In 2003, ATEEC and MIT teamed up to produce Technology and Environmental Decision-Making: A critical-thinking approach to 7 environmental challenges. This is a series of seven high quality instructional modules developed by researchers and instructional designers. The series, aimed at college and high school instructors, delivers science-based background information and the latest research on a…
Wind Power Virtual Field Trip
This instructional module was created at the 2009 ATEEC Fellows Institute on Wind Power. PDF file (more…)
Hydrogen Cars
In this video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE see why hydrogen fuel cells are being touted as a possible replacement for the automobile's internal combustion engine and the challenges that surround this technology. Supplementary teaching materials for this video can be found at Teachers' Domain. QuickTime video (more…)
Oil Refining - Google Earth Virtual Field Trip Activity
In this virtual field trip learn about the process of oil refining and pose the question to students of alternative sources of fuel. Teachers guide included. The 2008 ATEEC Fellows Institute brought 18 community college and high school instructors from the environmental sciences to Alaska. They created virtual field trips using Google Earth. (more…)
Oil Spill Prevention Response and Cleanup- Google Earth Virtual Field Trip Activity
In this well thought out virtual field trip you will learn about oil spill prevention response and cleanup methods at various sites in Alaska. An excellent activity to teach students about policy and procedures needed to make oil transportation safe. In addition it is a great science activity to learn about the microbiology methods behind…
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill - Google Earth Virtual Field Trip Activity
The 2008 ATEEC Fellows Institute brought 18 community college and high school instructors from the environmental sciences to Alaska. They created virtual field trips using Google Earth. In this beautifully designed virtual field trip you will take a trip through the Prince William Sound from the Alyeska Marine Terminal. From there you will explore the…
Trans Alaskan Pipeline System - Fossil Fuel Transportation - Google Earth Virtual Field Trip Activity
Follow the Trans Alaskan Pipeline and explore why it was built the way it was and how it works. Videos and interviews with University of Alaska Fairbanks professors reveal insight about earthquakes that the pipeline can withstand and more! The 2008 ATEEC Fellows Institute brought 18 community college and high school instructors from the environmental…
Alyeska Marine Terminal- Transportation Security and Environmental Impact -Google Earth Virtual Field Trip Activity
In this virtual field trip you will explore the Alyeska Marine Terminal located in Valdez Alaska. Learn about transportation of fossil fuels and measures put in place for security as well as environmental concerns. Teachers guide included. The 2008 ATEEC Fellows Institute brought 18 community college and high school instructors from the environmental sciences to…




