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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine nutritionally related diseases and illnesses, evaluating studies and developing topics for a science fair project. They investigate bacteria, researching how it can be harmful or helpful, and create illustrated displays. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students build a model of a water system from the source to users and read and interpret a water meter. Full Review »
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This lesson explores the multiple causes of racial segregation and environmental racism, and helps students understand the perpetuation of institutional racism in the post-Civil Rights era. Students will perform a mock tribunal in which they will research Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students discover the many types of characteristics that organisms have to control their environment. They examine butterflies and their similarities and differences. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students study a pie graph that shows the composition of air prior to studying the concepts of air pollution and air quality. They participate in a number of experiments showing the properties of air and the Air Quality Index Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students discover where the food they eat comes from. Using maps, they identify the agricultural areas of the United States and the products that are grown in each area. Using the internet, they research how food gets to America from other countries. To end the lesson, they analyze how food additives and pollution affect the food supply. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students use M&Ms¿¿ to create a pie graph that expresses their understanding of the composition of air. They watch and conduct several simple experiments to develop an understanding of the properties of air (it has mass, it takes up space, it can move, it exerts pressure, it can do work). Students use the Air Quality Index (AQI) listed in the newspaper to develop awareness of the daily air quality.. In an associated literacy activity, students explore the environmental history timeline. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the causes of carbon monoxide in mines and other common sources of CO. Pupils read the worksheet "Canary in a Coal Mine" before beginning this investigation. They discuss ethical issues regarding treatment of miners (historically) and the use of animals as sentinels. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research tips on what to do to avoid problems or to recognize dangers if they exist. Find local gas companies and fire department officials who have background in this. Then plan an article telling your readers what they could and should do during winter months to avoid carbon monoxide hazards. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students look up pictures of viruses or pictures of models of viruses. Using pipe cleaners, beads, Styrofoam or other available materials make models of these shapes. They then observe a demonstration to show the effect of Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Full Review »
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