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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine the physical properties of paper and plastic grocery bags. The choice of paper or plastic and its cost to the consumer and the environment are explored in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students in a special education classroom examine their relationship with the environment. As a class, they examine the concept of a web of life and create their own classroom ecosystem. In groups, they record their observations and make predictions on what they believe might happen in the ecosystem. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the factors that are contributing to the degrading of the Earth's environment. In groups, they analyze the types of hazards when dealing with pests and give an example of each. For each situation given, they identify the risks and benefits and discuss different ways of controlling and solving the problem. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the Gaia hypothesis by examining a conceptual sketch. In groups, they analyze the way they can use Dewey's method for problem solving to solve problems within the environment. They are given a problem facing the environment and present their solutions to the class. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students focus on the various types of fish living in different water environments. In groups, they research the different methods used to fish and participate in experiments to determine the effects of mercury on fish, the environment and the people who consume the food. They take field trips to aquatic environments and share their findings with the class on what might happen if the environment is not taken care of. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students discuss the impact of not keeping the environment in balance for future generations. As a class, they are introduced to the concept of "Balance of Nature" and what it means. In groups, they research the role of trees and how to start a recycling program in their community. To end the lesson, they make their own compost pile and use the material to grow their own plants. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students are introduced to the diverse environments found in Ohio. They perform a variety of investigations to deepen their understanding of plants and animals that reside in these areas. They will explore the needs of plants and animals, the predator-prey relationship and how plants and animals are affected by Ohio's seasonal changes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore their role as consumers and conservationists and what roles they play in today's economic climate. They explore resource allocation issues. Students analyze data and draw comparisons between historical and present-day decisions. Full Review »
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- 10th - 11th
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Students examine different global issues and share their learned information with others. Students choose a topic to research, write a research essay, conduct a survey about knowledge and attitude toward chosen topic, and create an oral and visual presentation of their researched information. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students, while engaged in a group discussion, collaborate a mini-project on environmental issues at home and/or in the classroom as well as incorporating environmentally related words and expressions within their daily diary writing skills. Full Review »
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