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Mapping Your School Site

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students map a map of their school. In this school map lesson plan, students make a map of their school, record major features, and not wildlife on the school grounds.
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Mapping Your School Grounds

For Teachers 2nd - 9th
Students create a map of their school grounds. In this mapping lesson, students work in teams to make a map of their school grounds. Students note major features, observe, and record wildlife in the school grounds.
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Wildlife, Wolves, Endangered Species

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the Internet to research wildlife and conservation efforts. They examine pictures and graphics to research endangered species and humans role in their lives. They also use math to measure areas of habitats and add the number...
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Science: Lead Shot and Waterfowl

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students examine data to investigate the impact of lead shot pellets on waterfowl populations. They graph their findings and discover how lead in ingested by birds and poisons them. As an extension, students research legislation and...
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Bald Eagle Population Graphing

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Young scholars create graphs to illustrate the bald eagle population. They identify the population of bald eagles in Minnesota and the United States. They create three graphs to represent the population data including a line, bar, and...
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Reservoir Activity

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research the economic importance of the major reservoirs in Illinois. In groups, they manage a budget for one of the lakes to promote tourism in the area. They also work together to create advertisements.