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Writing Environmental Laws Refer To Reading Material

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the steps and decisions that are made when drafting an environmental statute. They examine the interplay of opinions, values, beliefs, and science in the development of law. They identify methods to obtain information...
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THE BUSINESS OF CLEAN AIR

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students determine that air pollution control is caused by a combination of market incentives and government regulation. They realize that businesses exist to make profits for their owners and that governments make rules for individuals...
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Environment: Fishing and Property Rights

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in a role-playing "fishing game" to discover how over-harvesting can eliminate a resource. In the second round of the game, students are told they can only fish in their assigned territories. Students explain the...
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Put A Scientific Spin on Teen Read Week!

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Celebrate Teen Read Week by incorporating literature into your science curriculum.
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Chew on This: Worksheets 1 - 5

For Students 7th - 12th
For this fast food worksheet, students answer 21 questions pertaining to the fast food industry. It appears as though they should read the Chew on This article, but it is not included in this packet. This packet contains worksheets 1...
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Keystone Science School: Sustainable Automobiles

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students explore how to choose the correct car for them based on their needs.