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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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- 9th - 12th
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Students build a dialog journal within their science class. They develop written responses to questions asked by the teacher in a journal notebook. Teachers have the responsibility to read and respond to student responses. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the time in which the Puritans lived in colonial New England. In groups, they research the Puritans view on life and death and discuss as a class. They read gravestones, diaries and other primary sources to discover more about their daily life. To end the lesson, they research the way contangious diseases made their way into New England and the effect on the population of the Puritans. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the reasons for the growth of cities in North American. Using the internet, they research the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution and determine if the growth of cities is a sign of progress. They analyze the idea of Manifest Destiny and the machines that changed society in a political and personal way. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students work in teams to synthesize their air, asthma, air contamination, and environmental health knowledge as well as additional research to represent a particular point of view persuasively. They create a handout and presentatin materials to help communicate this knowledge and point of view. Pupils use these materials, to practice public speaking to present their work. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students explore environmental problems due to the growing worldwide human population and examine the growth rate. They also discuss possible ways to stabilize population growth and increase sustainable development. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how different nutrients in the soil and fertilizers affect plant growth. In groups, they participate in a role play in which allows them to see the interactions of humans and plants. They also read articles and record their opinions about issues related to agriculture. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students compare the typical American's footprint size to those of people living in other countries as well as, evaluate the implications of this for future resource use and availability. They reflect upon their own lifestyles as reflected by the size of their footprint in acres and identify areas in which they could decrease resource use. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the EPA's Integrated Waste Management Plan. They categorize the best method of disposal for waste items according to the EPA's IWM Plan. and identify the agencies responsible for handling waste. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students engage in an activity that is concerned with the finding of the reproductive parts of a flower. Also, students spend time gathering information to be informed about each part of the flower. They dissect a flower and label the parts of it while completing a chart. Full Review »
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