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Cleaning Up

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students demonstrate how to be a philanthropist. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read the story The Wartville Wizard and discuss ways to become a philanthropist. Students participate in a good deed by volunteering...
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Ozone Pollution- Smog Alert

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore ozone pollution. In this ozone pollution lesson, students participate in an experiment to simulate smog by using matches, foil, and a covered jar. Students observe how smog effects the environment.
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A is for Air

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this air pollution worksheet, students read the phrase 'EPA cleans up the water we drink and the air we breathe, and 'A is for Air.' Students then color the picture of the sky, cloud, and sun.
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The Environment and the Community

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students observe their environment and come up with ways to protect it. In this environment lesson plan, students discuss pollution and ways to prevent it. Then they create a poster with drawings that show a goal to reduce pollution and...
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Give a Hoot. Don’t Pollute!

For Students Pre-K - 3rd
In this pollution coloring learning exercise, students color the picture of an owl on a tree branch and then respond to 4 short answer questions.
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Pollution - What is It Doing to Us?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars recognize some forms of pollution. In this science lesson plan, students recognize and understand some of the devastating effects of the acid rains and other possible factors that are contrary to the pH balance of nature.
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PH Neutralization For Pollution Control

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students recognize whether a solution is an acid or a base. In this acids and bases lesson plan, students use chemicals and identify if those chemicals are acids or bases. From the conclusion, students will be able to identify if the...
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Pollution Vocabulary

For Students 7th - 8th
In this pollution vocabulary learning exercise, learners define the terms ecology, conservation, recycling, chemicals, endangered species, and valuable. Students then use the words to complete the sentences about pollution.
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How Do We Use Water?

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this water use worksheet, students brainstorm different ways people use water and then complete 3 fill in the blank statements about how people can keep water clean. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.
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Tracking Trace Elements

For Students 7th - 12th
In this trace elements worksheet, students use a chart showing trace element concentrations and a map to complete 4 short answer questions.
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Factors That Affect Populations

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this population worksheet, students will brainstorm 6 different factors that can affect an organism's population. Students will write down their ideas in this graphic organizer.
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Maintaining the Natural Balance

For Students 4th - 8th
In this pollution worksheet, students will identify the sources of air, water, and land pollution. Then the students will list some of the problems caused by these types of pollutions in 3 short answer questions.
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Wise Use of Our Resources

For Students 6th - 8th
In this resource review worksheet, learners will review the definition of key vocabulary words and then fill in the blank with the correct term in 10 sentences.
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Water

For Students 7th - 8th
In this water worksheet, students read an excerpt about the effects of pollution on the life cycle of a lake. Then they describe how lakes are affected by the pollution. Students also define why pollution has become such a problem for...
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The Environment and Pollution

For Students 7th - 8th
In this pollution and the environment worksheet, students complete matching and fill-in-the-blank questions associated with pollution. Some though-provoking conversation starters are embedded in the plan to help the students discuss the...
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Environmental Issues

For Students 10th
In this science worksheet, 10th graders locate thirty-three terms dealing with environmental issues. Answers are available in various formats.
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Non-Point Source Pollution

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study non-point source pollution. They research the concept of bio-degradation and/or Nutrients/Fertilizers and discuss how non-point source pollution impacts the environment. Afterwards, they participate in an interactive...
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Are You Thirsty? The Effects of Pollution on Drinking Water

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Discuss the availability of clean, plentiful water and the causes of water pollution. In groups, sixth graders discuss problem-solving methods for keeping water clean. They explore the function of water treatment plants and perform...
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Crossing Polluted Waters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the different concepts involved in crossing a body of water that is polluted through a simulation that is supposed to be done without a boat. The goal of the lesson is for groups to role play after creating a plan...
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Lead Contamination In Our Environment

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students identify the sources of lead in their local community and how to prevent further contamination. As a class, they watch a video about the effects of lead on the body and use the internet to discover any new technology that can...
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Human Impact on the Environment and Pollution

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students illustrate the impact humans have on the environment through analogies and models. They observe demonstrations of human impact and pollution and create a composite picture of how people can have an impact on their environment.
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Erosion: Changing the Face of Earth

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore how the landscape of the planet can be changed by different elements of wind, water, ice and chemicals through hands-on activities. They examine pictures of areas around town and discuss anything they think is out...
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Onondaga Lake Educational Unit

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils outline the major events in the history of Onondaga Lake. They identify the parties involved in the events of Onondaga Lake. Students determine the sources of pollution that impacted Onondaga lake. They outline the major land...
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Fossil Fuels vs. Alternative Fueling Systems

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders brainstorm the differences between the fossil fuels that people use in their transportation now and what they could use to minimize greenhouse gas emissions. They use a variety of techniques from webquests to writing...