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Nuclear Energy: Friend or Foe?: Examining Nuclear Power from a Systems Perspective
This unit for grades 6-8 creatively explores the effects of nuclear power waste. The topic is introduced through the eyes of the mayor of a town where a nuclear power plant is located. She must decide if the facility can expand its waste disposal techniques. What are the biological implications of radiation? What are the trade-offs with which society must live as we accept nuclear technologies into our lives? These questions are answered by students as they prepare to make recommendations about the use of the nuclear power plant in their f
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BSCS Science Tracks: Connecting Science And Literacy: Solving Air Pollution Problems Teacher Edition
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY-Students investigate two types of pollution problems, one personal and one environmental. First, students investigate the effects on the respiratory system of cigarette smoking. They explore the respiratory system and determine how it helps us meet our needs for air. Then, they determine that smoking interferes with the functioning of the respiratory system and reduces its ability to function. Second, students investigate some causes of air pollution in the environment, explore the harmful effects of air pollution
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Joan Joyce: The Wonder Girl
Joan Joyce is considered by many to be the Greatest Female Athlete in Sports History. Joan began her incredible softball and basketball career at the tender age of 13. Inducted into an amazing 21 Halls of Fame, Joan starred at a very high level in Softball, Basketball, “Power” Volleyball, Golf, and Bowling. Joan was a referee (34 years), University Golf Coach (18 years), successful FAU Head Softball Coach (nearly 30 years), and overall coach for over 60 years! She struck out Ted Williams (several occasions), Ha