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- 9th - 10th
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Students conduct a visual survey to discover information about local land use and water quality; document their findings by mapping and profiling the water body; and use this initial investigation to raise questions about local land use. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define the hydrologic cycle, define transpiration, name the three parts of the hydrologic cycle, and record the amount of moisture given off by several green plants. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students conduct a laboratory experiment to explore the permeable and impermeable properties of several objects. They consider the effects of human-made materials on the hydrologic cycle. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore the impact of urbanization on water percolation by examining the layout and construction of their school site and measuring the size of their campus. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students examine the steps of the hydrological cycle; identify surface water and groundwater; determine how surface water is cleaned before being used for drinking, bathing, cooking, and other direct purposes; and model a process used to clean water. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the meaning and composition of water and the importance of water. They explore how water is stored and distributed and how water is used and managed. Students determine the difference between point and nonpoint source pollution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore about and evaluate the potential impacts of climate change on northern hydrological systems. They work in small groups, research the background to climate change in the north with a particular focus on lakes and rivers. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students investigate arctic geology and hydrology as well as tundra ecology as they consider options for sewage treatment. Public safety, environmental impact, and issues of construction and engineering be explored. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate a local forest ecosystem and discover the biotic and abiotic parts of the forest. Students observe the groundcover, understory, and canopy layers as well as collect leaves and bark in order to identify trees in the forest as part of the "Finding Out About Forests" project. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students identify toxic household products that should not be disposed of in a landfill. They select alternative disposal procedures involving toxic products. Students write a news program for a local TV station discussing and identifying toxic substances that should not be placed in a landfill. Full Review »
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