Environmental, Earth and Space Science
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Student Earth and Environmental Science
Laboratory Safety Agreement
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Infographic - Ecology: The Study of the Place We Live
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The Ups and Downs of Weather
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Human Impacts: How Can Our Impact Be Assessed?
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The Composition and Age of Stars
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Constructing Berlese Funnels to Study Invertebrate Density and Biodiversity
Easy, inexpensive, authentic, and engaging—what better way to study biodiversity and population density than to construct and use Berlese funnels? View »
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Air Pollution Awareness Sheet
This sheet is part of the Air Pollution Awareness activity. View »
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Volcano in the Classroom
Here’s a safe, easy, and vivid interpretation of a classic activity that won’t break the budget. All you’ll need are a few common items—a beaker, sand, water, a candle, and a hot plate. View »
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Urban Ecology
Just because your school is in the middle of a city does not mean you cannot explore ecology! Learn about the differences between urban and non-urban ecology and some ways to incorporate this new knowledge into your classroom. View »
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Nitrate in Ecosystems and Drinking Water
No other human-caused global change has occurred so abruptly as the increased nitrogen content of our natural ecosystems. View »
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Water Quality Awareness
Use this engaging activity to increase student awareness of the current state of global water quality and availability. View »
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An Innovative Model System for Teaching DNA Replication
Looking for a DNA model set that is easy to assemble, durable, and easy to understand for students and teachers alike? Then check out our DNA Synthesis Set. View »
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World Water Monitoring Day
World Water Monitoring Day (WWMD) is the perfect opportunity to introduce your students to hands-on water quality studies. View »
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Water Pollution Awareness Demonstration
This demonstration is an engagement activity that increases students’ awareness of the current state of global water quality. View »
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Use Guided Inquiry to Explore Your Schoolyard on Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with an engaging activity that gets your students outside and uses the 5E process of engage, explore, explain, extend, and evaluate. View »
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The Ups and Downs of Weather
Use this demonstration to show how temperature, pressure, and the Coriolis effect drive weather. View »
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Calculating Flying Insect Biodiversity Using Simpson's Diversity Index
Here's a hands-on activity that can help students understand biodiversity—from field work to interpreting collected data using Simpson's diversity index. View »
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