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Center for Clean Air Policy
Homepage of a nonprofit think tank dedicated to climate and air quality policy issues.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Science for Schools Pesticides Ground Water
This US Geological Survey site briefly discusses the basics of why pesticides are increasingly found in our ground water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: The First Earth Day
You would think that the environment has always been a priority but that's not the case. In 1970, a U.S. Senator was disturbed by the lack of concern for our environment and proposed the first Earth Day. Use this site to learn more from...
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: This Land Is My Land, This Land Is Your Land [Pdf]
In this lesson, 3rd graders take on the roles of characters in a drama centered on preserving the environment. Students will play different living things that inhabit a forest. They will improvise dialogue and analyze environmental...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Learning the Causes of Extinction
There are five major causes of extinction: habitat loss, an introduced species, pollution, population growth, and overconsumption. Through this activity, learners will create a list of reasons why animals can become extinct.
PBS
Nova: Earth in Peril
A series of nine maps with accompanying explanations. They show how population growth has affected the environment around the world in terms of water availability, climate change, land and forest use, and more. There are both interactive...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "World Without Fish" by Mark Kurlansky
Selected (8) reading passages (grades 6-10) to pair with "World Without Fish" by Mark Kurlansky. Mark Kurlansky discusses how humans treat the oceans and the fish that live in them, and what the world will likely look like if fish...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
After Noah's dad is arrested for sinking a casino boat he believed was dumping sewage into the ocean, Noah must prove that his suspicions are right and stop the boat from further polluting the ocean. Selected (8) reading passages (grades...
Center for Educational Technologies
Exploring the Environment: Water Quality #2
Use this case study from the Wheeling Jesuit University and a real world type problem to learn about water pollution and water quality assessment. Lots of supporting material.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: Habitat Destruction
Looks at ways plants and animals, including humans, can impact the environment in this learning module.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Estuaries
Learn more about estuaries when you visit this informative site. This resource provides locations of and weblinks to estuaries in the United States.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: Damage to the Environment
The atmosphere has not always been the same. It has been much the same, but nevertheless now contains more nitrogen and oxygen, and less carbon dioxide, than it did when the earth first formed. Recently, the addition of greenhouse gases...
American Geosciences Institute
American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Hands on Experiments to Test for Acid Mine Drainage
Fifteen short experiments which test acid mine damage to the streams, rivers, and creek ecosystems surrounding it.
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Science School:water Quality
Learn about the importance of water quality and environmental influences that reduce it.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Where Does Our Waste Go?
In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (www.auntielitter.org), waste disposal will be explored. The Pollution Patrol follows the steps involved in trash disposal, starting with a girl tearing a sheet of paper out of her...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Earth, We're in It Together!
In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (www.auntielitter.org), Earth Day will be explored. This lesson is one from the "Take Pride Statewide" series. *This lesson is provided by Lana Holmes.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Team Up to Clean Up
In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (www.auntielitter.org), natural and human-made litter will be explored. Students will also participate in a litter removal activity. This lesson is one from the "Take Pride Statewide"...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Earth: We're in It Together!
In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (www.auntielitter.org), conservation and describing ways to protect the Earth will be explored. Students will also create a mural of ways to protect our planet. This lesson is one from...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Tad the Tadpole
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: The Causes of Pollution
In this lesson plan, the students will identify the types of pollution found in communities by viewing a video. After discussing the types of pollution, the students will discuss ways pollution can be controlled. Students will also...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Environment and Health Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for a unit on health and the environment.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coastal Pollution Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide covers the main terms and concepts needed for an earth science unit on coastal pollution. Review questions are included at the bottom of the study guide.
Other
42 E Xplore: The Topic: Recycle Reduce Reuse
Here you can find an abundance of information, definitions, links, and other resources pertaining to recycling, reducing, and reusing.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Garbage Patch Study Guide
Review the main points of the ocean garbage patch.