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- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students undertake a series of experiments related to the water cycle. All experiments use John Dewey's experiential philosophy as their bases. Each lesson is clearly based on philosophy and attempts to be relevant. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students examine pond ecology, testing how temperature affects the respiration rate of fish. They collect various living things found at a pond, and identify the animal and plant life discovered. They observe a pond community in an aquarium. Full Review »
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- 4th - 7th
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Students, through a series of lessons, study the various processes of treating wastewater. They participate in discussion and complete various worksheets and a hands-on activity, in which they observe the processes of filtration and leeching. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students discuss flooding and its causes. They view a Powerpoint presentation about floods and prevention methods. After creating a model with clay and pans, they investigate river behavior in various terrains with different amounts of water. They simulate real world conditions by modifying the riverbed with levees. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students role-play expert witnesses in a mock trial dealing with contamination of groundwater. They prepare for the role-play by studying the movement of groundwater and the transport of contaminants through computations, map exercises and field trips. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 6th
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Students review the steps in the water cycle by playing a game to fill in the missing words in the cycle. Students read a water cycle riddle and decide which word best fits the riddle. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students define flooding as involving heavy rainfall or snowmelt. They list three types of flooding. They explain ways engineers control flooding. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in an experiment in which they investigate the factors affecting the levels of nitrates in groundwater. Using examples, they explain the nitrogen cycle and identify the sources of chemical nitrogen fertilizers. They discover practices that can increase nitrogen efficiency. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students identify toxic household products that should not be disposed of in a landfill. They select alternative disposal procedures involving toxic products. Students write a news program for a local TV station discussing and identifying toxic substances that should not be placed in a landfill. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use a digital atlas to explore the effects of water on landscapes. They view view pictures and complete worksheets to study the properties of water. Students study the water cycle and the chemical role it plays in living cells. Full Review »
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