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Gasp: Group Against Smog and Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on current events of this environmental group that was founded in 1969 to prevent air pollution.
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Kidport

Pollution

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A short discussion of several different types of pollution and of the harm that it can do to the Earth. Includes a two-question reading-comprehension quiz.
Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Where Did All the Stars Go?

For Students 3rd - 5th
If you live in a big city or urban area it is hard to see many stars at night. In most urban areas only the most brilliant stars, planets and the moon can be seen. This is because of something called light pollution which is the...
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Renewable Fuels

For Students 3rd - 5th
A slideshow and a short quiz on the different types of renewable energy sources.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Earth Days: Timeline:the Modern Environmental Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Trace the advance of the environmental movement from 1948 through the 1980s. Read about the legislation promoting a healthy environment passed under both Democratic and Republican presidents.
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PBS

Pbs: Nova: Dimming the Sun

For Students 9th - 10th
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...