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Neef: National Environmental Education Week

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A toolkit preparing students with STEM knowledge to apply to solving environmental problems. Focused lessons on topics like biomimicry, environmental conservation, and sustainable energy. Games and apps are recommended.
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National Environmental Education Foundation: Environmental Education Week

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find many activities, resources, and even webinars that celebrate environmental education and its coordination with engineering.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: United States Environmental Protection Agency

For Students 9th - 10th
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a regulatory agency of the U.S. government. This homepage provides excellent information concerning the EPA.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: United States Environmental Protection Agency

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for the U.S government's Environmental Protection Agency has many links to additional topics. The links are located on the left side of the page.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Tradeoff Between Economic Output and Environmental Protection

For Students 9th - 10th
Unfortunately, it's not possible for a country to maximize both its environmental protection and its economic output. Each country must make a decision about how the two goals should be balanced and how to achieve that balance.
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Epa: Environmental Education & Training Partnership

For Students 9th - 10th
Project to supply environmental education, training, and services was started in part by the US Environmental Protection Agency.
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National Environmental Health Association

For Students 9th - 10th
Many links to various environmental health topics, including current events, news, and training.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Environmental Protection Agency: Acid Rain

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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National Environmental Education Foundation

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides environmental education on subjects including health and wellness, water purity, Public Lands Day, and environmental business concerns.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Environmental Health Student Portal

For Students 9th - 10th
An entire site of resources specifically for environmental science and how it is linked to human health. Topics include water pollution, air pollution, climate change, and chemicals.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Tox Town: Environmental Health Concerns

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about toxic chemicals and the environmental healths risks you might encounter everyday in familiar places. Select neighborhoods or locations to discover what chemicals might be found there and the health risks associated with each.
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First Nations: Land Rights and Environmentalism in British Columbia

For Students 9th - 10th
This web site purports that the ruining of the natural environment in British Columbia has gone hand in hand with the displacement of the aboriginal peoples from their homelands. Follow the links to access specific details.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Services: Lead Buster Club

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource is an interactive simulation that will challenge you to find sources of lead in your environment.
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Forest Stewardship Council: United States

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the purpose of certifying forest products from ecologically sustainable forests and sets the standards by which certifications are evaluated. Describes the diverse membership of the organization and its goals.
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Wisconsin Environmental Health Association: Air Defenders: Quest for Clean Air

For Students 3rd - 8th
A multimedia journey teaches young learners about open burning, air quality, and asthma. Learn about alternative ways to dispose of trash and complete the mission of achieving cleaner air.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Environmentalism

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief overview of the Environmental Movement and the growing concern about the environment spurred on by the mid 1960s push for civil rights in America.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Promoting Environmental Awareness Through Culture and Exploration

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, the story of Turtle Island is told to the students. Each student will collect leaves and bring one to school, every day, for about a month. Discuss as a class where they come from and why they are all different. Every...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Epa's Environmental Education Center

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A collection of fact sheets, brochures, and web pages about environmental issues. Topics include acid rain and air pollution, ecosystems, human health, waste and recycling, conservation, and water-related concepts and issues.
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National Environmental Education Foundation: Classroom Earth

For Students 9th - 10th
Classroom Earth is a part of a nationwide community of high school educators teaching about the environment. This resource has many offerings to plan a comprehensive unit on many environmental topics.
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National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Allergens & Irritants

For Students 9th - 10th
Find answers on how to survive the allergy season. Information is provided on asthma, allergies, and the allergens or irritants that cause them. Strategies are given to help avoid exposure to substances such as mold, cigarette smoke,...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Environmental Education: Reading Poetry Fluently

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Student groups prepare and present a reading of the poem "Our Big Home: An Earth Poem." Adding impact to the cooperative group work, students use a variety of word study strategies to more deeply understand its vocabulary and the message...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Michigan Environmental Education Curriculum Module Index

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Series of self-guided tutorials covers the topics of water quality, ecosystems, biodiversity, and energy sources including a summary of important concepts as well as a glossary.
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U.s. Environmental Protection Agency: Energy Star

For Students 9th - 10th
Government-sponsored site provides information about saving money and conserving energy by using energy-efficient products and practices at home and at business and organizational sites. Some resources in Spanish.
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U.s. Environmental Protection Agency: Air Quality Index for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
An easy-to-read illustrated guide to air quality, with information on what causes air pollution and how it affects our health. Includes games to assess learning and a vocalized dictionary of terms related to air quality. (Pronunciations...

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