Creator: Environmental Protection Agency | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
Here you will find the home page for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Choose from different areas on the site to search for environmental data, government policies, and the latest environmental topics. Use the "Your Community" area to search for information within a specific zip code or state. There are also many EPA videos that reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable.
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site to include with units on the environment and current events. Ask students to search for local environmental issues and concerns using search tools on the site. Encourage students to use a tool like Diigo, <a href="/single.cfm?id=11373">reviewed here</a>, to keep track and highlight the important information they find. Upon completion of research, have students create infographics using a tool like Canva, <a href="/single.cfm?id=15329">reviewed here</a>, to share the facts they find. Canva is easy to use and provides many templates for creating infographics. Ask students to create a podcast featuring information on the environment along with suggestions on how to solve environmental concerns. Podcast Generator, <a href="/single.cfm?id=17654">reviewed here</a>, is a free tool for publishing audio and video podcasts.
At Home
Share this site with your son or daughter for use when researching issues relating to the environment. Use information from the site to share data as part of science fair projects.
Tags
environment, chemicals, recycling, water, pollution,
Subjects
Astronomy & Space, Biology/Life Science, Earth Science/Geology, Engineering/Technology, Family and Consumer Science, Science,