THE AWFUL EIGHT
In this lesson, students observe car pooling patterns and the important role car pools play in reducing air pollution by putting on a play.
Grade: 6th - 8th

THE OZONE LAYER, CFCS AND GLOBAL WARMING
Ozone, what is it? That is the basic question of the activity that goes into how CFCs and greenhouse gases effect the atmosphere which effects the earth.
Grade: 6th - 8th

THE PATH OF POLLUTION
This lesson covers the path of pollution that was released after the Chernobyl accident in Russia.
Grade: 6th - 8th

THE THREATENING STORM
Lesson plan based on the TIME magazine article, The Threatening Storm, (13 August 2007) about Hurricane Katrina and its effects on the city of New Orleans and Southern Louisiana. Past hurricanes, the role of the Corps of Engineers, and the effect wetlands play in protecting the Mississippi Delta area are also covered.
Grade: 6th - 8th

THE WATER CYCLE AND POLLUTION
In this lesson, students construct and observe a fully functioning model of the water cycle and how contaminants move through the surface water/groundwater system.
Grade: 3rd - 5th

WATER - IS THERE GOING TO BE ENOUGH?
The student will research the availability, usage and demand for water in the local area historically.
Grade: 9th - 12th

WATER IN THE TEXAS COASTAL BASINS
The student will study a Texas coastal basin and they will map and graph information and write a short report.
Grade: 9th - 12th

WATER QUALITY
In this activity students will understand how macroinvertebrates are used in determining the quality of water in lakes, streams, creeks, and any body of freshwater.
Grade: 9th - 12th

WATER REGULATIONS AND POLICIES
To understand the basic policy choices faced by Texans, including: regulating pumping, rule of capture, and groundwater districts
Grade: 6th - 8th, 9th - 12th

WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE
The students are going to examine water conservation techniques by seeing how much water they use and if they can improve this amount over twenty days.
Grade: 6th - 8th, 9th - 12th