Saving our Planet

Energy Flow in Ecosystems:

• Prentice Hall Science Explorer, Chapter 17

• http://www.scienceteacherprogram.org/biology/Moulinos02.html

• “Half pint” bottles of Poland Spring Water or Deer Parks “Chugs” (depending on your class size, one “pint” per group of 4 students.
• Small freshwater snails
• Sprigs of Elodea which may be ordered from any pet supply stores.
• Permanent markers
• 200ml beakers to gather materials
• Tweezers

Human disturbances on the environment:

• Prentice Hall Science Explorer for 7th grade

• www.scienceteacherprogram.org/biology/Moulinon02.html

• Salt
• Motor oil
• Fertilizer

Environmental Issues:

• Prentice Hall Science Explorer, 7th grade pg. 622-627         

• Newspaper: The Australian –Science and Nature

• http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20847916-30417,00.html
• http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/printpage/0,5942,20840548,00.html
• http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20843400-30417,00.html
• http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,20843398-30417,00.html

• USA Today:

• http://www.usatoday.com/weather/climate/2006-11-28-co2-emissions-doubling_x.htm
• http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-11-29-conservation-sprawl_x.htm

• Large poster papers (per groups of 2-3 students)
• Markers
• Rulers

Research materials:

• Computers with Internet access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word

• Composite Journal

• Pens/Pencils

Brochure materials (final product):

• Computers w/ Microsoft Word or another program for developing brochures
• Color printer