3rd Grade Unit 2 – Pollution & Conservation
Websites
S3L2. Students will recognize the effects of pollution and humans on the environment.
a. Explain the effects of pollution (such as littering) to the habitats of plants and
animals.
b. Identify ways to protect the environment.
• Conservation of resources
• Recycling of materials
Conservation
http://www.brainpopjr.com/science/conservation/naturalresources/grownups.weml
From Brain Pop: Lesson on natural resources; includes information for students and teachers
http://www.wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/index.php
From Water Use It Wisely (with multiple state sponsors across the US): Provides a list of 100
ways to conserve water, tips for home and outdoor use and a daily water-saving widget to your
website
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=kids.kids_index
From Energy Star: Site for students (with a separate teacher/parent page) showing how to
conserve energy.
General Environmental Information
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/
From National Geographic: Their home page on all things related to the environment, including
facts, current articles, videos, photos, quizzes and a cartoon, Green Kids.
http://www.epa.gov/
From the Environmental Protection Agency: This site has information on the science and
technology behind the EPA, federal laws and regulations, as well as a US map with links
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individual state’s information. A list of popular topics is found on the home page – these take
you to a page with Educator links and games/activities for students.
http://www.planetpals.com
From PlanetPals (Judith Gorgone): Offers multiple links for students and teachers on earth –
friendly activities
http://www.nrdc.org/greensquad/intro/intro_1.asp
From the Natural Resources Defense Council in collaboration with the Healthy Schools
Network: Has “the Green Squad: Kids taking action for greener, healthier schools,” and provides
steps and checklists to help make your school more green and healthy.
Environmental Information for Georgia
http://www.gadnr.org/
From Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Provides information on the natural resources
found in our state. Use the URL http://www.gadnr.org/education to view list of courses for
Educators as well as a list of links for student resources.
http://www.gaepd.org/index.html
From Georgia Environmental Division: Provides links to rules and laws, and you can browse by
programs (air, water, land, and hazardous waste).
http://eeingeorgia.org/net/content/go.aspx?ran=06444&s=79308.0.0.4863
From Environmental Education in Georgia: Sponsors a Prevent Pollution Week the third full
week in September. Under the “News” tab, you will find a link to a “new teaching resources”
with an annotated list of links.
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http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Article.jsp?id=h-2205
From New Georgia Encyclopedia (available through GALILEO): Provides information about
environmental policies in Georgia, with historical development, current challenges, future
policy ideas and a suggested reading list.
http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/support-us/conservation/
From the Georgia Aquarium: Information on how the aquarium help with conservation of our
natural resources (aquatic animals) around the world.
http://www.conservewatergeorgia.net/documents/educators.html
From the Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Provides information for teachers and
students of ways to conserve water and provides drought information.
http://www.georgiawildlife.com/conservation/georgia-animals-plants
From the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division: Provides
information on animal and plant conservation in Georgia including data, species information
and specific wildlife conservation efforts.
http://www.conservegeorgia.org/
From various Georgia Sponsors – created in 2008 by Governor Sonny Purdue: Provides links and
information on these multiple resources in Georgia (energy, land, water, air, wildlife & litter and
recycling). Resources for educators also include conservation toolkits.
Pollution
http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/sci/A0856526.html
From InfoPlease: Information and additional article links on effects of pollution on humans &
the environment; focuses mostly on air pollution.
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http://library.thinkquest.org/26026/Environmental_Problems/air_pollution.html
WebQuest created in 1999, but has valid links and information about this history of
environmental problems/protection, dating back to Ancient Rome; provides a glossary of
environmental terms.
http://greenliving.nationalgeographic.com/pollution-affect-living-things-including-humans2193.html
From National Geographic: Article – How does pollution affect all living things? Includes links to
related articles.
Recycling
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/reduce/index.htm
From National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Has information and links to outside
resources for students on facts and games to learn how to reduce, reuse and recycle.
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/actiongames/recycle-roundup/
From National Geographic: Game – Recycle Roundup – students help the monkey collect items
to be recycled.
http://www.kidsrecycle.org/
From Kids Recycle (Roger Guttentag): Includes a section for teachers and students with links on
a variety of recycling topics.
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/
From the Environmental Protection Agency: Game – Dumptown - Students are the new city
manager and have to help clean things up. Provides additional activities/resources on recycling.
http://www.recycleworks.org/kids/index.html
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From the County of San Mateo, California: Shows students how all resources are connected as
well as information on recycling, games, eco-links and art projects using recycled materials.
http://www.kidsrecyclingzone.com/index.html
From the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers: Offers links, games and information
about recycling.
http://www.favecrafts.com/Earth-Day-Crafts/16-Recycle-Crafts-for-Kids#
From Fave Crafts: Offers links and directions to create crafts that recycle everyday materials.
Site contains advertisements.
http://www.cleansweepusa.org/default.aspx
From Keep America Beautiful, Inc.: Provides information for students in the form of comic
books; and educators’ page is included with lesson descriptions on littering and recycling.
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