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- 6th - 8th
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Students use Hydra as a biological indicator of water pollution. They study Hydra's natural environment, feeding behavior, reproduction, and reactions to stimuli. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students use satellite images to analyze development patterns within Baltimore City. They prepare a land cover map for Baltimore indicating the prevalence of impervious surfaces and explore how these patterns affect water pollution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students document how water is used in their local communities and explore how those uses impact the local environment. They utilize digital photography to document water use. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students discover the importance of maintaining an unpolluted source of water for the city. They brainstorm ideas they can take to make their communitie's water better. They can also write letters to their local politicians for help. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students define and examine sources of water pollution, distinguish between point source and non-point source pollution, list ways to prevent non-point source pollution, and sing song about working together to prevent water pollution. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students complete a list and describe the three types of surface water pollution. They are nutrient, bacterial and toxic. Students observe the effects of various water pollutants on algae growth and illustrate a cause of each of the three types of pollution. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students design experiments to compare the amount of bacteria in river water to the amount in purified tap water. They explore how water purification removes bacteria and pollution from the water. Students examine the steps of the scientific method through their experimentation and analysis. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify at least three common repercussions of developing water front property on water quality. They describe three sources of water pollution. They research the organism striped bass and observe it if striped bass is available. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review what they know about non-renewable energy, compare and contrast advantages and drawbacks of each type, such as cost of energy sources, feasibility, air pollution, water pollution, and other risks, and create table listing energy sources. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students recognize that water has played an essential role in history. They explore how water affects the success and survival of a country. In addition, they create a mock newscast about an event affecting a country. Full Review »
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