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\nThe Formation And Types of Coral Reefs in Insular Southeast Asia and their Inhabitants\n

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\nStudents study the geological formation and inhabitants of the coral reefs in Southeast Asia. They investigate how the effects of weather and human activity on these ecological systems.\n
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\nChannel Islands and the Surrounding Sea\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the Channel Islands and identify its characteristics. They participate in activities to help them discover the islands history, geography and conservation efforts. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.\n
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\nFisheries And Songs\n

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\nStudents view examples of songs that have the ocean and its life as their themes. After hearing and reading them, students write their own, having done research on the social and political issues of the ocean's environment.\n
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\nPredators Among Us\n

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\nLearners study environmental science. In this ecosystems activity, students discover how humans have an impact on life in the coral reef. They watch video clips and work on small group activities. This activity includes links to the...\n
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\nA World in a Grain of Sand\n

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\nStudents go exploring Britain's beaches. In this geography lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about specific beach habitats and the history of cleaning those beaches.\n
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\nShark Weapons\n

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\nHumans have been making weapons from shark teeth for more than 100 years. These weapons help researchers build an understanding of migration of the different species of sharks. An interesting installment from the Brain Scoop series...\n
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\n\"SPLASH\n\n
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\nSPLASH – Monitoring Humpback Whales\n

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\nMiddle schoolers view a video about the humpback whale and why it is endangered. In this endangered species lesson, students recognize the importance of observing and following an endangered species in an ecosystem. Middle schoolers...\n
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\nNonfiction Genre Mini-Unit: Persuasive Writing\n

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\nShould primary graders have their own computers? Should animals be kept in captivity? Young writers learn how to develop and support a claim in this short unit on persuasive writing.\n
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\nIn My Opinion\n

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\nYoung writers craft letters to the government stating their opinion on different topics. They pick an environmental or ocean issue, research it, and craft their formal persuasive letter. Ensure your learners include supporting facts and...\n
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\nLand Biomes Project\n

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\nChallenge scholars to research a biome and create a presentation for the producers of Survivor to choose their ecosystem for the next season's show. The materials include outlines, worksheets, and grading rubrics for individuals as well...\n
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\nGoing, Going...Gone?\n

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\nYoung environmentalists consider how scientists are attempting to save endangered species. They read about what causes extinction and steps to take to minimize the threats. \n
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\nThe World's Last Great Wilderness (Antarctica)\n

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\nIt's a shame that there are no photographs in this presentation because the information is fascinating! Each identically fashioned slide contains bullet points of information about Antarctica that will enhance an earth science...\n
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\nWho's in Charge of This Animal?\n

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\nEleventh graders study wildlife management and identify the appropriate government agencies that are in charge. They examine different wildlife management techniques. They write a letter showing interest in the activities of one of the...\n
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\nSOS!\n

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\nStudents examine natural and man-made threats to sea turtles. They create sea turtle mobiles while studying the range, environment, predators of and threats to sea turtles.\n
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\nAmerica's Underwater Treasures Viewing Guide\n

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\nStudents complete a worksheet while watching a video about how humans affect the ocean environment. They discover the need for a practice of balancing fisheries and their fishing practices. They examine how scientists use data to help...\n
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\nBreaking News English: Noise Pollution in the Oceans\n

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\nIn this noise pollution in the oceans worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion...\n
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\nSpecies on the Edge\n

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\nStudents describe factors negatively affecting population of sea turtles, and identify and discuss action that can be undertaken to reduce or eliminate threats to sea turtles and other endangered species.\n
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\nWeather Anomalies\n

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\nNinth graders participate in a simulation of a select scientific team from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).\n
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\nEnvironmental Health Hazards and Children\n

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\nLearners are introduced to the environmental hazards their community is facing. In groups, they develop a list of the ways humans have changed the Earth and how these changes have lead to environmental hazards. They record their...\n
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\nImportance of Water\n

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\nStudents complete a KWL chart on what they comprehend about water. They complete a water activity determining how much usable water is available, and they determine the water usage in their households. Students take notes on water and...\n
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\nMangrove Loss Faster than Land-Based Forests\n

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\nLearners explore the reasons Mangrove forests are in jeopardy.  In this instructional activity, students read an article that discusses specific facts on Mangrove forests, then complete numerous activities that reinforce the...\n
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\nWhat is Coral?\n

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\nStudents discuss what they know about coral reefs and are introduced to the importance of preserving coral reefs. In this coral reef lesson, students make connections between coral ecology in the classroom and in the real environment...\n
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\nEndangered Species\n

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\nYoung scholars create a postcard about endangered species. In this biology lesson plan, students identify how human activities endanger other species. They research and recommend ways to help protect them.\n
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\nLatex Helium Balloons: Any Alternatives?\n

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\nStudents discuss the latex balloon release controversy and review suggested alternatives to the latex balloon.\n
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