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Evaluating woody biomass options for North Carolina's electricity future

In this high-school lesson, students learn about the pros and cons of co-firing woody biomass fuels with coal to produce electricity.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies)

By Dana Haine.

The three “R's” of conservation

The conservation of our resources is in the hands of every individual. Students need to learn the effect of recycling, reusing, and reducing has on our environment and what they can do.

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

By Mark Clinkscales and Carrie Palmer.

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Exploring manatee conservation in Latin America

During this virtual tour, your students will have access to real-life, current examples of manatee conservation. Through this web site, your students will have the opportunity to experience research as it takes place and to develop a broader understanding... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8–12 Science and Social Studies)

Provided by: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Preservation issues: Competing interests

In this lesson, students explore scientist, Mark Olson's efforts to identify extinct or nearly extinct plants, and consider the issues surrounding conservation efforts in a variety of contexts. Activities in this lesson engage students in small group collaboration,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Two threats to African wildlife

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the effects of habitat destruction and hunting/poaching on African wildlife. Students will investigate both of these issues and determine which problem should be addressed first or whether they must both be addressed... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)

Provided by: Xpeditions