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- 6th - 8th
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Students use encyclopedias, science reference magazines, books, and other media to obtain information related to science concepts to complete a biographical sketch about a pollutant. They describe the six common pollutants and how they harm humans and create challenging questions using their researched information. Finally, students play a game knocking down pollutants. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify and analyze what the Air Quality Index (AQI) is and how it works. They review ways that "unhealthy" or "hazardous" days could be prevented and draw and color something that they can do to help reduce air pollution. Finally, students make posters of each AQI category. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review what they recall about biodegradable materials. They discuss why biodegradable materials are more "environment friendly." Students discuss that in the early 1990's, a student invented a golf tee made entirely out of biodegradable substances. They discuss why this invention was important. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students observe, measure and record variations that may be due to genetic inheritance. They look at the length of seeds for germinating pinto and lima beans and measure the distance between eyes in humans. They graph and discuss the results. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students observe the Law of Composition by performing a chemical reaction. They calculate the mass of oxygen reacting with magnesium ribbon when heated and when distilled water is added and heated. They compare and discuss their results with other groups. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare the neutralizing ability of different brands of antacid tablets. They measure the pH of household vinegar before and after adding an antacid tablet. They compare and discuss the results with other groups and relate the results to the tablet ingredients. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students study the American Civil War. As part of a service learning project, they volunteer to help preserve or promote a local Civil War site. They conduct research and write letters or lobby legislatures on behalf of historic preservation of the site. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare growth rates between Americans and Andean people over generations. They conduct a survey to study the increase in height between generations of Americans and explore if the height of Andean people has increased over generations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students list the greenhouse gases and how they contribute to the greenhouse effect. They are taught the effects of the greenhouse. Students complete Warm-Up number 51. They finish taking notes. Students are given back their vocabulary quizzes and they check their answers. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the concept of elements and atoms. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information in order to create a class presentation. The lesson includes specific dialogue and steps for the teacher to use. Full Review »
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