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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pollution or Prevention?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners examine potential contamination on the environment due to products and by-products of a new industrial process. Students conduct a lab that explores the economic differences between choices of pollution cleanup and prevention.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pollution Solution!

For Teachers K - 7th
Students listen to the story "Clean Air, Dirty Air" by Lynne Patchett and discover the main types of pollution and how these affect their bodies. For this pollution lesson, students work in small groups to create a machine to prevent...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Water Pollution Hot-Spots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars complete internet research in small groups to identify types of water pollution, spotlight water pollution hot-spots, and design a plan for water prevention.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Usgs: National Water Quality Assessment Program

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this website to find out about water quality issues anywhere in the U.S.A. where water studies have been conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Human Environmental Impacts

For Students 9th - 10th
In this module, we will explore the concept of pollution and discuss how human use of resources relates. We will discuss the evidence for and against human-caused climate change. Students will compare and contrast pollution cleanup with...
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Extramural Research Science Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This EPA website has links to many science topics about which the Environmental Protection Agency has concerns.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Land, Waste, and Cleanup Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is loaded with information on solid waste and hazardous waste. It includes industries' effects on the environment, waste programs, treatment, control, pollution prevention, recycling, and cleanup programs.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site with information and resources relating to all aspects of environmental conservation: data, maps and laws. Specific environmental information by zip code provides immediate relevance to your world.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Air Pollution

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Causes, effects, and prevention are some of the aspects of air pollution provided by eSchool Today. Get the facts!
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Activity
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Secret of Bog Creek

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site has a user guided story about a bog that has been a secret dumping ground for waste.
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Website
Other

Water Pollution

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about the different types of water pollution and the harm it can cause. Learn about oil spills how they are cleaned up, and how you can help prevent water pollution. Additional links point to other topics relevant to the study of...
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learn the Issues: Chemicals & Toxics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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Lesson Plan
Other

North Carolina Deq: The Adventures of Clair & Cam [Pdf]

For Students K - 1st
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality offers the PDF "The Adventures of Clair & Cam" a K-5 Curriculum & Activity Guide which provides air quality education videos, lessons, activities, and music. Requires Adobe...
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Tad the Tadpole

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...
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Handout
Other

Reducing Climate Change Emissions From Motor Vehicles [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This site highlights new legislation in California which is designed to create new regulations that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced by cars and trucks. The background to this proposal gives a summary of the manner in which...
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Handout
Other

Pollution Watch: Get Answers About Pollution in Your Community

For Students 9th - 10th
PollutionWatch provides a wealth of information about pollutants and the facilities that release them into our communities. The site gives detailed information about who is polluting and the environmental laws in place protecting us....
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Article
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Sewage

For Students 3rd - 8th
This concise article looks at the definition of sewage and the cost of treating waste water.
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Article
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Garbage: Sewage Solutions

For Students 3rd - 8th
A natural and less expensive approach to sewage treatment is discussed in this article about a California city that uses an artificial wetlands waste treatment plant.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Student Activities: Greenhouse Warming, What Is It? [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan resource contains a series of activities that allow the learners to learn about the issue of global warming. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]