• This interactive map visually displays data about power plants and emissions in the United States, combined with demographic data like income level and race. 
• The map allows students to identify the demographic groups found in close proximity to power plants that emit air pollution, and specifically the type and amount of emissions produced by that plant. 

Positives

• The map includes the ability to view tribal lands.
• There are a wide range of layers and filters available, including seven different demographic measures. 

Additional Prerequisites

• When the site is first opened, there is a pop-up explaining the basics of navigating the map. This is useful, as the map is detailed and may be difficult to interpret.
• Layers can be added or removed by clicking the layers icon in the top right corner of the map (to the right of the home button). 

Differentiation

• In lower grade levels, it may be helpful to group students and provide instructions, so they can assist each other in using the map. 
• Teachers can personalize this by having students search for their own neighborhood, city, state, or demographic group and make local connections to the causes of global climate change. 
• This resource could be used in a science, geography, or social studies class with this map of air quality index to investigate the relationship between power plant locations and air quality.
  
• Similar resources include the EPA's Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool, Plotting Trends- Environmental Justice in Chicago, and Mapping Air Pollution in Oakland, CA. 

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