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- 6th - 9th
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Students discover the urban ecosystem through a series of activities. They explore both the biotic and abiotic factors of the urban environment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the importance of food surpluses to the historical development of urban ecosystems. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students examine and discuss urban geography and land-cover types along the Wasatch Front. They analyze thermal images, create collages, and predict surface and air temperatures from aerial photos in the Salt Lake City Valley. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students identify the three main types of urban environments by learning characteristic land-cover types. They examine and analyze a thermal image of Salt Lake City. Then they predict surface and air temperatures from aerial photos. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the ways in which various American cities negotiate the protection of their "green infrastructure," gaining a broader understanding of proposed and enacted legislation as it relates to preserving and planting trees in urban environments. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students define the term "urban forestry"; discuss several problems facing urban forests today and both government and public efforts centered on developing and maintaining sustainable urban forests. They develop a feasible action plan for an alternativ Full Review »
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- 9th - 11th
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Students create a watercolor rendering of an urban image using prior knowledge and examples from artists Kirk Lybecker and Donna Steger. This lesson should be done with students who have experience using various painting techniques. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students perform research about one type of environment each day. For each type of environment the students will conduct research, present their information and create a mural depicting the characteristics of the environment. Full Review »
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- 1st - 4th
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Students become aware of the dangers of city traffic. They investigate the different types of towns. Students consider the risks associated with the urban environment. They are aware that junctions and traffic movements are more complex. Full Review »
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- 1st - 3rd
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Students explore and analyze the concept that there are different types of birds in our environment. They identify and label the different birds by appearance and song as well as assess how birds have adapted to the urban environment. Full Review »
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