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Earth/Environmental Science

Goal 4, Objective 4.05

Goal 4

The learner will build an understanding of the hydrosphere and its interactions and influences on the lithosphere, the atmosphere, and environmental quality.

Objective 4.05

Investigate and analyze environmental issues and solutions for North Carolina's river basins, wetlands, and tidal environments:

  • Water quality.
  • Shoreline changes.
  • Habitat preservation.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Lesson plans on the web

Crane cam: Intended and unintended effects of conservation efforts
In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the intended and unintended consequences of human environmental intervention. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
The fish trade
The purpose of this lesson is to examine the interdependence of global trade in the context of the economic and social aspects of fisheries and aquaculture. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
The pros and cons of artificial reefs
This lesson asks students to consider whether artificial reefs are good for marine ecosystems. Students will look at pictures of artificial reefs and read articles describing the pros and cons of these structures. They will conclude by writing paragraphs explaining whether they think a new artificial reef should be created in Florida waters. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Sound the alarm: Can frogs really tell us what's wrong?
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about the ways National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tyrone Hayes uses a combination of laboratory and field study to learn about frogs' developmental changes as they relate to chemical contamination of water. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
Provider: National Geographic