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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Clean Is That Water?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This lesson plan helps students understand the factors that affect water quality and the conditions that allow for different animals and plants to survive. Students will look at the effects of water quality on various water-related...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: An Underground River

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Groundwater is one of the largest sources of drinking water, so environmental engineers need to understand groundwater flow in order to tap into this important resource. Environmental engineers also study groundwater to predict where...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Transportation and the Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Looking at transportation and the environment, students learn that some human-made creations, such as vehicles, can harm the environment. They also learn about alternative fuels and vehicles designed by engineers to minimize pollution....
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The Wonder of Science

The Wonder of Science: Ms Ls2 5: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Solutions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Work samples, phenomena, assessment templates, and videos that directly address standard MS-LS2-5: biodiversity and ecosystem services solutions.
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Other

American Society for Engineering Education: E Gfi: Think Like a Bird!

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students learn about wildlife habitats, environmental engineering, and the complexities of nest construction by attempting to design and build a nest themselves. This activity can be done individually or with a partner.
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Website
Other

Association of Environmental and Science Professors

For Students 9th - 10th
Has recent newsletters as well as general information on environmental engineering. It also has a section devoted to jobs and opportunities in the field.
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Website
University of California

University of California, Berkeley: Civil and Environmental Engineering

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about civil and environmental engineering.