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Thoreau Institute: The History of Environmentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay is a thorough investigation of the various political and philosophical changes which have occurred throughout the environmental movement. Examines the current situation and includes references. Excellent article.
Activity
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Environmental Education: Art and Crafts

For Students 3rd - 5th
A collection of arts and crafts activities to support environmental education or celebrate Earth Day.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Career Profile: Environmental Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
There are so many kinds of engineers. The environmental engineer has the opportunity to have an impact on the quality of life of thousands, if not millions, of people because of the solutions to environmental problems they develop. This...
Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Patterns in Environmental Quality and Sustainability

For Students 11th - 12th
This collection of five learning modules looks at issues related to environmental change and sustainability. Topics addressed include changes in the atmosphere, soil, water, and biodiversity, and what can be done to counteract this and...
Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Us Environmental Protection Agency (Epa)

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover detailed facts and information about the goals, purpose and function, and the history and origins of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: How Does Your Environment Affect Your Health?

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this self-paced lesson, students learn how environmental factors affect the health of living things, including humans.
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Princeton University

Princeton: Outdoor: Environmental Careers

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide to outdoor and environmental careers from Princeton University. Information on types of careers, books, and general resources.
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Idaho State University

Idaho State University: Environmental Geology: What Is Environmental Geography?

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the General Introduction to Environmental Geology, Environmental Ethics, The Environmental Crisis, and Fundamental Concepts of the Environmental Sciences in this class resource. Lesson plans and activities are offered to help...
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Services: Lead Poisoning

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive resource explains everything from the characteristics of a lead atom to symptoms of lead poisoning.
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection: Salt Marshes

For Students 9th - 10th
This source is an excellent overview of salt marshes in Florida and the need to preserve them.
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Elms Environmental Education Center: How to Use a Clinometer

For Students 4th - 8th
Offers instructions in how to use a clinometer, an instrument used by foresters for measuring angles in order to determine the height of a tree. The mathematics behind a clinometer is also explained.
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US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Decades of Change: 1960 1980

For Students 9th - 10th
Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...
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Other

Environmental History: Between Science and Philosophy

For Students 9th - 10th
Gain a perspective on the origins of the contemporary environmental crisis, where an awareness of the environment came into being.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Earth Days: Timeline:the Modern Environmental Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Trace the advance of the environmental movement from 1948 through the 1980s. Read about the legislation promoting a healthy environment passed under both Democratic and Republican presidents.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Understanding Air: Air Pollution & Modeling Pollutants With Lego Bricks

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this lesson, students learn about the chemical reactions that release various pollutants into the atmosphere and what happens when pollutants in the air are exposed to sunlight. They model incomplete combustion using LEGO bricks, and...
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The Newberry Library

Newberry: Environmental History: Map 7: Distribution of Woodland in u.s., 1873

For Teachers K - 1st
Lesson plans for K-12 using maps that show the distribution of wooded land in 1873. Students examine the impact of humans on the environment.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Basic Ozone Layer Science

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides general information about ozone damage.
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Arctic

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the climate, permafrost, vegetation, wildlife, environmental concerns, and ocean in the Arctic Region of the world.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Environmental Health & Safety: Ernest Rutherford

For Students 9th - 10th
A clear telling of Rutherford's place in the history of human understanding of radiation.
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Conservation, Preservation, and the National Parks [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles in which students explore the history of conservation and environmentalism in America and the modern controversy surrounding it while simultaneously exploring public perception and policy. Includes small group activity and...
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: What's Your Problem? A Look at the Environment in Your Own Backyard

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The Smithsonian provides a guide that classrooms can use to explore the environment in their own backyard. For example, a second-grade class in Colorado interviewed people in their community to inquire about the state of the local...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Clean Air Markets Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Market-based regulatory programs designed by the EPA, with information for consumers and industry cap-and-trade policies, Clean Air Act, and other government-sponsored efforts to reduce air pollution.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Finding the Personal Voice of Sustainability

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore a more personal connection to sustainability and environmental concerns by reading an article, and rewriting it into a first-person monologue which they will perform.
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Other

Ny Department of Environmental Conservation: Small Game Hunting

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on small game hunting regulations in New York State. Discusses types of animals that can be hunted, the kinds of weapons or traps that can be used for each, limits for how many can be caught, the use of falcons or hunting...

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