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The following are lesson plans written by teachers around the world.  They were placed on the Internet for public use.

You may also want to use the Elementary School Lesson Plans or the Middle School Lesson Plans.


TITLE: Lifeline: Bioethics and Humans
OVERVIEW: It is often difficult to present materials on abortion and the right-to-life issues without seeming to be espousing a specific view point or ethical belief system. In this activity, it is the students that must deal with the issue and construct their own limitations by defining the "human" condition.

TITLE: Water and You
OVERVIEW: Students examine their school's water use, and make suggestions for conserving water at school.

TITLE: To Diaper Or Not To
OVERVIEW: The environmental impact of disposable diapers is a debate which can be discussed at any grade level as an awareness to the environmental problems of today. Use of diapers as tool of observation and discussion can be enlightening and rewarding in leading a discussion of environmental issues.

TITLE: Power Plants and Their Environmental Impact
OVERVIEW: The students will become familiar with the aspects of industry and its effect of its effect on the Environment. The students will become familiar with the testing techniques similar to industry. The students will get a real world application of environmental science.

TITLE: Ozone and Alternative Fuels
OVERVIEW: Students will be able to measure the effects of pollutants on the ozone level. Students will learn how pollutants have effected their lung capacity. Students will also be able to name alternative fuels and be able to distinguish their availability, affordability and ease of use in cars.

TITLE: Water and Agriculture
OVERVIEW: The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that a farmer or rancher must consider multiple factors when choosing a form of irrigation for crops or pasture. Through these activities, students will investigate the economic factors influencing the choice of an irrigation system that is appropriate for the selected crop and field.

TITLE: Water and the Environment
OVERVIEW: Students read a life cycle chart and gather information from the Internet to learn about salmon life cycles. The class creates a chart showing habitat requirements at each life stage.

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