US Geological Survey
Usgs: Water Science for Schools Pesticides Ground Water
This US Geological Survey site briefly discusses the basics of why pesticides are increasingly found in our ground water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Benefits and Costs of the Clean Air Act, 1970 to 1990
This resource compares the environmental benefits of pollution control to the costs incurred by industry, taxpayers, and consumers.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Sammy Soil
Kids can color this downloadable cartoon and learn about soil conservation practices in farming.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Water Sense
After learning simple water-saving tips, students play a game in which they guide "water-efficiency hero Flo" through a maze of pipes, avoiding "water-wasting monsters" and answering questions about water use.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Are Market Oriented Environmental Tools?
Market-oriented environmental tools are explained, and guided questions are provided. This article from Khan Academy is intended for students who are taking a microeconomics course.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: The Planet Protectors: Activities for Kids
Through this EPA resource, explore your environment and discover the animals, plants, air, and water around you. Learn how to protect the world we live in with fun games.
Other
South Carolina Forestry Commission: Clean Air Act of 1970
This site talks about the development of the Clean Air Act and its effects in South Carolina.
US Department of Energy
Us Dept. Of Energy: Office of Health, Safety and Security
This site, which is provided for by the U.S. Dept. of Energy, is full of information on various environmental issues.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Figure This: Gasoline Tanks
Inquiring minds want to know, how far can you go on a tank of gas? See if you can figure out this math challenge that explores rate, distance, and time. A one page activity from the NCTM Math Challenges for Families series. Application...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Chemicals in the Environment
Information summaries on some chemicals and descriptions of how you might be exposed to these chemicals, how that exposure might affect the environment, etc. Please note that this type of information changes rapidly.
Other
The Catholic University of America: Clean Air Act
This site briefly explains the Clean Air Act, as well as having links to very in-depth explanations of the act.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Measuring the P H of Natural Water
How acidic is your water? "In this experiment, you will measure the pH of natural water located near your home or school."
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Gulf of Mexico Program: Woodland Cultures (2000 Bc to 1,000 Bc)
This site presents information on the three periods of Woodland Culture. It briefly describes how the Woodland culture began as small villages depending on subsistence farming and hunting. Also describes the move to the mound building...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Radon
Download a copy of the National Radon Results - 1985-1999 and see the "ASTM International "Standard Practice for Radon Mitigation Systems in Existing Low-Rise Residential Buildings."
Curated OER
Balanced Rock in Arches National Park in Utah.
National Public Radio presents an article on environmentalists' concerns about President Bush "Speeding energy projects at NEPA's expense." Offers related resources.