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Life is Weird

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners describe features of cold seep communities and investigate five organisms that live there.  In this biological organisms activity students research a given species and give an oral presentation on their results. 
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Entering the Twilight Zone

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students describe major features of cold seep communities  and list organisms that are found in these communities.  In this water habitat lesson students examine trophic levels, describe the process of chemosynthesis and list...
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This Life Stinks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study cold seeps and see how organisms obtain energy from methane.  In this sinkholes lesson plan students examine the relevance of chemosynthesis to communities. 
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Life is Weird

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students describe features of cold seep communities and list organisms that can be found in these communities.  In this exploratory lesson students complete an activity and describe the process of chemosynthesis. 
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What is pH?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students describe pH and the importance of it in the natural world.  In this Biology lesson students compare the pH of different mixtures.
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Corrosion & Rust

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how and when rust and corrosion occur.  For this corrosion lesson students complete an experiment to see why metals rust. 
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Exothermic Rehydration of Gypsum

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students observe exothermic reactions in the lab using plaster. In this chemistry lesson, students collect data from their experimental set up every five minutes. They explain the different stages in the hardening of plaster.
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Concrete Lesson Plan

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students describe the difference between cement and concrete. In this technology lesson, students explain the mixing process of concrete. They discuss its importance in the modern world.
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This Life Stinks!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the process of chemosynthesis and contrast this process with photosynthesis. They consider the relevance of chemosynthesis to biological communities in the vicinity of cold seeps.
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Burp Under the Ice

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the impact of climate warming on Arctic methane deposits. They identify natural methane processes and describe how this contributes to species extinction. They write reports on their findings.
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Bioethical Issues

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze and evaluate the implications of medical ethics by investigating internet resources and current bioethical issues. This lesson requires computers and internet access.
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Cement and Concrete Engineering

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explain the components of the engineering design process. In groups, they identify the materials that make concrete and practice curing cement using the various methods available. They develop a graph showing the amount of...
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Percent of Water in a Crystalline Solid Hydrate

For Students 9th - 10th
Lab activity uses a computer simulation to determine the amount of water in a crystalline solid hydrate.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Mc Kinley Health Center: Hydration Needs for Exercise [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a simple, yet useful, resource for anyone wanting information on how to stay hydrated and healthy during exercise and every day. Provides "Hydration tips," and a comparison of water and sports drinks.
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Florida International U: Fluid Intake and Hydration

For Students 9th - 10th
Find titles, publication information and abstracts for several medical studies and reports that have investigated hydration and fluid intake in adults and the elderly.
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Top End Sports: Hydration for Athletes

For Students 9th - 10th
Find brief articles that will teach you about the importance of hydration and how to stay hydrated during sports and physical activity. Learn about choosing drinks, drinking enough water, and checking yourself for hydration and...
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Iowa State University

Iowa State University: Amount of Water in a Crystalline Solid Hydrate

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial is linked to a computer simulation and helps strengthen student's understanding of percentage yield.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Would Happen if You Didn't Drink Water?

For Students 9th - 10th
Mia Nacamulli details the health benefits of hydration. [4:51]
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Kids Health: Eating for Sports

For Students 3rd - 5th
Know what foods you need to eat in order to stay competitive. This website offers suggestion for kids who are active in sports and includes hints for eating healthy and staying hydrated.
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Sea Floor

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource page has numerous links to pictures and videos of the sea floor. Topics include geologic features, habitats, bacteria mats and hydrates.
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Moms Team: Fluid Guidelines for Young Athletes

For Students 9th - 10th
Athletes of all ages should drink fluids before, during, and after physical activity to ensure that they don't become dehydrated. Learn how many ounces of water and sports drink you should consume to keep yourself hydrated when you...
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Royal Society of Chemistry: Stay Hydrated

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
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NOAA

Noaa: Ocean Explorer: The Methane Circus

For Teachers 5th - 9th
In this activity students will understand the events occuring during the Cambrian explosion. They will also begin to explain how methane hydrates contribute to global warming. Finally, they will discuss links between methane hydrates...
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Moms Team: Hydration: Replacing Electrolytes

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a simple overview of electrolytes and their function when it come to your health. Learn why electrolytes are important, how they are lost during sports and physical activity, how they are replaced by foods, when electrolyte...

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