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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency

EPA's mission is to
protect human health
and the environment.
EPA is led by Administrator
Michael Regan.

Visit EPA's website:

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

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EPA-RTP's Community
Engagement & STEM Education
Program Provides:

Guest Speakers for K-12 Schools,
Universities, and Community Groups in
Central N.C.

Education Programs and Teacher Trainings
on the EPA-RTP Campus.

Free Online Lesson Plans Developed by
EPA-RTP Researchers.

Questions? Emaii us at:

Witter. Kellvffiepa.gov
Blackburn.Amandaiean@epa.gov

RTP SPEAKER'S BUREAU

Our Speaker's Bureau is a FREE resource
for groups in centra! N.C. to request
presentations and interactive activities.

We also offer EPA campus tours
for groups, provide judges for _
science competitions, and host ®
EPA booths at schools and
community events.

www.epa.gov/rtp-speakers-bureau



Check out EPA's Office of Environmental Education
for additional educator resources, grants, and awards.

www.epa.gov/education

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GENERATE: The Game of Energy Choices (9th Grade - Adult)

www.epa.gov/climate-research/generate-game-energy-choices

This interactive board game encourages students to develop evidence-
based decision making as they collaborate with team members to
select the energy mix for their community. Multiple rounds allow students to work
under different constraints that model real-world scenarios. Extensions to the
game bring in components such as mathematics, civics, and economics.

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EnviroAtlas: Empowering Tomorrow's Decision Makers

www.epa.gov/enviroatlas/enviroatlas-educational-materials

EnviroAtlas is an interactive, web-based ecosystem services mapping
tool developed by EPA & our partners. Classroom-ready K-12 materials
that adhere to State Science Educational Standards include:

•	Exploring Your Watershed (Grades K-6)

•	Connecting Ecosystems and Human Health (4th Grade - Adult)

•	Building a Greenway: A Case Study that includes Environmental
Justice considerations (9th Grade - Adult)

These materials leverage the EnviroAtlas tool & deliver interactive hands-on
learning & introductions to data visualization that can build students' analytical,
geospatial, & decision-making skills.

Build Your Own Particle Sensor

www.epa.gov/climate-research/build-vour-own-particle-sensor

A hands-on learning activity for grades 5-12 that teaches the basics of
particulate matter (PM) air pollution, air quality, and electronics while
building problem solving and other STEM skills. Instructions include a materials
list, a guide with background information on air quality, and the Arduino code for
the sensors.



Mobility: The Game of Transportation Choices (9th Grade-Adult)

With trains, planes, buses & bikes (and more!) transportation plays an important
role in connecting us and moving goods. This game allows players to understand
the financial & environmental costs/benefits of the daily transportation choices
we make. The soon-to-be released game will be available on EPA's Air Research
website! Email Anlev-Mills.Melissa(5>epa.gov to be added to the distribution list.

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