story as scientists from the Genographic Project reconstruct our history from clues written in our genes.   Country Profiles Find photos, maps, and articles for all the countries of the world.   Test Your Geographic Knowledge In 2006, we tested the geographic knowledge of 18- to 24-year-olds across the U.S. to see how much they know about our world. Find out how they did, and see how you compare.   EarthPulse Topics Advertisement SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Geography of Wealth See how diverse cultures measure wealth. Learn More   Designed by Nature Discover nature's patterns in innovative designs. Learn More   More National Geographic Maps Interactive Maps Satellite imagery reveals the world in more detail than ever. Explore Now   Annual Temperatures Find the typical temp for just about anywhere. Go Now   Places of a Lifetime National Geographic Traveler presents top destinations. Get Great Travel Tips