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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article as part of their investigation as to what happens when an item is thrown away or recycled. They analyze the relationship between a product's ingredients and its effect on the Earth and healthful living. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use online tools and resources to examine data concerning key indicators of the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the factors that affect it. They examine efforts to preserve and restore the bay's health. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use online tools and resources to examine data concerning key indicators of the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the factors that affect them. They examine how industrial and residential runoff affects the bay. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the clinical effects of environmental toxicants on living organisms by collecting and analyzing scientific data and identifying ways of detection and diagnosis. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students identify the health risks associated with lead and mercury. They gather information about the lead in chocolate and the mercury in fish. They role play a scenerio between a patient and a doctor. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the issue of government versus private sector control of natural resources. They read an article, evaluate the need for international law governing resource allocation, and participate in a class debate. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students compare/contrast two studies that examine the effects of environmental contaminants on animals. They read an article, identify the components of a research study, summarize the article, and complete a matrix. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students criticially read an unfinished creative writing piece, answer factual questions concerning the piece, and then finish the story or create their own story about their own neigborhood and possible environmental issues. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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This lesson is a compilation of interdisciplinary, technology-infused activities that focus on the often complicated and sometimes controversial issues related to toxic chemicals in children's environment. Special emphasis is placed on the effects of toxic chemicals on living things, toxic chemicals released in the community by local manufacturers, and the unique vulnerabilities of children to environmental toxicants. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students investigate the chemistry of coal. This lesson serves as a review of conservation of mass, simple reactions and equation balancing. During the lesson, students research chemical components of coal, as well as environmental health impacts of mining and burning coal. Full Review »
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