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Science Buddies

Science Buddies: It's Crowded in Here! A Study of Plant Population Density

For Students 3rd - 5th
Like humans, plants can be negatively affected by overcrowding. Unlike humans, plants cannot get up and move to a new environment or explore how to utilize new resources. This experiment will explore the effects of crowding (population...
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Ecology: The Industrial Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the effects of the Industrial Revolution on population growth, with emphasis on the question of sustainability. A great introduction to the field of ecology.
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PBS

Pbs in the Mix: Teen Immigrants Five American Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion site to the PBS show, In the Mix. Gives an overview and transcripts from an episode featuring five teens from Russia, the Dominican Republic, Guinea, and Tanzania. Also features a timeline of immigration history and an...