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- 2nd - 8th
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Students draw and explain imaginary creatures that have adapted to the unique ecology of an imaginary planet. They should be aware of the basic properties of certain ecological factors including gravity, heat, wind, atmosphere and water. Full Review »
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This lesson is designed after research done on the ecology of soil lichen in the Tucson Basin area during the summers of 1997 and 1998. Its purpose is to guide students into adopting the problem solving thinking of ecologists. The lesson encompasses all t Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read/discuss "On Madagascar, A Treasury of Fauna and Flora," examining the issues affecting the biodiversity of Madagascar. They present information on issues affecting Madagascar's ecology, and write policy statements on preservati Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students use senses to examine objective or events, then gather and interpret data with instruments. They design invention to support or refute hypothesis, then generate, record, and organize data. They improve environmental decision skills. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students get assigned one tree on their campus. They use a tree finder to identify what type of tree it is. Students then use a Clinometers and measuring tape to figure out how tall the tree is. Using various resources, they prepare several experiments on their trees. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and discuss the article "Succession" by Bill Freedman. They create a labeled sketch of each type of ecological succession from its beginning to its climax community. Students create an article about a natural disaster as if writing for the area's local newspaper. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students recognize the role of of humans in the protection and preservation of natural environments. They analyze the interrelatedness of living and nonliving elements in forest ecosystems by creating posters, using vocabulary and by concept mapping. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students exchange information with students from various geographic biomes. They explore the unique ecologically significant features of the biomes and share with other students. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students observe physical features of Daphnia and explain how characteristics allow them to survive, investigate Daphnia's ecological interactions, and observe how Daphnia turn red under low oxygen conditions through increased production of hemoglobin. They then discuss how invasive species can populate foreign area, predict type of adaptation that has allowed it to invade North America, and discuss what impacts an invasive species can have on ecosystem. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students describe the six levels of ecological organizations and give examples of each. They also differentiate between food chains and webs and identify trophic and consumer levels in food chain and food webs. Full Review »
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