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- 10th
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Students experience a hands-on field sampling experience in environmental science. They get involved with making presentations at public meetings, the annual River Congress, and any other forum for discussion of a river and its health. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students gain an introduction to meteorology, land management, and environmental science. Additionally, this lesson can be used to integrate math, science, English, South Carolina history, and the use of technology. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explain the concepts of carrying capacity and sustainability; discuss the importance of understanding systems in planning resource management strategies; and develop an understanding of the notion that quantities change. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and assess risks encountered on a daily basis. They examine their behavior and apply science process skills and higher order thinking skills in reducing or managing risks. They define the terms: risk, benefit, hazard, and probability. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students study natural habitats, aquatic life, renewable and non-renewable resources. They discuss conservation efforts for sea otters and desert toad in this units. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine how the use of chemicals may affect the environment and how their are many different political issues surrounding chemical usage and the environment. They research different newspapers and magazines about the issues. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover what type of effect that pesticides have on earthworms. They use three different types of pesticide and examine the external and internal effects that each have on earthworms. They maintain earthworms in habitats sprayed with various pesticides for four to six weeks. They dissect at least twelve earthworms for this project. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read articles about wetland ecosystem conservation in Florida and other countries. They summarize information found in the articles. Students reflect on the information in the articles and write their feelings. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students discuss and research the idea of environmental science and bio-diversity in this lesson. They choose an element of environmental science that includes an example of bio-diversity to present to the class. Internet research links are included. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students watch an excerpt from the movie "A Civil Action" and examine the steps needed to determine if a water source is contaminated and possible methods of cleanup or remediation. After watching the film excerpt, students create a plan to help a lawyer try a case involving water and hazardous waste contamination. Full Review »
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