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University of Arizona

Pulse: Industrialization, Chemicals and Human Health

For Teachers 9th - 10th
While students gain an understand of basic environmental toxicology, they explore the health impacts of industrialization on society in these lessons. This is a cross curricular unit that addresses standards for eleventh grade in math,...
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Other

Manitoba Historical Society: Ross House Museum

For Students 6th - 8th
Ross House in Winnipeg has the distinction of being the first post office in Western Canada. Learn about early postal services as well as the history of this mid-1800's building.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Journey to the Afterlife

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In groups of four, have students design an Egyptian funerary barge to transport the mummy through the underworld to the afterlife. The design of the boat is extremely critical in order for the mummy to have a chance to reach and enter...
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Lesson Plan
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 4: Hurricanes

For Teachers 4th Standards
Fourth graders learn about hurricanes and their impact on Louisiana as well as how historical accounts reflect the culture of Louisiana and give insight into historical events. This set builds on storytelling as a way to transmit...
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University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Origins of Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Learing module on the origins of civilization explains the chronology and environmental context of the so-called Neolithic revolution, the period when early civilizations in the Middle East arose and began to domesticate plants and animals.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Stories in the Ice

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a journey back through time, using ice cores to learn about Earth's climatic history, including evidence of global warming and nuclear activity.
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Unit Plan
My Science Site

Groundwater: Nature's Hidden Treasure [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides an extensive unit on "The extent and importance of groundwater in Canada." Incorporates other subject areas other than science such as math, history, art and local research. A test is provided at the end and...
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Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Air Pollution Emissions

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what air pollution is, countries with the worst occurrences of it, the history of air pollution, how air pollutants are dispersed and how scientists study this phenomenon, sources of air pollution, the health impact, indoor air...
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New Orleans Botanical Garden

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage of the New Orleans Botanical Garden provides a history of the garden. You can also take a virtual tour.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Looking Back on Three Mile Island

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR provides us with a slide show of information on the Three Mile Island crisis, the site of the worst nuclear plant emergency in American history.
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NASA

Nasa: Hurricanes

For Students 3rd - 6th
Learn about hurricanes and how they are created. Features include video animation, the histories of the most devastating hurricanes and topics such as hurricane naming and hurricane study.
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University of Arizona

Pulse: Dawn of New Revolutions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A cross curricular unit focusing on how much and what kinds of foods are produced because of pesticides and genetically engineered foods. Students will investigate the impact on humans due to the new technology in food production. Topics...
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Other

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change: Kyoto Protocol

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what the Kyoto Protocol is, its history, the Doha Amendment, the mechanisms by which countries can endeavor to meet their emissions reduction targets, how the targets are monitored, and the work that is being done to develop...
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Truthout

For Students 9th - 10th
Progressive based news outlet. Here you will find links to news stories from the Washington Post, New York Times, BBC, Associated Press, and other reputable sources. You will also find editorial pieces on current events, environmental,...
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American University

Deforestation in Madagascar

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives history of Madagascar's cultural and economic development in relation to its land clearing practices. Cites biological species indigenous to the island, and their imminent destruction. Includes links to several case studies.
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Other

A Short Pictorial History on Upper Ft. Garry

For Students 9th - 10th
Unfortunately only a gate remains of a once historic landmark, Upper Fort Garry. Site provides a great picture, narrative, and a clickable map that leads to more pictures.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The End of the American Century

For Students 5th - 8th
A quick look at America in the 20th century and a peek at the challenges of the 21st century.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Shaping a New America

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of the protest movements in the 1960s and 1970s.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Operation Desert Storm

For Students 5th - 8th
A brief overview of Operation Desert Storm, the preceding events, and the outcome.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Tragedy of the Commons?

For Students 9th - 10th
In 1968, Garrett Hardin sat down to write an essay about overpopulation. Within it, he discovered a pattern of human behavior that explains some of history's biggest problems. Nicholas Amendolare describes the tragedy of the commons.
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American University

American U: The Chaco War (1932 1935)

For Students 9th - 10th
A case study of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia 1932-1935. Complete study of the war. Includes background information, description of the parties involved, and summary of results. Also, includes war's impact on the environment
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Oem Competencies

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the work of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) with regard to environmental health. The site provides an evaluation that helps prevent environmental risks.
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Other

University of Delaware: Major Resource Kits

For Students 9th - 10th
Major Resource Kits link academic majors to career alternatives by providing information on career paths, sample job titles, and a short bibliography of Career Resource Center materials available to students in a particular major....
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Sacnas: The Biography Project

For Students 9th - 10th
This site profiles dozens of Chicano/Latino and Native American scientists. Most are still active in their field of research. Searchable by field of science. Also contains links to some fantastic science sites by topic.