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Oil Trap Model

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate oil accumulation by creating a model in their classroom. In this petroleum geology lesson, students discuss where oil comes from and why it is vital to our society at this particular time. Students cut out a 3-D...
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Electroplating for Corrosion Protection: Redox in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars define what a redox reaction is. In this chemistry instructional activity, students electroplate some wires in the lab. They research the application of electroplating in the real world.
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Radiation In Our World

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the different sources of radiation around us. In this physics instructional activity, students calculate their estimated radiation exposure per year. They research a current issue about radiation.
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Revised “Understanding Nutrition” Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate their current food choices. In this health science lesson, students test different drinks to rate the amount of Vitamin C content. They discuss results in class.
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Hurricanes and the Importance of Wetlands

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students explain how wetlands minimize the impact of hurricanes. In this earth science lesson, students investigate how different materials affect the steam plume path. They complete their worksheet after the lab.
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Rock Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explain the processes involved in the rock cycle. In this earth science lesson, students identify the different kinds of rocks. They complete a worksheet during the activity.
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Investigation of Timbre

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students design an experiment to analyze the timbre of different instruments. In this physics lesson, students analyze the missing quality in sound. They discuss their results in class.
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Heat from Light

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore solar energy. In this science lesson plan, 2nd graders use hand lenses to see that light energy can be converted to heat energy.
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Garden Club of America: Drinking Water Safety [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
An information page on understanding drinking water safety. It covers legislation, contaminants, private wells, water testing, water filters, and boiling water.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Ground Water and Drinking Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the safety of drinking water, find information on agencies that oversee our water, and gain access to the current drinking water standards and regulations.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Water on Tap: What You Need to Know

For Students 9th - 10th
Downloadable booklets with basic information about the U.S. water supply, e.g., where our drinking water comes from.
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Nutrition Action: Water, Water, Everywhere

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Science in the Public Interest offers a discussion of contaminants that can be found in tap water and chemicals added to water in the public water systems. The topics discussed are arsenic, parasites, lead, turbidity, and...
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Science Buddies: Using Daphnia to Monitor Water Toxicity

For Students 9th - 10th
In a bioassay, a living organism serves as a detector for toxins-the same way canaries were used in coal mines to detect invisible toxic gases. In this project, water fleas (Daphnia magna), a freshwater crustacean, are used in a bioassay...
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Kids Health: Water Safety

For Students 9th - 10th
Going to a beach or a pool can make for a great time if one is conscious of potential hazards that are associated with these locations. This site covers important considerations necessary for an enjoyable yet safe experience.
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U.s. Coast Guard: Boating Safety Division

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a Coast Guard site dedicated to training people about boat safety. It has many programs it offers to the public.
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Pacific Institute

Pacific Institute: The World's Water

For Students 9th - 10th
Water resources are under threat around the world. WorldWater.org is a repository of information related to issues that should concern all of us. There is also a searchable database of literature and research devoted to freshwater issues.

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