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Worksheet
Curated OER

People and the Environment

For Students 4th - 8th
In this environment worksheet, students look at how different human actions can cause pollution and how the pollution effects the environment. This worksheet has 6 short answer questions.
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Website
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Effects of Human Activities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site reviews the effects of agricultural development, urban and industrial development, drainage of the land surface, modifications to river valleys, and modifications to the atmosphere have on ground water and surface water.
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Handout
Other

Pollution Watch: Get Answers About Pollution in Your Community

For Students 9th - 10th
PollutionWatch provides a wealth of information about pollutants and the facilities that release them into our communities. The site gives detailed information about who is polluting and the environmental laws in place protecting us....
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Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Causes of Pollution

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan is designed to teach young children identify the types of pollution, the sources of the pollution, and how they can protect the environment from further pollutants.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Land Pollution

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about land pollution and how it effects the environment and health. Study causes, pollutants, garbage, landfills, trash, and facts.