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Where Should It Go? Recycle? Compost? Incinerate? Landfill?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discuss what happens to trash after it is collected. They sort "clean" trash into groups depending on whether it should be recycled, incinerated, placed in a landfill, composted or if it is something we could avoid using.
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Air -- Is It Really There?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students work together to perform simple experiments discovering the properties of air. They share their results with their classmates. They examine how engineers use the properties of air to clean the air of pollutants.
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Backbones - Chicken-Style

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students observe individual bones that comprise the neck portion of a chicken's backbone. After cleaning the bones of tissue, they examine the dried vertebrae and observe how they are adapted for support and protection.
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The Geographic Question

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of a river system. In groups, they discover how rivers are formed and how it flows. They discuss the relationship between the river system and people and develop ways to keep the river...
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Blessing Boxes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Pupils create "Blessing Boxes" to show what they are thankful for in this Art instructional activity ideal for the Thanksgiving holiday. The materials needed include empty (and clean) milk cartons, brown construction paper, and magic...
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Where Do We Get Clean Water?

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate the concept of a filter. They use simple supplies in order to construct one after watching a demonstration performed by the teacher. An important warning that the project water is not clean for drinking is included....
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Yeast Bread - Pretzel Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners work with yeast in preparing soft pretzels. They identify the characteristics and ingredients used in yeast breads from quick breads, and how to prepare them in a variety of recipes. They set their table, eat and clean up...
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Abbreviations, Substitutions, Equivalents Review Lab

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars work together to prepare a cookie recipe. In groups, they measure ingredients and review abbreviations and substitutions when it comes to different systems of measurement. To end the lesson, they demonstrate the use of...
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The Goat in the Rug

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils write a personal narrative about something they produce at home. (examples: make a sandwich, clean room, set table, do homework). Students should remember to mention different types of resources and intermediate goods used.
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Got Water?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine that delivering clean, fresh water to citizens around the world involves and affects politics, economics, international relations, and technology. They brainstorm a list of factors that might affect their town's...
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Bivalve Biology

For Teachers K - 5th
Students place clams into a beaker containing saltwater. They place a small drop of food coloring just above the shell. Students observe the movement of the food coloring. Clams are then placed into clean beakers of saltwater with 24...
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Action Noun Collocation Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this action nouns learning exercise, students read ten clues pertaining to action nouns such as cleaning, brushing, teaching. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Dentists Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this dental word search puzzle, students identify terms related to dentists. Examples include cavity, cleaning, and crown. A list of 45 words is provided to assist students in this search.
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ESL Adjective Matching Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this ESL adjective worksheet, students examine 8 pictures. They match each picture to the adjective that describes it such as messy, nice, slow, and clean.
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Pollution Solution!

For Teachers K - 7th
Students listen to the story "Clean Air, Dirty Air" by Lynne Patchett and discover the main types of pollution and how these affect their bodies. In this pollution lesson, students work in small groups to create a machine to prevent...
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Opposites

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this opposite ideas worksheet, learners identify the four opposites in the picture and name them on the lines. Students then write the opposite words of empty, clean, young, and bad in the second set.
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Hazardous Products Substitutes

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate toxic substances. In this health lesson, students identify warning labels on common household cleaners and create a "less toxic" cleaning recipe book. Students recite a pledge to try a less toxic substitute at home.
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Are you a river keeper?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers perform healthy water practices by discussing and demonstrating acts of philanthropy. For this healthy water lesson plan, students read an article on how we can keep water clean, and create a LITWIS activity.
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For Creative Minds

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study pictures of plants, animals, and minerals. Students classify the pictures into the three groups. In this rock identification lesson, students complete a rock finding lab experiment by finding, cleaning, identifying, and...
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The Three R's: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students understand conservation terms. In this three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) lesson, students understand the importance of preserving a clean world and reducing waste. Students sing a song which show importance of 3R's.
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Ocean Planet: Pollution Solution

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the concept of environmental stewardship. In this science lesson, students investigate the impact of oil spills as they discuss historical spills. Students use problem solving skills to brainstorm clean-up methods.
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Oh No! Oil Spills

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover the threats of an oil spill.  In this ecological awareness lesson plan, students examine the effects of oil spills on animals and our oceans.  Students get simulated oil on themselves and discover ways to...
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Elmer's Glue Crew

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice cleaning up the environment by identifying wasteful behaviors in their school. For this arts and crafts lesson, students create "eco-inspector" binoculars using Elmer's glue, plastic wrap, and construction paper....
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Muddy Waters

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read the book the Dirt Boy. In this design and problem solving instructional activity, students create a way to clean muddy water. Students give their ideas and discuss them. The teacher shows a filter and demonstrates what it...

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