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Peace Corps Challenge Game: Soil Runoff Lesson PlanPeace Corps Challenge Game: Soil Runoff Lesson Plan
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Peace Corps Challenge Game: Soil Runoff

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Students examine the causes and effects of soil runoff. In this environment lesson, students look at ways in which soil runoff is controlled. Students then play a game  and discuss how the Peace Corps deals with soil runoff in African villages.

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soil conservation, soil

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soil conservation, social studies
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 day
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Technology
WebQuest
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