Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Polluted Runoff: Nonpoint Source (Nps) Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
EPA site offers answers to what nonpoint source pollution is as well as provides links and information as to what concerned citizens can do about it.
Lesson Plan
University of Arizona

University of Arizona: Pulse: Cultures and Cycles: Arsenic and Human Health

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Interdisciplinary unit about the risk of exposure to arsenic in public drinking water. Math, language arts, social studies, and science are incorporated into the lessons.
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Other

The Chernobyl Nuclear Accident and It's Ramifications

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent series of reference papers on the worst nuclear accident we have had. Maps and a photo gallery are also provided.
Activity
Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education, Stevens Institute of Technology

Ciese: Water Purification Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A project through which students research the need for clean water, the technologies related to water purification, and design a component for a water purification system to be installed in a developing country.
Lesson Plan
Arizona State University

Arizona State University: Water Survivor Class

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson addresses the challenge of supplying clean water during times of a shortage and includes a look at the various water-treatment and filtration processes in place to insure a safe water supply.
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Arizona State University

Arizona State University: A Look Into the Water Treatment Process

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson explores water treatment process using techniques of coagulation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection.
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Biology Corner

Biology Corner: Analyzing the Effects of Oil on Bird Eggs and Feathers

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will observe the effects of an oil spill on feathers and eggs.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Air Pollution Emissions

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
Website
National Institutes of Health

Niehs: Hurricane Katrina

For Students 3rd - 8th
When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast area, NIEHS scientists and physicians were sent to assist with relief efforts. Provided is a helpful packing list and useful suggestions so you can help your family in case of an emergency or to...
Unit Plan
Center for Educational Technologies

Exploring the Environment: Water Quality #2

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this case study from the Wheeling Jesuit University and a real world type problem to learn about water pollution and water quality assessment. Lots of supporting material.
Handout
Other

American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes an organization that is involved in studies and treatments of allergies. Research and education are also important parts of this organization.
Lesson Plan
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Where Does Your Water Come From? [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Where does your drinking water come from? This resource features a clear and concise explanation for this question. This resource will be beneficial to students and teachers.