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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate past energy legislation, then write letters to Congress from the perspective of citizens trying to influence the original passage of these bills. Each small group does their research using a website imbedded in this plan. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how the wild ponies of Chincoteague have adapted to their environment; students discern the challenges faced by land management teams that handle the herds; finally, students propose a plan to balance the ponies' needs with those of other i Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students solve probability problems. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students collect and interpret data about freshwater environments. They observe the plant and animal life in various freshwater habitats, collect samples, record and interpret the information, and test predictions. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine estuaries in Delaware. They, in groups, gather samples of water to find organisms and identify them. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine soil in forests looking for animals and insects. They divide the animals based on their number of legs and draw the animal they have collected. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students photograph the school landscape and create photographic displays from the pictures they take. They discuss the visual characteristics of the school grounds. Working in pairs the role-play as camera and photographer and write interpretations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in a simulation activity where they must decide whether or not to preserve an untouched forest. During the role play, students attend public hearings, discuss the pros and cons of nature development, create presentations in favor and opposition of the bylaw and have a group discussion. Additional games and activities dealing with land use are included. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students discover the quest for a balance between oil exploration and a concern for the environment in Alaska. They synthesize their knowledge by debating the current length of the oil-drilling season. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students describe organisms that have become extinct since Europeans came to the United States. They research an organism to find out why it became extinct. They illustrate a picture of the organism. They explain some reasons for extinction. Full Review »
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