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The Effects of Agricultural Fertilizer Runoff Upon Aquatic Ecosystems
Students measure the toxic levels of runoff and discuss the effects it would have on the aquatic system. In this runoff lesson plan, students answer questions to how runoff would affect the animals in an aquatic system.
Learning Games Lab
Nitrogen in Pollutants
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...
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Creative Writing-Farm Group
In this creative writing instructional activity, students use words in a word box and work with a group to write a short story about farming. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Spelling: Farm Vocabulary
In this spelling worksheet, students circle all words in rows that are spelled correctly. All words have to do with farming. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Farm Vocabulary List and Definitions
In this farm vocabulary worksheet, students learn 15 words pertaining to farming, agriculture and farm animals. Students read definitions for each word. There are no questions to answer.
Virginia Department of Education
Changes in Ecosystems
How does water pollution affect the environment? Provide your class with the resources to answer this question as they learn about eutrophication and ecosystem changes. Over two weeks, they simulate the effects of pollution on the...
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Standard 4 Review-Human Impact
In this human impact on the environment worksheet, students fill in the blanks to complete sentences about how humans have negatively affected the environment. They complete sentences about the actions taken to reduce and repair the...
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Aquaculture Science
Students research the different careers in aquaculture. In this aquaculture lesson students complete activities that include a PowerPoint presentation.
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Investigation 11 - Utah Fish
Fourth graders examine a particular Utah fish and then create a poster that shares what they learned. They access websites imbedded in this plan to aide them in their research.
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Exploring Fish Anatomy and Commercial Fishing Gear
Students investigate commercial fishing by exploring the technical methods. In this environmental lesson, students identify the fish that are most commonly consumed by humans and trace their path from ocean to plate. Students...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: What Is Aquaculture?
Explains what aquaculture is, the different varieties, and its important role in food production for the United States. (Updated: July 12, 2012)