In a class demonstration, students observe a simple water cycle model to better understand its role in pollutant transport. This activity shows one way in which pollution is affected by the water cycle; it simulates a point source of...

If you live in a big city or urban area it is hard to see many stars at night. In most urban areas only the most brilliant stars, planets and the moon can be seen. This is because of something called light pollution which is the...

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What are the causes and effects of acid rain in our environment? To learn more about this serious environmental issue check out this website. Contains a page with several acid rain activities for students.

Students work in engineering teams to optimize cleaner energy solutions for cooking and heating in rural China. They choose between various options for heating, cooking, hot water, and lights and other electricity, balancing between the...

This article is an in-depth description of the first Earth Day, and includes the impact the demonstration had on the environmental movement.

This site provides information and activities for classes to learn more about ozone depletion and UV radiation.

Find an array of environmental and science-based lesson plans, activities and ideas from the EPA, other federal agencies, and external organizations.

An 84-page report from 2011 that addresses the issue of whether changes can be made in transportation to increase travel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Includes many tables and graphs...

This image shows some of the air pollution problems caused by large smoke stacks before emission control standards were introduced.

Smog City, an interactive air pollution simulator, shows students how human choices, environmental factors, and land use contribute to air pollution.

This website defines, explains, and exemplifies indoor air pollution and how it significantly contributes to asthma problems.

This site from Live from Earth & Mars [NASA] is a lesson plan using both interactive and written materials. Can be used as a unit or individually.

Find out where the air goes when you breathe by connecting the dots in this short activity. A clever use of a paint program makes it very clear how air moves in this interactive activity.

An interactive map used to find the current and forecasted air quality index for any location in the United States.

Define and explore the concept of environmental citizenship through a series of literacy-based multimedia, online and hands-on learning experiences. Discover how responsible citizens can help protect their local communities by...

Students are introduced to some essential meteorology concepts so they more fully understand the impact of meteorological activity on air pollution control and prevention. First, they develop an understanding of the magnitude and...

One way we can learn more about air pollution is to study a type of plant that is very sensitive to air pollution. Milkweed is one of these plants. Learn how you can investigate ozone damage by studying milkweed.

Students learn about air pollution caused by cars and what engineers are doing to try to help with the problem. Students then design their own environmentally friendly car and give a presentation to experience how engineers have to be...

Learn interesting facts about nitrogen oxides, gases whose molecules are made of nitrogen and oxygen atoms and contribute to air pollution.

This module introduces the fundamental norms and institutions that comprise international environmental law and then focuses on six specific topics: air pollution and protection of the atmosphere, hazardous waste, endangered species,...

A collection of fact sheets, brochures, and web pages about environmental issues. Topics include acid rain and air pollution, ecosystems, human health, waste and recycling, conservation, and water-related concepts and issues.

A study provides new clues as to why some respiratory diseases are linked to air pollution.

A collection of articles focusing on the environmental issues that existed in China before the 2008 Summer Olympics. Articles target in on air pollution, construction, and cultural issues.