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Earth Day Resources
EPA Online Resources
Acid Rain Site - epa.gov/acidrain/
Some of the inventions that make our lives easier are also causing pollution. One form of
pollution is acid rain.
Air Graphics Zip Code Locator (Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12) - epa.gov/air/data
The AirData Web site gives you access to air pollution data for the entire United States. Want to
know the highest ozone level measured in your state last year? Ever wonder where air pollution
monitoring sites are located? Are there sources of air pollution in your town? You can find out
here! AirData produces reports and maps of air pollution data based on criteria that you specify.
AIRNOW (Grades 9-12) - epa.gov/airnow
Get up-to-the-minute information about air pollution in your community. Includes maps, forecasts,
and information about the health effects of air pollution.
Children's Health Protection - epa.gov/children/
Our mission is to make the protection of children's health a fundamental goal of public health and
environmental protection in the United States.
Earthday - epa.gov/earthday
Endangered Species COLORING Book - epa.gov/espp/coloring/
This picture book will introduce you to 21 endangered and threatened plants and animals found in
the United States. Print the pages and use your crayons to bring to life oceans, swamps, deserts,
islands and a variety of plants and animals. If we all work together, we can continue to share the
earth with these fascinating and important species and enjoy them in the wild - not only in the
pages of books.
Endangered Species Program - epa.gov/espp/index.htm
Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the government protects endangered and threatened
plants and animals (listed species) and the habitats upon which they depend. The ESA requires
federal agencies to ensure that any action it authorizes, funds, or carries out, does not "adversely
impact" any listed species, or "destroy or adversely modify" any critical habitat for that species.
Environmental Kids Club (Grades K-5) - epa.gov/kids/
Includes activity suggestions.
Envirofacts - epa.gov/enviro/
A national information system that provides an integrated single point of access to data extracted
from six major EPA databases,
Explorers Club for Kids - http://www.epa.gov/kids/
Welcome to the U.S. EPA Explorers Club!
United States
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Global Warming - epa.gov/climatechanqe/index.html
The earth's climate is predicted to change because human activities are altering the chemical
composition of the atmosphere through the buildup of greenhouse gases-primarily carbon
dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide.
Gulf Guardians - epa.gov/gmpo/edresources/kids.html
Help save the planet, become a Gulf Guardian.
High School Environmental Center (Grades 9-12) - epa.gov/highschool
Morton hears a Who Activity Book -
energystar.gov/ia/partners/publications/pubdocs/HortonESActiv508.pdf
Be an energy star! Guide to help save the planet.
Learn About Chemicals Around Your House - epa.gov/kidshometour/
Take a tour of a house and find the pesticides and toxic materials.
Lead Programs - epa.gov/opptintr/lead/index.html
These pages are designed to give you access to information on all aspects of the Federal lead
poisoning prevention program.
Learn more about Threatened and Endangered Species -epa.gov/espp/coloring/especies.htm
Locate Your Watershed (Grades 9-12, Teachers) -cfpub.epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm
Locate your watershed by entering your ZIP code or the name of a stream, city, tribe, lake,
school, airport, and more.
My Environment (Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12) - epa.gov/mvenvironment/
This site allows you to take a look at your own community (or any other) to get information about
land use and environmental conditions. The interactive map enables you to see a wide range of
conditions, some of which are: local population density, the release of toxic substances,
Superfund sites, locations of local institutions, and environmental monitoring stations. Some of
the information provided is designed for use by those with prior knowledge of the environment
and the ways environmental conditions are recorded and monitored. Formerly called Window to
My Environment.
Office of Environmental Education - epa.gov/enviroed/
The mission of this office is to advance and support education efforts that develop an
environmentally conscious and responsible public and inspire personal responsibility in caring for
the environment.
Planet Protectors Club - epa.gov/waste/education/kids/planetprotectors/index.htm
Brought to you from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Solid Waste.
Protect the Environment at School - epa.gov/epahome/school.htm
Recycle City - epa.gov/recyclecity/
Just a few years ago, this place was called Dumptown. For years, the folks living here hadn't
thought much about where waste went when they threw it out.
Student Center (Grades 6-8) - epa.gov/students
Students & Educators Center - epa.gov/epahome/students.htm
With fact-sheets, interactive games, and more, EPA's website can help you with all sorts of
information about EPA and the environment.
Surf Your Watershed - epa.gov/surf/locate/index.cfm
A service to help you locate, use and share environmental information about your place.
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Teach English, Teach about the Environment - epa.gov/waste/education/pdfs/tesol.pdf
EPA publication for ESL teachers with lesson plans that incorporate environmental education
along with English language skills.
Teaching Resources -epa.gov/teachers/teachresources.htm
Includes publication order information. 1-800-490-9198 or nscep@bps-lmt.com
The Ultraviolet Index (Grades 9-12) - epa.gov/sunwise/uvindex.html
Several publications explaining the Ultraviolet Index and steps you can take to minimize the risks
from overexposure to the sun's rays. Each is available for reading online and downloading.
Water Kids Stuff - epa.gov/safewater/kids/index.html
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water has
compiled resources especially for kids to learn more about drinking water. Information for grades
K-12.
Water Where You Live (Grades 9-12) - epa.gov/OW/states.html
Just click on your State you're interested in, and find all about the streams, rivers, and lakes. You
can even find out about the beaches.
Where Can I Take My Computer? (Grades 9-12, Teachers) - epa.gov/epr/products/computers.html
Web sites and organizations that can provide information on opportunities for donating and
recycling computers and other electronics.
World In Our Backyard - epa.gov/region01/students/teacher/world.html
Wetlands information and activities from U.S. EPA Region 1.
Zip Code Search (Grades 9-12) - epa.gov/epahome/comm.htm
Get specific environmental information about your neighborhood by entering your zipcode on this
site.
Earth Day Event and Information from states within Region 6
Arkansas
Earth Day Events Around Arkansas I EXIT Disclaims r| - http://www.adeg.state.ar.us/poa/earthday.htm
Arkansas Earth Day Foundation lEKn-psciaimeri. http://www.arkansasearthday.org/
Louisiana
Earth Fest at Audubon Zoo lixiTDiscusmeri - http://www.auduboninstitute.org/event/calendar
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality Earth Day Information
http://www.deg. louisiana.gov/po rtal/Default.aspx?tabid=90
Louisiana Earth Day lExiTpisdaimeri - http://laearthday.org/Welcome.html
New Mexico
Aztec Ruins National Monument Earth Day Celebration IEXIT Disclaimer! -
http://www.newmexico.org/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&elD=14040&year=2010&mont
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Sustain Taos lEKn-psciaimeri _ http://www.sustaintaos.org/index.php7events
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma Earth Day |ExiTDisciaime-| _ http://www.deq.state.ok.us/mainlinks/earthday/index.html
Greater Oklahoma City Earth Day G Disclaimer! _ http://www.una-okc.org/earth.html
Texas
EarthFest 2009 (Dallas) IFVR- ni^iaimprj - http://www.epa.gov/region6/earthday/
Take Care of Texas lE3tlTpi-°lai'"crl - http://www.takecareoftexas.org/
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
http://www.tceg.state.tx.us/assistance/education/earthday.html
External Environmental Online Resources by Topic
Acid Rain
National Atmospheric Deposition Program IEXIT Disclaimer I - http://nadp.sws.uiuc.edu/nadpdata/
Map of the United States showing acid rain monitoring sites across the country.
Activities/Projects
Earth Day Groceries G Disclaimer I _. http://www.earthdaybags.org/
Contact a local grocery store that uses large paper grocery bags. See if the manager will let you
"borrow" enough bags so that each student in your school can decorate one.
Earth Day in Your Neighborhood IE*IT ai=°'aimcrl - http://www.allspecies.org/neigh/blocka.htm
No experience is necessary to put on a successful Earth Day. An Earth Day on the block is not
much more involved than a block party with a theme.
The Great Green Web Game IEXIT Disclaimer I _ http://go.ucsusa.org/game/game.html
This game tests your knowledge of how consumer choices affect the environment. As you 'shop
green' the Envirometer gauges the cumulative impact of your choices. Compare your own impact
on the environment with that of an average American household, represented by the centerpoint
on the Envirometer.
The Green Workout - purdue.edu/dp/envirosoft/housewaste/guiz/green.htm
The Green Workout contains quizzes, games and surveys that you can perform to see how
environmentally friendly your actions and household are.
Greening of the White House lExi-ruisciaime-l - http://greeningthewhitehouse.com/
http://clinton3.nara.gov/lnitiatives/Climate/greeningsummary.html
President Clinton announced the Greening of the White House Initiative on Earth Day 1993. The
initiative improves the energy and environmental performance of the White House complex by
identifying opportunities to reduce waste, lower energy use, and make an appropriate use of
renewable resources, all while improving indoor air quality and building comfort.
Save the Trees game IEX|T nsciaimeri _ http://www.seussville.com/titles/lorax/ and
http://www.seussville.com/lorax/
Join the Lorax, speak for the trees and protect the Earth.
Waste Free Lunches I EXIT Disclaimer! - http://www.wastefreelunches.org/Resources.html
Learn how to pack a healthy and waste free lunch.
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Air
American Lung Association State of the Air report J Diiciaimerl (Grades 9-12) -
http://www.stateoftheair.org/
Want to learn about the air quality in your community? Read the American Lung Association's
'State of the Air' report to find out more.
Asthma Funbook I EXIT Di5ciaimerl(nmrlF!s K-5) - http://www.noattacks.org/forkids.html
Download a funbook with games that teach your child about asthma and triggers. This is a site
funded by EPA's Asthma program.
In The Air IEXIT :iaimer| _ http://www.intheair.org/
This site contains a full spectrum of environmental education materials that can be used to
educate and help K-12 students and adults better understand airborne toxics issues in their
communities. The goal is to increase knowledge about air pollution and to make connections
between behaviors and air quality.
Climate Change
20 Simple Steps to Reduce Global Warming I
http://www.environmentaldefense.org/documents/392 20%20Simple%20Steps.htm
Here are 20 simple steps that can help cut your annual emissions of carbon dioxide by thousands
of pounds.
Gateway to Global Change Data IE*IT Jisc|aimerl - http://globalchange.gov/
Access the U.S. Global Change Research Program's Global Change Data and Information
System.
Endangered Species/Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife IEXIT pis-ciairnerl - http://www.defenders.org/
Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native wild animals and plants in their
natural communities.
EndangeredSpecie.com Q pisdaimeri - http://www.endangeredspecie.com/
EndangeredSpecie.com is dedicated to providing all the best endangered species information,
links, books, and publications regarding rare and endangered species.
Missouri Department of Conservation I EXIT Disclaimer! - http://www.dnr.mo.gov/earthday/
Since 1937, the Missouri Department of Conservation has been working to control, manage,
restore, conserve and regulate the bird, fish, game, forests and all other wild resources in the
state. Our goal is to create healthy, sustainable plant and animal communities well into the future.
National Wildlife Federation Kids Pages I EXIT iisciaime-| _ http://www.nwf.org/kids/
Fun and Games.
Project WILD L Disclaimer! - http://www.projectwild.org/
Project WILD is one of the most widely used conservation and environmental education programs
among educators of students in kindergarten through high school.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Page I EXIT Disclaimer! -
http://endangered.fws.gov/index.html
Working to conserve and restore endangered and threatened species and the ecosystems upon
which they depend.
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Kids Corner
http://endangered.fws.gov/kids/index.html
Where can you find information on endangered and threatened species? What can you and your
schoo do to help save them? Why should people care about endangered and threatened species
anyway? Where can your teacher get educational materials that help to explain the issues behind
why animals and plants become endangered? Right here, Junior Biologists . . . you've arrived at
Kid's Information Central!
World Wildlife Fund IEXIT )i5daif™rl - http://www.worldwildlife.org/sites/earthday/index.html
The Kids and Teachers area provides educational and fun materials for users of all ages.
Energy
Energy Information Administration Kid's Page S Disciaimeri _ http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/
Energy is in everything. We use energy to do everything we do - from thinking about a math
problem, to sinking that slam dunk, to baking our favorite cookies - energy is there - making sure
we have the power to do it all!
Energy Quest IE*IT ''sciaimeri _ http://www.energyguest.ca.gov/index.html
Energy Education from the California Energy Commission.
Solstice IEXR- Disjiaimeri - http://www.crest.org/
Solstice is the Internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable
Technology (CREST), and is your site for Sustainable Energy and Development information.
Environmental Education Resources
ABCentral I""1" Disclaimer| _ http://www.my-edu2.com/
Knowledge expands in all directions. All points interconnect. Let EDU2 frame your connection.
Advanced Technology Environmental Education Center IEXR- :iaimer| - http://www.ateec.org/
ATEEC's mission is the advancement of environmental technology (ET) education through
curriculum development, professional development, and program improvement.
EE-Link H^LL iispiaimerl - http://eelink.net/
Consistent with the key principles of environmental education, our mission is to spread
information and ideas that will help educators explore the environment and investigate current
issues with students.
EEK! Environmental Education for Kids Teachers Pages I EXIT Disclaimer | Grades K-5 -
http://www.dnr.wi.gov/eek/teacher/index.htm
Exploring the Environment (NASA Classroom of the Future) I EXIT iisciaimer| (Grades 6-8, Grades 9-
12) - http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/modules.html
Part of NASA's Classroom for the Future, Exploring the Environment provides tools to help
teachers make students more environmentally aware and to acquire the values and attitudes
necessary for sustainable development. Modules encourage collaborative groups of students to
conduct research in environmental areas and to generate products which demonstrate
understanding.
Green Teacher I EXIT iispiaimerl _ http://www.greenteacher.com/
Green Teacher is a magazine by and for educators to enhance environmental and global
education across the curriculum at all grade levels.
The Learning Web I EXIT Disclaimer! - http://www.usgs.gov/education/
Learn how Biology, Geology, Hydrology, and Geography can help us understand our changing
world.
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Lessons on the Lake G ^s3aim¥r](Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12) -
http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/1998/of98-805/lessons/
Lessons on the Lake is a free interactive tool to learn more about watersheds, in particular the
Lake Ponchatrain Basin from USGS. The Lake Ponchatrain Basin, in Louisiana, is part of the
much larger Mississippi River watershed which covers more than half of the United States.
Missouri Environmental Education Association IE*IT 3isc|aifnerl - http://www.meea.org/
The Missouri Environmental Education Association (MEEA) seeks to develop an environmentally
literate citizenry that is inspired with a sense of personal commitment to a sustainable
environment.
The National Environmental Education & Training Foundation I EXIT Disclaimsr|.
http://www.neetf.org/
The Foundations mission is to help America meet critical national challenges through
environmental learning.
National Environmental Education Week I EXIT pis-ciairnerl (K-12) -
http://www.eeweek.org/resources/curricula librarv.htm
Whether you are a teacher in a public, private, or homeschool classroom, or an educator at a
nature center, zoo, or aquarium, Environmental Education Week can help you to actively engage
your students in environmental education. The Environmental Education Curricula Library
provides environmentally-themed lessons and activities for K-12.
National Library for the Environment IEJ"T lisciaimeri - http://www.cnie.org/nle/
The National Library for the Environment is an online resource of environmental information
located at the CNIE homepage.
North American Association for Environmental Education I EXIT Disciaimeri _ http://www.naaee.org/
Library Link |ExiTcisDiaii5iE]: http://eelink.net/pages/EETAP+Resource+Library
Established in 1971, NAAEE is a network of professionals and students working in the field of
environmental education throughout North America and in over 55 countries around the world.
PBS TeacherSource |=XIT Disclaimer! - http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/
PBS TeacherSource makes it easy to locate and use the best television and Web resources
available, as well as keep you on top of important community services provided by your PBS
station.
Sharing Environmental Education Knowledge lE*n Disclaimer! - http://www.seek.state.mn.us/
The SEEK directory works as a clearinghouse for all types of environmental education resources,
from articles to lesson plans, from performances to displays, and many more.
TEACH: Environment E Disciaimeri (K-12) - http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/envt/
Why do water levels change in the Great Lakes? What fish do people catch there, and what's
threatening one of the world's largest freshwater fisheries? Learn about the environment of the
Great Lakes region and the environmental issues there, including water quality, airborne toxics,
invasive species and sustainable development.
U.S. Department of Education I™7 asciajneri - http://www.ed.gov/
Thousands of educators, policy makers, parents, students, researchers, and other citizens with a
stake in education visit the U.S. Department of Education site each week.
What's Up with the Environment I EXIT jisdaimeri (Grades 9-12) -
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/wue/
If you need a single lesson or a longer term project, visit this site for extensive and multimedia
background information and plans for projects about water, land, air and energy. Students can
explore environmental issues, formulate and find answers to questions about the environment,
and explore "Cool Careers" for ideas about an environment-related job.
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Amazing Environmental Organization Web Directory - Disclaimer! _
http://www.webdirectory.com/ "Earth's Biggest Environment Search Engine"
Earthday G r Disclaimer! _ http://earthday.gov/
Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate
environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every
day is a time to act to protect our planet. Earthday.gov is a cooperative effort across the entire
U.S. government.
GLOBE I EXIT Disclaimer I - http://www.globe.gov/
Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) is a worldwide network of
students, teachers, and scientists working together to study and understand the global
environment.
Ecological Footprint FAQ IE*IT '"sciaimeri (Grades 9-12) - http://www.earthday.net/footprintfaq
This Ecological Footprint FAQ provides information and tools for you to estimates how much
productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard.
The Green Flag Program IEXIT pisciaimer|(Grades 9-12) - http://www.greenflagschools.org/
The Green Flag Program helps schools become healthier places for kids, and teaches students
about the school's environment. Parents, teachers, and kids work together to investigate
environmental issues in school, identify problems, create solutions, and improve the school
environment.
Kids F.A.C.E. IEXIT Disclaimer] _ http://www.kidsface.org/
Kids For A Clean Environment is an international children's environmental organization started in
1989 by a nine-year old child. The club, with a current membership of 300,000 worldwide, was
established to help children who wanted to learn more about the world in which they live, provide
a way for children to be involved in the protection of nature and connect children with other
children who shared their concerns about global environmental issues.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids' Pages H Disclaimer! -
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/home.htm Environmental Fun and Games.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration IEXIT Disclaimsr| - http://www.noaa.gov/earthday/
Nature Conservancy IEXIT Disciaimeri - http://nature.org/
The Nature Conservancy operates the largest private system of nature sanctuaries in the world--
more than 1,500 preserves in the United States alone.
Planet Pals J Disclaimer I _ http://www.planetpals.com/
We love our planet and everything in it.
Scorecard IE*'T Disclaimer| _ http://www.scorecard.org/
Scorecard is an environmental information service provided by the Environmental Defense Fund.
USDA for Kids IE*|T Disclaimer! - http://www.usda.gov/news/special/kidpg.htm
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Kids Page.
News
Earth Times 11201 oisciaimeri _ http://www.sdearthtimes.com/
Each month, San Diego Earth Times On-line presents articles covering a wide variety of local,
national and international environmental topics.
Environmental News Network I EXIT Disclaimer! - http://www.enn.com/
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Since 1993, the Environmental News Network has been working to educate the world about
environmental issues facing our Earth.
Scientific American Earth 3.0 March 2009 (requires subscription) IEXIT
http://www.sciamdigital.com/index.cfm?fa=Products.Viewlssue&ISSUEID CHAR=D332472A-
3048-8A5E-1 OAOF830789EBA1 7
USA Today Earth Day Topics Page I EXIT Disclaimer I -
http://content.usatodav.com/topics/topic/Events+and+Awards/Holidavs+(non-religiousVEarth+Dav
Pesticides
Pesticide Education Resources I EXIT 3isciaimer| _ http://pested.unl.edu/
Pollution Prevention
Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance - Reduce Waste: If Not You, Who? IEXIT Disclaims rl
- http://www.reduce.org/ Show your support for making less trash and conserving resources.
Recycling
Earth 911 IE*"" Calmer | (Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12) - http://www.earth911 .org/master.asp
Type in your ZIP code or find your State on a map to locate recycling centers in your community
"for all types of recyclables." This site contains information you can use to teach middle school
and high school students about waste prevention, recycling and other environmental issues.
This site is for teachers helping their students use EEK! - an electronic magazine for kids in
grades 4-8 by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The activities in this engaging
site are well thought out.
ROSCOE's Recycle Room - http://www.recycleroom.org/
There are more fun games, recycling facts and educational activities inside.
Water
Adopt-A-Watershed I EXIT Disclaimer! - http://adopt-a-watershed.org/
Ad opt-A-Watershed works to inspire students from kindergarten through twelfth grade with a
sense of place in nature and in their community, an awareness that they can make a difference,
and lifelong quest for knowledge about the environment.
The Groundwater Foundation IEXIT lisciaimeri - http://www.groundwater.org/
The Groundwater Foundation is dedicated to informing the public about one of our greatest
hidden resources, groundwater.
Ocean Planet IEXIT Disclaimer I _ http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean planet.html
This electronic online companion exhibition contains all of the text and most of the panel designs
and images found in the traveling exhibition. Includes lesson plans and science activities.
Rivers Project Office Main Page IEXIT Disclaimer I - http://www.siue.edu/OSME/river/
The Rivers Project began in February, 1990 as a pilot program involving eight high schools along
the Mississippi and lower Illinois River. The Rivers Project network has grown through the training
of teachers from across the United States and Canada.
Water Science for Schools IEXIT Disclaimer! _ http://wwwga.usgs.gov/edu/indexjs.html
Welcome to the U.S. Geological Survey's (USGS) Water Science for Schools web site!
Wetlands IEXIT Disclaimer! - http://www.water.ncsu.edu/watershedss/info/wetlands/index.html
"Wetlands" is the collective term for marshes, swamps, bogs, and similar areas.
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