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Natural Resources and Your Christmas Tree

For Students 6th - 8th
In this natural resources and your Christmas tree worksheet, students read about the raw materials used to make items associated with Christmas trees, match 12 items with materials, then color a picture.
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Materials: Hidden Costs, Mapping the Source and Cost of Raw Materials.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students map connections among raw materials. In this environmental stewardship lesson, students design strategies to minimize the use of raw materials and discuss how to use more sustainable materials.
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The Exceptional Nature of Cellulose

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Pupils observe the affects of a substance's composition and structure have on its solubility.  In this cellulose instructional activity students compare the amount of energy required to dissolve mono-saccharides with that required...
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This Life Stinks

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study how organisms that live in cold seep communities get energy from methane.  In this organism lesson students write a brief report and identify oxidation reduction reactions and explain if these are dependent of...
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Oil Spill

For Students 8th - 12th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 7-paragraph article about the 2010 Gulf Oil Spill and respond to 5 short answer questions. Vocabulary words and definitions are included.
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Ice Core Clues

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students create a PowerPoint presentation on the information they research about the ice cores and what they tell us about Earth's past. In this ice core lesson plan, students research radioactivity, air pollution, sodium, snowfall...
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Product Packaging Conundrum

For Students 5th - 6th
In this product packaging conundrum worksheet, students research product packaging to select materials and design for packaging a model of the school mascot.  This page has numerous links to helpful web resources.
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What are the Challenges?

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students discuss energy. In this energy challenges lesson, students read about greenhouse gas emissions and global climate change. Comprehension questions from the reading are provided. 
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Unit 2 - Section 2 - Fuels for Everything

For Students 6th
In this alternative energy worksheet, 6th graders read and study the varying types of fuel.  Students read examples and ways that alternative fuel can be used.
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From Polymers to Bioplastics: Looking Toward Finding Renewable Resources

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate the properties of polymers. In this chemistry lesson, students explain the importance of energy sources. They produce a bioplastic from the lab and evaluate its structural integrity.
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Biodiesel Demand Could Destroy World's Forests

For Students 10th - 12th
In this global issues worksheet, learners read a 1-page article about biodiesel demand then write PPC articles that address the costs of biodiesel use.
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Brand Names

For Students 5th - 10th
In this brand names worksheet, students write the brand names that are commonly used for the items sold. Students complete 11 problems.
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British oil dispute with Argentina deepens

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss the conflict about oil between Britain and Argentina. In this Political conflict lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer guided reading questions. Students write an email to their teacher about Black Gold in...
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Applied Science - Built Environment Post Lab (Energy)

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study science. In this efficiency lesson, students explore different forms of energy and compare them to determine which works the best. They work independently to create a collage of different energy sources (using magazine...
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Applied Science- Built environment Lab (Trains)

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students examine transportation. In this train design lesson, students study how trains work and how to efficiently design a track by working with an electric train set. As a class they compare various types of trains and work...
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Grade 6 Science Quiz

For Students 6th
In this grade 6 science quiz, 6th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 6 concepts. 
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Electricity Generation

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study the history of electricity and the different ways we generate electricity.  In this electricity lesson students complete several experiments on generating power.
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Aerospace Engineering

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
Students explore oil field applications of Shape Memory Alloys.  In this engineering lesson students divide into groups and research mini research applications then complete a project. 
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Cool Corals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore corals and polyps.  For this coral reef lesson students divide into groups and prepare a written report. 
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Energy Source Web Quest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars research an energy source and create a Power Point presentation to share with the class. In this energy sources instructional activity, students are assigned an energy source to research. They use the Internet to research...
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Earth Pockets

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students identify the Earth's natural resources. In this Earth science lesson plan, students read the book The Great Kapok Tree and discuss types of natural resources. Students use categories such as wood, paper, and trees and list items...
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Reusing Winter Waste

For Teachers K - 4th
Students use waste materials to build a snowman decoration. In this reusing lesson, students create a new object out of disposable items left over from the holidays. Students discuss ways of cutting down waste. Students understand how...
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Starch Yer Thinkin' About Corn Products

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study the parts of corn and explore the role of starch.  In this corn products lesson students prepare a model of water and stones.
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Photosynthesis and Biomass Growth

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine renewable energy sources such as ethanol.  In this photosynthesis and biomes lesson students complete a project on farming techniques. 

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