Welcome Teachers! Here you can find lesson plans, resource books and web sites to help teach your students about pollution. Please let us know about any sites or lessons that should be included.
Web Sites
EPA-This site is loaded with information as well as activities, lessons, and free downloadable booklets.
Eduscapes-Here you can find links to all kinds of helpful sites.
UK Rivers Network- There are lots of links here.
Lesson Plans Available on the Internet
Introduction to water pollution- Students will make their own water source and see the effects of different chemicals: soap and oil.
Water, Water, Everywhere- This lesson shows the effects of different elements on water.
Clean Water- This is a lesson for younger students showing how filters can remove "stuff" from water.
Water Pollution and Conservation- The EPA offers this booklet containing information and a lesson plan.
Aquatic Ecology- This lesson contains water information and interesting activities to teach students about the water they use and the importance of the quality of water.
River Care- This booklet contains six lessons on river pollution including assessing river quality, determine the cause of pollution, and the economic impact of pollution.
Resource Books
Environmental Issues for grades 5-9 e
Investigating Life Science for grades 5-9
Environment for grades 1-3
Exploring Ocean Life
Thinking About Science Series: Ecology for grades 4-8
Updated by Jennifer on
August 6, 2007