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Some Things Are Not Recyclable

Don’t Toss It In the Trashcan Song (Song about Recycling)

By on May 29, 2012 in Environmental Science

Songs make a fun break in instructional activities. This song about recycling works in well if you are doing a conservation unit. And it empasises the three components of conservation – reduce, reuse, recycle.

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Environmental Science Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle – Science Printable

By on May 17, 2012 in Environmental Science

This printable environmental science vocabulary puzzle will help your students remember their environmental science terminology

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How Does a Greenhouse Work?

By on April 19, 2012 in Environmental Science, Physical Science

You might have started some plants in a greenhouse this spring. Why do plants benefit from being in a greenhouse in the spring? What is the effect on the temperature? Use this science investigation to start the discussion. This investigation works best on a sunny day. Greenhouse Investigation Materials One glass jar with lid, large [...]

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How Much Electricity? An Electricity Use Investigation

By on April 18, 2012 in Behavior and Abilities, Environmental Science

We can tell our kids to turn out the lights, turn off the appliances, not waste electricity, etc., but they can’t always tell if it is making a difference or not in electricity use. So turn it into a challenge.

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Which Packing Material Is Biodegradable – An Ecology Investigation

By on April 13, 2012 in Environmental Science, Experiments, Plants and Gardens

Which type of packing material is biodegradable and which just takes up more space at the local landfill? This packing materials experiment will help you find out.

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