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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LESSON PLANS - GRADES 9-12

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Adaptations
Written and adapted by Danielle Zieger, Chartiers Valley High School This lesson, written for Special Education Environmental Science grades 9-12, explores the concept of "adaptation" and how it relates to survival.

Aquatic Ecosystem Model
Written and adapted by Danielle Zieger, Chartiers Valley High School This lesson centers upon a student-constructed model of an aquatic ecosystem, and explores how biotic and abiotic factors can affect a system.

Population Ecology
Written by Danielle Zieger, Chartiers Valley High School This lesson uses the river valleys of Pittsburgh as a springboard for a weeklong consideration of population dynamics.

Landform Relationships
Adapted by Danielle Zieger, Chartiers Valley High School This RiverQuest activity involves creating model watersheds in the classroom with inexpensive and readily obtained materials.

Natural Hazards
Written and adapted by Danielle Zieger, Chartiers Valley High School This weeklong lesson begins with students finding current environmental issues for discussion and brainstorming, and culminates with "Save that Soil" activity from Prentice Hall's Science Explorer.

Waste Management
Written and adapted by Danielle Zieger, Chartiers Valley High School This weeklong lesson considers solid waste, acid rain, air pollution and waste management, and culminates with "Waste, Away" activity from Prentice Hall's Science Explorer.