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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss a freshwater habitat close to school and hypothesize about the health of it and its diversity of life. After reviewing macroinvertebrates that live in freshwater, they work in groups to conduct a field study of the shallow and deep areas of the freshwater habitat. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review the three major ways islands can form by viewing and discussing a video. In small groups, they choose an island group to research and prepare a presentation. They include the geology, formation, endemic species, and climate of the island. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the native people of the Canadian Arctic and Greenland and compare modern-day Inuit to their ancestors. After discussion and note taking, the class explores Inuit art through an analysis of art work from a Web site that features examples of Inuit art and culture. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students explore an online Hyperlink Habitat to illustrate the interconnectedness of a tropical rainforest ecosystem. They create a map of the Hyperlink Habitat and research a local ecosystem and create their own print or Web version of a hyperlink habitat. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students recognize that scientists are conducting experiments to verify the powers attached to herbs and other plants by native peoples. They search the internet for for new or potential uses of plants as medicines. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students comprehend that a variety pf plants can be found in each habitat. They explore that biodiversity is an important characteristic of a habitat. Students investigate that a plant biodiversity study can be conducted in familiar areas by using a line transcent or a plot study. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students recognize that wind speed increases the height of ocean waves. They set up an experiment to illustrate how air currents affect wave action and measure the resultant waves. In addition, they write a report describing the experiment in detail, reporting the results, and stating the conclusions he or she drew from the results. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students conduct a thorough investigation of the Arctic and how climate change affects it. After listing a KWL chart, they record their findings on a bulletin board. Finally, in an Arctic Alive! interactive lesson, students take a virtual field trip of the Arctic where they interact with scientists. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students familiarize themselves with factors that contribute to the creation of deserts and where deserts are located. They research the adaptations that both plants and animals need to make in the harsh conditions. They explore the various people who have made the desert their home and how they adapted to the desert conditions. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students demonstrate a comprehension of the properties, position, and motion of objects and materials, and of light, heat, electricity, and magnetism. They use materials to assemble an electric circuit and test materials, including magnets and compasses. Students use a digital camera and a digital video camera to chronicle their work. Full Review »
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