In
this first episode of EnviroMysteries, students are introduced
to environmental health concepts through the eyes of a young group of
television journalists, who are chronicling the local health department's
investigation of a waterborne illness.
Project Materials Available Include:
| · One fifteen-minute
video program for middle school students |
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In this program, a crew of three high school students explores
the mystery surrounding an outbreak of an acute waterborne illness
as investigative reporters for their high school environmental television
program. Their exploration mirrors the scientific efforts of the
local health department as they struggle to find a cause for this
baffling illness.
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Three five-minute video modules |
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Each
of these in-depth documentaries explores the science concepts and
health issues surrounding the mystery.
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| · Comprehensive
teacher guide |
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Featuring intriguing hands-on activities for the classroom, this
guide demonstrates how teachers can involve their students in both
the excitement of the mystery in the drama and the scientific methods
behind the search for answers.
Download the PDF teacher
guide
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To Obtain a Copy of the "Water + ? = Trouble"
Video and Teacher's Guide:
Visit http://gpn.unl.edu
Search by Keyword "Enviromysteries"
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