Curated OER
Global Warming--Points of view
Students are introduced to global warming through analysis of political/editorial cartoons dealing with the subject. They discuss the cartoon and what the feel it means and then discuss the mechanics of and the concerns about global...
Curated OER
One-Way Valves
Students explore how the heart pumps blood through its valves. They observe fluid moving through a one-way valve and build a model of a valve. in addition, they explore biotechnology design.
Curated OER
The Environment: Vocabulary
In this environment vocabulary worksheet, students complete 12 multiple choice questions, then translate a set of "environment words."
Curated OER
Air Quality
Students determine potential sources of major air pollutants, explain how acid rain is generated and how it affects the environment, discuss global warming, and explore protective role of ozone and cause of ozone layer thinning. Lessons...
Utah Education Network
Uen: Co2 in Car Exhaust
Students will investigate the carbon dioxide content in different types of cars.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Math and Chemistry Behind Co2 Per Gallon of Gas Calculations
Learn how CO2 per gallon of gas is calculated using science, math, and chemistry.
Other
Carbon Footprint: Co2 Reduction: Car Travel: Biodiesel
Learn all about biodiesel fuel and see how using it can help to reduce carbon emissions. You can even see how to make biodiesel fuel yourself!
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Climate Change: Earth's Giant Game of Tetris
There's a game of Tetris happening on a global scale: The playing space is planet Earth, and all those pesky, stacking blocks represent carbon dioxide- a greenhouse gas that is piling up ever more rapidly as we burn the fossil fuels that...
Other
Carbon Footprint: Co2 Reduction: Car Travel
Learn what you can do to reduce emissions when you are traveling in your car.
Other
Wards Auto: Auto Maker Fuel Economy, Emissions Improvements on Track
Discusses where the automotive industry was at in 2013 in addressing the problem of carbon dioxide emissions. Smaller car manufacturers face more stringent rules than larger models, while auto makers with lower sales volumes have...
Utah STEM Foundation
Utah Stem Action Center: Idle Effects
Students will collect data on how much time they and their families spend idling their cars and the cost.
BBC
Bbc: Gcse Bitesize: How Has the Earth's Atmosphere Changed Over Time? Ocr 21 C
This lesson focuses on ways to reduce air pollution from power stations and from automobiles. It provides a link to an assessment.
Environduck
Enviroduck: Driving Techniques to Conserve Gas
Learn ways to conserve gas by driving and maintaining your car and tires.
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...