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How Diverse is That?
After reviewing biodiversity, learners work in small groups to analyze actual species distribution data. They learn to calculate the Shannon-Weaver diversity index for different communities. Though not particularly engaging, the content...
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CSI on the Deep Reef
After some instruction, small groups prepare a written report on chemotrophic organisms. Though not clearly mentioned, this resource would work best if groups have the Internet available to research the vocabulary and different organisms...
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This Life Stinks
Chemosynthetic communities of cold seep areas are considered in this lesson. Working in collaborative groups, marine biology or oceanography learners research and prepare a report about oxidation-reduction reactions involved with...
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Lesson 10.2 Volume of Prisms and Cylinders
Tenth graders investigate volume in class and in the real world. They explore volume of cylinders and prisms as it relates to different subjects. Pupils also investigate how important volume is in different career field.
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Filling Up
In this filling up worksheet, students calculate the E85 per gasoline-gallon equivalent price to the E85 price per gallon to complete a chart of "alternative fuel". They use the data along with the price per gallon of gasoline to plot...
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Taking Stock
Students match scenarios with the terminology related to stock market fluctuations. They read an article, answer discussion questions, create a terminology poster, and write an essay.
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California Electricity Crisis
Students study the causes of electricity shortage in California in 2000-2001. In this social studies lesson, students evaluate the effect of the deregulation process. They discuss the actions taken by the government to solve the crisis.
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Exploring Alternative Energy Sources
Students research the amount and kinds of energy that are produced and consumed in the United States, including the limitations of this kind of consumption. They research and create a display to teach classmates about a specific...
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The Other Drug War
Students examine the concepts of media literacy and how they apply to prescription drug advertising. They watch and discuss the Frontline video, "The Other Drug War," complete a worksheet, and answer questions regarding magazine drug...
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All Aboard
In this mathematical reasoning learning exercise, 3rd graders create a catalog page for a toy-train supply store. They list items in order of price (greatest to least amounts). Students are given clues to assist. They answer three...
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How Diverse is That?
Students discuss biological diversity in ocean communities. In this diversity activity, students examine the variety of organisms compared to relative abundance. They will write an analysis and discuss their findings with the class.
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CSI on the Deep Reef
Students read about, discuss, and research chemotrophic organisms. In this chemosynthesis lesson, students discuss the differences between photosynthesis and chemosynthesis. They learn that chemosynthesis includes a variety of chemical...
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Pump it Up
Students explore the rising cost of gasoline and how it impacts people around the world differently.
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New Equilibrium Worksheet
In this economics practice worksheet, learners respond to 20 questions where they calculate new equilibrium points and label diagrams.
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Round Decimals
In this decimal worksheet, students use given information on "signs" showing the price of gasoline to answer a set of 6 word problems.
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Number Scouts
What makes up a community? People, of couse. Then there are the other living things, such as plants and animals. There are also buildings, streets, schools, businesses, and vehicles. This activity makes students aware of one othe...
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Photosynthesis and Biomass Growth
Sixth graders examine renewable energy sources such as ethanol. For this photosynthesis and biomes lesson students complete a project on farming techniques.
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Oil Production Examining History - Finding the Truth
In this oil production activity, students click on the links to read about oil production and then answer short answer questions. Students also write a persuasive essay about what they think should be done.
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Paws in Jobland: Jobland Shopping Trip
Learners gain knowledge of commerce and appreciate the value of money. In this career lesson plan, students role play as storekeepers or shoppers. Learners determine where to get the best bargains in their respective roles.
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Economics and emissions
Eighth graders produce a manufactured good and monitor energy consumption. In this Math lesson, 8th graders practice their basic math and accounting skills. Students participate in a business simulation.
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Life is Weird
Students describe features of cold seep communities and list organisms that can be found in these communities. In this exploratory lesson plan students complete an activity and describe the process of chemosynthesis.
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This Life Stinks
High schoolers study how organisms that live in cold seep communities get energy from methane. In this organism lesson students write a brief report and identify oxidation reduction reactions and explain if these are dependent of...
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Banking on the Future
Young scholars solve problems involving interest. In this investing lesson, students investigate the pros and cons of investing in a bank account and stocks. They differentiate between aggressive and conservative investments.
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Number Scouts
Students become aware of numbers within their communities. They search for numbers in their neighborhood.
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