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- 9th - 12th
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Students experience, through a "dig," the historical discovery of fossils which increasingly link whales to earlier land-dwelling mammals. They encounter the intermediate forms which show changes that lead to the modern whale. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students watch a video interview about the life/work of Mark Olson, explain how Olson's cultural and life experiences influence his perceptions of plants and plant study, and analyze and share news articles to identify differing environmental perspectiv Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the positive and negative aspects of evolution. They journal and listen to lectures to explore Darwin's theory of Evolution. Full Review »
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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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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify one object that would tell the story of their lives. In groups, they determine what can and cannot be told from objects left behind. After watching a video, they compare and contrast chicken bones to human bones. To end the lesson, they create a timeline of the Cenozoic Era. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read various arguments posed by John Dewey when it comes to population growth. In groups, they use magazine articles and the internet to find issues related to populations and complete experiments to identify the challenges associated with overpopulations. To end the lesson, they participate in a debate which they discuss the importance or non-importance of controlling the population. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students participate in activities that allow them to explore their future. Thirteen activities are listed and described which include topics such as education, resolutions, job interviews, inheritance, and environmental issues. Hands-on activities allow students to discover how choices and actions affect the future. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students decide which of a group of animals should take priority over others for survival. They listen to a story of endangered animals and in groups or pairs complete a worksheet to save three of the animals on the worksheet as the rest become extinct. Full Review »
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- 6th - Higher Ed
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Students read and discuss the article "Not Just Another Pretty Face." They prepare a "Crocodilian Appreciation Day." Students work in small groups to research and develop a poster about the distinguishing characteristics of their assigned crocodile species. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students research the role of children in families in different cultures outside the United States. They choose a part of the world they would like to research and use both print and non-print resources. Once research is complete, students participate in a panel discussion on children around the world. Full Review »

