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Non-curricular resources-Background
Information and Research Aids
EPA
Teachers' Website This gateway to many resources for educators includes curriculum resources, background information for educators, and possible service projects students could complete. EPA Website for Students http://www.epa.gov/students/air.htm Provides
resources for students interested in air pollution and air quality
monitoring. This site is a good research tool for student projects. Air
Now! Air
Quality Index and information about air pollution from the EPA website.
Links to daily ozone level updates from around the country and provides
ideas for community action. EPA Explorers' Club EPA
Explorers' Club for kids includes information concerning pollution
(including ozone and air pollution) presented for kids 5-12. Information
for kids about global warming can be found at http://www.epa.gov/region01/steward/cchange/enved.html EPA
Region 1 website that lists other sites about Global Climate Change
and environmental education. EPA
Global Warming Links http://www.epa.gov/oppeoee1/globalwarming/links/org_links.html List compiled by the EPA of many private organizations interested in air quality and global warming. Could be a very useful research aid for students. Environmental Literacy Council http://www.enviroliteracy.org/category.php/1.html Environmental Literacy Council information and resources about environmental air issues, includes some education activities and good background and research information. ee-Link http://eelink.net/ee-linkintroduction.html ee-Link is a project of NAAEE and provides links to many environmental
education resources on the internet as well as limited classroom
resources. United Nations Environment Programme The
United Nations Environment Programme website contains useful air
quality and pollution information under the Atmosphere, Lithosphere,
Pollution, and Transportation sections. American
Lung Association The
American Lung Association website contains information about diseases
caused by air pollution and ways to reduce exposure to polluted
air. This site also links to Indoor Air Quality enrichment materials
for classrooms. List
of Science Fair sites http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/teachers//scifairs.htm This
site is Argonne National Laboratory's list of Science Fair websites
that will help students develop a project idea and the research
methods to complete it. NASA
Earth Observation http://www.earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Observatory/# NASA
Earth Observation website contains information and modeling technology
for ozone, cloud cover, UV radiation, and other atmospheric conditions.
Could be very useful for student projects. Encyclopedia
of the Atmospheric Environment http://www.doc.mmu.ac.uk/aric/eae/english.html The Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment website is a good resource for defining terms and issues relating to air quality at both technical and non-technical understanding levels. Climate Change Calculator http://www.climcalc.net/eng/Intro_1.html The
Climate Change Calculator is an interactive software tool designed
to raise people's awareness of the greenhouse gasses they produce
through their daily activities. Originally designed for Canadian
locations, it also covers some American states. Requires Shockwave
Flash. Centers
For Disease Control and Prevention The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention website provides information about health concerns and diseases, including those caused by air pollution. The Why Files "The
WhyFiles" is a website supported by the University of Wisconsin-Madison
that examines scientific aspects of news stories and important events.
Uses the Science Benchmarks and the National Science Education Standards. Environmental Defense Fund http://www.enviroweb.org/edf/ishappening/ishappening_frameset.html "Global
Warming is Happening" is a website by the Environmental Defense
Fund that provides well ordered arguments trying to raise awareness
about global warming. It is a touch one-sided, but would be a good
research site for student projects. Environmental Quality-Pima County, AZ http://www.deq.co.pima.az.us/air/index.htm Pima
County, AZ website for environmental quality and air issues, including
educational opportunities and enrichment resources. Provides a less
urban viewpoint than most sites. North American Association for Environmental Education North
American Association for Environmental Education website contains
guidelines for evaluating curricula and resources and teaching environmental
education in both formal and informal settings. Downloadable publications
include Guidelines for Initial Preparation of Environmental
Educators and Excellence
in Environmental Education: Guidelines for Learning (K-12). State
and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators http://www.4cleanair.org/about.html State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators (STAPPA) website that contains good references and links, including a list of government resources for clean air education and advocacy opportunities. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration http://www.education.noaa.gov/ This site is the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Education Center collection of resources for educators and students concerning weather, climate change, and oceanographic issues. There are helpful links for both educators and students under the Climate Change and Our Planet section. Also related is http://www.noaa.gov Department of Energy Education Center http://www.energy.gov/school/index.html Department of Energy (DOE) website that lists opportunities for educators and students as well as providing background information on both environmental and policy aspects of air quality issues. Also shows how to apply for grants for lab equipment, classroom funding, and teacher workshops. The Union of Concerned Scientists http://www.ucsusa.org/index.html
Compiled
by Joan Allen for Mothers for Clean Air All
links current as of 8/1/01 If
you have questions please contact: Mothers
for Clean Air 3015
Richmond Ave, Suite 270 Houston,
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