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Hot Stuff!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students observe different demonstrations on the greenhouse effect. They build their own models to show the phenomenon. They discus the role of greenhouse gases on global warming.
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The Kyoto Protocol: What Should We Do?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine why the United States did not ratify the Kyoto Protocol. They develop their own opinion on the Protocol and share them with the class. They also discover how scientific data may be organized to use in a debate.
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Breaking News English: New Machine Sucks CO2 from the Air

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, learners read "New Machine Sucks CO2 from the Air," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Coal and the Environment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about how burning coal affects the environment. After students finish reading about how burning coal affects the environment they have a group discussion to discuss what they thought about the information.
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Breaking News English: Speed Limits Proposed on the German Autobahn

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English learning exercise, students read "Speed Limits Proposed on the German Autobahn," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Coal and The Kentucky Economy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read about and study what an economy is. Students then answer questions that require them to define what an economy is and list the components of a healthy economy. Students also list two ways that coal helps the Kentucky...
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You've Got to See It to Believe It!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine smog and particulate matter as two major visible air pollutants. They discover how the pollutants formed and how engineers work on visible air pollution. They design an advertisement for a hybrid vehicle.
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I Breathe What?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers participate in an experiment in which they gather and examine particiles in the air. They place pollution detectors at different locations and identify problem areas. They discuss how engineers can use this type of...
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Average Vehicle Occupancy In Your Community

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students determine the average vehicle occupancy in their community.  In this transportation lesson plan students develop and analyze a survey to determine attitudes towards air pollution and transportation. 
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Breaking News English: Kyoto Protocol Heated Bra Developed

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Kyoto Protocol Heated Bra Developed," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Hybrid Automobiles

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners explain the basic principles of gasoline engines as propulsion for vehicles. They cite reasons why alternatives for gasoline engines are being considered and explain differences between a motor and an engine.
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Unit on Globalization and the Environment

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders analyze issues affecting ecosystems. They examine the relationships between members of the international comunity. They also examine the concept of sustainable development.
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What's Hiding in the Air?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders conduct experiments to study the effects of invisible air pollutants including one with a bean plant. They examine methods of invisible air pollutants.
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Colored H2 Balloon Explosions

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students perform an experiment in which they put different types of salts in a balloon, fill it with hydrogen gas, and ignite it. The electrons in the salt molecules are excited by the heat and release energy in the form of light. ...
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Tread Lightly

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the use of carbon fuels and how they effect the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used from the reading to calculate one's personal influence upon the environment.
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Breaking News English: World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "World Naked Bike Ride Against Oil Use," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Volcanoes: Mount Vesuvius

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explain how volcanoes form. In this earth science instructional activity, students identify the different types of volcanoes. They create brochures about Mt. Vesuvius before and after the eruption.