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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover specific instances in which Native Americans helped the Lewis and Clark expedition overcome obstacles. They explain that the expedition succeeded because Native Americans generously shared their knowledge and resources. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students calculate costs and determine change in scenarios where they buy 2002 Olympic Winter Game memorabilia for themselves, family and friends. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students become familiar with the skeletal and muscular body systems and discuss ways to keep them healthy. They explore balanced diets and develop a personal fitness plan. They research various health services and careers. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students use maps of regions to identify latitudinal resources associated with the biomes, and human development. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the Canadian forest industry so that they may assess the economic and environmental sustainability of the industry. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students use this lesson to focus on population growth and the threat of overpopulation. In groups, they analyze the world birth and death rates to determine the growth rate of the population. As a class, they discuss the causes and consequences of a growing population on the land space and resources available. They pretend with a partner to have a discussion about adding a new baby to their family and how it would affect Connecticut as a whole. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students (parents) are given an overview of academic and curriculum expecations. They are explained the rountines and rituals within the classroom. Also, parents are informed of calendar of event for the year. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students study their local budgeting process. They analyze goods and services in their local government and compare it to a recent budget. They simulate the ideas of scarcity and resource allocation and research the budget process in recent years. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students investigate the concept of natural resources. They search for how the natural resources are used in the economy. The information is obtained with the help of primary and secondary resources. They design a 2 page insert for a History textbook for a cumulative assessment. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students investigate air and water as two sources of energy. They determine that wind and moving water are renewable resources that have advantages and disadvantages in their use. Through the design and construction of wind- and water-propelled devices, they identify factors that affect the motion and control of such devices. Full Review »

