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Canadian Polystyrene Recycling
Association
This Canadian organization provides this web site for consumers and educators on how to recycle polystyrene. Develop a list of different products that are made from recycled polystyrene
foam.
Recycle City
The EPA maintains this site, which provides information and activities about recycling for students. Follow the link to play the Dumptown game, in which you're in charge of cleaning
up a city.
The Tiger Information Center
The Tiger Information Center provides information about the five remaining subspecies of tigers. Visit this site to find out why tigers are endangered and what's being done to
protect them.
EPA Acid Rain Program
This site has information about acid rain and the EPA's program to reduce the pollutants responsible for acid deposition. What are the multiple benefits of reducing acid rain?
Water, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
The EPA's Office of Water provides games and learning activities at this site, which is designed to teach kids about drinking water. Follow the link above and learn how to build
your own aquifer and demonstrate how groundwater can become contaminated.
Make Your Own Paper!
This Web page has an activity that shows how you can make your own recycled paper. Visit this page and perform this activity under your teacher's supervision.
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Things That Go "Yuk" in the House
This page was made for younger students to explain how they can keep safe from hazardous waste in the house. Use the information on this site to make a brochure explaining to people
the dangers of some household items.
Unit 6: Earth Materials and Resources
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Volcano World
An erupting volcano is an awesome sight to behold. Study photographs of explosive eruptions, then draw a world map showing the location of at least five active volcanoes.
Willow
Grove School, Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Minerals can be classified according their hardness, color, luster, cleavage, or appearance. Make a table listing the characteristics of four different minerals.
The
Center for Improved Engineering and Science Education
Clean water may be our most precious resource. Join students and scientists in a global effort to monitor the quality of rivers, oceans, lakes, and streams.
Environmental Protection
Agency
Wetlands are important habitats for many species. Call the Wetlands Hotline to learn more about government programs to protect these areas.
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