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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Energy Efficiency

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students measure energy outputs and inputs to determine the efficiency of conversions and simple systems. One associated activitiy includes Lego motors and accomplishing work. The other investigates energy for heating water. Students...
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Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on many of the issues the State of Nevada is dealing with today: Environmental Protection, Forestry, Natural Heritage, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Wildlife, Wild Horses, and more.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Programs: Chesapeake Bay Water Quality Project

For Students 9th - 10th
A project-based collaborative unit of study that teaches students about watershed health using real-time geospatial technology. Students engage in outdoor field experiences while using twenty-first century learning skills.
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Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: Gardens Activity Guide: Water

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this guide helps students understand their garden as a model watershed through the collection and analysis of rainwater filtration data.[4.06]
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Efficiency of a Water Heating System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use a watt meter to measure energy input into a hot plate or hot pot used to heat water. The theoretical amount of energy required to raise the water by the measure temperature change is calculated and compared to the electrical...
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Texas A&M University

Texas A&m University: Mulches for Water Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
The quality of the food we eat and the water we drink depends upon the quality of our topsoil. By putting a mulch cover on our topsoil, we help to protect this quality. Find out exactly what mulch is, what it can do, and how to properly...
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BBC

Bbc Newsround: Week of 5 5 14: Team Design Water Bottle You Can Eat

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about the recent invention of edible water bottles.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Where Does Your Water Come From? [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Where does your drinking water come from? This resource features a clear and concise explanation for this question. This resource will be beneficial to students and teachers.
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The Newberry Library

Newberry: Environmental History: Map 9: Conservation, Yosemite Ntl. Park, 1935

For Teachers K - 1st
Lessons for students K-12 in which they study original map of Yosemite National Park, ca. 1935 and explore appropriate human uses of the environment.
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The Groundwater Foundation: Easy Ways to Conserve Water

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What are some easy ways to conserve water? This site features some practical ways to accomplish this important task. Students and teachers can work to conserve water at school and at home.
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North Carolina Department of Energy and Natural Resources: Grade Your Schoolyard

For Students 3rd - 8th
What is your school doing to protect and conserve water? Use the following questions to find out. When you are done, make some suggestions for how your school could improve. What could you and your class do to help?
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Abc Da Energia

For Students 2nd - 5th
ABC Da Energia describes the many ways that energy can be obtained and conserved. It explains different sources of energy, how each works, and how energy can be saved in our daily lives. Interactive energy-saving activities and games...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Schools Online:knowing Your World: Water Rich Water Poor

For Students 3rd - 5th
"Water Rich Water Poor" emphasizes the importance of water conservation and provides suggestions for conserving water.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Water Resource Management

For Students 2nd - 8th
Water is necessary for survival and there are many sources and uses for it, but water also needs to be conserved so our future is not restricted because of shortages. Check out the uses, needs and methods of responsibly managing our...
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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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EL Education

El Education: Stream Water Quality Report

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Middle school students partner with undergraduate students at a local college to test the quality of the surface water in their town. Students gather data and research to write a final report for each of the eight areas tested, and then...

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