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- 8th
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Students create graphs to show rainfall amounts in a year. They list the effects of a drought on their city, county and state. They also diagram the water cycle and formulate a water conservation plan. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the ways that local, national, and global events are interconnected. They identify current issues at a local and global level, identify organizations that seek to improve conditions in other countries, and examine the role of non-profit organizations. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students discover how much water they actually use and investigate the need for water conservation. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students investigate the role of marine sanctuaries in the conservation of oceans and the lives of plant and animal species that live there. They write poetry to exhibit what they learn. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students analyze primary texts and images related to the Conservation movement. They participate in a mock Congressional hearing to explain the dynamics of the Hetch Hetchy debate. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine social and political viewpoints concerning land use issues and related legislation. They evaluate and lobby for or against pending legislation, and identify where citizens can have an impact on the legislative process. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students explore the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands to discover what's there and pick up clues as to how people have both harmed and helped the native habitats. They study another protected area and see how to balance conservation efforts with human use. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students brainstorm a list of electrical devices used in their home. They read an article about electricity usage in a heat wave. In groups, they create public service announcements promoting energy conservation. They share their ideas with the class. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students investigate the conservative agenda of the Republican Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush. They conduct Internet research, evaluate an edition of the Wall Street Journal, and write and publish a special-edition newspaper about the conservative agendas of the Reagan and Bush presidencies. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students discuss how vegetation affects the flow and speed of water. As a class, they define and identify the importance and functions of the six types of conservation buffers. They complete a graphic organizer and analyze several agricultural issues and design a solution. Full Review »

