In this popular, trade, or scholarly article worksheet, students read and review at least three given articles.  Students identify the type of article and give reasons for their choice. Students are given a list of questions to...

For this pollution and conservation worksheet, students read a passage on pollution and conservation, and answer short answer, multiple choice, and vocabulary matching questions. Students complete 27 questions.

Students accurately construct a model of a sanitary landfill and identify the parts of the landfill and explain their function. They work in grous using a clear plastic box, modeling clay, soil and a variety of garbage to create their...

Pupils examine the role of trees in their lives. They identify products that come from trees and their uses. They are read a book about trees as well.

Students learn the importance of plants and animals, ecosystems and habitats... and see how these factors guide mining reclamation projects. They then discover the importance of recycling, and the difference between manufacturing with...

Young scholars gain an understanding of ways we can be responsible custodians of our water supply. Students explore the governor's clean water initiative involving the Lower Kansas/Republican river basin and the pollutants present there.

Students examine how to plan for prudent use of trees so that we never run out of this natural resource. They determine what the oldest wooden object in their home is and draw picture of it. They observe a cross section of a tree and...

In this English worksheet, students read "Site for Beautiful People Only," and then respond to 1 graphic organizer, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

For this activity, students research what types of waste humans produce and different ways of disposing of it.

This informative and interactive site examines how we can get power from garbage. Topics include: waste to energy plants, only ash remains, a bright idea, and more.

For this mini-unit, students will research urban waste disposal issues, and investigate the practicality and environmental impact of using an abandoned mine as a landfill.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - Three great ways YOU can eliminate waste and protect your environment!Waste, and how we choose to handle it, affects our world's environment-that's YOUR environment. The environment is everything around you...

After researching the political and environmental issues around Toronto, Ontario's shipment of its waste to Ann Arbor, Michigan, students will hold a debate and write an opinion paper.

This site from Total Success Courses briefly discusses time management and lists some "Time Stealers" that waste your time.

After performing an audit of their families' household garbage, learners compare their results in class and come up with ways they can encourage environmentally friendly practices at home.

In this activity, students will examine the litter they produce in their classroom and that their families produce at home, and identify ways they can reduce waste and recycle more.

Although this site describes one toxic eco-disaster, it gives an idea of what can actually happen if proper precautions are not taken within industrial plants. Good example of the problems that can occur when environmental rules and...

Understand the structure and function of the human Excretory system.

A bioremediation expert cautions against the concentration of detergents and other chemicals used to clean up oil spills. The clean-up can be a nightmare of its own when toxic agents are used.

For this activity, students will explore creative ways that materials can be reused. They will then create a commercial to advertise innovative ideas. Follow-up suggestions include having a sale or contacting local secondhand stores.

Learners will explore what is involved in printer cartridge recycling, and look at its potential as a school fundraiser.