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- 8th
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Students plan and participate in activity-specific motor skills in a variety of alternative environments. They plan and participate in an outdoor experience. They identify and use survival skills in a variety of environments. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students use GPS receivers to survey an open area (natural or disturbed ecosystems) and investigate the different species of plant populations, rock and land formations, and soil types either in the school grounds or in recreational areas in the local com Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research a plant or animal native to the Ouachita Mountains, describe its habitat, and express its value to the region. They design their own tourist brochures showcasing the recreational opportunities in the Ouachita National Forest. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the components of the Global Positioning System and use the data to recreate a hike taken on a vacation. A log is kept and maps drawn as a predetermined destination is plotted. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students examine the role of pollution indoors rather than outdoors. They identify pollutant sources and complete a KWL chart. They also measure pollutant levels and discuss how they can improve air quality. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students see a video of some of our country's national parks. As each one is introduced they write down its name and location and star* the areas they find unique and interesting. After the video is over they share at least one of his/her starred* parks and tell why it was of interest, what they liked best about it and why. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 6th
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Students devise and conduct a survey at their school to discover what the students like to do in forests. They then plot the results in a line-graph. Students research the various things threatening forest life. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discover which elements are most threatening to outdoor sculptures. In groups, they determine the steps that are needed to preserve them. They locate and assess the condition of those sculptures in their local community. They develop a presentation and share them with members of the community. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research human population growth and land use practices as they relate to the environment and wildlife of regions in this Science lesson for the high school classroom. The lesson includes resource links and emphasizes independent and group research. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the pyramids of ancient Egypt. They travel back in time to recreate scale drawings of the Great Pyramid and discuss the inside of the Great Pyramid. They research and find out about the mummification and burial process. Full Review »

