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- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the conservation philosophy of Aldo Leopold as they discuss the importance of biodiveristy. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the significance of the Antiquities Act of 1906 in the conservation of American open spaces. They describe the role of the president in conserving natural resources in the 20th century. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students explore the problem of soil erosion and the evolution of soil conservation. For demonstration purposes, students build an erosion model. To study soil erosion, they perform experiments to observe the outcome of soil erosion. Students locate examples and photographs of soil erosion. They plant different kids of seed and discuss steps to stop the erosion. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students identify biotic and abiotic componenets of an ecosystem. They identify the relationships between organisms, and the relationships between organisms and their environment. Pupils comprehend energy flow through an ecosystem. Students develop a scientific investigation to evaluate the diversity of organisms in a small plot. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students discuss the relationship between forestry and paper products. They explore the process of making paper and how it has evolved. In groups, classmates participate in a process to create their own paper. Full Review »
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- 6th - Higher Ed
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Students recognize the complexity that arises when attempting to develop workable strategies for managing forest resources. They identify different perspectives associated with current issues in forest management. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the history of the National parks. In groups, they discuss the concepts of conservation and preservation. They discuss the use of natural resources and how some are renewable and non-renewable. To end the lesson, they research the role of Gifford Pinchot and the Hetch-Hetchy controversy and discuss with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the choices people make between economic growth and personal growth and development using the ethical/decision making model. Small groups create and present a position paper describing their feeling for or against the conservation of resources. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the conflicts between the economy and the environment by focusing on forest management in Maine. They read pamphlets on siliviculture and clear-cutting as well as those by environmental groups then conduct a debate on the issue of abolishing all clear-cutting in Maine forests. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students investigate the concept of conservation and its relationship to the watershed. They measure the daily waste found in the watershed and brainstorm to find ways to conserve the natural resource of water. They also describe the roles of agencies like waste management. Full Review »
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