Use the Internet sites listed below as resources for finding more information about specific topics, including historical information about the environmental movement in the U.S.
United States Environmental Protection Agency: www.epa.gov
Have your students investigate the historical impact of the environmental movement on industry and agriculture in Alabama.
Have your students write a research paper on the origins and activities of a local environmental organization. Does its history closely mirror that of other environmental groups across the nation, and what effect has it had on your locality?
Have your students make a list of ten things your community could do to improve the health of its environment and preserve natural resources.