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Wetland Inventory and Map Project

For Students 6th - 10th
In this wetlands inventory and map project worksheet, students do research on the wetlands and complete a map project about it. Students follow 6 sets of directions with Internet links.
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Plants and Animals

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Young scholars discuss the different types of plants and animals in a local environment. In this science activity, students name some plants and animals understanding that they require different habitats to live. Young scholars use...
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Birds

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this birds worksheet, students choose the correct words to complete sentences about birds and complete a word search. Students complete 2 activities.
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The Dam Builders

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine biodiversity issues. In this European beaver lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the reintroduction of the species in Britain. Students complete the included biodiversity...
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Shoal Destroying

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Young scholars 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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Animal Tracks

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Students study animals. In this science lesson, students make plaster casts of animals that live in the area. Students identify the tracks.
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Eco-enrichers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars discover the importance of plant and animal components within soil. In this soil lesson, students test the quality of soil. Young scholars then conduct an experiment adding different components to bags of soil to see what...
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Africa: Animals of the African Savannahs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore animals of the savannah. In this science lesson, students discuss the characteristics of animals that live on the savannah. Students create an animal that would be able to live on the savannah.
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Trout In The Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils have trout in their classroom and complete journaling, checklists, temperature checking, and ammonia level recording. In this trout lesson plan, take weekly observation records of their trout.
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Literacy & Art: The Story behind the Quilt

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students examine the many ways quilts were used to chronicle the history and experiences of African slaves and African-Americans in America. They analyze a story quilt using the elements of storytelling, then create a class quilt.
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Nature Calendar

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students practice using reference materials to locate information by making a nature calendar.
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Struggling To Survive: Life In Sarajevo

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students gain an understanding of the impact that wars have on society. They use Web sites to gain information about Sarajevo, create characters using what they learn from watching video clips and viewing news footage online and engage...
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South of the Border Down Brooklyn Way

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use the Internet to research the behavior and ecology of feral monk parakeets. They design a monk parakeet behavioral study, then post their results to a Web page.
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Ghana's Tropical Rainforests: What Does Their Future Have To Do With Us?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the human impact on the tropical rainforests of Ghana, and the connection to people in other countries. They research the threats to rainforests by writing a campaigning leaflet and newspaper article.
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The Tadpole and the Frog

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine the life cycle of the frog, and research frogs of the Nez Perce reservation and their requirements for survival. They observe the development of frog eggs and record their observations in science journals.
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Whales

For Teachers K
Students are read the book, "Dear Mr. Blueberry". They collect pennies to adopt a whale from a foundation. They write letters to their whale asking it questions about what they would like to know about him.
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A Geography and Ecology Lesson for Grades 4-7

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Pupils explore many of the unusual geographical features of the Amazon River region, and explain the importance of preserving the tropical rainforest.
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Observing Brine Shrimp

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe brine shrimp eggs, create an appropriate environment for their survival, and observe their growth.
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IDENTIFYING AND SORTING BEARS

For Teachers K
Students study the difference between living and nonliving bears by classifying pictures of bears and placing them on the appropriate posterboard. Given pictures of bears, students recognize types of bears by placing the pictures correctly.
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Raindrops Keep Burning On My head

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the effects and causes of acid rain. They test pH of household items to familiarize themselves with pH scale and compare that information with acid rain solutions. They investigate impact of acid rain via internet...
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Magnificent Marsupials

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners have the opportunity to explore the life cycle of a kangaroo, and the differences and similarities between mother and baby as growth occurs from birth to adulthood. They draw pictures of the mother and the joey and compare them.
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Non Native Species: English Ivy-Landscape Plant or Deadly Killer?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine an area overrun by English Ivy. They explore how invasive species affect an ecosystem. They also study about the lack of biodiversity and how to measure it out in the field.
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Preserving Paradise

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars read an online article to study about the death of Joan Root. They research endangered ecosystems around the world and design ad campaigns to create public awareness.
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"Oh Deer!"

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play a game where half of them are deer and the others are components of habitat: food, water, shelter and space. They signify their needs by hand gestures and take what they need to their side of the game. They discuss real...

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