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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate exotic pets and the ecological and personal risks involved in trading and owning such animals. They synthesize their knowledge by creating advertisements that promote the sale of exotic pets and picket signs that protest their sale. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore and compare Canadian biomes and investigate species at risk. They describe population growth and ecoregions in terms of climate and geography. They research and create presentations about the natural history and ecology of a population. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students research to see the effects that air pollution has on where they live. They explore improper dumping of waste run-off, air pollution, and water pollution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify and assess risks encountered on a daily basis. They examine their behavior and apply science process skills and higher order thinking skills in reducing or managing risks. They define the terms: risk, benefit, hazard, and probability. Full Review »
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- 7th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the value of ecosystems. They read and analyze an article, evaluate ecosystem services, research the benefits of biomonitors, and design a public service announcement. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the types of genetically modified crop plants there are and the benefits and risks of such plants. The agricultural needs in developing nations for this biological knowledge to resolve societal issues is also examined in this lesson. 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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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify common ecological health, social, and economical factors involved in environmental decision-making. They analyze the risk-benefits ratio for a given environmental situation and make a decision. Students are given worksheets that include a list of suggested situations or questions for consideration. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Studentsbrainstorm ideas about Cancer and its couses. They read an article which describes communities in the United States that have been affected by high rates of cancer and information which describes hereditary factors that contribute to cancer development then complete a set of information sheets. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students define ecological risk and record their responses. They complete a Coral Reef Case Study identifying risks, sources of the risks and parties who would be interested in a risk management plan. Students work in small groups to research a specific coral reef or mangrove swamp area. Research results are presented to the class. Full Review »
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