Students examine how mining and other industry operations can lead to acid runoff.  In this mining lesson students study weathering and complete a lab on it. 

Students determine the presence of drugs in water. In this chemistry lesson, students experiment on water samples using thin layer and column chromatography. They determine the concentration of drugs present using graphical analysis.

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions complementing the February 2007 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

Students research how water played an important role in US history. In this social studies lesson plan, students make a mock newscast from one of the events they researched. They present their newscast to the class. 

In this English worksheet, students read "UC Issues Chinese Toothpaste Warning," and then respond to 7 short answer and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this English learning exercise, students read "Women Wash Hands More Often Than Men," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students explain how to prepare and keep food safely. In this health science lesson, students research common mistakes and tips for maintaining a clean kitchen. They identify main causes of foodborne diseases.

Learners examine how soil holds together and what the effect of particle size and water content is on soil.  In this engineering lesson students complete a lab, record their observations and discuss what they learned. 

Students research about ways to keep food from spoiling. In this health science lesson, students design an experiment to keep the ice cubes from melting. They present their designs and results in class.

Students discuss the different causes of water pollution. In this ecology lesson, students brainstorm ways to purify polluted water. They formulate their conclusion based on the results of the experiments.

Students perform computer simulations on air dispersion. In this chemistry lesson, students calculate energy transfer based on specific heat and temperature change. They explain the causes of smog.

Students compare and contrast the properties of substances and mixtures. In this chemistry lesson, students simulate spontaneous mixing by performing a short class activity. They differentiate heterogeneous and homogeneous mixtures.

This resource is from the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP), an environmental research arm of the Department of Defense. It explains how sediment contamination has affected DoD facilities and what is being...

This site provides links to descriptions of various environmental research projects being done to develop the best methods for treating different types of contaminated sediments.

This site talks about related problems to groundwater contamination in Bangladesh and the challenges that face the people there.

This resource, which is part of a learning module, discusses sediment contaminants, problems associated with them, evidence of contamination, and how sediment contamination can be managed.

Explains what is meant by sediments, how they can become contaminated, the types of contaminants, how contamination levels are assessed, and methods of remediation. The side menu links to information about policies, contaminant...

Provides an overview of the issue of sediment contamination in the Great Lakes, how the problem is assessed, causes of contamination, and remedial efforts. Includes links to more in-depth information.

This site features a map of the United States which indicates areas with the highest risk of nitrate contamination in ground water. Links to a description of ground water contamination in U.S.

Understand what a contaminant plume is when examining groundwater flow. Recognize the shape and what they're made up of.

Provides information on what to do after a flood to protect well water from contamination, the testing of private well water, and protecting private well water.

Table outlines the EPA's standards for safe drinking water, defining levels of contaminants and listing possible sources of these contaminants.

This site is provided for by Reach Out Michigan! Use the site to learn if our eyes and taste buds can detect contaminated drinking water by doing a simple experiment.

Find out how Earth's water supply can become contaminated with pollutants.