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Finding and Measuring What You Can't See

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how scientists measure pollutants in food and the environment. Students discover how scientists remove one material based on its physical properties. Students figure out how much of a pollutant is present after...
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Grasping Geometry

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate geometric shapes in their environment, make a geometric design, and write paragraphs describing the design.
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Trash...it really piles up!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils investigate a contemporary "midden" by analyzing trash collected from various sources and determining life-style choices people make. They see that reducing the amount of waste we generate is helpful to the the environment.
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The Relationship Between Nature And Man's Place

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the findings of the environment that is around them. They make observations and think reflectively about nature. Students make cognitive connections from the world around them and write...
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The True "Cost of Cool!"

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study hidden environmental costs in things we buy.  In this consumerism lesson plan students watch a video about consumerism and analyze advertisements in teen magazines. 
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Mobility: A Green City, Past, Present, and Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore transportation systems through history. In this transportation lesson, students determine how modes of transportation affect quality of life and design transportation plans for cities.
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A Tree Is More than a Street Name

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders discuss the role of trees as one of the most important natural resources. In groups, they examine how the forests nearby helped to shape their urban city. Using the internet, they research the use of the forest in early...
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Make Your Own Trashasaurus Rex Sculpture

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students explore environmental awareness through reusing materials. In this environmental awareness lesson, students use trash to create a "trashasaurus," a large dinosaur sculpture made from waste. Detailed structure and papier-mâché...
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Materials, Let's Do the Life Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine environmental and social impacts of products that consumers buy. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students play a game that requires them to consider real costs of products. Students consider the environmental...
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The Heat is On

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners investigate climate change. In this current events lesson, students research the listed Web sites that include information about the effects of greenhouse gases on the Earth. Learners discuss how to combat the negative effects...
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Shoal Destroying

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate methods used in the fishing industry. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students visit selected websites to research fishing methods and create a game based around the fishing industry.
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Reducing Ecological Footprint Ads

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the impact of geological footprints. In this geography skills instructional activity, students calculate geological footprints and discuss ways to reduce the footprints. Students create advertisements that motivate...
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Champions Of The Land

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars write an abstract of a book concerning conservation. In this environmental activism lesson, students explore books such as Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.  Young scholars choose a book about conservation from a...
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I'm Dreaming of a Sustainable Christmas

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Learners examine global trade. In this global economics lesson, students visit websites to learn about trade with China and the environmental damage of global trade.
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Save a Drop for Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the meaning of philanthropy and how it applies to people caring about the water supply. In this water conservation lesson plan, students explore possible water conservation activities and select a project. Students will...
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The Oil Spill Quiz

For Students 4th - 8th
In this oil spill quiz instructional activity, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions in order to examine their knowledge of oil spills and their effects.
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Pelicans in Peril

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Gulf oil spill worksheet, students examine an article regarding the brown pelican and the effects of the oil spill as well as a photograph.
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Polar Day: Arctic Clean Up

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners explore the concept of pollution. In this environmental stewardship instructional activity, students examine primary sources to research the complexity of pollution and its effect on the Arctic.
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Materials: Hidden Costs, Mapping the Source and Cost of Raw Materials.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers map connections among raw materials. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students design strategies to minimize the use of raw materials and discuss how to use more sustainable materials.
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Water and Sanitation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine water contamination problems. In this global studies activity, students compare and contrast water sanitation issues on Malawi, Tanzania, and Ontario. Students propose solutions to the water sanitation problems.
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Lesson for the EasyJet Set

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the environmental costs of flying. In this current events instructional activity, students research the noted Web sites regarding the Airbus, noise pollution, and oil use associated with airline travel....
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The Price of Beauty: What you don't know might hurt you

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners study cosmetic safety issues and concerns raised by advocacy groups. They create a cosmetic safety brochure designed for the average consumer, to create awareness about cosmetic safety concerns.
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The City in Black and White and Color: An interdisciplinary approach to teaching life in the city using literature, social studies, art, and photography.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students design an artistic and literary collage of contemporary urban life that seeks to interpret, analyze, and evaluate its mettle. They integrate their impressions of urban life with established views, thereby enriching their...
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Progressive City Planners

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students plan cities. In this environmental racism lesson, students design imaginary cities taking into consideration the amenities and environmental hazards that exist. Students discuss city planning challenges.

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