{"id":1091,"date":"2013-12-30T17:48:44","date_gmt":"2013-12-30T17:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learn.uppersouthplatte.org\/?page_id=1091"},"modified":"2015-02-02T19:32:00","modified_gmt":"2015-02-02T19:32:00","slug":"middle-school-modules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/middle-school-modules\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle School Modules"},"content":{"rendered":"

These modules are designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.<\/p>\n

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Wildland Urban Interface & Wildfire<\/strong><\/p>\n

Those living in the wildland urban interface, where development meets the forest, must adapt to living with wildfire. \u00a0This module explores the connections between humans and fire. \u00a0Students will learn about energy transfer (conduction, radiation, and convection) as it relates to fire, understand wildfire is an unavoidable natural process, and learn how communities can reduce their risk of wildfire. \u00a0Please register<\/a> to access the full module. \u00a0Registered teachers can access the module\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0Registered students can access the module\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"wood\"<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>Trees and Wood Products<\/strong><\/p>\n

Trees are one of the most versatile and sustainable resources available. \u00a0This module explores the many uses of wood and the importance of forest health for maintaining a robust supply of this renewable resource. \u00a0Students will learn about the basic structure and function of tree parts, tree rings, climate, harvesting biomass, and wood products. \u00a0Please register <\/a>to access the full module. \u00a0Registered teachers can access the module\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0Registered students can access the module\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Reducing Solid Waste for a Healthier Tomorrow\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

This module\u00a0helps students understand the consequences of our production and management of solid waste, and gets students thinking about waste reduction. \u00a0Students will explore these ideas during a ‘Solid Waste Reduction Summit’ in which groups of students will research a topic and present information, conclusions, and solutions to their classmates. \u00a0The module consists of seven presentation topics \u2013 trash in developing countries, solid waste and reform in China, e-waste, landfills, landfill gas, solid waste incineration, and single stream recycling. \u00a0Please register<\/a> to access the full module. \u00a0Registered teachers can access the module\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0Registered students can access the module\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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\"High<\/a>\u00a0High Creek Fen Project<\/strong><\/p>\n

This project focuses on the unique ecology of the High Creek Fen in South Park. \u00a0Students will learn about the history and biodiversity of the Hight Creek Fen, while learning the importance of understanding how keystone, indicator, flagship, and invasive species affect ecological systems. \u00a0The project culminates in a field trip to the fen, in which students test water quality and sample for macroinvertebrates. \u00a0Please\u00a0register<\/a>\u00a0to access the full project. \u00a0Registered teachers can access the project\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Registration is free and provides full access to all module materials. \u00a0Please register\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

These modules are designed for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.   Wildland Urban Interface & Wildfire Those living in the wildland urban interface, where development meets the forest, must adapt to living with wildfire. \u00a0This module explores the connections between humans and fire. \u00a0Students will learn about energy transfer (conduction, radiation, and convection) as […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1091","page","type-page","status-publish","czr-hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1091","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1091"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1091\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1595,"href":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1091\/revisions\/1595"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/uppersouthplatte.org\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1091"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}