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How High Is That?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the National Spatial Reference System. In this vertical position lesson, students will discuss the use of vertical position data and solve practical problems involving geographic positioning.
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Toothpicks and Timber

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars problem-solve how to log five acres. Working in pairs, they construct models of logging sites before and after the trees are harvested. they paint their models and include other environmental details.
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Playground Profiling—Topographic Profile Mapping

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The Kuril islands stretch from Japan to Russia, and the ongoing dispute about their jurisdiction prevents many scientific research studies. Scholars learn to create a topographic profile of a specific area around their schools. Then they...
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Hot Air Balloon Design Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discuss what they know and what they want to know about hot air balloon using a KWL chart. They then use a wide array of materials to design a hot air balloon that will lift successfully in cooperative groups referring to...
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Tree Identification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers list four ways to identify trees. In this tree identification instructional activity, students use tree identification techniques such as leafs, bark, wood grain, soil type, and climate to create tables and graphs.
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Basic Tree and Forest Measurements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine how trees are measured and the different methods used.  For this density lesson students divide into groups and practice the different methods.
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Landslides!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars discover soil and Earth movement by experimenting in class.  In this Earth Science instructional activity, students utilize a stream table, soil, graduated cylinder and water to create a re-enactment of a landslide.  Young...
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Investigating the Soil

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the Earth's crust by researching pH levels and acidity. In this environmental safety lesson, students identify the pros and cons of acidity within soil and how it affects plants. Students collaborate in a pH level...
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Optional Laboratory: Measuring Tree Heights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to measure tree heights. They make predictions on what they believe the calculations are and answer questions during the experiment. They share their results with the class.
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Optional Laboratory: Calculating Board Footage in a Tree

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to complete an experiment calculating the amount of board footage in a tree. They record their data and answer questions at the end of the lesson. They create their own hypothesis as well.
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How Fast Does This Tree Grow?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars work together to determine how fast trees go. They make predictions and complete simple measurements. They answer questions to end the lesson.

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