A live, interactive map of air quality in the United States.

This article provides information on the air pollution of the outdoors, and touches on certain topics such as: what is air pollution, what symptoms does air pollution cause, is air pollution bad for my health, and what can I do to...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Distinguishes between primary and secondary pollutants and identifies examples of each.

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.

Find out how Earth's water supply can become contaminated with pollutants.

Understand water as a limited resource, and how it becomes polluted.

How does the air quality in my city compare with other cities? What time of year has the best air quality? Has the air quality in my city improved? AirCompare provides local air quality information to help you make informed,...

Read about the different types of water pollution and the harm it can cause. Learn about oil spills how they are cleaned up, and how you can help prevent water pollution. Additional links point to other topics relevant to the study of...

Collect and analyze real time ozone data to make determinations about the status of ozone in your local area. See if you can apply what you learn to make predictions about tomorrow's ozone levels.

A quick review of human impacts like mercury pollution have on earth's environment.

Clean water is not a given everywhere in the world. In this science fair project, students will investigate whether sunlight could be used to disinfect contaminated water. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently...

Informational site that provides insight into what thermal pollution is and how it harms the environment.

What is air pollution? Discover the sources of air pollution, the effect of air pollution on health, the effects on the environment, and how you can help.

What makes our rivers and streams dirty? This brief overview discusses the causes of pollution in rivers and streams and how to solve it.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes the key points of water pollution. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.

Covers what is water pollution, how is it caused, the types of water pollution, its effects, and how you can conserve water and make it safe.

Learn why clean air is necessary to a healthy life by completing these five activities.

Discussion of air pollution and how it can cause asthma flare-ups.

Students develop an understanding of the effects of invisible air pollutants with a rubber band and hanger air test and a bean plant experiment. They also learn about methods of reducing invisible air pollutants.

How does particulate pollution affect people with breathing disorders? Real time air quality data is provided for you to assess your state. Using this data you can determine who might be at risk in your particular area.

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...

Students observe and discuss a simple model of a wet scrubber to understand how this pollutant recovery method functions in cleaning industrial air pollution.

Good glossary of air pollution terms.