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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe and explain chemical defense strategies used by many marine seaweeds and sessile invertebrates. They explain three ways chemicals produced by marine organisms can benefit humans. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate exotic pets and the ecological and personal risks involved in trading and owning such animals. They synthesize their knowledge by creating advertisements that promote the sale of exotic pets and picket signs that protest their sale. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read/discuss "On Madagascar, A Treasury of Fauna and Flora," examining the issues affecting the biodiversity of Madagascar. They present information on issues affecting Madagascar's ecology, and write policy statements on preservati Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students read folklore and discuss the role animals play folkloric stories. They compare the relationships of animals and humans in folklore to that in real life. They discuss reasons why animals should be protected. They write a folktale of their own. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students complete OAGEE Geo-Kit activity. They define and discuss ecological integrity and how it applies to Canada's National Parks. They research ecozone for a national park and use that information to complete a poster. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate how natural resources are consumed in the environment. The specific study focuses on the human consumption of natural resources. The ecological growth or decline is mapped by students. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students demonstrate an awareness of the global implications of decisions that individuals and families make about their needs and wants. They identify environmental and health issues related to the production and consumption of food. Applying critical thinking skills in this lesson are strongly encouraged. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students explore the use of resources on the earth. As a class, they brainstorm resources that are consumed and perform Ecological Footprint calculations. Students survey their own use of resources and then brainstorm solutions to the problems and rank them according to importance. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students observe physical features of Daphnia and explain how characteristics allow them to survive, investigate Daphnia's ecological interactions, and observe how Daphnia turn red under low oxygen conditions through increased production of hemoglobin. They then discuss how invasive species can populate foreign area, predict type of adaptation that has allowed it to invade North America, and discuss what impacts an invasive species can have on ecosystem. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the relationship between human health and forest ecology. They explore the inquiry-based method by conducting learning activities that reflect fire, plant and animal adaptation, food webs, food chains, components of fire and fire extinguishers, and the anatomy of the human lung. Full Review »
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