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Toward a Sustainable Agriculture

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars analyze organic production systems. In this organic agriculture lesson, students examine key organic practices for both crop and livestock. This lesson includes 5 different activities, 4 critical thinking questions and...
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Evidence of Climate Change

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine climate change in the state of Colorado. In this climate lesson, 6th graders watch 2 video clips regarding the topic and research the subtopics- snow pack, precipitation, temperature, forest fires, river flow,...
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Mountain Pine Beetles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research and develop power point presentations that answer the question, "What is changing our forests?" In this ecology lesson, students research the niche of Pine Beetles and their increased effect on the forests in...
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Zoo Poo

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners use Internet research to determine the amount of carbon dioxide produced per unit energy for biomass and coal. For this alternative energy lesson, students research to find out how much energy and carbon dioxide several coal and...
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Natural Inquirer Ecosystem Article Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students discover new ways to preserve the ecosystem by completing graphic organizers.  For this environmental lesson, students read an article from the Natural Inquirer in small groups and fill out a graphic organizer based on the...
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Crystallization

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze physical change in mass. In this chemistry lesson, 8th graders describe, measure and calculate the amount of physical change occurring in mass before and after the change. Students should be familiar with elements,...
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Quilt Squared

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study West Virginia quilts. In this mathematics lesson, students use symmetry, geometric shapes, and patterns to create their own quilt square.
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Energy Alternatives Explorations

For Students 6th - 8th
In this energy alternatives explorations worksheet, middle schoolers explore alternative energy sources by using the linked web resources to answer 8 questions about different resources and identify the ones that would work in their...
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National Priorities for Hunger

For Students 7th - 8th
In this national priorities for hunger worksheet, students assess the need in their community for food assistance, decide what needs to be done, rank the options, and determine a method for evaluating programs.  This page has many...
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Writing a Political Leader

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students investigate politics by writing a formal letter. In this U.S. Government lesson, students discuss political issues they would like to address and research their topic using the Internet. Students locate an appropriate political...
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Applied Science -Physics (2B) Pre Lab

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders look at different types of energy. In this energy lesson, 2nd graders define energy and the difference between kinetic and potential energy. They see examples with falling books and a slinky.
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Our Solar Roof

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students sketch what a solar installation will look like. In this energy lesson, students examine the benefits of using solar energy. They record a video on the installation event for further study.
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Developing Models

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students understand the concept of a scientific model and how it relates to climate change.  In this obsesrvation and gathering data activity students design a trial and error model using PowerPoint. 
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Eco-Kids: How Students Can Help Save the World

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the different types of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources. In this ecology lesson, 4th graders create models of wind mills and hydropower. They discuss the pros and cons of using alternative forms of energy.
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Integrating Environmental Science: Plastics

For Students 9th - 11th
In this plastics instructional activity, students read about the uses of plastics and their environmental impact. Students answer questions about plastics and their use.
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Oil on the Beach

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore how oil pollutes the oceans. For this science lesson, students investigate various materials that could be used to clean up an oil spill. Students discuss which materials worked best and how humans can reduce oil spills.
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Our Green City

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners practice beginning reading while exploring an environmental theme. In this our green city lesson, students create their own published books, examine phonemic awareness, alphabetic principle, comprehension, and vocabulary.
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Exploring Three Categories of Human Induced Environmental Problems

For Teachers 4th - 7th
By exploring the three categories of human-induced environmental problems students can gain a global perspective.
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World Oceans Day in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
The ocean is a fascinating topic for students to cover.
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Living in the Desert: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a short selection about sand gazelles, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
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Too Much...Or Not Enough?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discuss and define flooding. They identify areas in northeast Florida that may flood. Students examine droughts and explain the conditions that cause them. They examine the need for growth management in the state of Florida.
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Got the Whole World in My Hands

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students review factors that threaten survival of different species. this lesson is part of a multi-segmented unit on animal survival.
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Chemical Reactions and Burning Fossil Fuels

For Students 9th - 12th
In this chemistry worksheet, learners select answers to 24 multiple choice questions using the drop down box. They identify the different atoms involved in the chemical reaction.
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Correlation Chapter 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare ways in which people form different cultures think about and deal with their physical environment and social conditions. They identify examples of change and recognize examples of cause and effect relationships. Students...

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