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- 4th - 6th
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Students investigate the concept of salmon spawning. They discuss why salmon swim in an upstream direction. Students simulate the swimming upstream process and continue the discussion of the importance of salmon returning to the same upstream location each season. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the concept of a carpool and its contributions to either reducing or increasing air pollution. They conduct research using a variety of resources for background information. The information is used to write a play that is then performed by the students. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students explore biochemical reactions mediated by enzymes in an inquiry approach. They are given two questions about the types of living materials that contain the enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide, and under what conditions the enzyme works best. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Using an inquiry approach to studying biochemical reactions, cooperative teams of students investigate hypotheses about living materials that contain enzymes which break down in hydrogen peroxide. They perform experiments, practice observational skills and report their findings orally to the class. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students identify and label tree leaf anatomical structures. They recognize tree species by both common and scientific names. Students examine soil samples and describe the composition in terms of the amounts of clay, sand, and silt. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students learn what a wetland is, where they can be found, and what types of plants, animals and characteristic are associated with the wetlands. They also participate in an activity to explore and enhance their knowledge of specific animals, plants, and characteristics that are found in the wetlands. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students explore the causes of tooth decay and how it is prevented. They describe plaque's role in contributing to poor dental health. Students describe the relationship between dental care and the prevention of dental disease. They examine the role of fluoride and sealants in preventing tooth decay. Full Review »
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- 8th - 11th
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Students explore the major characteristics of the major animal phyla. They describe adaptive features that have contributed to the success of animals on land. Students explain how primate evolution provides a context for understanding human origins. They participate in a game to match animals characteristics to their phylum or class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students grow plants in soil representing that found in the Amazon basin. They compare results to plants growing in fertile soil and soil fertilized with leaf compost. Students chart, average and graph plant growth by height. Students compare leaf development in plants grown in different soils. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research the rocks and minerals of Florida. They identify the location of Florida's rocks and minerals by county. Students create a quilt to identify the uses of Florida's minerals. They are given a handout called "My Florida Rock or Mineral. Full Review »
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