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Students explore how humans interact with the environment around them to support the both physically as well as financially. Through use of video segments from Africa, students research the environmental impact introducing non-native species on an ecosyst Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students go through the process of creating and passing a federal law. They select an environmental issue, research related policies for the issue, draft the bill, discuss it among committee members, bring it before the class and bring it to a vote. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and assess risks encountered on a daily basis. They examine their behavior and apply science process skills and higher order thinking skills in reducing or managing risks. They define the terms: risk, benefit, hazard, and probability. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 6th
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Students investigate environmental sites online to participate in various activities, and to play online games, all while learning about the earth. Full Review »
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- 8th - Higher Ed
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Students participate in an online activity in game format that introduces them to Environmental Science. They report to the class on one thing that each could change immediately which would affect life. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students complete an environmental science unit based on the novel "Who Really Killed Cock Robin? An Ecological Mystery" by Jean Craighead George. They read and analyze the novel, test water for pollutants, observe and hatch chicken eggs, analyze soil samples, build a worm farm, and construct bird houses. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students create collages of an environmentally friendly city and a city that promotes pollution. They create a town, including: roadways, river, lake, or other large body of water, and sky reflecting environmental conditions of the town. They identify several causes of environmental problems in a city, as well as solutions for (and alternatives to) those problems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the types of careers that study of science subjects can lead to. They comprehend how to use resources for researching careers. Students become aware of the impact of science on their lives, becoming exposed to a number of careers that relate to and support scientific research. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students discuss and research the idea of environmental science and bio-diversity in this lesson. They choose an element of environmental science that includes an example of bio-diversity to present to the class. Internet research links are included. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students practice safe laboratory practices in preparation for a required test. After reviewing safety guidelines on teacher-provided handouts, they discuss the importance of science in daily life and examine possible career opportunities. Full Review »