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Nest Construction and Area Management Activities
Students construct a nest for a fictitious ground-nesting bird.They create models of the bird (along with its eggs) that might theoretically live in this habitat. They write in a daily journal about what happens to their nests in a...
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Plover Survival: A Simulation Game
Seventh graders engage in a simulation that explains the feeding behavior of the piping plover and the things that disturb the feeding and nesting of this species.
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Cultural America
Seventh graders investigate the cultural differences that can be found in America. They discuss what it means to be called an American. The patterns of migration to America are discussed with the use of maps and geographical terms....
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States and Territories
In this United states worksheet, 5th graders read a short script pertaining to the states and territories. Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions and self check this online interactive worksheet.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Northeast Region
An excellent site that provides information on the ecology and environment of the Northeast Region. Specific topics include: Fisheries, Migratory Birds, Refuge Planning, Wetlands, and more.
Other
City Journal: Let's Break Up the Big Cities
This lengthy article offers many examples in its claim that smaller municipalities do a better job of governing and providing services than huge megacities.
Cornell University
Cornell University: The Regional Climate Centers
Site provides information on the National Climatic Data Center's Regional Climate Centers Program. Click a region on the map of the United States and find information about that region's climate!
US Department of State
America.gov: Megalopolis
An excellent definition of a megalopolis. Begins with the creation of Megalopolis and delves into the dominant theme which is "Urban-ness." The "Changing Patterns in Megalopolis," are also discussed.