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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students visit a Christmas tree farm. They survey different kinds of evergreen trees and note their characteristics. They observe many similarities and differences between tree species. Full Review »
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- 1st - 8th
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Students read an article about Winter Solstice celebrations. They consider the symbolism of evergreens in winter and how different cultures have used evergreens in winter celebrations throughout history. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students examine the impact of human activities on a local river or stream and how they effect the river's health. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore the impact of urbanization on water percolation by examining the layout and construction of their school site and measuring the size of their campus. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students research local geography to create successful, ecological school landscaping. They determine soil type, average weather patterns and temperature graphs and use the information to select ideal plants and plant maintenance for the area. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students identify the different deciduous and evergreen trees found in Utah. They classify and identify deciduous and evergreen leaves and needles. They access "Surweb" to use learning segments about leaves. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the life and work of Sherman Alexie. They discover how he grew up in Washington and how he became a successful writer. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the effect of Christopher Columbus on the New World. They read and discuss a chapter in their text, and write a paper comparing their text information with other books they have read. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine different societies and how they communicate. They read stories of native peoples and create a presentation of the material they find. Full Review »
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- 1st - 5th
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Students determine the difference between needle leaf (evergreen) and broad leaf (deciduous) trees. They use their senses of touch and smell in order to identify their tree. Through identification, they develop a sense of connection. Full Review »