Horseshoe Crab NYTimes
NY Times article with activities including vocabulary/concepts, weblinks & research suggestions.
Global Warming Activity (Inquiry Based)
A small inquiry-based activity to demonstrate global warming.
Autotrophic/Heterotrophic Organisms and their Relationship to Carrying Capacity, Dynamic Equilibrium and Limiting Factors
Students will create a concept map in
class based on ppt notes in which they
will demonstrate relationships between
autotrophs, decomposers and the categories
of heterotrophs. The project continues as
students use pictures and captions as
ide
Global Warming
Lessons teach core knowledge about the science of
climate change, explore conflicting views, and
integrate critical thinking skills. Students will apply
knowledge of climate change to a rigorous analysis
of media messages through asking and answer
Resource Depletion
This kit covers a historical overview of American
representations of natural resources from ancient
Indian basketry to contemporary web sites. It
compares conflicting media constructions about the
Exxon Valdez oil spill, the damning of rivers, and
Media Constructions of Sustainability
This kit explores how sustainability has been
presented in the media with a particular focus on
issues related to food, water and agriculture. Each
of the 19 lessons integrates media literacy and
critical thinking into lessons about different aspe