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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

National Park Service: Fossils in Time Unit

For Teachers 5th - 9th
For this lesson, students learn about the earth's past by studying clues that have been left behind, such as fossils and rocks. Students will find the answers to many questions: What is paleontology?, What is geological time?, What can...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Habitats: Human's Influence on the Land

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will investigate two different habitats; one habitat is maintained in its original natural state while the other habitat is a manicured golf course. Students will identify and compare the diversity of plants and insects in those...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Poachers Became Caretakers

For Students 9th - 10th
In his home of Namibia, John Kasaona is working on an innovative way to protect endangered animal species: giving nearby villagers (including former poachers) responsibility for caring for the animals. [15:47]
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Handout
Careers New Zealand

Kiwi Careers: Fast Food Manager

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains detailed information about the fast food career field. While this site is based out of New Zealand and contain information for that country, there is valuable data that is useful about this career.
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Primary
NASA

Nasa: Climate Kids: Waterwise Landscaper

For Students 3rd - 8th
A conversation with Michelle Pekko-Seymoure, and landscaper who grows plants that need very little water. Learn about this growing practice which helps conserve one of our most important resources.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Cool Views

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this activity, students will learn the meaning of preservation and conservation and identify themselves and others as preservationists or conservationists in relation to specific environmental issues. They will understand how an...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: I've Got Issues!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson will introduce students to environmental issues. Students will recognize environmental opinions and perspective, which will help them define themselves and others as either preservationists or conservationists. Students also...
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Article
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Be Healthier: A Goal for Your Site?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many small steps people can take to improve one's health and the health of one's community.
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Handout
BBC

Bbc: History: An Introduction to Marine Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good introduction to the discipline. Provides details on how it is different from land-based archaeology, how wreck sites are investigated, issues regarding "treasure" wrecks, conservation, and much more.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Traces: Historic Archaeology

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Excellent lesson plans that challenge learners to consider every day uses for artifacts. Site provides an analysis worksheet that will help students consider the importance of artifacts in understanding historical people. Links to sites...
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Conservation of Natural Resources

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about steps to take in the aid of conserving our natural resources.
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Handout
eSchool Today

E School Today: Tips on How to Help Conserve Forest Resources

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students can find out what can to do to help preserve our forests.
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Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Conservation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Conservation concepts are explained and illustrated within the context of the global community.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Book Pairings: "World Without Fish" by Mark Kurlansky

For Students 9th - 10th
Selected (8) reading passages (grades 6-10) to pair with "World Without Fish" by Mark Kurlansky. Mark Kurlansky discusses how humans treat the oceans and the fish that live in them, and what the world will likely look like if fish...
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.28 Preserving Water Sources

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about preserving water resources.
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Social Studies: Grade 3: A Log's Life

For Teachers 3rd Standards
Third graders learn about the interdependence of animals and trees in nature and the cycles of growth and decay. Students also learn about the importance of preserving balance in nature and what happens when we upset that balance. While...