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Map of Sewers Contaminating Philadelphia Waterways
When it rains, raw sewage from homes flows into Philadelphia waterways. Use this map to find out when and where it’s happening.
The resources below, some of which are from our Center and others from our partners, are targeted to teachers and/or students. They include environmental health curricula for teachers, programs for students and other resources of interest.
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Hazardous Waste Sites Near You
Use the map linked on the webpage to identify current and past hazardous waste cleanup sites in your community.
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Less Toxic Methods to Control Pests
This fact sheet contains information on effective pest control methods without adding toxins to your home.
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EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning
The Environmental Working Group database lists the least toxic cleaning products to use at home.
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Air Quality Alerts
Sign up for air quality alerts, so you’ll know when to keep children and vulnerable adults inside.
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Free Smoke Detector Installation for Philadelphia Residents
Philadelphia residents can request a free smoke detector installed by the Fire Department. You can call 311 or visit this website.
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Training and Career Development from the Center for Excellence in Environmental Toxicology
The CEET has established a pipe-line into careers in the environmental health sciences that spans high-school students to advanced career training.
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Water Pollution Curriculum for 3rd-6th Grade Science and English Language Arts Class
Unit will help middle school students gain a deeper understanding of their connection to the land defined as the urban watershed and the system defined as the urban water use cycle.
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Lead Curriculum for a HS Chemistry Class
This curriculum on Lead is designed for a high school chemistry class. Christobal Carambo developed this program while attending the Teachers Institute of Philadelphia.
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Climate Change and Human Health Lesson Plans
Explore NIEHS curricula on climate change and human health for 9-12th graders and undergraduates
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Lead Curriculum for a HS Statistics Class
This curriculum on Lead is designed for a high school statistics class.
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Water Pollution Curriculum for 3-5th Grade Students
This unit on environmental health was designed for elementary students grades three through five.
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Lead Curriculum for a HS Government Class
This curriculum on Lead is designed for a high school government class.
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Water Cycle and Water Quality Curriculum for 4th Grade Students
Curriculum for 4th grade students explores the story of water, from the oceans, to the clouds, to the rivers, and to the faucets of our students.
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Water Pollution Curriculum for Elementary Students
This unit helps students understand, analyze, think critically, model, and research to gain a better understanding of how the water cycle, watershed, and water filtration are connected.
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