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Responsible farming is important for maintaining natural resources. Eager scientists complete a WebQuest to explore what happens to nitrogen when it enters the soil. They learn about the chemical makeup of nitrogen-based molecules and how an excess of nitrogen can affect the purity of groundwater.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair with additional lessons from the same publisher for a more complete analysis of nitrogen components
- Have pupils build models to demonstrate the cyclic nature of nitrogen
Classroom Considerations
- Requires individual use of devices with Internet access
Pros
- Provides vocabulary support with pop-up links
- Uses a step-by-step approach to demonstrate calculations
Cons
- None