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- 7th - 8th
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Students discover the major characteristics of volcanoes on the Pacific Ring of Fire. They describe the processes that produce the "Submarine Ring of Fire." students explain the factors that contribute to explosive volcanic eruptions. Full Review »
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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students discuss a definition for ring species. They compare the concept of ring species to natural selection and examine the role of geography and climate in species formation. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students work together to develop a model of Saturn and its rings. They identify what types of materials make up the rings and how they revolve around Saturn. They write a short paragraph describing the rings. Full Review »
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- 4th - 8th
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Students identify and experiment with dendrochronology (the study of tree rings to answer ecological questions about the recent past) and come up with conclusions as to what possible climatic conditions might affect tree growth in their region. Students determine the average age of the trees in their schoolyard, investigate any years of poor growth, and draw conclusions about the reasons for the years of poor growth. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students analyze what makes a hero in The Lord of the Rings, Book Six. They discuss the characters and the aspects of their behaviors that make them heroes and write essays regarding the climax and heroic gestures of a character. After writing their essays, they research a deceased historical figure and write a tribute for the figure's tombstone. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students continue to read Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings". In groups, they analyze the different metaphysical aspects of the Ring and discuss the characters use of power in the story. As a class, they examine Frodo's reasoning for wanting the Ring and how the murder of Deagol might continue to have an effect on the rest of the story. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students review the theory of plate tectonics and the history of the Earth geologically. Using the internet, they research the area known as the Ring of Fire. They create maps predicting what the Ring of Fire region might look like in one hundred million years. They write paragraphs to explain their drawings. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the topic of dendrochronology. Using this technique, they practice determining a tree's age and differences in climates in which they are located. They discuss how archaeologists use tree rings to date evidence and examine climate changes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students are introduced to the Olympic rings and their historic significance as an international symbol. Working in small groups, they research the history behind the Olympic symbol using traditional research methods. Using the intended meaning of the rings, students create their own alternate symbol for the Olympics. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate ring tennis and the skills needed to play it. They participate in playing the game on a court that matches the measurements given in the lesson. They play the game while using the diagram given in the lesson before as a foundation for the fundamental rules. Full Review »
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