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Chapter 14: Our Impact on Air and Water

An Internet WebQuest Integrate the power of the Web with this inquiry-oriented student learning activity

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SMOG [Updated link coming soon.]
Follow the link to this site to learn how to create a smog simulation. Do the activity, then answer the questions in the follow-up section.

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The University of Michigan Solar Car Team
Learn how a solar car works by accessing this site of the University of Michigan Solar Car Team. How is gear changing accomplished in a solar car?

The Sun Star Solar Cooker
Visit this site to learn more about solar cookers. Using the information given in the diagrams, try to construct your own working solar cooker. What is the temperature range for these cookers?

Unit 5: You and the Environment

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Acid Rain
Follow the link to this site to find information about acid rain. Scroll down the page to the Activity Page for an exercise in discovering what acids we use everyday. Perform the "Try This" activities and answer the questions.

Recycle City
Visit this site of the EPA to learn more about recycling. Click on different parts of the map for specific information. How can businesses reduce waste and reuse materials?

The Basics of Landfills
Access this site to learn about landfills. What are the four elements that are critical for making a landfill secure? In your Science Journal, sketch a diagram of a landfill including these elements. Label the diagram and list other important details.

Groundwater Primer
Learn more about groundwater pollution at this site. In your Science Journal, list the six categories of sources of groundwater pollution, and give an example of each.