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.
Popular Science
Popular Science China's Green Evolution
An article about what China is doing to turn around its pollution problems. Read about plans for establishing large eco-communities in China, which are intended to make China's air and water cleaner as they also absorb millions of...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Effects of Human Activities
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.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Ddt
Information about the insecticide DDT, a toxic chemical that was used widely in World War II and later, and is still used in some countries today. It has had far-reaching effects on the environment, as it is carried long distances by air...
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Government of Alberta
Alberta Environment: Focus on Acid Decomposition [Pdf]
This article explains what acid depositions are and the serious effects they have on the environment, as well as what the Alberta government is doing to combat the problem.
Other
Rockefeller University: The Environment Since 1970
High level discussion of environmental change in a twenty year period. Look for CFC's as you scroll down to the heading "Indicators of the environment."
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: On the Move
Looking at models and maps, young scholars explore different pathways and consequences of pollutant transport via the weather and water cycles. In an associated literacy activity, students develop skills of observation, recording and...
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Acid Rain
Explore more about acid rain. This is an online experiment to observe "The influence of acid rain on plant growth." Find out how acid rain can damage your plants directly and indirectly.
Other
Planet Ark: World Environmental News
Welcome to Planet Ark's daily Reuters World Environment News - the most comprehensive source of environmental news on the Net. To read previous news stories, please use the search engine below to find stories relating to any...
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University of Washington
Live From Earth & Mars [Nasa]: Danger in the Air
This site from Live from Earth & Mars [NASA] is a lesson plan using both interactive and written materials. Can be used as a unit or individually.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Acid Rain: What Is Being Done?
The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Energy, Light and Sound: Natural Resources
A slideshow and a short quiz on natural resources, the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and the impact humans have on the Earth's natural resources.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute Online: Greenhouse Effect in a Jar
Students can investigate the greenhouse effect on the atmosphere with this simple lesson. The steps are easy and the materials needed are basic.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Acid Rain Effects
Students conduct a simple experiment to model and explore the harmful effects of acid rain (vinegar) on living (green leaf and eggshell) and non-living (paper clip) objects.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Pollution Politics
Students learn how a bill becomes law in the U.S. Congress and research legislation related to global warming.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Not So Neutral Views
Students are introduced to acids and bases, and the environmental problem of acid rain. They explore ways to use indicators to distinguish between acids and bases. Students also conduct a simple experiment to model and discuss the...
US Department of Energy
Department of Energy: Cleaning Up Coal
Find out why coal causes pollution and several techniques that can be used to clean it up.
University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Ucar: Modeling Smog
In this activity, students create molecule models using marshmallows to understand and explain how smog forms.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Good News We're on the Rise!
Students build and observe a simple aneroid barometer to learn about changes in barometric pressure and weather forecasting.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Science Explorations: Kids' Environment Report Card
Cast your vote on the important environmental issues. Associated with each issue, there are at least three links to sites which can further your understanding of the issue. To encourage others to respect the environment, you can also...
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Chemical Engineer
This site provides interesting and relevant information on engineering careers by offering a look into the life of a chemical engineer. Also, site describes what type of courses a student should study to pursue an engineering career.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Environmental Protection Agency: Acid Rain
This is the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency's acid rain portal. Find links to information on the causes and effects of acid rain, how it is measured, and some suggestions for ways to reduce its occurrence.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Facts
A collection of facts about energy use broken down into various topic areas, e.g., health impact of fossil fuels, transportation, energy consumption, alternative energies, etc.
PBS
Pbs: Nova: Dimming the Sun
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...
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