University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Air Quality Teaching Box
This teaching box is filled with educational resources that help students explore the science of, and solutions to, air pollution.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Teacher Resources: Air, Air, Everywhere Teacher's Activity Guide
This teaching guide includes 10 hands-on activities to teach about air quality and the importance of keeping our air clean. Students will complete activities that include simple sensory experiments to discover the characteristics of air,...
European Union
Environment for Young Europeans: Air
Part of a larger site on the environment in general, the site concentrates on air, air pollution, and climate change. From the European Union.
Other
Primer on Climate Change and Human Health [Pdf]
A comprehensive guide to climate change in Canada. This site offers both a national look and then looks at the implications of climate change on specific regions and provinces.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Lesson Plans, Teacher Guides and Online Resources for Educators
Find an array of environmental and science-based lesson plans, activities and ideas from the EPA, other federal agencies, and external organizations.
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Air Pollution
Causes, effects, and prevention are some of the aspects of air pollution provided by eSchool Today. Get the facts!
Government of Alberta
Alberta Environment: Focus on Acid Decomposition [Pdf]
This article explains what acid depositions are and the serious effects they have on the environment, as well as what the Alberta government is doing to combat the problem.
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University of Washington
Live From Earth & Mars [Nasa]: Danger in the Air
This site from Live from Earth & Mars [NASA] is a lesson plan using both interactive and written materials. Can be used as a unit or individually.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Chemical Engineer
This site provides interesting and relevant information on engineering careers by offering a look into the life of a chemical engineer. Also, site describes what type of courses a student should study to pursue an engineering career.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Acid Rain: What Is Being Done?
The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Learn the Issues: Air
Air pollution occurs both inside and outside and is dangerous to individuals as well as to the planet. The Environmental Protection Agency oversees laws and regulations related to air quality and has gathered a wealth of information to...
Next.cc
Next: Air Quality
Learn why clean air is necessary to a healthy life by completing these five activities.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Take a Deep Breath on the Appalachian Trail
A lesson plan that includes a PowerPoint learning module for students. They will examine spreadsheet data on air quality in Great Smoky National Parks, and solve problems using ratio and proportion. The exercises will help them to...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Exploring Air Quality in Aura No2 Data
This activity illustrates how data can be imported into Google Earth for visualization and interpretation. Students are introduced to air quality as it relates to population density and topography.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Hunting Bears With a Microscope
In this study, students will use lichens and tardigrades (water bears) to investigate their use as bioindicators of key air pollutants.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Environmental Protection Agency: Acid Rain
This is the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's acid rain portal. Find links to information on the causes and effects of acid rain, how it is measured, and some suggestions for ways to reduce its occurrence.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Principles, Structure, & Implementation of International Environmental Law
This module introduces the fundamental norms and institutions that comprise international environmental law and then focuses on six specific topics: air pollution and protection of the atmosphere, hazardous waste, endangered species,...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Epa's Environmental Education Center
A collection of fact sheets, brochures, and web pages about environmental issues. Topics include acid rain and air pollution, ecosystems, human health, waste and recycling, conservation, and water-related concepts and issues.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Bad for Breathing
A study provides new clues as to why some respiratory diseases are linked to air pollution.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ddt
Information about the insecticide DDT, a toxic chemical that was used widely in World War II and later, and is still used in some countries today. It has had far-reaching effects on the environment, as it is carried long distances by air...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Air Pollution & Air Quality: Air Quality Index
Describes the features of the air quality assessment indices used in a variety of countries around the world. (Updated: October 25, 2011)
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Air Pollution Emissions
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...
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Dimming the Sun
An online presentation of NOVA's program Dimming the Sun. You can read a transcript of the show, read an essay on the effect of contrails on global warming, and view slideshows tracing a timeline of climate change and new technologies...