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- 3rd
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Students examine the world's rivers in this six lessons unit which mingles science with social studies. The dynamic forces that create erosion in nature are also seen as habitats and ecosystems that are affected by environmental and man made changes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students access information at remote sites using telecommunications, identify impacts by reviewing past El Ni??o events, make and use scale drawings, maps, and maps symbols to find locations and describe relationships. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students examine an El Nino effects map to assess the outlook for drought conditions in the United States. They explain the connection between El Nino and drought. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students watch an episode of "Nature" about the "Big Red Roos." They create food chains and webs based on the information they've researched on the red kangaroos. They write an editorial on the topic of the killing of kangaroos in the Australian Outback and compute how high they can jump compared to the red kangaroo. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students identify characteristics of Australia, Africa and Antarctica and compare and contrast them to each other. They work together to identify adaptations that animals have used to survive. They also practice classifying animals. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students comprehend the difference between monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals. They are able to compare and contrast these organisms (Australian mammals) with other mammals. Students are able to identify Australian mammals. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students examine the diference between monotremes, marsupials, and placental mammals and are able to contast these organisms with other mammals. They learn about unique variation and diversity of mammals located in Australia. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students read a narrative about American pioneers. They view photos and read narratives about Australia's pioneer women. Students create a chart comparing the lives of Australian and American pioneer women. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students prepare a presentation on the climate in the tropical wet and dry region of Australia. They map the area, research the animal and plant life and identify the seasonal changes in climate. There is a Discovery Channel companion video to this lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study droughts in Oklahoma and list possible reasons for droughts. They form subcommittees to explore the drought problem and create plans for drought management and relief. They research five areas around the world where drought has occurred. Full Review »
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