This fact sheet teaches students about toxic chemicals found in some cosmetic products.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/29/2012
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Students play tag to learn how toxic chemicals concentrate at the top of the food chain through biological magnification.
- Subject:
- Environmental Science
- Arts and Humanities
- Biology
- Nutrition
- Chemistry
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 09/04/2012
This fact sheet teaches students about biological magnification.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/24/2012
Students play a game to reinforce their knowledge of what materials can and cannot be composted.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet teaches students how fungus, bacteria, and invertebrates assist in breaking down compost into nutrient rich top soil.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students learn how the sun_s heat can be harnessed to cook food and based on their findings, they construct and use a solar cooker.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet explains the positive effects of composting.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students trace everyday objects back to the natural resources from which they were made and learn how to conserve natural resources and protect animal habitats.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students learn the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Nutrition
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This coloring sheet helps students to remember that eating healthy is good for the body and for nature.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Nutrition
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Homework/Assignment
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/30/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, teaches students the importance of water and water conservation.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/29/2012
This fact sheet contrasts energy created by burning fossil fuel and more earth-friendly energy sources.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, contrasts energy created by burning fossil fuel and more earth-friendly energy sources.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, teaches students the difference between harmful and beneficial insects as well as the dangers of pesticides.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/25/2012
This fact sheet teaches students the importance of healthy nutrition choices within a community.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Nutrition
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet teaches students how to garden with less water, creating a xeriscape.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/29/2012
This fact sheet teaches students about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and its effect on the ocean's ecosystem.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/29/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, teaches students how fungus, bacteria, and invertebrates assist in breaking down compost into nutrient rich top soil.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students learn to identify healthy foods by comparing whole foods with junk foods.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Nutrition
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet teaches students about the history of San Francisco food.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Nutrition
- Material Type:
- Homework/Assignment
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/16/2012
This fact sheet teaches students how gardens grow.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/24/2012
Students play a sorting game to compare the difference between the things they need and the things they want.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students evaluate the difference between the things they need and the things they want and analyze their consumption habits.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students use math and observation skills to analyze packaging of everyday items, and learn how to conserve natural resources and reduce litter and waste.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, teaches students about air pollution.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/29/2012
Students set up a worm bin and learn the important role worms play in the process of decomposition and making compost.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet shows students how buying locally raised food helps to protect nature.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Nutrition
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, teaches students about biological magnification.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/24/2012
Students examine product packaging and identify its various purposes. Students then design alternative packaging that uses fewer natural resources and minimizes waste and litter.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students will broaden awareness about conserving natural resources while learning to make recycled paper.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet teaches students about toxins found in nature and man-made toxins.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/24/2012
This fact sheet teaches students about pollinators and their importance to food production.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Nutrition
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This student fact sheet teaches students the negative effects of mercury on the environment.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/25/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, teaches students the importance of composting.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, teaches students about global warming and climate change.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/29/2012
This fact sheet, translated into Spanish, teaches students about natural resources.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students will learn the benefits of reuse by making a winter decoration with reused items.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
This fact sheet teaches students about Integrated Pest Management.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/29/2012
This fact sheet discusses some of San Francisco's threatened or endangered species.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Reading
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012
Students learn about plants and pollinators and design their own imaginary plants.
- Subject:
- Arts and Humanities
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- City & County of San Francisco
- Provider Set:
- SFEnvironment
- Date Added:
- 10/11/2012