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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article as part of their investigation as to what happens when an item is thrown away or recycled. They analyze the relationship between a product's ingredients and its effect on the Earth and healthful living. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students use online tools and resources to examine data concerning key indicators of the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the factors that affect it. They examine efforts to preserve and restore the bay's health. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students identify the roles of the Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control and others. They use the internet to gather information. They also discuss the roles of local agencies. Full Review »
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- 6th - 11th
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Students determine a working definition of class in order to determine how social class can affect personal health. They research their own nutritional needs and work to encourage healthy change in their communities. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students identify possible sources of health risks, types of exposures, routes of exposure, and populations that could be affected after discussing water pollution and environmental health hazards. After discussion, students conduct a mock zoning board meeting and decide what should be done for future developments. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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This lesson is a compilation of interdisciplinary, technology-infused activities that focus on the often complicated and sometimes controversial issues related to toxic chemicals in children's environment. Special emphasis is placed on the effects of toxic chemicals on living things, toxic chemicals released in the community by local manufacturers, and the unique vulnerabilities of children to environmental toxicants. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students explain the health effects of indoor air pollutants. They determine the deposition rate of particulate matter within your school. They explain the health effects of indoor air pollutants. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students identify effects of pollution. They explain how human activities affect the environment. They examine the effects on human health of air, water, and soil pollution and the possible economic costs to society Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the various methods of generating electricity and explain their commonalities. They determine what is the most common source of energy and what are the potential environmental health hazards due to electrical energy generation. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students analyze the influences that result in health problems. They identify environmental and genetic factors that influence health problems. Students scan the newspaper looking for articles on health and health problems. They share information regarding environmental and genetic sources for disease or injury. Full Review »
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