Curated OER
Where Is Away?
Students explore garbage. For this landfill lesson, students investigate how much garbage is collected in landfills on average each day. Students discover hazardous materials that are disposed of improperly and the effects of these...
Curated OER
I Won't Live in a Toxic World
High schoolers examine four separate environmental health issues using fish-bowl technique, and discuss roles of both government and citizens in maintaining a pollution-free environment.
Curated OER
A Matter of Accountability
Pupils conduct a mock trial focusing on environmental accountability of industrialized nations. As an example, they evaluate evidence provided on carbon dioxide emissions. They participate in a mock trial of industrialized nations by the...
Curated OER
What the Community Can Do
Students examine how the EPA encourages communities near Superfund sites to become involved in the Superfund process. They read informational text, and participate in a role-play activity.
Curated OER
You Can Change the World
Students discuss ways they can help protect the environment. In groups, they examine various types of animals and identify their characteristics, food and habitats are compared. They create a Hyperstudio presentation in which they scan...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Preventing Hazardous Waste Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how to prevent hazardous waste pollution and how the Superfund Act regulates this type of pollution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Impacts of Hazardous Waste
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the impacts of hazardous waste on the environment and human health, and the provisions of the Superfund Act.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Preventing Hazardous Waste Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to prevent hazardous waste pollution.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Hazardous Waste
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes various types of hazardous waste.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Preventing Hazardous Waste Problems Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the management of hazardous waste. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Read Works
Read Works: Dirty Job
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different types of waste disposal. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.