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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Why Are Wetlands Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out why wetlands provide natural water quality, flood protection, erosion control, recreation and aesthetic appreciation, and natural products.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Envirofacts Data Warehouse

For Students 9th - 10th
Retrieve information from multiple sources of Envirofacts' System Data for your area of interest. using zip code, city, or county information.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learning and Teaching About the Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers can explore environmental issues with classroom resources, homework help, and other publications.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learning and Teaching About the Environment

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The United States Environmental Protection Agency provides activities, tips, and lessons for students of all ages regarding the environment.
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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Pesticides and Food: Healthy, Sensible Food Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
Information provided on pesticide residues on food, the possibility that these pesticides could harm us, and what the government does to ensure that pesticides used on food are safe.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Mississippi River / Gulf of Mexico Hypoxia Task Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the task force formed to help the public understand the causes and effects of eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Article
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Climate Action Benefits: Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at coral reefs, this article shares information about coral reefs and the conservation initiatives that are in effect.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Earth Day, April 22

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Save the world one step at a time. A fantastic tribute to Earth Day events and what students, teachers and parents can do to make a difference by going green. Learn about the various activities across the country and discover how you can...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Puget Sound

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn facts about this important and diverse ecosystem in America's Pacific Northwest.
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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Summary of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act which was enacted to avoid imposing unfunded federal mandates on state, local, and tribal, governments.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Basic Information About Lead in Drinking Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the threat of lead in drinking water and what actions you can take to prevent or deal with exposure.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Choose Fish and Shellfish Wisely

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on what you need to be aware of when eating fish, how to protect oneself, what the Environmental Protection Agency is doing to safeguard consumers, and research that has been done in this field of study.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Radon

For Students 9th - 10th
The EPA defines and explains how radon is a serious indoor air pollutant. Content includes information on how to test for radon, where it is most commonly found, all possible health effects of radon, and how to fix the problem in your home.
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Handout
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Potential Changes in Emissions Due to Improvements in Travel Efficiency

For Students 9th - 10th
An 84-page report from 2011 that addresses the issue of whether changes can be made in transportation to increase travel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. Includes many tables and graphs...
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Unit Plan
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Rad Town Usa

For Students 5th - 8th
Look all around RadTown to learn about radiation. Check out the suburbs, city, waterways and in the country to identify the different ways radiation is processed and used.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Extramural Research Science Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This EPA website has links to many science topics about which the Environmental Protection Agency has concerns.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Indoor Air Quality

For Students 9th - 10th
This website defines and explains indoor air pollution in all its forms. Content includes a focus on asthma, molds, secondhand smoke, and radon in public buildings and at home.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Great Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
The EPA profiles the Great Lakes ecosystem, their ecological protection and restoration, wetlands, shorelands, pollution prevention, and so on. Click "Visualizing the Great Lakes" for pictures of the lake environment.
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: The Great Lakes

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Great Lakes by reading detailed facts and data about each of the five lakes. Presents information about management plans, environmental issues, and physical features.
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Article
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Causes of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth's temperature depends on the balance between energy entering and leaving the planet's system . When incoming energy from the sun is absorbed by the Earth system, Earth warms. When the sun's energy is reflected back into space,...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Land, Waste, and Cleanup Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is loaded with information on solid waste and hazardous waste. It includes industries' effects on the environment, waste programs, treatment, control, pollution prevention, recycling, and cleanup programs.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Greenhouse Gas (Ghg) Emissions

For Students 9th - 10th
Earth's atmosphere contains greenhouse gases. Find out what these gases are and where they come from. Also link to other information about how greenhouse gases contribute to climate change.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Polluted Runoff: Nonpoint Source (Nps) Pollution

For Students 9th - 10th
EPA site offers answers to what nonpoint source pollution is as well as provides links and information as to what concerned citizens can do about it.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Air Data

For Students 9th - 10th
Huge database for air quality data. You specify the information you need and AIRS will supply it. Pollution sources, maps, monitoring sites.