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Students observe clouds in nature and record their characteristics. Using the different cloud types, they identify the type of weather condition associated with them. They define the three basic cloud types and create a chart for easy identification. As a class, they discuss how they are formed using new vocabulary and identify the similarities and differences in the clouds. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research and discuss the history, formation, location, and discovery of potash in Saskatchewan in this Science lesson for the high school classroom. Emphasis is placed upon landforms, natural environments, and renewable/nonrenewable natural resources. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students stud the concept of Pangaea by using Wegener's clues to construct a map of the continents joined together. They determine how fossil distribution can be used to enhance the study of continental drift. They locate the following and mark them on a world outline map; Urals, Alps, Iceland, San Andreas fault, Andes mountains, volcanoes in Italy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students discuss the findings and some of the surprises encountered on the dive on which hydrothermal vents were first seen. They describe how hydrothermal vents occur. Students ole play the Alvin dive, viewing photographs from the expedition, taking notes on what they find and hearing the comments of the scientists on those dives. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the difference between fast and slow spreading lava flows. They identify various types of lava flow and determine the factors that cause them to form. Viewing photographs of lava flows, students working in groups, identify the features of the lava flows in the photos. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students investigate the current model for the structure of the Earth. On a world map, they mark areas where they think earthquakes and volcanoes occur and compare those areas with earthquake and volcano location patterns. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students brainstorm topics and categories that might be covered by the International Polar Year. After reading an article, they consider the subjects that are going to be studied there. Using the internet, they research a particular project and create an oral presentation to share their information with the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discuss their personal ideas about science. After reading an article, they discover how James Cameron is trying to interest people in the oceans. In groups, they create a public service annoucement promoting science and presents them to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify the risks and benefits of living next to a volcano. After reading an article, they discuss the behaviors of an active volcano. Using the internet, they work together to research volcano-monitering techniques and create mock news segments. They interview an adult who remembers an eruption from the past and reflect on how volcano monitering systems have changed over time. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students determine the breakdown of worldwide energy consumption by various sources. After reading an article, they examine recent research in the area of alternative energy sources. Using the internet, they research the forms of alternative energy and present their information in a mock hearing. Full Review »
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