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Using Venn Diagrams to Compare Two Ecosystems

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the distribution of two ecosystems on a global scale; and map the distribution of tropical and temperate rain forests throughout the world. They use a Venn Diagram to describe these ecosystems and the differences between...
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Cherishing the Water of Life

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students work in small groups to brainstorm a list of all creatures, plants, natural, and artificial processes that use or depend on fresh water. The class views an aquarium filled with water representing all the water in the world. The...
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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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Global Warming – More or Less

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the factors that contribute to global warming. In this earth science instructional activity, 8th graders evaluate the impact of global warming on the planet. They discuss their views within the group.
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Biosphere

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine the basic biosphere and its components.  In this ecology lesson students complete several experiments including designing a system that is balanced to sustain life.
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Earth System Science

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the Earth and its ability to support life. They discuss the geosphere and the water cycle and complete the Water Wonders activity. After completing the activity, they respond in their journals and reflect upon the...
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Researching Hurricanes with Technology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain the components that make up a hurricane.
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Land Associations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and explore life forms of various biomes, define transitional regions, examine effects of abiotic and biotic interactions, research a biome, and produce newspaper that features environmental information. Lessons all on...
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The Rainforest Community

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars create a miniature rainforest ecosystem, a terrarium. Students then explain how the continuous flow of energy and food in the ecosystem allows it to sustain itself.
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Historic Earth Science Innovations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the demands or limitations on Earth scientists. In groups, they design and build a model that would be useful to them in the lab or field. They share their model and their ideas behind it to the class and answer any...
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Earth's Layers Online Activity

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Earth's layers worksheet, students click on the links in the questions about Earth's layers to find the answers to the questions and then come back and answer the questions. Students answer 12 questions total.
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Making a Karst Dictionary

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars practice using the correct vocabulary in geology and hydrology. They use the Internet to research topics and practice their researching skills.
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Local Area - Ecosystems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine ecosystems in the Connecticut River Valley. They view and discuss photos of ecosystems within their community, and create a picture web of an ecosystem.
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Outcomes Science 4: Earth & Beyond

For Teachers 7th - 12th
In this earth and beyond science worksheet, students read through an 18 page packet containing information and questions pertaining to global carbon cycles. There are website links available on the pages where additional information on...

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