National Science Education Standards

The Clean Air Act was enacted in 1963 with its predecessor being the Air Pollution Control Act of 1955. Its predecessor was the first act dealing with pollution in America. The Air Pollution Control Act was mostly do to with monitoring while the new Clean Air Act was the first act aimed at controlling pollution. Throughout the year this act has undergone numerous major revisions, such as the ones in 1970, 1977, and 1990. At first the act was a just for research into techniques for monitoring and…

Air pollution is the primary reason of why many adults and children suffer from several respiratory illnesses. The outdoor air pollution is not only man-made but nature has a role in it. Millions of people die or are diagnosed with diseases that could be acute or chronic. There are ways to save lives with simple steps that could be impactful. It could be complicated because of all the political and economic value tied into it, but there is always a way to make change possible.…

Carbon monoxide. Short-term exposures to high levels of sulfur dioxide can be life-threatening.Because some air pollutants persist in the atmosphere and are carried long distances by winds, air pollution spreads past city’s.Whether provincial or national. Winds can transport pollutants long distances away from their source, adding to the levels of air pollution that are generated found, and greatly increasing the intensity of our air quality.The release of gases or particles into the atmosphere…

let alone smell it and stand in it. But as we stepped off the bus at Fresh Kills, we were greeted by green grass, wildflowers, and a cool breeze. I knew Fresh Kills was in the process of being capped and that in 30 years, it’d be one of the largest national parks and that parts were already open to the public but I wasn’t expecting rolling hills and seagulls. Fresh Kills was the only place New York City dumped its garbage for nearly half a century. On March 22, 2001 the largest landfill in the…

account all of the criteria air pollutants measured within a geographic area. Although this information was not available for the census tract, air pollution index for Arlington scored at 109, Tarrant County at 108, and Texas 95 in comparison to the National average of 100. Although there was no specific information for census tract 1220.01, the city of Arlington and the state of Texas both analyze drinking water. According to Arlington Water Utilities, Arlington water supply meets all state and…

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency or EPA, “The San Joaquin Valley has some of the nation’s worst air quality, failing to meet federal health standards for both ozone (smog) and particulate pollution. Ground level ozone pollution has a corrosive effect on the lungs which may cause a decrease in lung functions while particulate matter such as soot, can enter the lungs and stick to them causing heart…

pertaining to math or science. It has become less socially acceptable to be involved in arts programs that use up a large amount of money such as choir, band or theater; thus causing it to be removed from school over the years. Few schools tend to look at the positive effects the arts have such as letting students of any age express themselves freely and also to give a creative perspective in life. Schools must consider funding for fine arts programs…

In this day and age the current state of Teachers’ Unions is up in the air. Teachers’ Unions have always had an impact on the field of education. Depending on the person, organization, politician, and other member or group of society, you will receive a variety off opinions and stances taken about Teachers’ Unions. There are many reasons in why people are in favor or against Teachers’ Unions and there are many factors that are in play that must be addressed. Unions in an agency-fee state are…

In this case study of Cheerleader or Banished, I will utilize the ethical reasoning model to determine some ethical actions in response to the situation. Starting with step one, we are looking for facts in this case. Students involved include Evan Wilson, an Addison School District graduate and previous athlete; Thomas Phillips a current Addison School District senior that has no extracurricular activities; and Laura Thompson, a current Addison School District senior that is a current…

Many schools today are not providing good enough education for the students and their future. Many student are struggling to get through school, and most schools are not providing programs to help students succeed. The Student Success Act will help various programs and improve the schools. The Student Success Act should replace No Child Left Behind because the school 's leaders will have more power in choosing how to best use the funding for their schools, the school and the parents will have…