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Haverkort-Yeh, Roxanne Dominique; Tamaru, Clyde S.; Gorospe, Kelvin Dalauta; Rivera, Malia Ana J. – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2013
As a result of shifting marine environmental conditions caused by global climate change and localized water pollution, marine organisms are becoming increasingly exposed to changing water quality conditions. For example, they are exposed to more extreme salinity fluctuations as a result of heavier rainfall, melting polar caps, or extreme droughts.…
Descriptors: Water, Marine Biology, Water Pollution, Conservation (Environment)
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Gutierrez, Melida; Johnson, Cheryl – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2009
This activity ties together the recycling of aluminum and the protection of rain forests. Students use critical thinking to study the effects of open pit mining of bauxite in rain forests and then draw their own conclusions about how to minimize the impact of bauxite mining and boost recycling efforts within their communities. Drawing conclusions…
Descriptors: Student Participation, Critical Thinking, Recycling, Environmental Education
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Mathews, Catherine E.; Monroe, Louise Nelson – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2004
A professional school and university collaboration enables elementary students and their teachers to explore hydrology concepts and realize the beneficial functions of wetlands. Hands-on experiences involve young students in determining water quality at field sites after laying the groundwork with activities related to the hydrologic cycle,…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Elementary School Students, Science Teachers, Earth Science
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Ediger, Marlow – Science Activities: Classroom Projects and Curriculum Ideas, 2005
To successfully generate student excitement in science, teachers need to be flexible regarding their curriculums. Students also need to be open to novel, hands-on experiences. This article describes a student teacher (ST) who taught a science unit on "Our Environment." She had already prepared her lesson and unit thoroughly but she changed the…
Descriptors: Science Education, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Teachers, Student Teachers