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Air Pollution

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students explore the topic of air pollution. They complete a KWL chart, answer discussion questions, and define key vocabulary terms.
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Helmet Safety

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders watch a video and a demonstration and then share their experiences walking and riding their bicycle. They explore how to ride and walk safely.
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Wanted: A Breath of Fresh Air

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the causes and effects of air pollution, as well as ways in which various industries and government organizations are aiming to control it. They research the topic on the Internet and create posters based on their research.
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Pass the Jug

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss water rights. In this science instructional activity, students simulate an exercise whereby they begin to understand the meaning of water allocation and limited water supplies by actually passing out water from a jug.
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Technoartist

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the Microsoft paint program to examine artwork styles and recognize certain features. In this graphic art instructional activity, students incorporate computer technology with visual arts while acquiring basic computer...
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The Barn Owl Pellet

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the factors that affect the number and types of organisms that an ecosystem can support.  In this ecosystem instructional activity students study the barn owl and where it is on the food chain, then dissect...
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Refinement in Deerfield: The River Gods

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research the town of Deerfield, CT and its River God families to show how the middle class developed in the Connecticut River Valley.
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Life Before Electricity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe life before the introduction of electricity, and debate the implications of the introduction of electricity on society.
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Media Literacy: TV - What You Don't See!

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how to evaluate what they are watching on television. They discuss hip hop music videos, compare/contrast them to other types of music videos, write a letter or press release about promoting positive teen stories, and...
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm and share opinions about products that can be reused or recycled after reading the article, "Seattle's Recycling Success Is Being Measured in Scraps." They then investigate, analyze and evaluate articles on recycling...
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People Change the Landscape

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine ways in which humans have brought change to the natural environment. In this ecology and literacy instructional activity, students listen to the book Island Boy by Barbara Cooney. Students observe and define map-reading...
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Analyzing Photographs: From Theory to Practice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze photographic images and use cameras to document their own life.  In this analyzing photography lesson, students apply formal analysis techniques to images, then create a documentary of photographic images with...
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The Mayflower Compact

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the events leading up to the Mayflower Compact. In this government activity, 4th graders have a teacher-led class discussion on the importance of government, then complete a worksheet on the topic.
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Recycling

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the recycling process. In this recycling lesson plan, students gain understanding of how garbage is disposed of. Students makes lists of things that can be recycled. Students discuss how animals and plants are damaged by...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Australia Day

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills instructional activity, students read an article about Australia Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short...
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Introduction to the Writing Process: Character Description Essays

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Pupils analyze and evaluate an essay and write a character description.  In this character description activity, students read and analyze an essay in a teacher-led lecture.  Pupils  brainstorm then write a well-developed...
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Preserving History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss how writing is an important historical tool. They read writings from individuals and note how they have preserved history. They describe what those stories say about the communites they came from.
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Seahawk Educational & Environmental Discovery Program

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils identify and describe local poisonous plant/animals. They compare characteristics of three local ecosystems and describe common plants from different ecosystems; comparing shapes, colors, textures, and measuring sizes.
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Aboriginals

For Teachers K - 6th
Students are read a book about aboriginal perspectives. They answer questions and practice words with the letter "g". They participate in math drills practicing their counting as well.
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What is a Philanthropist?

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students discover the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson plan, students define the word philanthropist and create a flip-book based on The Lion and the Mouse.
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Climate Comparison

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore climate regions. In this climate lesson, students examine the climate regions of Alaska as well as the state of Hawaii. Students research selected Internet sources to gather information regarding the climates present in...
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Interview the Elders

For Teachers K - 12th
Students prepare a list of questions about the past and present in regards to dealing with waste and the natural resources. They conduct interviews with tribal Elders and record their statements.
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Group Alignment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss proper ways to work in a group. In this character education lesson, students identify the vocabulary words "inclusion" and "exclusion" and create a list of ways to respect others in a group setting.
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Environment and the Earth

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students were involved in environmental service learning and they gathered information from academic buildings for a database. The data allowed them to use an establish baseline data on light use, recycling, and water fixtures in five...