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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: The Future of Marine Fish Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
An article and supporting resources address the potential of fish populations significantly decreasing with overfishing, careless fishing, and pollution from nautical vessels and runoffs.
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Cleaning Clothes Dirties Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes research into the pollution caused by plastics that are hidden in the fibers of synthetic clothing, and eventually end up in the ocean after laundering. Cites other research that discovered plastic pellets found throughout the...
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Website
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Water Science for Schools Pesticides Ground Water

For Students 3rd - 8th
This US Geological Survey site briefly discusses the basics of why pesticides are increasingly found in our ground water. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Tad the Tadpole

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Tad the Tadpole is designed to demonstrate how pollution in various areas affects wildlife in their native habitats. The lesson is designed to stress the importance of conservation for animals and their surrounding environment. Upon...