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Students read about coastal erosion and its primary causes and impact. In this coastal erosion lesson plan, students complete a 25 questions survey about shoreline erosion after obtaining the information in reports and articles. Students discuss beaches that may be most vulnerable to wave erosion, the differences in beach profiles and how to respond to erosion threats.
Students examine coastal ecology. In this coastal resource lesson, students engage in several activities designed to examine the natural and cultural resources of coastal areas. Students then establish regulations to keep coastal areas safe.
High schoolers access data to characterize coral reefs. In this scientific research lesson, students access data and explain the need for such data when monitoring coral reefs. They will identify and explain three major threats to coral reefs.
High schoolers explain chemosynthesis and photosynthesis using candy. For this chemosynthesis lesson, students work cooperatively to create a visual explanation of the chemical equations of photosynthesis and chemosynthesis.
Learners investigate the water cycle and cloud formations by examining photographs. In this weather lesson plan, students observe pictures of specific cloud types and identify them by putting them in groups. Learners describe the type of weather associated with each cloud type and read a story utilizing science related vocabulary.
Learners research about how lunar cycles affect living organisms. In this biology lesson, students prepare an oral presentation of their research results and analyses. They explore the forces that affect tides.
Students model a paleontologist's activities. They identify dinosaur bones and reassemble them into a skeleton of an extinct reptile.
Students discover common features of hydrothermal vent fluids. They use this knowledge to locate possible undiscovered hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor.
Students examine the evidence that scientists have used to support the existence of global warming and the greenhouse effect. How the concepts have been developed and evaluated form the focus of this lesson plan.
Seventh graders research recycling activities at schools across the country using e-mail. They research the waste management and recycling program at their school and problem solve to create an environmentally sound program for the future.