TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Air Pollution
Students are introduced to the concept of air quality by investigating the composition, properties, atmospheric layers and everyday importance of air. They explore the sources and effects of visible and invisible air pollution. By...
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Deutschland.de German Transportation Information
A German Government site with links to many excellent, up-to-date transportation sites in Germany, including information about trains, buses, cycling, automobiles, air travel, cableways, and ferries. Many of these sites are in both...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Transportation
This report is a gateway to information on careers in the transportation field. Working conditions, earnings, job outlook, and other information is included for many transportation-related jobs.
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Air Serv International
Non-profit transportation organization that flies relief agencies around the world where humanitarian aid is needed.
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology
Ciese Real Time Data Project: Air Pollution: Transport
This activity will teach you how to interpret a wind barb. You'll also access near real time wind data and pollutant animations to track the transport and final destination of pollutants
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Transportation
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the categories of transportation - land, air, and water - and has students identify appropriate ways to transport goods.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Washington Elementary School: From Foot to Flight
The history of transportation in the United States is at the click of the mouse for specific modes. Activities and glossary are included. Geared toward primary students in content and navigation.
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Smog City
Smog City, an interactive air pollution simulator, shows students how human choices, environmental factors, and land use contribute to air pollution.
PBS
Pbs: Pov Borders: Environment
Point of View is television's longest running showcase for independent non-fiction films. This particular feature provides insight regarding alternative means of energy, transport, and the consumption of natural resources. Video, games,...
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Flight Gadget Rules to Be Relaxed
Article reports on new rules in Europe relaxing restrictions on the use of electronic devices during air travel.
US Senate
Us Senate Committee: Environment and Public Works
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works website provides a summary and description of its responsibilities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Process of Cellular Respiration
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Why do you need air to live? Of course if you didn't breathe, you couldn't survive. You need the gas oxygen to perform cellular respiration to get energy from your...
BBC
Bbc News: Week of 3 10 14: Missing Malaysia Airlines Plane 'A Mystery'
Learn about the Malaysia Airlines plane that has gone missing and what authorities and the airline are doing in an attempt to find the missing aircraft. Includes video. [2:06]
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The German Raid on Bari
An account of the German air raid on Bari, Dec. 1943, an Italian seaport which happened to have an American transport ship which was carrying Mustard Gas present. The bombing attack was very successful and many people were killed by the...
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World Land Trust: Personal Carbon Balanced Calculators
You will find a series of calculators here for exploring what your carbon footprint on the Earth is, based on your use of air travel, your regular means of transportation, your household habits, and fixed carbon dioxide emissions for the...
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Aviation
Module with visual history of aviation in America. Students and teachers can find videos on topics beginning with pioneers in aviation, WWI and WWII, Airships and more. Links to related resources can be found on this site.
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute and Science Museum: First Flight
Experience the first flight, through words, pictures, and actual quotes from the Wright Brothers about their real life experiences prior to, during, and after the successful flight.
Library of Congress
Loc: Timeline of Flight
Library of Congress exhibit presents this timeline with photos and images as part of a special commemoration of the centennial of flight.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Human Body Systems Vote
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart identifies major body systems and their functions and illustrates body systems that provide support and movement, transport, air/gas exchange, excretion, immunity, reproduction and...
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First Flight: First Transatlantic Flight 1919
A succinct FirstFlight.org site that examines the trials and tribulations of the first flight across the Atlantic under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Albert Read.
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