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- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students consider definition of an ecosystem as it relates to the Canadian boreal, discover how deforestation affects this forest and recreate ecosystems. They write persuasive letters urging politicians or business people to help save the forest. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students examine the cause and effect of deforestation and investigate possible solutions. They read and discuss an article, write an essay, and conduct research for a project involving a forest management interview, or analyzing uses of wood product. 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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- 4th
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Students write a letter from the perspective of an animal group whose environment has been affected by humans. The letter will identifies how the environment has been changed and how it has affected the habitats of the animals. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students study the issues affecting the environment. They work in small groups to discuss how humans contribute to the conditions. They create a list of the top ten environmental threats. They research a topic based on common interests and write a report, make a poster, collage, or Power Point presentation. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 10th
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Students answer a quiz on rainforests. They plan an advertising campaign to let consumers know the effect their purchases are having on the environment. They list the reasons for deforestation and possible alternatives. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students examine deforestation and the effects of deforestation on the environment as well as the effects it has on specific people. Students research an area in the world where deforestation is taking place and present their information to the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students communicate their thoughts on the environment imaginatively by creating picture books for middle school students. Students include topics of population, deforestation, water, energy, endangered species, and waste in their picture books. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of the environment and how humans influence it. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used in order to help students reflect upon the problem and its cure. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 12th
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Sudents comprehend the importance of forests in the Earth's ecological system. They discuss the various ways people are ridding the world of large evergreen, deciduous, and rainforest areas and how deforestation harms the environment. Full Review »
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