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- 7th - 12th
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Students recognize various information sources and to apply appropriate criteria for selecting the best information source(s) for their particular research need. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students work in cooperative groups to explore the issues of fossil fuels and nuclear wastes that are current in today's society. They create an art object illustrating what they have learned during the course of the lessons. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students explain the importance of individual action and character. They explain how heroes from long ago and the recent past make a difference in others' lives. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine their home and calculates the amount of ventilation found. They also compute the surface area of different objects. They determine what is needed to reduce the amount of radon entering the home. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students complete an experiment in which they measure the radon level in their home. They examine the different types of units of measurement and practice using them throughout the activity. They calculate surface area on objects as well. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students design and conduct initial radon tests for their homes. They take into account various factors such as ventilation conditions, time of year and type of testing. Students then compute and discuss their results. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students design radon tests for their homes. They consider charcoal canister tests, alpha track and electret ion chamber devices. Students consider various factors that influence results and conduct actual tests as funding permits. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore the concept of civil rights and the ways in which Dr. Martin Luther Kind and others utilized non-violent protests to achieve their goals. They participate in a variety of discussion and role play activities during this comprehensive unit. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students explain that doing science involves many different kinds of work and engages men, women, and children of all ages and backgrounds. Students choose a scientist to research, write a one page paper, and present their findings. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the Chernobyl nuclear disaster by mapping out the winds carrying radiation and viewing a short video about the aftermath and subsequent health problems. They then calculate the amount of radiation that people were exposed to in different areas. Full Review »

