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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Dragon Science: Dams and Dolphins

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore environmental impact of building of a dam in China's Yangtze River on endangered fresh water dolphins. Observe the presence and effects of osmotic pressure, measure and compare sedimentation in a waterway and build a turbine.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Environment for Kids: Wind Power

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about wind energy and how this renewable power can help the environment. Teach students about turbines that generate electricity from the wind.
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Methods of Generating Electricity

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides brief descriptions of the different methods used to generate electricity.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Teachers: The Dam Challenge

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore different types of dams and the forces that act upon them, then choose the design of dam that best fits the needs of a town.