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Alaska Native Ways of Knowing

Alaska Native Ways of Knowing

In this media-rich lesson, students prepare classroom science fair projects that demonstrate the application of traditional knowledge to a scientific topic.

3-12

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Biodegradation

Biodegradation

In this media-rich lesson featuring LOOP SCOOPS videos, students learn about the biodegradation timeline for various biotic and abiotic materials in products, and consider the disposal options that would help reduce waste and pollution.

3-4

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The Coral Reef Ecosystem

The Coral Reef Ecosystem

Students examine a coral reef ecosystem to learn about its living and non-living parts and how they interact. They apply what they have learned to explore the world's biomes, including how the animals in each are adapted to their environment.

6-8

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The Effects of Global Warming in Alaska

The Effects of Global Warming in Alaska

In this media-rich lesson, students learn how global warming is changing the Alaskan environment and examine the consequences of climate change on the region's human and wildlife inhabitants.

6-12

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Exploring the "Systems" in Ecosystems

Exploring the "Systems" in Ecosystems

In this media-rich lesson, students use a systems thinking approach to explore the components and processes of ecosystems. They analyze both a hypothetical and a local ecosystem by identifying abiotic and biotic components and their relationships.

6-8

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Helping and Harming: Human Impact on Salmon Populations

Helping and Harming: Human Impact on Salmon Populations

In this lesson, students use segments from the Nature episode "Salmon: Running the Gauntlet" to explore ways in which humans have impacted salmon populations.

8-12

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Product Life Cycle

Product Life Cycle

In this media-rich lesson featuring LOOP SCOOPS videos, students think about where materials in everyday products come from, and learn that knowing about product life cycles can help us make decisions that reduce waste and pollution.

3-4

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

In this media-rich lesson featuring LOOP SCOOPS videos, students consider how the concept of "needs" vs. "wants" can help them think about ways to protect Earth's natural resources by reducing, reusing, and recycling materials.

1-2

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Resilience and Ecosystem Adaptation in a Changing Pacific Climate

Resilience and Ecosystem Adaptation in a Changing Pacific Climate

In this lesson plan, students explore Pacific Island ecosystems and the threats they face from human activities and climate change. They also learn how adaptation strategies can increase ecosystem resilience, and then engage in community-focused activities.

7-12

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Springs of Life

Springs of Life

In this lesson, students learn about how springs are formed and explore the Florida springs ecosystem, with particular focus on the manatees, fish, birds and alligators that live there. Students also learn about red tide and its threat to the life in the springs.

5-8

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