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The West

Step 1. Questions

Research an issue concerning the environment of the West. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • What does the issue involve?
  • Whom does the issue affect?
  • What is being done to resolve the issue?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.

Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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EPA AIRNow
Check out this site to learn about air pollution in the United States. Click on “Where I Live” and select any Western state for information about the air pollution there.

Take Notes:



The Air that We Breathe
Visit this site to learn about air pollution and how it affects the Grand Canyon.

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Preserving Forests
Check out this site to learn about preserving forests in the U.S. for the future.

Take Notes:



Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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