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ENVIRONMENTAL MIND GRIND Teacher’s Guide – 1 – Environmental Mind Grind is an academic challenge for grades 4-12 that tests BC students’ knowledge of local environmental issues. Teams sign up in January and have until April to learn the information in their Study Package, when their knowledge will be tested in a trivia contest in celebration of Earth Day. Environmental Mind Grind is a fun opportunity for your students to learn about sustainability, and it’s also a way for teachers to meet curriculum requirements in several subjects. The Study Packages can be incorporated in classroom learning throughout several months, or can be delivered through a few study activities leading up to the contest event. Be creative! Feel free to deliver the content in the Study Packages however you like. You know what engages your students - make quizzes, have study partners, read it together, play games that represent the ideas, bring in guest speakers, ask the students to tell relevant stories, assign research projects, make artistic representations of the topics…whatever engages your students best! In this package, you will find Curriculum Links for your grade, bridging each of the topics included in the Study Package, and making it easy for you to use in everyday teaching. The package is not just linked to Sciences. There are clear connections to Social Studies, Language Arts, Health, and Career Education. Sustainability crosses all disciplines! Browse the Resources section for interactive online tools, information backgrounders on all subjects, and even programs that will present at your schools on sustainability topics. There are sustainability education initiatives all over BC, Canada, and the world! Learning about Sustainability is important. See what changes you can make in your classroom, school, com- munity, and homes to reflect what you and your students learn through the Environmental Mind Grind. Have fun with it, and good luck in the contest! S ustainability Education aims to help people develop the attitudes, skills and knowledge to make informed decisions for the benefit of themselves and others, now and in the future, and to act upon these decisions. (United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Teacher’s Guide ENVIRONMENTAL MIND GRIND

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ENVIRONMENTAL MIND GRIND Teacher’s Guide– 1 –

Environmental Mind Grind is an academic challenge for grades 4-12 that

tests BC students’ knowledge of local environmental issues. Teams sign up in

January and have until April to learn the information in their Study Package,

when their knowledge will be tested in a trivia contest in celebration of Earth

Day.

Environmental Mind Grind is a fun opportunity for your students to learn about sustainability,

and it’s also a way for teachers to meet curriculum requirements in several subjects. The Study

Packages can be incorporated in classroom learning throughout several months, or can be

delivered through a few study activities leading up to the contest event.

Be creative! Feel free to deliver the content in the

Study Packages however you like. You know what

engages your students - make quizzes, have study

partners, read it together, play games that represent

the ideas, bring in guest speakers, ask the students

to tell relevant stories, assign research projects,

make artistic representations of the topics…whatever

engages your students best!

In this package, you will fi nd Curriculum Links for your grade, bridging each of the topics

included in the Study Package, and making it easy for you to use in everyday teaching. The

package is not just linked to Sciences. There are clear connections to Social Studies, Language

Arts, Health, and Career Education. Sustainability crosses all disciplines!

Browse the Resources section for interactive online tools, information backgrounders on all

subjects, and even programs that will present at your schools on sustainability topics. There are

sustainability education initiatives all over BC, Canada,

and the world!

Learning about Sustainability is important. See what

changes you can make in your classroom, school, com-

munity, and homes to refl ect what you and your students

learn through the Environmental Mind Grind. Have fun

with it, and good luck in the contest!

Sustainability Education aims to help people develop the attitudes, skills and

knowledge to make informed decisions for the benefi t of themselves and others, now and in the future, and to act upon these decisions. (United Nation Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural Organization)

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Curriculum Links - Elementary

COURSE CURRICULUM LINK

• Listen to understand ideas and information

• Select and use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning

• Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage

• Read fl uently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate literary texts

• Identify problems or issues that are local, national and/or global in focus

• Create a plan of action to address a chosen problem or issue

• Compare the structures and behaviours of local animals and plants in different habitats and communities

• Analyse simple food chains

• Determine how personal choices and actions have environmental consequences

• Measure weather in terms of temperature, precipitation, cloud cover, wind speed and direction, analyse impacts of weather

• Distinguish between weather and climate

• Understanding of causes of climate change; describe the basics of the earth’s atmosphere, greenhouse effect, and global warming

• Describe the physical features of each region of BC and Canada

• Identify signifi cant natural resources in BC and Canada including fi shing, forests, minerals, and energy

• Defi ne and give examples of renewable resources and non-renewable resources, speculate on the potential consequences of non-sustainable practices in resource use

• Provide examples of how people can demonstrate stewardship of resources and the environment

• Describe how humans affect their physical environment

• Analyse how BC’s living and non-living resources are used

• Identify methods of extracting or harvesting and processing BC’s resources

• Analyse how the Aboriginal concept of interconnectedness of the environment is refl ected in responsibility for and caretaking of resources

• Describe potential environmental impacts of using BC’s living and non-living resources

• Analyse how different organisms adapt to their environments

• Distinguish between life forms as belonging to one of fi ve kingdoms

• Understand the process of producing small electrical charges, demonstrate that electricity can be transformed into light, heat, sound, motion, and magnetic effects

• differentiate between renewable and non-renewable methods of producing electrical energy

Language Arts 4, 5, 6

Social Studies 4

Science 4

Social Studies 5

Science 5

Science 6

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Curriculum Links - Middle School

COURSE CURRICULUM LINK

• Read fl uently and demonstrate comprehension of grade-appropriate literary texts

• Demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage

• Make connections between stories and current affairs

• Analyse the roles of organisms as part of interconnected food webs, populations, communities, and ecosystems

• Assess survival needs and interactions between organisms and the environment

• Assess the requirements for sustaining healthy local ecosystems

• Evaluate human impacts on local ecosystems

• List and describe ways in which human activity affected physical environments in ancient civilizations

• Relate ancient human practices that affected the physical environment to modern counterparts

• Demonstrate scientifi c literacy

• Demonstrate ethical, responsible, cooperative behaviour

• Describe the relationship between scientifi c principles and technology

• Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of living things

• Explain the signifi cance of salinity and temperature in the world’s oceans

• Identify an issue, gather and interpret information; assess and defend a variety of positions on controversial issues; plan, revise, and deliver written and oral presentations

• Explain how electric current results from separation of charge and the movement of electrons

• Describe the relationship between scientifi c principles and technology

• Relate, evaluate and apply knowledge of power, energy, and effi ciency of mechanical systems and electrical devices to make recommendations for reducing energy waste

• Represent, interpret and evaluate information, relationships, systems, and patterns of change in to make scientifi c claims

• Understanding the role between ecosystem health and personal health

• Understand career options in fi elds of sustainability

Language Arts 7, 8, 9

Life Science 7

Social Studies 7

Science 8

Life Science 8

Physical Science 8

Social Studies 8, 9

Science 9

Science 9

Physical Science 9

Science 9

Health & Career Education 8,9

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• Ability to articulate ideas clearly

• Healthy and sustainable life options

• Understanding of how to change personal behaviour

• Understanding career options in sustainability and environment

• Explain the characteristics and sources of thermal energy; explain the effects of thermal energy within the atmosphere; evaluate possible causes of climate change and its impact on natural systems

• Represent, interpret and evaluate information, relationships, systems, and patterns of change in make scientifi c claims

• Demonstrate scientifi c literacy

• Demonstrate ethical, responsible, cooperative behaviour

• Explain the interaction of abiotic and biotic factors within an ecosystem

• Explain various ways in which natural populations are altered or kept in equilibrium

• Relate, evaluate and apply knowledge of power, energy, and effi ciency of mechanical systems and electrical devices to make recommendations for reducing energy waste

• Identify safe chemical disposal methods and compare them to common practices of household-product-disposal in the community

• Describe the major natural resources found in BC, discuss the impact of society on natural resource management and the environment

• Evaluate methods used in the extraction, processing, use and management of a locally used or produced resource

• Describe the roles of transportation in society and the effects transportation has had on society

• Analyse features incorporated into particular types of transportation

• Describe a transportation system and evaluate its impact on society

• Evaluate the roles and abilities of citizens, governments, NGOs, and international organizations to effect civic change locally, provincially, nationally, internationally

• Analyse the domestic and international effects of Canada’s energy production and consumption, and implement a plan of action on a selected issue

English 10, Communications 11, 12

Planning 10. Career & Personal Planning 11, 12

Science 10

Physical Sciences 10

Science & Technology 11

Civic Studies 11, Social Justice 12

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Curriculum Links - High School

COURSE CURRICULUM LINK

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Curriculum Links - High School (continued)

COURSE CURRICULUM LINK

• Analyse the environmental, social and economic signifi cance of energy generation, fi sheries, forestry, and mining at the local, provincial, and global levels

• Describe the processes and technologies associated with the generation and use of energy resources

• Analyse challenges and opportunities faced by fi shery industries in BC

• Outline the dynamics of forest ecosystems, and assess current practices related to the management of sustainable forest resources in BC

• Investigate current practices related to the development of commercial forest products

• Analyse challenges and opportunities faced by forest industries in BC

• Analyse the environmental, social, and economic impacts of acquiring mineral resources, and hydrocarbons from fossil fuels, at the local, provincial, and global levels

• Describe methods used for the exploration, extraction, and processing of hydrocarbon and mineral resources

• Assess current practices related to the sustainable management of hydrocarbon and mineral resources in BC

• Investigate current practices related to the development of hydrocarbon and mineral resource products

• Research careers and job opportunities in resource industries and related services

• Analyse the nature and transformation of energy in a mechanical system

• Analyse the transfer of thermal energy

• Analyse the functional inter-relationships of organisms within an ecosystem

• Analyse how the increasing complexity of all species represent an evolutionary continuum of adaptation to a land environment

• Explain the characteristics and sources of thermal energy

• Explain the effects of thermal energy within the atmosphere

• Evaluate possible causes of climate change and its impact on natural systems

• Explain the signifi cance of geology as a discipline, especially in terms of sustainable resources

• Explain how contemporary and historical concept of sustainability and different ethics relate to climate change, human activities, resource management, and population growth

• Assess the consequences of the uneven distribution of fresh water and non-renewable resources

Sustainable Resources 11, 12

Physics 11, 12

Biology 11, 12

Earth Science 11, Geology 12

Geography 12

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Sustainability Resources: Resources with lesson plans or interactive online tools

ECO Kids

An assortment of online activities for kids, and resources (print-outs, lesson plans, ESL tips) for teachers. Includes information and interactive games on species, spaces, water conservation, transportation, energy, waste, and climate change.

www.ecokids.ca/pub/index.cfm

BC Sustainable Energy Association

A group that envisions a future in which all of BC’s energy comes from clean, renewable, effi cient sources. Their mission is to facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy future in British Columbia through education, advocacy and tangible community projects. They have chapters in the Central Interior, Comox Valley, Kamloops, Okanagan, South Peace, Vancouver, Victoria, and West Kootenay regions, as well as online resources and in-class programming.

www.bcsea.org

BC Hydro - School Programs & Resources

BC Hydro offers engaging and relevant resources on energy effi ciency, energy alternatives, electrical safety, sustainability and the environment. My Generation is an online forum for youth who are interested in energy conservation, how to play a role in sustainability and looking for challenges and opportunities in helping to power a better tomorrow.

www.bchydro.com/community/youth_education.html?WT.mc_id=education

Green Learning - Energy & the Environment

A wealth of free publications and websites for teachers covering a diverse range of topics relating to energy and the environment. Find all sorts of downloadable lesson plans, fact sheets, interactive modules, and contests for your students to participate in.

http://www.greenlearning.ca/resources/pembina

SEEDS Foundation – Canada’s Energy

Learn about where Canada’s energy are used, and where the fuels come from. This website has interactive modules about wind, nuclear, biomass, coal, petroleum, tidal, solar, hydro, geothermal, and fuel cell energy, with both national and regional information.

http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/energyliteracyseries3.html

LiveSmart BC Lifestyle Carbon Calculator

This online calculator is an easy way for you to estimate your annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while learning about incentives to help save money, energy, and the planet. Try it for your students, yourself, and your school.

http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/energyliteracyseries3.html

All topics

Energy, Climate Change, Transportation

Energy, Climate Change, Spaces

All topics

Energy, Climate Change

Energy, Climate Change

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Energy

Sustainable Schools Lesson Plan

A Ministry of Education resource for helping students, teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders make your school more sustainable. Includes tips, spotlight schools, and ways to get started.

www.bced.gov.bc.ca/greenschools/pdfs/sustbestpractices.pdf

Royal BC Museum - Endangered Species

Part of a Canada-wide digital collections project, this internet exhibit provides information on some of the rare and endangered plants and animals in the Thompson-Okanagan region of British Columbia. Includes lesson plans!

www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/school_programs/end_species/index_es.html

Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited Canada has been committed to wetland conservation for more than 70 years. Their website has lesson plans for all grades, and provides a great backgrouder on water and habitat conservation. Ducks Unlimited also offers in-class programming on wetland conservation.

www.ducks.ca/aboutduc/how/edu.html

Wild BC

WildBC offers a variety of engaging and hands-on, professional development workshops and learning resources for educators. In each program you will receive a curriculum-linked teacher guide and the opportunity to experience the activities fi rst-hand.

http://wildbc.org/index.php/programs/

Haste BC (Hub for Action on School Transportation Emissions)

HASTE is a hub for groups taking action on reducing school transportation emissions in BC. It’s a resource and networking center, to help students, teachers and schools improve the health of individuals, communities and the environment. The website has online tools and resources for both students and teachers.

www.hastebc.org

Clean Air Day – A Teacher’s Guide

This online calculator is an easy way for you to estimate your annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while learning about incentives to help save money, energy, and the planet. Try it for your students, yourself, and your school.

http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/energyliteracyseries3.html

Species & Spaces

Species & Spaces, Water

Transportation & Air Quality

Waste, Energy, Water, Climate Change

Species & Spaces, Climate Change

Transportation & Air Quality, Climate Change

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Terasen Gas

The largest distributor of natural gas in BC, serving approximately 920,000 customers in over 125 communities, Terasen’s website has energy-saving tips, and an annual energy champion competition.

www.terasengas.com

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Forestry

Forestry, Water

Water

Water

Forestry

Water

Climate Change, Forestry, Water

SEEDS Water Challenge

This Challenge encourages students to save a drop of water here and there to add up to the sustainability of Canada’s most precious resource… WATER! Any water related activities done in science, language arts, social studies, the fi ne arts or with your school’s environment club can be counted in your class tally.

www.seedsfoundation.ca/waterchallenge.html

Water Bucket – Sustainable Approaches to Water Resources

A BC network of water conservation organizations and initiatives. The website is resource-rich and highly interactive, and is all about water sustainability in BC, including links to Okanagan Water and specifi c tips and tools.

www.waterbucket.ca

Sustainability in my Backyard

A City of Surrey, BC developed resource that focuses on the impacts of residential development and how design changes are lessening the impacts of rain water through the storm sewer system. An interactive rain water drainage simulator and lesson plans for Grades 4 - 7 are also provided.

www.sustainabilityinmybackyard.ca

Learn Forestry

Curriculum-based BC forest education website includes Grades 3 and 5 forestry kits, bibliographies, student research listings, and teacher newsletters.

www.learnforestry.org

Natural Resources Canada

Easy-to-access and curriculum-based lesson plans for all grades on Climate Change, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Earth Observation and Volcanology. An online Kids Club with contests, games, activity books, and printable resources.

www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/studelev/index-eng.php

BC’s Mountain Pine Beetle

This binder resource contains lessons for Intermediate teachers, student activity pages, beetle and bark samples, overheads, a video, posters and a CD.

http://www.beetleinfo.com/pinebeetle_web_content.html

The Forest Foundation - Talk About Trees

Lesson topics for all grades include Forest Health, Sustainable Forests, Forest Carbon & Our Climate, and Forest Watersheds, all with lessons and activities.

http://www.talkabouttrees.org/plans.html

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Canadian Forestry Association

Canada’s Forests Teaching Kit Series includes eight volumes of backgrounders, lesson plans (for multiple age groups), all relating to Canada’s Forests, Wetlands, Species at Risk, the Boreal Forest and Sustainable Forests.

www.canadianforestry.com/kits/english/index.html

University of Illinois Extension Services- “A Walk in the Woods”

Interactive site for elementary teachers and students. Contains “Walk in the Woods” narrated video clip, nature notes, links and resources for environmental studies.

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/woods/01.html

In-Class Programs:

Climate Change Showdown – BC Sustainable Energy Association

The Climate Change Showdown program includes a Climate Change board game, a Climate Change video, Pre- and post-program material for more in-depth learning, guided worksheets, and student take-home brochures.

www.bcsea.org/learn/resources-for-educators/climate-change-showdown

Sierra Club’s Education Program

Delivered across BC, Sierra Club offers programs for K-12 classrooms. For K-8, the focus is on Ecosystems, Climate Change, Becoming an Environmental Steward, and Non-Timber Forest Products, and our Sustainable High Schools program is for grades 9-12. Each program includes resource material, easy curriculum connections, and a Take Action component to engage your students in long-term learning!

www.sierraclub.bc.ca/education

Forestry

Forestry

All Topics

All Topics

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BC Green Games

A province-wide competition for students in K-12, designed to motivate action, enable sharing and reward and celebrate the green efforts of schools in BC. Your students will have to design a creative and innovative solution to an environmental challenge in their school or community, document their actions that help solve the challenge, measure changes in behaviour of community members as a result of these actions. The website has tools for teachers!

www.bcgreengames.ca

BC Hydro - Energy Ambassadors

An awareness, action and leadership program about energy sustainability for grades 9 to 12. The program was developed and implemented by BC Hydro in partnership with school districts. The programs goals are to explore issues of sustainability, stewardship and the environment, educate students about the link between energy use and conservation, and to give students leadership opportunities through energy conservation activities.

http://www.bchydro.com/community/youth_education/energy_reviews.html

High School Climate Challenge

A program that empowers youth to take a leadership role in investigating greenhouse gas emissions of their school, and employ state of the art carbon audit tools to support students in developing relevant action plans.

www.climatechallenge.ca

Destination Conservation (DC)

DC is a practical, student-driven, activity-based program that brings environmental education alive in schools. A cooperative team of students, teachers, principals, custodians and parents work together with DC partners to conserve energy and water, reduce waste, and protect the environment while at the same time saving money!

www.dcplanet.ca

Energy, Climate Change

All Topics

Energy, Climate Change, Waste, Species, Water

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All Topics

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Climate Change

Energy, Climate Change

Energy, Climate Change

Wind Power Myths

A fact sheet that explains some common myths about wind power. As countries strive to develop clean and secure energy systems, more scientists, policy makers and communities are looking to wind power as an important part of the solution.

http://re.pembina.org/wind-power-101

Solar BC

Solar BC’s Solar for Schools project helps schools in their quest to become carbon neutral. This site has information about how to get your school involved in a solar powered project.

www.solarbc.ca/install/schools

Climate Change Primer

A nine-page backgrounder by Wild BC on the causes of climate change, and what we can do to take action. This is a great way to familiarize yourself with climate change topics, and includes potential hand-outs and classroom ideas.

www.wildbc.org/publications-resources/climatechange/Primer_Final.pdf

BC Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

Recent reports and articles on Mineral Exploration, Mining, and Oil & Gas in BC, including maps of current exploration projects throughout the province. A great way to see what kinds of mining is taking place throughout BC!

www.gov.bc.ca/empr

BC Energy Plan

An overview of wind, tidal, solar, geothermal and other clean, alternative energy in BC, this report, written in 2009, reviews how British Columbians can meet economic, energy, and environmental needs for a prosperous future.

www.energyplan.gov.bc.ca

Independent Power Producers Association of BC

A site that explains the IPPBC’s desire to develop a viable independent power industry in BC. This is a great site for learning about small hydro-electric dams, often referred to as Run of River projects.

www.ippbc.com

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Energy, Climate Change

Climate Change, Energy

Energy

Information-based resources:

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Climate Change

Water

All Topics

Waste

Transportation, Climate Change, Waste

Species & Spaces, Climate Change

Transportation

BC Climate Action Toolkit

A toolkit of backgrounders, things-you-can-do, current sustainability initiatives throughout BC, particularly on land-use, transportation, waste and infrastructure.

www.toolkit.bc.ca/tool/recycling-and-waste-reduction

Sierra Club BC

A description of the different habitats that provide homes to an amazing diversity of wild creatures. Includes a description of BC’s most iconic creatures.

www.sierraclub.bc.ca/endangered-species/a-special-place

BEST (Better Environmentally Sound Transportation)

BEST is an organization that works with governments, educators, youth, workplaces and community groups to bring about the changes that will contribute to a better quality of life for people and communities in southern BC. They run programs like “Living Streets”, “AutoObesity”, “Bike Month”, and “Mobility Matters”, among others. Their website has transportation resources and initiatives for your class to get involved in.

www.best.bc.ca/

British Columbia’s Water Plan

A description of water conservation initiatives in BC, water-saving tips, a how-to guide on avoiding drought, and looking at safe ground-water for long-term water sustainability in BC.

http://livingwatersmart.ca

Walking the Talk

British Columbia Working Group and Network on Sustainability Education. Their website offers resources, shared documents from other educators, and links to sustainability contests, events, and initiatives.

http://www.walkingthetalk.bc.ca/resources

Climate Change Facts

Written specifi cally for classroom use, this website has some easily-accessible facts on climate change in Canada that you can bring directly into the classroom!

www.climatechangeeducation.ca/the-facts/

Zero Waste - Recycling Council of BC

The Recycling Council of BC gives general recycling information (what is and is not recyclable?), and gives a defi nition of Zero Waste, examples of Zero Waste initiatives in BC, and tips on how to take your school in the direction of Zero Waste.

http://rcbc.bc.ca/education/zero-waste

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Quick Activity - Elementary

See how well students can de scramble the Water Words.

Scrambled Word Answer

1. ODLUC CLOUD

2. WDANLET WETLAND

3. PREANOTICIPIT PRECIPITATION

4. MSRTAE STREAM

5. GTOUHRD DROUGHT

6. QILIUD LIQUID

7. TANSIONVCOER CONSERVATION

8. EIC ICE

9. FQIUARE AQUIFER

10. LEYCC CYCLE

11. DTASHEERW WATERSHED

12. ROPAVU VAPOUR

13. YTHSTRI THIRSTY

14. PORVAENOIAT EVAPORATION

15. KEAL LAKE

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Quick Activity - Middle School

Create a food web with the species below. Draw arrows pointing from the food to the animal that eats it. (the arrow points to the consumer)

For example: Wheatgrass big-horned sheep. NOTE: one species can eat (or be eaten by) many others.

Wheatgrass

Wolf

Badger

Orca

Big-horned Sheep

Sea Otter

Pika

Salmon

Mosquito

Blueberries

Black Bear

Western ScreechOwl

Bald Eagle

Sea Urchin

Seaweed

Human

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Answer Key

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Quick Activity - High School

See how well students can classify the power consumption of 21 common household items; either Low (less than 100 watts), Medium (100-500 watts), or High (more than 500 watts). There are four Low items, nine Medium, and eight High.

Household Item Answer

1. telephone Low

2. popcorn popper High

3. drill Medium

4. coffee maker High

5. electric skillet High

6. 100 watt bulb Medium

7. vacuum cleaner High

8. desktop computer – large monitor Medium

9. desktop computer – fl at screen Low

10. laptop computer Low

11. garage door opener Medium

12. refrigerator Medium

13. waffl e iron Medium

14. air compressor High

15. crock pot – high setting Medium

16. mixer Medium

17. treadmill High

18. television (old model) Medium

19. dvd player Low

20. toaster oven High

21. microwave High

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