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...

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...

Discusses the chemistry of nitrate, the negative agricultural effects of too much nitrate in soil and in water sources, its toxicity to plants and livestock, and the impact on human health.

This site has a user guided story about a bog that has been a secret dumping ground for waste.

Home page of the Save Our Seas Organization which seeks to protect all the oceans of the world.

In this activity, students investigate a large watershed, look for sources of pollution in the watershed, and study the impacts of a rain storm on a watershed and estuary, without going on a field trip. Students investigate the nature of...

This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.

The EPA discusses the actions the government agencies are taking to reduce acid rain.

An article and supporting resources address the potential of fish populations significantly decreasing with overfishing, careless fishing, and pollution from nautical vessels and runoffs.

Looks at ocean acidification, what causes it, the impact of it, and possible ways to reduce it.

How can you learn to build your own watershed? This site features an activity to illustrate the basic properties of a watershed. Don't miss out.

An overload of nutrients, called eutrophication (Greek for "good-nutrition"), can be harmful to estuaries. This phenomenon is also referred to as "over-enrichment," or "nutrient pollution". Students will investigate the range of...

Discover what experts view as the top weather related events of the 20th century, get background information on them and see photos. Some of the events covered are the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, the 1930s Dust Bowl, Hurricanes Camille...

Using zip codes, this site allows students to locate businesses in their communities that are producing wastes.

This site provides links to descriptions of various environmental research projects being done to develop the best methods for treating different types of contaminated sediments.

This comprehensive resource explains everything from the characteristics of a lead atom to symptoms of lead poisoning.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read about Earth Day and ways students can help the Earth. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in author's purpose.