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The Incredible Carbon Journey part of CLEAN Collection

http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/discoverclimate/n...
NOAA (adapted from Kentucky Association for Environmental Education)
In this activity, students explore the way that human activities have changed the way that carbon is distributed in Earth's atmosphere, lithosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere.
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Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Anthropogenic causes, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climatology , Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary

Algal Biofuels: An Emerging Renewable Energy part of CLEAN Collection

http://kbsgk12project.kbs.msu.edu/blog/2012/08/10/algal-...
Jakob Nalley
In this activity, students explore the basic living requirements of algae (phytoplankton)through hands-on experience and an interactive game. Students investigate what algal biofuels are, how they ...
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Grade Level: High School (9-12), Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Environmental Science:Energy, Energy:Renewable & Alternative Energy
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary

Layer Cake Geology part of Paleontology:Activities
Molly Ward, Museum of the Rockies
This activity visually introduces students to the idea of geologic time and the correlation between time, rock layers and fossils. It uses the familiar, relevant example of cake but teaches important concepts such ...

Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Primary (K-2)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity
Subject: Geoscience:Paleontology:Evolution , Biostratigraphy/Biogeography
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary
On the Cutting Edge Exemplary Collection This activity is part of the On the Cutting Edge Exemplary Teaching Activities collection.
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The Cosmic Calendar part of Rates and Time:Teaching Activities
Erika Grundstrom, Vanderbilt University
In this activity, one takes ALL of time, from the beginning of time (i.e., the Big Bang) all the way up to today, but one compresses it into one year. One can do this for all levels of students depending on how ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), College Upper (15-16), Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Problem Set, Discussion, Lab Activity, Project, Writing Assignment
Subject: Geoscience:Geology:Historical Geology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

The Methane Circus
 part of CLEAN Collection

http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/edu/lessonplans/me...
In this activity from NOAA's Okeanos Explorer Education Materials Collection, learners investigate how methane hydrates might have been involved with the Cambrian explosion.
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Grade Level: Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5), High School (9-12)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities
Subject: Biology, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change, Climatology , Environmental Science:Global Change and Climate:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change, Environmental Science:Ecosystems, Global Change and Climate, Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Climate Change:Impacts of climate change
Activity Review: Peer Reviewed as Exemplary

Mentos and soda eruptions- lessons on explosive volcanic eruptions part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Teaching Materials Collection
Heather Wright, Alison Rust (contact), Kathy Cashman
Students participate in a popular experiment with Mentos candies and soda. This helps them learn about the scientific method, gas saturation, bubble nucleation, and explosive volcanic eruptions.

Grade Level: High School (9-12), College Lower (13-14), College Upper (15-16), Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Lab Activity
Subject: Environmental Science:Natural Hazards:Volcanism, Geoscience:Geology:Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology:Volcanology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Rainwater Harvesting Service Learning Project part of Service Learning:Activities
Linda McCall, Texas Water Development Board
× Students will gain an understanding of the history, benefits, and components of a rainwater harvesting system and partner with community members to design and build a rainwater harvesting system for their ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14):College Introductory, College Lower (13-14), Informal, High School (9-12), College Upper (15-16), Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Project, Project:Service Learning
Subject: Geoscience:Atmospheric Science:Meteorology, Geoscience:Hydrology:Surface Water:Water Management and Policy, Environmental Science:Water Quality and Quantity:Water Conservation
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Antarctic Rock Boxes part of NAGT:Our Resources:Teaching Resources:Teaching Materials Collection
Jason Cervenec, Ohio State University-Main Campus
The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center offers no-cost Rock Boxes for use by educators in both schools and informal learning environments. Each box may be borrowed for one month and contains more than 30 ...

Grade Level: Middle (6-8), Middle - 8, High School (9-12), Middle (6-8):Middle - 7, Primary (K-2), Middle (6-8):Middle - 6, Intermediate (3-5)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity, Lab Activity
Subject: Geoscience:Geology
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Count the Vowels part of Metacognition:Activities
, Louisiana State University
Students are given a list of words and told to count the vowels and turn the sheet over. They are then asked to list the words. When they fail they discover how the words are arranged and find it easy to remember ...

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), College Upper (15-16), Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Classroom Activity
Subject: Geoscience
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review

Reading Reflections part of Metacognition:Activities
Karl Wirth, Macalester College
Reading reflections are submitted online each day before class and after completing a reading assignment. Three short questions guide the student to reflect more deeply on their understanding.

Grade Level: College Lower (13-14), High School (9-12), College Upper (15-16), Middle (6-8), Intermediate (3-5)
Resource Type: Activities: Activities:Writing Assignment
Subject: Geoscience
Activity Review: Passed Peer Review