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Recycling

For Teachers K - 6th
Students investigate how to reduce, recycle, and reuse items in order to conserve natural resources. They complete a trash graphing activity after discussing different types of trash. Finally, the examine ways to buy recycled products to...
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What If We Run Out?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore the consequences of shrinking habitats and the human impact on wildlife populations. They participate in a game to study the consequences and describe the preservation of animal habitats.
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The Great Kapok Tree

For Teachers K - 7th
Students read The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. After reading the story, they center on the controversy of destroying the rain forest or conserving it. Students have to make an informed decision about rain forest destruction.
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We're Environmentally Friendly

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine written works dealing with environmental issues and resolutions during a 5 week unit. They create posters, poems, and rap songs demonstrating authorship and knowledge of the environment.
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Lessons in Biodiversity: The Writings of Aldo Leopold

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the conservation philosophy of Aldo Leopold as they discuss the importance of biodiveristy.
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Animals Abound

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the world of mammals, birds, and fish to compare and contrast their habitats, adaptations, and camouflages. Through research, musical experiences, and hands-on activities, the lives and adventures of these animals are...
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Conservation Critters Anonymous

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research information about the Florida Everglades and discuss why conservation efforts are important in its preservation.
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Outdoor Education

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners increase their awareness of their natural environment. They engage in activities which emphasize the importance of conservation and create an interest in nature and conserving the natural environment.
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In Search of Reused and Recycled

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify recycled and recyclable products by reading their packaging They understand the impact of solid waste on landfills and relate the idea of conserving natural resources to the importance of recycling and buying recycled...
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The Lorax

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify and list five problems presented in The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. They relate these problems to current environmental issues and debate how to make a difference then participate in different activities to improve their...
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Between a Rock and A Hard Place

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars identify what information they would need to make a decision about the breaching of a dam in order to save wild salmon. They evaluate the scenario in depth focusing on the economic impact on the community, and the salmon.
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Where to shop?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars study a topic of an environmental nature that is relevant to them (as individuals) on a local level, but with global implications. They consider whether their family's shopping habits have any lasting effects on the...
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Grow Your Own

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students study the growth and care of plants. They take tour of their school site and plant seeds to observe their growth. Afterward, they answer questions about the origin and value of their plants.
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Renewing Our Position

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engage in a lesson in order to analyze the energy needs of the United States and cover the possible future needs depending on the growth of technology. They cover the alternative energy sources and make presentations of the...
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Water Conservation

For Teachers 1st
First graders participate in a simulation in which they discover the community has been using too much water. In groups, they research the various ways the water is being used and create a home survey. They show the water usage of the...
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Conservation Issues

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students discover the relationship among living things in an ecosystem. They identify the impact of environmental changes on animals and how to protect them. They work together to create an informational brochure.
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Protect for Safekeeping

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students observe the North Dakota quarter reverse and discuss its imagery and meaning. They define "endangered species" and "conservation." They read books about recycling and conservation. They complete a worksheet about recycling and...
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The Politics of Water

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the Governor's Kansas Water Initiative. Students study rivers, cities and reservoirs and how their location effects the importance of their water quality issues.
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Grey Owl - Secondary

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars conduct research on the conservationist Archibald Stansfeld Belaney, also known as Grey Owl. They write and prepare a formal debate and create a fictional newspaper, evaluating whether Grey Owl should be remembered as a...