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Teaching Resources - In Your Neighborhood
Visit "in your neighborhood" links on our other EE sites:
EPA links - External links - State & Local links
EPA links
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.
Envirofacts:
EPA's Data Warehouse Grades
9-12
epa.gov/enviro/
A national information system that provides an integrated single point of access
to data extracted from six major EPA databases.
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.
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 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.
Window to my Environment Grades
6-8, Grades
9-12
epa.gov/enviro/wme/
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.
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.
External links
American
Lung Association State of the Air report 
Grades
9-12
lungaction.org/reports/stateoftheair2004.html
Want to learn about the air quality in your community? Read the 2004 American
Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report to find out more.
Asthma Funbook Grades
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.
Backyard Jungle Grades
6-8
pbskids.org/backyardjungle/
Fun activity lets students share photos and information about backyard
or schoolyard with a global audience. Info
for parents and educators.
Earth 911 (Recycling) Grades
6-8, Grades
9-12
www.earth911.org/
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.
Ecological Footprint Quiz Grades 9-12
This Ecological Footprint Quiz estimates how much productive land and water you need to support what you use and what you discard.
National Environmental Education
Week K-12
www.eeweek.org/resources/curricula_library.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.
TEACH: Environment K-12
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.
What's Up with the
Environment Grades
9-12
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.
State & Local links
Conservationist for Kids Grades K-5
www.dec.ny.gov/education/40248.html
Conservationist for Kids, the nature and environment magazine for kids in New York State.
Ecotarium Grades
K-5
www.ecotarium.org
Private non-profit museum (in Worcester, MA) geared towards kids in K-12. The museum inspires a passion for science and nature through discovery.
EEK!
Environmental Education for Kids Teachers Pages Grades K-5
www.dnr.wi.gov/eek/teacher
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.
Great Backyard Bird Count K-12
www.birdsource.org/gbbc
The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes. It’s free, fun, and easy—and it helps the birds.
Lessons on the Lake Grades 6-8 Grades 9-12
www3.selu.edu/turtlecove/lessonsonthelake
Lessons on the Lake is a free interactive tool to learn more about watersheds, in particular the Lake Ponchatrain Basin. The Lake Ponchatrain Basin, in Louisiana, is part of the much larger Mississippi River watershed which covers more than half of the United States.
Mystic Aquarium K-12
mysticaquarium.org
Nonprofit aquarium located in Mystic, CT. Proceeds go to the development and execution of education programs, marine research, marine animal rescue and expeditions.
National Aquarium in Baltimore K-12
www.aqua.org
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD seeks to stimulate interest in, develop knowledge about, and inspire stewardship of aquatic environments.
New England Aquarium Grades
9-12
If you're interested in marine life, visit this site to explore educational resources the Aquarium offers. Don't miss the videos on the home page showing aquarium staff working with a variety of animals brought in after rescue.
www.neaq.org