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Acid Rain: An Air Pollutant

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in an experiment in which they examine the effects of acid rain on buildings. They discover how huge a problem acid rain is not only to structures but to the environment. They gather pictures of acid rain to...
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Testing Growth of Algae

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students participate in an experiment in which they test the growing rate of algae. They test the algae in different elements recording their observations. They share their results with the class and discuss.
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Math and Science in a Wetland

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students describe safe practice when doing field and lab investigations in a estuary or wetland. They create a model of an estuary and describe their value and function. They participate in field study in which they collect and analyze...
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Paper Capers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students demonstrate how much paper is thrown away in their classroom in one week. They estimate the weight of paper used, weigh the paper at the end of five days, and discuss how students can use less paper.
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Organic Matter in Soils

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students examine soil samples for the presence of organic matter. They determine which soil sample from their area contains the highest amount of organic matter.
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Desert Xeriscaping

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students recognize native species of desert vegetation while examining the need for water conservation. They design and create a xeriscape landscape using a variety of materials.
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Don't Cry Over Spilled Oil

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill while evaluating oil spill clean up activities. They discover the long term impact can have on an ecosystem by completing this experiment.
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Suddenly!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the text "Suddenly." They create a new version of the story using the predictable patterns from the original story. Students share their stories with the rest of the class.
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Decoding Information From the Catalog

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify the parts of a print catalog record as a way to find information and the location of a book in the media center. They complete a worksheet about decoding a catalog record, complete a Mad Libs activity online, and...
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Hindu Festival - Let's Celebrate Diwali

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore characteristics, roles and cultural expressions of Indian community in New Zealand. They describe traditional practices of Diwali Festival, collect and record information, design open-ended questionnaire, create Diwali...
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MOSAICS

For Teachers All
This instructional activity will teach the students about how Mosaics are made and how they have been used in the past history and in modern times. Students will construct their own paper mosaics.
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Acid Rain Keeps Falling on My Head

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the pH level of rain water in their local community. They locate each location on a map. They analyze the data and draw conclusions.
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How Did That Get There?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers evaluate the role of government in addressing land use and other environmental issues. They analyze the powers, responsibilities, and limitations of elected and appointed officials in the national legislative, executive,...
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Give Me The C and D Canal!!!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars estimate the distance from Baltimore to Philadelphia via the water route before the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal was built. Students study canals and how transportation and economic necessities dictate the building of a...
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Censusmania

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers understand how the census can reveal information about people and history. They create their own census.
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"That All Men Are Created Equal"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners work in groups to determine the political, economic, and social makeup of the slaveowner. They complete a worksheet.
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The Delaware Flag

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students write a description and create a flag to represent their school based on the example of the Delaware Flag.
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I Spy

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine a letter written by an Army officer from Delaware to the President (Governor) of Delaware during the American Revolution. Students compare the British and American Armies using Howard Pyle paintings.
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Property?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers complete a list of seven items that they own with an appropriate value attached. They understand the principle of property and write an essay on why people owned slaves.
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Tobacco Road

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use court records to learn that tobacco was used a source of currency in early Delaware history. Students choose something in their culture to use as currency instead of money.
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Career Biographies

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars choose an occupation that they would like to pursue and write a career biography that outlines the path they would need to follow to achieve their goals.
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The Hawaiian Islands

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders present information of people, places, and environments. They collect, organize, and analyze date to use with these representations.
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Own the Vote

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use research skills to find current information about the Canadian Parliament and the key concepts about citizenship.
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Water Management in Florida

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discuss water management. They examine the water management districts in their area. They complete an experiment in which they role-play a water management manager.