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- 9th - 11th
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Students examine cause-and-effect relationship between human attitudes and behavior in the environment. They also assist citizens in increasing their sensitivity and stewardship for the environment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the habitat and community structure of a pond that could support Ospreys through games and worksheets. They then go on a field trip to a pond to evaluate the suitability of the pond as an Osprey habitat. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 8th
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Students define raptor, explain why raptors are important, describe unique physical characteristics of various types of raptors, and explain life cycle of raptors. Students then play Habitat Game, describe food and hunting habits of raptors in their natural habitats, and identify manmade threats to raptor populations. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students describe the nests of three common birds. They build a specific type of bird nest, using the same materials a bird would use. Students build a nest platform to attract a nesting pair of osprey. They observe, record, and submit data on nesting osprey in Minnesota to The Raptor Center. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students describe the characteristics of wetlands. They demonstrate their understanding of the importance of wetlands to humans and wildlife and determine they are defined by the presence of water, and specialized soils. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students acquire knowledge about the basics of the tropical rain forest ecosystem. They analyze the cause/effect relationship between humans attitudes and behavior and the evnvironment. Students list the four general layers of vegetation found in the tropical rain forest. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students explore a stream in their area and show the class the topographic map of the stream. They locate the topographic map and name the streams, lakes and ponds in their watershed. They write a paragraph about their stream and complete a drawing in charcoal or pencil. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students explore the route that Minnesota ospreys follow during spring and fall migration. They describe the important ecological characteristics of the places that ospreys pass through during their migration. They determine where ospreys from the metro area of Minnesota spend the winter. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students study tail sheaths of wild raptors and how they protect the tail feathers. They measure the correct size of the tail sheath and cut the sheath for the correct length and width. After cutting, they color the tail sheath and research the Internet to locate quotes and messages. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students create owl pellets using cotton balls and pasta to reflect the owl's bones. They pull cotton to resemble and owl pellet, attach pasta to reflect the owl's bones, and use glue to resemble the crusty outer covering of the owl pellet. Full Review »