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- 3rd - 5th
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This lesson illustrates one way that the study of geography can be applied to planning for the future. They research an environmental issue that affects their town or region, draw pictures assuming two possible outcomes for the problem in fifty Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider a plan to stop flooding problems in Venice and research other environmental and climatic challenges that have technological "solutions." They create thematic world maps and write reaction papers. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students consider "The Gates" and other environmental art projects, and create an original public art project for their local community. They draw sketches and write proposals outlining their ideas. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research history of Canada's National Parks, and explore society's changing perceptions of these parks. Full Review »
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- 12th
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Students research the history of how a particular environmental issue moves through the Conservation Movement. They create timelines that show the progression of public sentiment and the legislation about the issue. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students in an alternative setting for pregnant teens and young mothers, as well as special education children, examine environmental topics through literature. Included in this unit is a visit to neighborhood libraries to select children's books on the environment. Through reading and research, students work together to create an original book. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Studentsare introduced to the various methods developed by environmental engineers for treating drinking water in the United States. In an Associated Activity, students design ways to treat water and clean up a glass of muddy water enough that it may be consumed. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the history of the National parks. In groups, they discuss the concepts of conservation and preservation. They discuss the use of natural resources and how some are renewable and non-renewable. To end the lesson, they research the role of Gifford Pinchot and the Hetch-Hetchy controversy and discuss with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students listen to some examples of "protest" songs and start their research in class on their computers by going to some of the websites mentioned. They ten decide what songs mean the most to them and keep a running set of notes including the song, lyrics, overt or inferred meaning of the song, historical and/or environmental implications. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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This unit is designed for use with 7-8th grade classes and utilizes an interdisciplinary approach for the purpose of teaching factual information about the environmental and social history and the ecology of the Kansas Prairie, and of creating an awareness of "place." The lesson is part of a mini unit. Full Review »
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