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- 3rd
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Students identify and list five problems presented in The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. They relate these problems to current environmental issues and debate how to make a difference then participate in different activities to improve their community. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article as a class and discuss how groundwater near a nuclear test site may have been contaminated. They explore how groundwater contamination can spread through aquifers by participating in a simulation. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students complete a concept map related to water and the environment. This may include water uses, drinking water, water bodies and pollution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students identify the different layers of the atmosphere. They examine the different types of air pollutants. They also discover laws in effect that work to protect the environment. Full Review »
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- 1st - 4th
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Students explore and discuss alternative energy sources, and identify disadvantages of current fossil fuels. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students compare/contrast the permeability of various materials. They conduct the experiment, measure amounts of permeable vs. non-permeable area of their yards at home, and take an online quiz. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students investigate how to reduce solid and hazardous waste, and estimate the amount of household hazardous waste in their community. Students discuss methods of changing people's habits, and how to convince them to use alternative products. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students participate in an environmental action letter-writing campaign. They conduct Internet research on the Global Response website, discuss various successful Global Response campaigns, select a campaign they are interested in, and write a letter using specific points and facts listed on the Global Response website. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain the basic properties of a watershed including how water flows from higher to lower elevations and how watersheds are interconnected. They comprehend how the placement of buildings, roads, and parking lots can be important to watershed runoff. Students analyze how careless use and disposal of harmful contaminants can have a serious effect on downstream watersheds and their inhabitants. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the illegal hunting of wild animals (rhinos) in India. They read a short news report, review related vocabulary and complete a vocabulary matcing exercise. Full Review »
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