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78 "environmental history" Lesson Plans
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- 9th - 12th
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Students interpret visual and verbal descriptions of the Missouri Flood of 1937 and assess the impact this event had on midwestern lives. They assess the costs and benefits of flood control in the 20th century. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the painting, Spring on the Missouri. They role-play and discuss floods and flood control from the views of an environmental lobbyist and a farmer. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the progression of the environmental movement using songs, photographs, books and studenT literature. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students study a pie graph that shows the composition of air prior to studying the concepts of air pollution and air quality. They participate in a number of experiments showing the properties of air and the Air Quality Index Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the history of Canada's national park system. They read handouts, conduct research, answer research questions, and role-play a panel debate. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students analyze primary source documents in the form of songs and photographs. They compare and contrast two songs. Students evaluate the progression of the environmental movement. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students use M&Ms¿¿ to create a pie graph that expresses their understanding of the composition of air. They watch and conduct several simple experiments to develop an understanding of the properties of air (it has mass, it takes up space, it can move, it exerts pressure, it can do work). Students use the Air Quality Index (AQI) listed in the newspaper to develop awareness of the daily air quality.. In an associated literacy activity, students explore the environmental history timeline. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students complete a KWL chart on what they already know about water and what they want to know. As a class, they participate in an activity in which they discover the amount of drinkable water on Earth and are introduced to the water cycle. In groups, they make their own model of an aquifer and experiment with different objects to see the effects of pollution and how water is purified. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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This unit is designed for use with 7-8th grade classes and utilizes an interdisciplinary approach for the purpose of teaching factual information about the environmental and social history and the ecology of the Kansas Prairie, and of creating an awareness of "place." The lesson is part of a mini unit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 12th
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Students perform a final project in lieu of taking a final exam for Science. The project is creative and involves making a banner. The lesson calls for the students to take their time and do the best work. Full Review »
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