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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students consider the effects of development on water quality. They test nitrogen levels in waters before and after development, investigate wastewater treatment options and research best management practices to reduce nitrogen loads. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students create an ecosystem in a jar to show a model of the water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle. Working in small groups, they research and present orally the information they find on this cycle. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students construct flow diagrams of the carbon and nitrogen cycle processes. They identify sequences in each cycle that are affected by human impact and present their research to the class. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students list sources of nitrogen in the soils. They explain why nitrogen is removed from the soil and how it is used by plants. They analzye the symptoms of insufficient or excess nitrogen in the soil. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students explain how land use affects the levels of nitrogen and phosphate in water. They describe how nutrient pollution impacts the water oxygen cycle. They list the steps that can be taken to reduce nutrient pollution. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students design an artificial wetland for one semester and monitor their living machine in class. They will record their observations for further investigation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how different nutrients in the soil and fertilizers affect plant growth. In groups, they participate in a role play in which allows them to see the interactions of humans and plants. They also read articles and record their opinions about issues related to agriculture. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students listen as the teacher lectures about the history of commercial fertilizers. The lesson includes extensive information for the teacher. Following the lecture, students complete a worksheet titled "Nitrogen Cycle Problems." The worksheet asks students questions about the N-P-K content of fertilizers, advantages/disadvantages of common nitrogen fertilizers. Students must explain how nitrogen stabilizers work. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the different types of water and explain in what proportions they exist on Earth. They identify and correctly label the parts of the water cycle and how these parts interact with each other. Students identify the origin of their drinking water and how land use changes water quality. Working via the internet, local students compare their findings with students in Puerto Rico. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students collect data as they identify and classify native prairie plants and insects. They create their own population study using a variety of sampling techniques to determine the population density of various species. Students identify various layers of soil through a soil profile. Full Review »
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