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Using Triangulation to Locate Meteorites from Witnessed Falls

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students participate in a mock investigation in which they must interview and record data given by 3 people ("witnesses") in an effort to triangulate the location of a meteorite.
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Kids for Conservation: Water Conservation Winter

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students rotate through various hands on and critical thinking activites designed to show the amount of water actually used by various people, companies, etc..., and helpful ways of conseving water.
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Worm Composting: Vermiculture

For Teachers 1st - 8th
Young scholars set up their own composting bin. They observe and record their findings during a period of time. They describe the decomposing process as well.
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The Awful 8: A Play

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars perform a play that presents the causes and effects on people and the environment of the eight major air pollutants.
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Desert Tortoise Tale

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students listen to a reading of the "Desert Tortoise Tale" and complete a maze that highlights the different threats the baby tortoise faces along the way. They discuss the reasons the Desert Tortoise is becoming endangered.
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Classroom Composting

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners discover the benefits of composting. They identify the steps of decomposition as well. They are read a book and discuss what items decompose.
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Animal Science - Body Temperature

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars use the TI-83 + linked to the CBL2 and temperature probes to perform an experiment. Each of the temperature probes is placed into a different cup, one insulated and one not insulated. Each cup holds warm water. The two...
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Pigs: Facts And Fun

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars complete a unit on pigs. They take a field trip to the fair and zoo, watch the video of "Charlotte's Web," create a poster, read and analyze "The Three Little Pigs," write a storybook, participate in a reader's theater,...
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Visualizing the Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars discover the differences between global warming and the greenhouse effect through hands-on classroom experiences. They use a 2-D globe and picture cards to identify the causes of both. Students visualize the human...
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The Awful Eight

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the concept of a carpool and its contributions to either reducing or increasing air pollution. They conduct research using a variety of resources for background information. The information is used to write a...
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Settling The Wasterwater Problem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners name models that are representations of larger objects. They suggest ways that industry, agriculture, and mining affect water quality. Pupils demonstrate the use of lagoons for treating wastewater. Students define the...
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WHERE'S THE BEEF?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
The student will become visually aware of the different shapes of wholesale cuts of beef.1. Ask a local meat cutter to make a class visit to explain his or her job. 2. Enlarge the steer outline on Student Worksheet B, and place it on a...
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What is Drought?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore and conduct an experiment on the effects of drought on the environment. They define what drought is and the impact that a shortage of rainfall can have on agriculture, municipal water supplies, tourism, recreation, etc.
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What is The Value of Wolves?

For Students 6th - 8th
In this science worksheet, students look for the facts that are related to the wolf as a species around the world. They think about its decline and argue for a solution.
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Real People, Real Farms: Case Studies of Animal Agriculture

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars explore sustainable animal production. In this agriculture lesson, students examine how animal production is managed in the US and world. They apply this knowledge to real life situations by evaluating the sustainability...
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The Importance of Trees in the Rural Area: Planting a Snowfence

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore the concept of living snowfences. In this tree lesson plan, students read, "The Living Tree," brochure and discuss the ecological benefits of planting trees to create living snowfences. Students draw plans for planting...
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Plant Identification Pictionary

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine ecosystems and the variety of plants and animals that can be found in them.  In this plant identification lesson students identify the basic parts of a plant and categorize them according to their characteristics. 
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Where Does It Come From?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine food sources. For this agriculture lesson, students investigate how food is stored, moved, and processed as they participate in a classroom activity.
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Agriculture and Me

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders categorize and organize agricultural products. In this agriculture lesson, 2nd graders complete classroom activities that challenge them to make connections between agricultural products and their own lives.
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Building from the Ground Up

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research the interdependence of communities within different countries. In this community instructional activity, 3rd graders create a new community from a preselected country in South America. Students use the findings...
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Everyone Up!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine various agriculture careers, both direct and indirect, related to crop production and distribution. In this food production instructional activity, students role play the processing chain in which crops move from...
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Industrial Agriculture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students write about the benefits that industrial agriculture has had on growing crops. In this industrial agriculture lesson plan, students research how technology has impacted the processing speed of growing food.
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Soil Erosion

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete activities to observe the effects of erosion. In this erosion lesson, 2nd graders define erosion and learn the process. Students complete an erosion experiment.
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Corn in Legend and Myth

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders compare myths and legends about corn and use creative abilities to act them out. In this corn legends lesson, 7th graders read background information about corn and its importance. Students work in groups to research...

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