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Contaminated Sediments:

Based on the research of Professor Richard Luthy

Unit Abstract and Download

Themes covered in this unit:

• Pollution and environmental cleanup
• Bioaccumulation and bioavailability in food webs
• Scientific methods

Hawaiian Ecosystems:

Based on the research of Professor Peter Vitousek

Unit Abstract and Download

Themes covered in this unit:

• Social studies, physical geography & climate
• Nutrient cycling
• Invasive species

Climate Change (coming Fall 2007):

Based on the research of:
Professor Steve Schneider and Mike Mastrandrea

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