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Lesson Plans - 6th Grade

Environmental Law

At the conclusion of a unit on environment, students discuss the ramifications of ecological neglect and abuse. Focusing on air and water pollution, endangered species, and littering, they generate the negative impact of these and develop rules (laws) and penalties for polluters.

The Greenhouse Effect In A Jar

This simple experiment serves as an introduction to the greenhouse effect. Students can see for themselves the effects of a greenhouse, and relate this understanding to what occurs in our atmosphere.

We Care About the Earth

Students will create Public Service announcements about protecting the Earth.

The Geologists’ Dilemma

Students will learn that our resources are limited on this Earth, and we must conserve the resources that we have.

Birth of the Earth

Students will create a timeline of the Earth’s History.