In this activity, students are asked to explore how runoff can affect the water quality of nearby lakes and streams. Students are asked to investigate for runoff problems on their school's property that might lead to contamination of local reservoirs.
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ACTIVITIES
Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions
Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...
CHOICE BOARDS
Geography Activities for Middle School
Help students explore the world and develop their geography knowledge with this packet of geography activities for middl...
ASSESSMENT
Exit Tickets for Middle School Classrooms
Exit tickets are a form of assessment that are often used informally to assess how well students grasped a lesson, what ...
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References
Cigarette Smoking Fact Sheet
The facts of addiction to and effects from smoking are detailed here.
MAPS
World Land Areas and Elevations
The following table lists the approximate land area, highest elevation, and lowest elevation of the world's continents, ...
REFERENCE
Hurricane Resource: High Winds
The intensity of a landfalling hurricane is expressed in terms of categories that relate wind speeds and potential damag...
REFERENCE
Hurricane Resource: Storm Surge
"The greatest potential for loss of life related to a hurricane is from the storm surge.
Fresh Water: My Water Smells Like Gasoline
In this activity, students are asked to investigate permeability and porosity.
Resources and Living Things: Some Resources Are Worth Saving
In this activity, students are asked to investigate ways to use sustainable resources.
