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Create a Non-native/Invasion Species

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students view a video about non-native/invasion species. They create a non-native/invasion species that they think would have an impact on farming, industry, recreation, or water in the local environment.
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Amazon Rainforest

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders complete a simulation in which they travel through the Amazon rainforest. Using their map skills, they determine the best route and where to see specific plants and animals. They develop their own database to organize...
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Environment: How'd That Pollution Get There?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils examine how global wind and water patterns aid in the spread of worldwide pollution. In groups, they read articles about the domino effect of pollution and create posters displaying its journey. On blank world maps, students...
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Physical and Human Geography Review Worksheet and Study Guide

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 30 short answer questions pertaining to physical and human geography.
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A Bight is Born

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students sequence and model the events leading to the formation of the southeastern coast of the United States, including the formation of the South Atlantic Bight.
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Geography, Map Skills & the Internet:

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research various websites focusing on Italy while enhancing student utilization of computer, keyboards and the Internet. They discuss their findings on the geography, history, topography, and culture.
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Drought, nomads and the price of peanuts

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students read two short text items, which describe different approaches to agriculture. They describe the likely advantages and disadvantages of each approach for farmers, commercial peanut buyers, the government, nomadic herdsman and...
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Reading the Landscape in Children's Literature

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars identify geographical information about landscapes found in student literature, demonstrate an organizing tool, developed around geographical themes, for the recording of information, and share uses of this approach.
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PERIODICAL CICADA SURVIVAL

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore defense mechanisms involved in predatory/prey relationships.
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Salmon vs. Dams: The Dam Removal Debate on the Elwha River

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use roll playing to discuss the merits of tearing down these dams so that the Elwha River can run free. The activity is presented in the form of a council meeting to encourage students to try to build consensus in finding...
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Volcanoes:How Safe Are They?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore volcanoes, locate them on maps, record general information about volcanoes, and organize information on a fact sheet.
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Solid Waste and Our Natural Resources: Utilizing the Story THE LORAX

For Teachers K - 12th
Students gain an introduction to our planet's solid waste problem and our personal responsibility in curbing and solving said problem through the use of Dr. Seuss' book, The Lorax. After hearing the book, class discussion follows.
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INSECTS

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders select, collect, and classify various insects by constructing an apparatus from materials that aid in the capture and containment of the insect.
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All in the (Insect) Family

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners participate in a series of activities in order to explore the diversity of insects. They explore how insects are grouped and categorized.
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Seed to Market

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research using a variety of materials and technology. They explain the specifics of growing crops. They use mathematics in common business calculations.
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The Geographic Question

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of a river system. In groups, they discover how rivers are formed and how it flows. They discuss the relationship between the river system and people and develop ways to keep the river...
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Understanding the Problems of World Hunger

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the issue of world hunger. They examine hunger on a personal level and explore what it means to be hungry or starving. They discuss the causes of hunger and the effects of hunger on nations.
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Science: Where the Worms Live

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students build mine-earthworm habitats to discover their niche in them. They make predictions about what the niche looks like in a week and draw a picture of it. Students notice the tunnels in the soil and how the sand and dirt are now...
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Regulating the Harvest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the effect of trapping in the Illinois Territory in 1805 and compare it to trapping today. They participate in a role playing activity in which they discover how practices in early Illinois Territory led to wildlife...
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Postcards from the Edge: Endangered Species

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to identify the endangered species in their state. Using this information, they create a postcard with a picture of the animal along with facts. They discuss the main reasons to protect the endangered species...
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Name Match

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this name match worksheet, students match up ten species to their description or history by drawing a line between one to the other.
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Habitat Dynamics

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students develop an interactive diary to record bird seed consumption. In this habitat lesson, students predict and record the amount of birdseed eaten each week by birds.
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Exploring the Beach

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the beach. In this marine habitat lesson plan, students inspect sand grains, design beach profiles, classify marine life, and examine natural beach habitats. Students use spreadsheets to record data from their activities...
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Flowering Phenology: How Do Plants Know When to Flower?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study the process of plant reproduction and the biotic and abiotic factors that affect flowering phenology. For this plant reproduction lesson, students describe the interaction of environmental factors as it relates to...

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