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Finding the Salt Front

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners discuss definitions of estuary, salinity, and the salt front. They listen as the teacher explains the Hudson River Miles and ways the upriver and downriver sections relate to the north and south. Students graph the salt front...
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Stating Your Position

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners make a formal effective presentation proclaiming the position benefits before a simulated governmental hearing. They objectively rate the accuracy and effectiveness of presentations given before a simulated governmental hearing.
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Water Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and define evaporation, condensation, precipitation and also, how these interact to complete the water cycle. They identify that water moves in a contimuous cycle, which is powered by the sun. Finally, students name...
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Can I Take Action?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils create a solution to a problem related to the environment. They work together to develop the plan and pitch the plan to their class. They discuss the action steps taken in a story they were read.
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Digging Detectives

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students demonstrate basic procedures for archeological excavations. They explore an archeological site, students using various archeological methods and techniques to determine some of the aspects of past life and culture.
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Words in The News ' "Crunch Time For Climate Change"

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students read about the Geneva Convention, Paris peace treaties, and Kyoto protocol. After discussing the importance of each event, students choose vocabulary words from their readings and answer questions dealing with the topic.
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National Trends Create Regional Change: Agriculture Gives Way to Industry

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students relate the economic growth of 18th century Deerfield, CT to that of America today.
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Investigating Endangered Species

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners pick an endangered animal to research and report their findings to the class.
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The Breathtaking Nature of the Urban Explosion, Part 4

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the respiratory system. They use a computer to monitor the respiratory rate of an individual. They determine residual oxygen levels in exhaled air. Students evaluate how internal 02 and C02 concentrations...
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Striding into the Scientific Future: Illuminating Clinical Trials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in a simulation of a Senate hearing before the committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. They bring together all the concepts they've explored in science, language arts and government classes over...
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Water World Story

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write a story about how a drop of water may have traveled to school. They design a presentation on the water cycle.
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Geography of the Wasatch Front

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students examine and discuss urban geography and land-cover types along the Wasatch Front. They analyze thermal images, create collages, and predict surface and air temperatures from aerial photos in the Salt Lake City Valley.
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Geography of the Wasatch Front

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students identify the three main types of urban environments by learning characteristic land-cover types. They examine and analyze a thermal image of Salt Lake City. Then they predict surface and air temperatures from aerial photos.
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Graffiti Hurts

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the economic and social consequences of graffiti. They complete a handout, list their feelings about graffiti, and explore the Graffiti Hurts website.
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Let's Put a Spin on Things: Graffiti Role Play

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine what is and what isn't graffiti. They role-play various scenarios, research the Graffiti Hurts website, and discuss when graffiti should be reported to local law enforcement.
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Rain Forests

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate rain forests. They view and discuss photos of rain forests, answer discussion questions, define key vocabulary words, and participate in a class discussion.