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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students explore that some resources are finite. They are able to deelop an understanding of commodities-some resources are worth more than others so companies choose to spend more money to find them. Students realize that some environmental damage may occur from recovery of resources. They are able to analyze the role of technology in resource acquisition. Students are able to conclude that predicting remaining reserves is problematic. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students gather soil samples from a nearby nature trail noting the surrounding biological condition and the weather at the time of sampling. They then predict what they will find in the soil, conduct detailed observations and prepare notes of their findings. Students participate in a discussion about the lab. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students read and discuss issues that are relevant to the community. They develop a sense of social efficacy that encourages participation in their community and identify with the local area, and can reduce feelings of cynicism and apathy so common among many adolescents. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten
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Students discuss ways they can help protect the environment. In groups, they examine various types of animals and identify their characteristics, food and habitats are compared. They create a Hyperstudio presentation in which they scan a picture of each animal and how they help or hurt the environment. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th
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Students explore Worcester's Washburn and Moen North Works, examine maps and images of 19th Century Worcester, compare them to maps of Worcester today, and research how barbed wire was made and used. Students then pretend to be at Southern Plains town meeting during 1880s, and persuade townspeople that barbed wire is most appropriate tool for fencing off Southern Plains. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the inflation rate for February, 2002, placing it in perspective with other case studies. They analyze the effects of the increase in the consumer price index and how some goods increased while others decreased. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students explore the difference between temperance and prohibition. After reading a story, students explore the difference between a vigilante action and a protest. They explore social and political factors that may cause social movements. Students discuss prohibition. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students examine the invasion of the fruit fly in California. In groups, they observe and record the fruit fly's lifecycle and how they affect humans in society. They also discuss the history and geography of the fly and the different methods of getting rid of the pest. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students discover farm saftey procedures and begin developing skills to recognize such hazards in this Vocational lesson on the job of Farmers. Emphasis is placed on an actual saftey walk through a working dairy farm and basic first aid techniques. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Higher Ed
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Students engage in the study of a lesson that focuses upon the use of accounting skills. They compute statistics with the use of modern technology and practice basic accounting practices like receivables and payables. The lesson includes multiple types of activities. Full Review »
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