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Ecology: Factors Influencing Animal Populations

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars assess the factors affecting animal populations. Working in groups they define specific vocabulary terms and complete several activities from "Project Wild."
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Curated OER

Marine Biology Lesson on Understanding the Dynamics of the Reef Ecosystem

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners compare data from a healty and unhealthy reef ecosystem. In this marine biology lesson plan, students identify which sample is stressed. They formulate a hypothesis on why the reef is stressed and support their hypothesis with...
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Curated OER

Garbage: Why Don't You Do Something With This Stuff? (Grades 7-8)

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students outline and discuss the steps necessary to tackle an environmental problem. They understand the process of recycling paper and discuss the importance of recycling efforts in fighting environmental problem.
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The Chemistry of Coal

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students investigate the chemistry of coal. This lesson serves as a review of conservation of mass, simple reactions and equation balancing. During the lesson, students research chemical components of coal, as well as environmental...
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The Chemistry of Killer Coal

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research chemical components of coal, as well as environmental health impacts of mining and burning coal. They discuss conservation of mass as it relates to combustion of organic compounds.
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Landscape Garden Makeover

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A project-based learning plan focuses on landscapes in the community. After identifying problems, such as dead trees or misplaced automatic sprinklers, learners design solutions, contact local organizations to fix the problems, and do...
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Interactive
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Some DNA Can Jump

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Some people have a natural ability to jump, but did you know DNA also naturally jumps? Learn about the fun habit by looking at the research of a pioneering female scientist. Barbara McClintock fought prejudice and surpassed her mentors...
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Tableau

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders view a video from United Streaming and design still frames of important parts of a story.  In this story-telling from different cultures lesson plan, 2nd graders understand general vocabulary about performing.  Students...
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Theatre Lesson Plan- Tableau (part 2)

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore tableaux.  In this social studies and fine arts cross curriculum lesson, students work in groups of four to create "frozen" stage pictures (tableaux) representing vocabulary and concepts from a "From Farm to You"...
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Unit Plan
National Library of Medicine

Your Environment, Your Health: Air Quality

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Some scientists argue that air pollution now causes more deaths than smoking. The second unit in a six-part series focuses on air quality. Scholars learn what's in the air, how clean the air around their school is, and what they can do...
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National Library of Medicine

Your Environment, Your Health: Runoff, Impervious Surfaces, and Smart Development

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Can a sidewalk increase the amount of pollution in local streams? Scholars learn the answer to this question though research and experimentation in the fifth unit in the six-part series. Pupils study runoff, impervious surfaces, and the...
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National Library of Medicine

Your Environment, Your Health: Food Safety

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Did youknow that chicken causes the greatest risk of food-borne illness. The fourth unit in a six-part series addresses food safety. Scholars research common scenarios of food causing illness through the National Institute for Health....
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National Library of Medicine

Your Environment, Your Health: The Great Debate—Bottled Water vs. Tap Water in Our School

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Should bottled water be sold in schools, or should they only provide tap water? The summative unit in the six-part series encourages scholars debating this topic. The lessons teach how to build an argument, how to gain background...
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Lessons from The Lorax

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars read and watch a video of The Lorax by Dr. Suess. As a class, they answer a set of questions about how the environment was affected by industries. They also brainstorm a list of possible solutions to help curb the pollution.
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Lesson #6: Sea Surface Temperature and Coral Bleaching

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the concept of coral bleaching and sea surface temperature. They view a teacher demonstration, interpret sea surface temperature data, explore a website, and complete worksheets.
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Dietary Allowances Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this health worksheet, students read the dietary allowances and use them to create a healthier personal lifestyle. The chart includes boys and girls statistics.
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Building on the Land

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study how cities affect the environment and design an ecologically-sound city. They focus their study on the benefits and constraints of life on the Northern Great Plains.
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Environment: The River Classroom

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders engage in hands-on experiments and activities dealing with rivers and greenways. They also observe lectures and demonstrations by experts in water and river restoration. Students and teachers participate in canoe trips...
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Ecotourism in National Parks and Wilderness

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students develop a plan for ecotourism after researching a nearby national park or wild area.
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Wilderness Survival: A Field Practicum

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars are provided with hands-on-field testing of authentic applications from principles pertaining to: Psychology A. Develop a positive, can-do attitude with a high degree of self-reliance that is transferable to human...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Breaking News English: Heathrow Terminal 5

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Heathrow terminal 5 worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Fighting Back!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders inspect the basic functions of the immune system and determine how viruses and bacteria invade the immune system. They also explore what happens to the immune system in outer space.
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TE Lesson: Fighting Back!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the roles of the immune system in keeping the body healthy. They see how engineers contribute to this process by creating antibiotics, and vaccinations. They discuss how an astronauts' immune system may be suppressed...
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Lead Critical Reading

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students read opposing views on the lead contamination issue, identify the facts and opinions in each article, and infer the opinion of the author. They create an essay expressing their opinion on the issue complete with citations.