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The Value of Respect
Students participate in discussions and listen to audio programs about giving and receiving respect. They identify disrespectful behavior and role play ways to promote respect in their own lives. They also examine the relationship...
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Galveston 1900: Storm of the Century
Seventh graders comprehend the effect the 1900 Hurricane, the deadliest natural disaster in United States history, had on Galveston by examining period accounts and photographs. They comprehend how the devastation of the hurricane lead...
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Tree Friends
Students are introduced to tree structure and use. They identify their special tree using all senses except sight. Students identify six different internal parts within a cross section of tree trunk (bark, phloem, xylem, cambium,...
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Non-Point Source Pollution
Students study non-point source pollution. They research the concept of bio-degradation and/or Nutrients/Fertilizers and discuss how non-point source pollution impacts the environment. Afterwards, they participate in an interactive...
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Passive Using "Get"
In this ESL verbs worksheet, students read 15 sentences that have missing verbs. For each sentence, students use the passive form with "get" whenever possible.
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Digging Up The Facts
Students research environmental issues. In this environmental lesson, students use the Internet to research an environmental problem and list ten facts about it. Students write a summary of facts.
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The Palmer "Red Raids"
Students explore how Americans reacted to communism. For this Red Scare lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture regarding the details of the Palmer "Red Raids" and its implications. Students respond...
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Tsunamis
Students investigate the natural disasters known as tsunamis by researching the Internet. In this nature lesson, students define the word tsunami and discuss how they are created. Students complete an online activity based on...
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My Five Senses
Learners investigate the five senses. In this senses lesson, students explore the nervous system. Learners examine how the body receives information through the five senses.
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All Ears for Ecology
Fourth graders research to see the effects that air pollution has on where they live. They explore improper dumping of waste run-off, air pollution, and water pollution.
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Helmet Safety/ Travis's Story
Fourth graders investigate the concept of walking and riding a bicycle as necessary forms of transportation. They watch a video about bicycle safety and write a reflection about notes taken from the video. Students conduct an experiment...
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The People vs. Jack Merridew
In this Lord of the Flies worksheet, students read Lord of the Flies and participate in a trial for the people vs. Jack Merridew. Students follow the steps to complete the trial activity.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Hearing Loss in Children
Thorough overview of hearing loss in children. Includes information on symptoms, prevention, treatment, and much more.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: 'Ringing' in the Ears May Signal Serious Ear Damage
Often waking up after a concert our ears are buzzing. A persistent ringing in the ears, also known as tinnitus, has become common in teens - and may point to eventual, permanent hearing loss.
Other
Hear for Good: Preventing Exposure at Work (British Columbia)
Noise is industry's most common health hazard. This ten page pamphlet from WorkSafe BC talks to British Columbia's workers about the dangers of excessive noise and hearing loss. The focus then shifts to ways to prevent hearing loss,...
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Noise Induced Hearing Loss
This site on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss runs through a variety of topics on the subject and includes a diagram. The topics covered include: How do we hear, What sounds cause NIHL, What are the effects of NIHL, Can NIHL be prevented, What...
Government of Alberta
Noise, Hearing Loss and Hearing Protection on the Farm
Farmers are exposed to damaging levels of noise on the job. Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development gives a brief overview of how occupational noise can damage hearing, as well as suggestions about how to prevent hearing impairment.
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: Do You Need a Hearing Test?
Through a series of ten questions related to different areas of hearing and sound, this quiz determines whether or not you are at risk for hearing loss.
Other
American Speech Language Hearing Association: Right Hemisphere Brain Damage
This site provides a general but helpful outline of information on right hemisphere brain damage, a cognitive-communication disorder. The outline includes discussion of characteristics and treatment.
Other
Noise Pollution Clearinghouse: Aviation Noise Effects
Very comprehensive, easily indexed site on the technical, ecological, and physiological effects of aviation noise.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Taking Care of Your Ears
An informative site that deals with the parts of the ear and their functions. Text is complemented with pictures.
US Senate
Senate Stories: "Have You No Sense of Decency?"
Read about the abrupt downfall of Senator Joseph McCarthy after the damage he did with his anti-Communist witch hunts.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Sound Line
Students learn the decibel reading of various noises and why high-level readings damage hearing. Sound types and decibel readings are written on sheets of paper, and students arrange the sounds from the lowest to highest decibel levels....
National Institutes of Health
Nidcd: How Loud Is Too Loud?
This site examines noise and the various levels of noise in relation to damage to hearing. A chart is provided depicting the decibel level of several common sounds.