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I. Natural Sciences
- Life Sciences
A. Plants
definition
lichens, mosses, and related plants
ferns
conifers
flowering plants
plant communities
plant classification
special status species
other web sites concerning plants
B. Animals
Vertebrates
- fish
- amphibians and reptiles
- birds
- mammals
- special status species
Invertebrates
- arachnids
- crustaceans
- special status species
- insects
- mollusks
- others
C. Fungi
- fungus
D. Protista
- protozoa
E. Monera
- blue-green algae
- bacteria
- Physical and Earth Sciences
A. Atmospheric sciences
- Climate and weather
- Meteorology
B. Energy
- Energy education webs
- Nature of energy transformation
- Sources
- Environmental impact of energy use
C. Geology
- physical
- materials
- processes
- Paleontology
- Geologic Time
- cultural
- impacts on life and property
- Plate Tectonics
D. Natural Disturbances
- earthquake
- fire
- flood
- wind
- volcanoes
E. Oceanography
F. Soil
G. Water and Hydrology
- state agencies
- Rivers and Streams
- Watersheds
- Water Cycle
3.Ecosystems
A. Habitats
- coast
- intertidal and marine
- chaparral
- desert
- forest
- grassland
- lakes/streams
- mountain
- other wetlands
- woodland/forest
B. Biodiversity
- genetic diversity
- species diversity
- community diversity
- landscape ecology
C. Processes and Principles
- cycles in nature
- ecological islands and niches
- evolution and adaptation
- food webs and trophic levels
- interrelationships
- migration
- succession
- disturbance factors(including fire)
D. Human Ecology/Sustainability
- conservation
- habitat restoration
- integrated waste management
- recycling
- stewardship
E. Issues
- desertification
- endangered species
- exotic species
- greenhouse effect/climate change
- habitat loss
- ozone depletion
- pollution
- soil depletion/erosion
F. Seasonal Events
- California Gray Whale Migrations
- Elephant Seal Breeding
- Fall Color
- Fish Migration and Spawning
- Flower Displays
- Migratory Birds
- Monarch Butterfly Migrations
II. History/Social Sciences
1. Agriculture
farming
forestry
horticulture
ranching
2. Archaeology and Anthropology
3. California History
pre-European cultures
Spanish and Mexican periods
pioneers and settlers
Gold Rush
conservation movement
industry
transportation
water
4. Cultural Resources
5. Demographics
- Population
- Time
- Zip Codes
6. Economics
commerce
tourism
transportation
7. Energy
Economy
Individual Choices
Policies
Production
geothermal, solar, water, wind
Stewardship
Technology
8. Geography
- Electronic Maps and Images
- California Photos
9. Political Science
10. Built Environments
A. Land Use
- housing
- planning
- urbanization
- zoning
B. Infrastructure
- communication
- energy
- transportation
- water
C. Jurisdiction
- ownership
III. English/Language Arts
1. Fiction
Gertrude Atherton
Samuel L. Clemens
Bret Harte
Helen Hunt Jackson
Jack London
Frank Norris
John Steinbeck
R. L. Stevenson
Mark Twain
2. Non-Fiction
John James Audubon
Luther Burbank
Rachel Carson
Theodora Kroeber
John Muir
Sterling North
Ernest Thompson Seton
3. Poetry
Robinson Jeffers
Joaquin Miller
Gary Snyder
IV. Visual and Performing Arts
1. Visual Arts
A. Painting
Albert Bierstadt
William Hahn
Thomas Hill
William Keith
Granville Redmond
Wayne Theibaud
John James Audubon
B. Photography
Ansel Adams
Carlton Watkins
C. Sculpture
2. Performing Arts
A. Dance
B. Music
C. Theater
V. Other Subjects
1. Mathematics
2. Physical Education
3. Health
4. Related Topics
A. California State Parks
B. California Energy and Environmental Education Forum
C. Centers for Environmental Education
academies
aquaria
cultural history museums
natural history museums
science centers
zoos
D. Contests
Environmentality
Plant of the Week
E. Grants
Academic
Federal
Foundations and Corporations
The Foundation Center
State
Department of Education Environmental Education Grant Program
F. National Parks
G. Outdoor Education
Astronomy
Resident Outdoor Science School Programs (ROSS)
H. Recreation
I. Related Organizations
Partnership for Environmental Technology Education (PETE)
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