Provides an overview of the issue of sediment contamination in the Great Lakes, how the problem is assessed, causes of contamination, and remedial efforts. Includes links to more in-depth information.
Explains what is meant by sediments, how they can become contaminated, the types of contaminants, how contamination levels are assessed, and methods of remediation. The side menu links to information about policies, contaminant transport, and other topics. There are also many links throughout the site to PDF files of technical papers, reports, and fact sheets.
Find out about the six major air pollutants. In-depth descriptions of ozone, nitrogen dioxide, particulates, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and lead are provided.
Earth's atmosphere contains greenhouse gases. Find out what these gases are and where they come from. Also link to other information about how greenhouse gases contribute to climate change.
Explains what hypoxia is, its causes, the sources, why it is important to reduce it, and where it occurs around the world. Includes a diagram showing how hypoxia develops in a water body and links to lots of additional resources.
Learn about the task force formed to help the public understand the causes and effects of eutrophication in the Gulf of Mexico.
EPA site offers answers to what nonpoint source pollution is as well as provides links and information as to what concerned citizens can do about it.
Written for younger students, this site explains biodiversity and links to easy to understand explanations of species and genetic diversity.
This one-page explanation of the rock cycle contains a very helpful diagram and useful explanatory notes. Site explains how rocks are made and broken down.
This video segment adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center explains how and where hurricanes develop. Learn how El Nino events alter the course of atmospheric circulation. Includes background reading material and discussion questions. [1:17]
Learn about the different features of snow and ice in Antarctica using satellite imagery in this video segment adapted from NASA. Includes background reading material and discussion questions. [2:37]
This video teaches the concepts of Decision Making and Cost-Benefit Analysis. Decision making refers to the process by which rational consumers seeking their own happiness or utility will make choices. [2:21]
Website with short video [0:20] and quiz teaches the concept of opportunity cost. Links to related material and lessons.
In this lesson, students will be introduced to one of the main ways that the Great Lakes impact the economy of the region—shipping.
Very funny clip [8:16] from Seinfeld season 8 demonstrates the economic concepts of cost-benefit analysis and externality when Kenny Rogers opens a restaurant and Kramer realizes the benefits of the chicken outweighed the cost of the glare.
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Omar helps his parents sell things at the market. Join him while he learns about the relationship of the Sun, Moon, and Earth.
This site from Georgia State University Physics Department defines elastic potential energy and explains its origin. Provides an equation for computing elastic potential energy and an opportunity to practice solving problems with an automated problem-solver.
This site from Georgia State University defines electric potential energy and relates it to the concept of electric potential. Discusses the idea of a reference point or a zero potential location.
A tutorial on the electromagnetic and visible spectra. Discusses dispersion and how perceptions of white and black are related to the visible light spectrum.