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The Oceanographic Yo-Yo
Students examine how oceanographers use chemical and physical parameters of seawater to locate hydrothermal vents. In this ocean lesson students complete an activity and worksheets.
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The Colors of Chemistry
Students investigate the acidity and alkalinity of common household products in an experiment. They use red cabbage juice and litmus paper to show the difference between strong acids and bases as they work with vinegar, dish washing...
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Who Will Wear the Hats? Who Will Use the Tools?
Students examine nontraditional career choices for their gender. For this career education lesson, students participate in a discussion of jobs and vocations as the teacher models uniforms or hats associated with different jobs. They...
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Looking At Acid's Effects On Metals
High schoolers perform an experiment that demonstrates acid rain. The chemical effect of acids on metals may take at least five days for the human eye to see, even though the reaction starts as soon as the acid contacts the metal.
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Observing Buffers In Lakes, Ponds And Streams
Students observe the effects of limestone on the acidity of water. Some areas of the nation have a lot of limestone in lake bottoms and in soil, which helps neutralize the effects of acid rain. Students see this effect first hand.
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Who Will Wear the Hat? Who Will Use the Tool?
Students determine that there are nontraditional careers for their gender. In this gender equity lesson plan, students along with the guidance counselor discuss different jobs and vocations by looking at associated tools and props....
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Beaches of the Delaware Estuary
Students examine estuaries in Delaware. They, in groups, gather samples of water to find organisms and identify them.
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Infusing Equity By Gender Into the Classroom
Learners identify careers that are nontraditional for their gender.
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Who Will Wear the Hats? Who Will Use the Tools?
Students recognize that there are many different jobs available in our society. They see that all people can, based upon an individual's natural abilities and interests, select any job regardless of gender.
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Underwater Picture of the Hudson River Estuary
Students identify important aspects of water quality such as slainity and turbidity. They test two of the water quality parameters and determine the quality of the water. In addition, they construct two sets of graphs based on data...