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- 2nd
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Students inspect facts about North America and the countries that make upthis continent in the twelve lessons of this unit. The seven regions of the United States, some major physical features, and cultural information form the basis of this unit. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students identify organisms that are typical a part of a hydrothermal vent. They examine why hydrothermal vents are short-lived. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain hydrothermal vents and the process in which species and the hydrothermal vents become isolated. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students use the methodology described by Prown (1982) to interpret paintings. They determine artistic, historical, and scientific content and develop an understanding of aspects of nineteenth century American culture. They study the paintings for their internal content and evidence. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students stud the concept of Pangaea by using Wegener's clues to construct a map of the continents joined together. They determine how fossil distribution can be used to enhance the study of continental drift. They locate the following and mark them on a world outline map; Urals, Alps, Iceland, San Andreas fault, Andes mountains, volcanoes in Italy. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students investigate the current model for the structure of the Earth. On a world map, they mark areas where they think earthquakes and volcanoes occur and compare those areas with earthquake and volcano location patterns. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read an online article about an earthquake and follow up with a series of discussion questions about earthquakes. They answer questions in their science journals about continental drift, plate tetonics, and their influence on earthquakes. They draw diagrams and label the layers of earth in their notebooks. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore and model the characteristics of the ocean floor and near shore environments through in-class demonstrations, laboratory activities, and internet research. They use classroom materials to research the characteristics of the ocean floor and report this information to the class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students explore volcanic activity. They study the volcanologists who risk their lives as they keep a watch on the volcanoes. Students create a model of a volcano. They examine how disasters can devastate a region. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students begin the lesson by locating Tanzania on a world map. While reading an article, they note what the author's opinion is of the people who live there and discover the connection the people have with the land. They examine the history of volcanoes in the area and identify the types of wildlife making Tanzania their home. Full Review »
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