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Curated OER

Who's Up for the Olympic Challenge?:Integrating the 5 Themes of Geography with Olympic Bids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore geographical themes.  In this problem solving geography lesson plan, students view a PowerPoint presentation about the Vancouver/Whistler Olympic bid.  Students analyze Vancouver as an Olympic site looking at...
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Pesticide Action Network: Environmental Impacts

For Students 9th - 10th
An environmental action agency provides information on events that demonstrate how pesticides may wreak havoc on the environment and threaten the food web for years. Examples of effects on honeybees, bats, and frogs are provided.
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University of California

University of California: Pesticides and Water Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the effects that pesticides have on water quality, how pesticides get into creeks and rivers, and safer alternatives to pesticides.
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Noise: A Hazard for the Fetus and the Newborn

For Students 9th - 10th
A research paper on the effects of noise pollution on the unborn and the newborn. Prepared by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet: Water Pollution Toxic Materials

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from an archived Smithsonian exhibit, describes and illustrates the effects of toxic materials on wildlife in bodies of water.
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Uk Rivers Network: Finding Out About Water Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent site covers all types of water pollution. Hundreds of links including books, articles, organizations, specific topics.
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Household Hazardous Waste

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains great information about a number of household hazardous wastes and suggested methods of disposal.