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Teaching Points

Environmental Engineering is the application for science and engineering principles for improving the environment (air, water, and/or land resource) and providing ways to ensure healthy water, air and land for humans and other organisms to live on.

 

Environmental engineers work with issues involving water, and air pollution control, recycling, waste disposal, and public health, have some knowledge of environmental engineering law and study the environmental impact of proposed construction projects.

 

 

Suggested Reading

1. Pesky Plastic:  An Environmental Story.  Leticia Colon DeMejas.  2013. Grade Level: Elementary

2. When I Grow Up: I Want To Be An Engineer.  Paula McCann-Harris.  2006.

3. An Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources:  Environment Books for Kids.  Baby Professor.  2007. Grade Level:  Elementary

4. A Child’s Introduction to the Environment: The Air, Earth, and Sea Around Us, Michael and Dennis Driscoll.  2008. Age Level: 8-13

5. Environmental Science Activities Kit: Ready-To-Use Lesson, Labs, and Worksheets for Grades 7-12 (J-B Ed: Activities), Michael l. Roarie Porterfield.  2008.

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Career Web Links 

1. U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook: Environmental Engineers

2. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA Student Center)

3. American Academy of Environmental Engineers

4. Sciencebuddies.  Create interactive site

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