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\nGlobal Warming\n

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\nThis contains a writing prompt about global warming that could be adapted in several ways. The resource provides information on global warming and its possible effects. Learners explore the enhanced greenhouse effect and the effects of...\n
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\n\"Microclimate\n\n
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\nMicroclimate\n

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\nLearners identify, measure, and average microclimatic temperatures in a particular region. Groups of students are assigned to sample certain areas on the playground and around the school campus. They record their temperature data and...\n
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\n\"Observing\n\n
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\nObserving Wind Speed and Cloudiness\n

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\nObserving the atmosphere is always a fascinating pastime. In this science instructional activity, learners are encouraged to observe the wind speed and cloudiness present each day. The observations take place over three days, and each...\n
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\n\"Rainfall\n\n
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\nRainfall and Water Table\n

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\nThrough inquiry, experimentation, and observation, young scientists see how an increase in rainfall under climate change can affect the water table and soil salinity underground. Young scientists build models that represent the...\n
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\n\"Rate\n\n
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\nRate of Coral Growth\n

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\nUsing the provided table of information, middle school marine biologists chart data on a graph to determine the impact of water depth on coral growth in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Then they answer questions that connect the data to...\n
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\n\"Reason\n\n
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\nReason for the Seasons\n

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\nYoung scientists examine why Earth has seasons and how its motion around the Sun causes them. Groups of learners are given a variety of balls, a bamboo stick, a marker, and a flashlight, then use the objects to demonstrate Earth's...\n
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\n\"Sea\n\n
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\nSea Water and Agriculture\n

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\nYoung scientists examine how even a small rise in sea level can lead to salinisation of valuable agricultural land. First, everyone takes part in a simple demonstration that shows the negative effects of saltwater on plants. Peer groups...\n
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\nSimple Light Scattering\n

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\nYoung scientists show the effects of light scattering by particles, which is similar to the scattering of light by volcanic aerosols. Groups of learners work together to conduct this simple, but illuminating demonstration. The follow-up...\n
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\n\"Temperature\n\n
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\nTemperature of the Pacific Ocean\n

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\nYoung scientists demonstrate how Earth's temperature has varied gradually over time. They attempt to answer four questions that all pertain to how the Pacific Ocean's temperature has evolved. This lesson includes internet research and a...\n
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\nThe Pacific and El Niño\n

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\nEl Niño and the climate changes that go along with it are the focus of this Earth Science lesson. Learners pay particular attention to the wind patterns established on Earth, nd look at weather maps to see how El Niño can alter and...\n
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\n\"Weather\n\n
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\nWeather and Climate Statistics\n

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\nThe investigation of weather and climate is a fascinating study. In this lesson, learners see that weather and climate are two very different areas of study. They study printouts of an area's temperature highs, lows, and average rainfall...\n
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\n\"When\n\n
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\nWhen Floating Ice Melts in the Sea\n

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\nWith this simple inquiry exercise, young scientists observe the effects of melting ice on the water level. Set up an easy experiment with floating ice cubes in a dish of water, then have your pupils make and record their observations of...\n
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\n\"When\n\n
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\nWhen Land Ice Melts\n

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\nThe Arctic and Antarctic Ice caps are the focus of this Earth science lesson. In reality, this is more of a demonstration than a lesson, but there is rich discussion that happens before, during, and after the demonstration. Very...\n
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\n\"Winds\n\n
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\nWinds\n

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\nFifth graders investigate how pressure differences create wind. They discuss the Coriolis effect, then explore what happens when blown-up balloons are released.\n
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\nYour Own Greenhouse\n

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\nFifth graders discuss the greenhouse effect, then create their own small greenhouses using plastic bottles, testing and recording their effects on temperature.\n
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\n\"Climate\n\n
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\nClimate in the Pacific Region\n

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\nStudents examine the main features of the climate of the Tropical Pacific region by looking at maps and charting the tracks of one or more recent cyclones. After a brief discussion, they answer questions bout convergence zones and the...\n
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\n\"Innovation\n\n
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\nInnovation of Our Generation\n

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\nYoung scholars brainstorm on the different innovation in their lives today. In this technology lesson, students research one innovation and prepare a speech to convince their classmate to name it the \"Innovation of our Generation.\" They...\n
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\nMake It All Better!\n

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\nStudents design an innovation that could help their community. For this technology lesson, students identify problems that could be solved by innovation. They present their ideas in class.\n
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\nFunky Food Farm\n

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\nPupils research about ways to keep food from spoiling. In this health science instructional activity, students design an experiment to keep the ice cubes from melting. They present their designs and results in class.\n
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\nSun Smarts\n

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\nStudents discuss the harmful effects of UV radiation. In this health science activity, students examine the . They suggest ways to protect themselves against UV.\n
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\nSwing and Sway\n

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\nStudents research the destructive force of the wind. In this science lesson, students design and build a wind resistant structure. They explain why they chose a particular design and present their structure in class.\n
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\n\"Kid-Created\n\n
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\nKid-Created Biographies\n

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\nStudents create biographies on the people they know best-- their teachers! students use various skills to collect information, organize details, publish the biographies and present the information.\n
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\nWe're Zoologists!\n

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\nStudents listen to story, \"Never, Ever Shout in a Zoo,\" by Karma Wilson, practice finding information from Internet, write information about one chosen zoo animal, draw picture of their zoo animal, pair up and read their My Zoo Animal...\n
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\nAfrican Myths\n

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\nStudents discover the role of storytelling in the African culture. In this multicultural lesson, students discuss the elements of the African myth and record them on the board. Students visit an African folktale website and read examples...\n
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