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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pre K 12 Resources for New School Routines: Protecting Our Planet Bingo: Pre K and K

For Students Pre-K - K
These weekly activities are cross-curricular but emphasize Social-Emotional Learning, Math, and Literacy development. This week children will learn that they can make choices that can reduce their impacts on the land, water, air, and...
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PBS

Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Rivers of Destiny

For Students 9th - 10th
Journey to four major river systems - the Mississippi, Amazon, Jordan and Mekong rivers - and take a look at the challenges happening to the people whose livelihood hinges around them.
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PBS

Now With Bill Moyers: You Be the Judge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Study and evaluate a recent U.S. Supreme Court case that reviews jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act and assesses environmental and business interests. Research and debate a case argument, and analyze case information in order to make a...
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Extoxnet: The E Xtension to Xicology Ne Twork

For Students 9th - 10th
EXTOXNET provides a variety of information about pesticides. Content includes specific information on pesticides, discussion of certain concepts in toxicology and environmental chemistry, issues of concern in toxicology, fact sheets,...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Issues, Issues Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students will learn to identify different opinions related to an issue as well as the things (information, values and beliefs) that influence those opinions. They will use an opinion spectrum to analyze the range of...
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Center for Ecoliteracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn of an organization that is providing support to educators to teach ecologically sustainable skills to children. Includes details on grants, resources, and projects.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Air Pollution Emissions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what air pollution is, countries with the worst occurrences of it, the history of air pollution, how air pollutants are dispersed and how scientists study this phenomenon, sources of air pollution, the health impact, indoor air...
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US Department of Agriculture

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
The Panhandle National Forest has programs that focus on trees and nature walks. They study wildlife habitats and wildfire restoration. Learn how nature repairs itself after a fire.
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National Institutes of Health

Nih & Niehs: Chemicals, Chemicals, Everywhere

For Teachers 6th - 8th
An activity for students to recognize that everything is made up of chemicals. Students will learn that chemicals are produced both naturally and synthetically. Students will also study the work of toxicologist as they ride along with a...
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Read Works

Read Works: Coastal Drilling in Sunny California

For Teachers 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about off-shore drilling and the need for alternate energy sources. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Pulse: Striding Into the Future: Clinical Trials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An interdisciplinary unit teaching the topic of scientific research performed on human subjects for a skin cancer study. The physics principles behind imaging techniques, the biological implications of UV radiation on the skin, the...
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Akron Children's Hospital

Akron Children's Hospital: Kidshealth: Air Pollution and Asthma

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of air pollution and how it can cause asthma flare-ups.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: What Kind of Animals Live on Farms?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A activity on sustainability of urban farms in particular in New York City. Students learn how to apply sustainability principles to environmental problems. Students will look at the need for sustainable farming practices that maximize...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Computer Simulation of the Sonoran Desert Community

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The computer program's simulation of a Sonoran desert community should ultimately strengthen the student's comprehension of what is required for a natural ecosystem to sustain itself (remain in balance). This computer simulation program...
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Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Earth Care Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
With a focus on environmental issues in Canada, this quiz makes a good discussion starter for older students and for adults.
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Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Types of Lights [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Studying what kinds of lighting are used at school and what the routines are for using them will enable middle schoolers to understand the challenges in reducing energy use in a large building. In the process, they will develop...
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Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Recycling Quiz [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This recycling quiz for Grade 4 and up is helpful for promoting discussion.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: The Water Cycle [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
An illustrated diagram of the water cycle that students can use for study.
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Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Recycling Quiz: Primary [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This recycling quiz for primary students is helpful for promoting discussion. Answers will vary depending on the recycling programs in your area.
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Better Planet Productions

Earth Care: Wild Waters Downtown

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Urban settings have many wild animals and they need water just as humans do. Students will investigate the animals around them and determine where they get clean water. This is followed by a discussion of how these animals might be...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Clean Air Act of 1963, 1970 and 1990

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion of the three sets of federal programs to establish air quality goals and to impose pollution control.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Pollution Solutions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
To develop an understanding of modern industrial technologies that clean up and prevent air pollution, students build and observe a variety of simple models of engineering pollutant recovery methods: scrubber, electrostatic precipitator,...
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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Singapore: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Although small, the island country of Singapore has a varied geography as detailed in this Country Study. Find out about the geography, climate, and environmental concerns.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Enviro Mapper Store Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Lets kids create their own maps, down to the square mile, anywhere in America, choosing various features from water discharges to hazardous waste to roads.