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Gale's Curriculum

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders develop an understanding of Southeastern Asian culture. They increase knowledge of world geography in relation to Southeast Asian countries. Students research a variety of Southeast Asian animals and habitats to be used...
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University of Southern California

Mastering Microbes

For Students 6th - 12th
Small but mighty! Learners explore the role of microbes in a healthy ecosystem. An engaging lesson asks pupils to design an aquaponics system that demonstrates that healthy microbes are necessary to maintain the ecosystem.
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Understanding Our Planet's Food Web

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders, in groups, examine how humans have a tenuous position as part of an ecosystem.
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The Energy Debate - Conclusion

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers write a persuasive essay about the choices in the energy debate. They comprehend the environmental consequences that accompany the decision. Students predict how they will power their future.
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The Seasons of Thanks

For Teachers 1st
First graders explain the Native American cyclical concept of time
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Different Types Of Bugs

For Teachers 1st
First graders create their own bug that contain the different characteristics that a bug can have. In this bugs lesson plan, 1st graders first list 3 - 5 characteristics before they create their bug.
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Terrestrial Communities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students watch a video about different terrestrial communities. They conduct an experiment with sponges conserving water. They research desert characteristics comparing them with other biomes.
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Dissolved Oxygen in an Aquatic Ecosystem

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explain why dissolved oxygen is important in aquatic ecosystems. They evaluate the optimal dissolved oxygen levels for living organisms.
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Protecting Our Planet

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students examine the impact of pollution. In this pollution instructional activity, students watch Protecting Our Planet, then participate in a simulation of the effect of pollution on a variety of organisms.
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Utah STEM Foundation

Utah Stem Action Center: Backyard Organisms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Utah is a beautiful state with a rich and diverse population of living creatures. This activity challenges you to spend a few minutes outside thinking about and observing the organisms living in your backyard.