Definition
Greenpeace International is a non-profit organization with involvement in issues spanning forty countries worldwide. “Greenpeace relies on contributions from individual supporters and...
Biographical Highlights
Sunderlal Bahuguna is an eco-activist (an eco-activist is a person who works to address ecological problems then challenges the system that created the problem and works to bring healthy...
by D'Ann Roher with edits by Brea Reimer
Definition
Biodiversity is the number and variety of living organisms within a specific geographical region. These organisms work together to create a thriving and productive ecosystem.
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Learners share what they learned about an environmental issue with the community.
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Young people research the ecosystems around their own homes, school, and community, so they can be better informed stewards about conservation.
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Young people explore the impact of their own actions on their environment and develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be an environmental steward.
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In this lesson, young people research various types of renewable energy and write a persuasive statement about which energy source their city or county should invest in.
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By comparing lightbulbs, young people learn about technology, energy conservation, and personal responsibility. Their personal choices can impact family energy costs and reduce the amount of energy consumed for the common good.
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Explore how electricity is used and measured. Through data collection tables, young people analyze how much energy their families consume and reflect on ways to conserve energy.
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Biographical Highlights
Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1864), best known for his role as the 31st United States President, was born and is buried in West Branch, Iowa. He began his life in Iowa under...