Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Piaget's Theory: One Cup of Water Is Less Than One Cup of Water

For Students 9th - 10th
In this human behavior science fair project, the student will learn about Piaget's developmental stages and the Theory of Conservation. The student will investigate the age at which children understand the equality of numbers and mass....
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Other

Florida Dept. Of Education: Conservation of Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
In this learning module, students learn to differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable resources, and identify resources that fit into each category. It explains the environmental effects of using nonrenewable resources, such as...
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Water Pollution Types and Effects

For Students 2nd - 8th
Covers what is water pollution, how is it caused, the types of water pollution, its effects, and how you can conserve water and make it safe.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: How Can Your Faucet Save Water?

For Students 9th - 10th
Experiment with low-flow faucets and see how much water you can save in your home. The Science Buddies project ideas are set up consistently beginning with an abstract, objective, and introduction, followed by a section on terms,...
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Other

St. Johns River Water Management District: Raleigh's Den

For Students 2nd - 5th
Enter the world of the river otter and learn about conservation efforts at Florida's St. Johns River system. Meet Raleigh Otter and learn about his habitat and daily activities. Includes facts about otters and links to coloring pages and...
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Be a Water Saver

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A checklist of ways to cut back on your use of water.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Be a Water Saver

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A checklist of ways to cut back on your use of water.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Baleen Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the baleen whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Fresh or Salty?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Between 70 and 75% of the Earth's surface is covered with water and there exists still more water in the atmosphere and underground in aquifers. In this lesson plan, students learn about water bodies on the planet Earth and their various...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Estuaries

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn more about estuaries when you visit this informative site. This resource provides locations of and weblinks to estuaries in the United States.
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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Just Keep Cool How Evaporation Affects Heating and Cooling

For Students 9th - 10th
When we get hot, we sweat. The physiological role of sweat is to cool us down. When the water evaporates, it removes energy from our bodies. This sort of evaporative cooling can also be used to cool homes, using what are referred to as...
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Other

Earth Day Canada: Eco Kids: Take Speed Showers

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn here how to conserve water by taking a shorter shower! By being mindful of how long we keep the shower running, we can help save a lot of water and energy.
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University of California

Uc Santa Barbara: 1969 Oil Spill Articles and Images

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from UC Santa Barbara provides details about the 1969 oil spill off the coast of California which marred 35 miles of coastline. Information is provided about the ecological impact of the spill as well as info on the clean-up...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Piute Ground Squirrel

For Students 4th - 8th
Piute Ground Squirrels are adapted to desert life. Their kidneys efficiently conserve water, and they are able to withstand high temperatures. Learn more about the Spermophilus mollis, more commonly known as a Piute Ground Squirrel, in...
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Worm Compost Bin

For Students 3rd - 8th
Composting not only helps to get rid of food and lawn waste but also helps to fertilize our garden. Find out how to set up a compost box in this brief, informative article.