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Using Real Data in Environmental Science Classes

Students are naturally curious about the world they live in. What better way to satisfy this curiosity than by giving them hands-on opportunities to collect data and find answers to their questions? These resources provide opportunities for students to collect data and to present and analyze their findings. These skills are an important part of […]

Posted in Topics: Animals, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Graphs, Life Sciences, Quick Takes, Real Data, Science, Science as Inquiry

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Stream Ecology

Planning your spring units? Most kids (and their teachers) love to get into the “field” to do science. Many schools have access to streams and to outreach programs in which state departments of natural resources (DNR) work with schools to survey the biodiversity and abiotic conditions of local streams. The DNRs also have the necessary […]

Posted in Topics: Animals, Aquatic Plants, Biodiversity, Ecology, Fresh Water, Life Sciences, Quick Takes, Science

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