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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the ways in which geographical studies can be put to practical use, such as in helping to preserve the rain forest. They think about the importance of counting and studying species in an ecosystem, such as the Congo River Basin. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore two Web sites about tours, and brainstorm pros and cons of whale watching. They examine a poster that shows guidelines for responsible whale watching and write essays explaining their views on whale-watching tours and guidelines. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore causes and effects of oil spills and contaminations. They experience first-hand the feel of oil spills, determine an environmental problem that affects their community, and develop an "action plan" to minimize risk to wildlife. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students examine and discuss what owls eat and how their digestive system works. They dissect owl pellets, identify the bones found, and analyze and record the results. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students identify which parts of the earth are solids, liquids or gases. They discover the need to conserve natural resources. They examine different products and what materials are used to make them. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students create a KWL chart on Native Americans and listen to a speaker from a local Indian Reservation. As a class, they are read part of a Native American story in which they pick their own Native American name and identify their own special talent. In groups, they discuss the importance of the horse to the Native American community and what their clothes symbolize. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students discuss cheetahs, where they live, and what is happening to the cheetah populations on earth. They complete a research project on cheetahs, focusing on a variety of sub-topics (Habitat, Eating Habits, Predator/Prey Relationships, etc.) Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students complete various activities related to the plant life cycle. They read the book "The Tiny Seed," read and discuss the poem "Five Little Seeds," complete a "Plantenstein Mystery" and other online activities, write and illustrate a plant life cycle comic strip, take a field trip to a wildlife refuge, and dissect beans and seeds. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students describe each stage in the life cycle of a butterfly. They identify the stages of the life cycle of the butterfly, using correct vocabulary. They share their new understandings about the stages of the life cycle of butterflies, with a partner and then they may volunteer to present their center project to the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 5th
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Students discover the wonders of coral reefs while listening to a book about them. In a Reading Rainbow video activity, they simulate a dive, check equipment and explore a reef. Role-playing as marine biologists, students uncover answers to various questions Full Review »
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