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• The Carbon Dioxide Game

  The Carbon Dioxide Game is a fun, active way to explain the greenhouse effect and human contribution to global climate change. The activity is played in several rounds. For round one, two students will be CO2 molecules and will be placed in the Earth's...

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• Patterns of adaptation: Observing squirrels at home

  This outdoor lesson involves learners in observing squirrels in their natural environment to develop an increased awareness of ecological connections. These appealing, lively rodents are the subject of a field study where students describe the placement...

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• Studying Pond Creatures

  This outdoor inquiry explores the fascinating underwater world of a local pond.  Using simple tools, students are able to practice the science skills of observation and classification to locate and describe aquatic organisms. The lesson places a...

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• Investigating Ocean Pollution

  The world's oceans are under constant threat from pollution and it is imperative that we take immediate action or the consequences could be devastating. An experiential learning approach forms the basis of this module that has students explore the properties...

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• Patterns of Energy: Observing sides, north and south

  The solar patterns of energy that are connected to plant and animal diversity are explored in this activity that takes students outside to study micro-habitats in the schoolyard. The relationship between the movement of the Earth and the amount of heat...

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• The Clean Air Game

  Playing the Clean Air Game is a great way to initiate discussion of the importance of protecting the atmosphere and help students understand distinctions between air pollutants and greenhouse gases. The objectives of the game are to acquaint students...

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• One Fish, Two Fish

  One Fish, Two Fish is a hands-on activity for younger students using jellybeans and paper fish to simulate fish populations in three oceans. The goal of the activity is to teach early elementary students about fisheries resource management: when, where...

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• Attracting and Studying Hummingbirds

  The Late April & May Nature Guides draw attention to the arrival of Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. This resource offers a simple set of suggestions on how students can attract and observe these marvelous little creatures.  Having the fastest metabolism...

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• Climate Change Denial

  This inquiry-focused activity explores the issue of climate change denial, what lies behind it, the danger it poses and what might be done to combat it. Students will: share personal experiences involving denial and explore the idea of cognitive dissonance. participate...

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