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\nTropical Forest Food Chain\n

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\nLearners explore the interdependence of the animals and plants in tropical rainforests. They explore the importance of conserving biodiversity and tropical food chains. They create a tropical forest food chain and identify species that...\n
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\n\"Biological\n\n
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\nBiological Diversity and Conservation\n

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\nIn this conservation biology worksheet, students will complete 9 short answer questions on the different strategies of conservation biology, including the Endangered Species Act and establishing protected areas for animals.\n
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\nPaper Makers\n

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\nStudents make recycled paper out of scrap paper, water, and leaves. In this natural resources lesson plan, students learn about conservation of the forest and how we can use recycled paper to fuel our paper supply.\n
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\nCoral Snapshots\n

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\nUsing photographs and a coral reef identification key, junior marine biologists compare changes in coral cover for a No-Take Area and the surrounding unprotected area. The data that is collected is then analyzed for richness,...\n
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\nHow Do We Balance Environmental Conservation with Human Needs?\n

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\nStudents role play a meeting between conservation biologists and local representatives who want to advance the livelihood of local population. In this history lesson, students research the necessities and conservation issues of given...\n
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\nThe Dam Builders\n

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\nStudents examine biodiversity issues. In this European beaver lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the reintroduction of the species in Britain. Students complete the included biodiversity...\n
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\nThe Value of a Garden\n

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\nHigh schoolers explore the history of taxonomy, the work of Carl Linnaeus, and the factors involved in the decline and extinction of a variety of botanical species.\n
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\nWildlife Conservation (Senior, Science)\n

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\nTwelfth graders explore wildlife and the diversity that makes up the living part of the planet Earth. The exploration part of the assignment is done on the Internet using selected web sites.\n
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\nWhat is Coral?\n

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\nStudents discuss what they know about coral reefs and are introduced to the importance of preserving coral reefs. In this coral reef lesson, students make connections between coral ecology in the classroom and in the real environment...\n
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\nMeet the Ologist: Anna Luz Porzecanski\n

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\nWhat classifies a person as an ologist? Great as a remote learning resource, a video interview with a conservative biologist provides insight into the professional path of a scientist. The questions address both professional and personal...\n
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\nTheodore Roosevelt's Outdoor Adventures\n

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\nTime for a virtual sightseeing trip. Pupils explore the Grand Canyon, Devil's Tower, and Yosemite Valley in an interactive online experience. They answer questions about the organisms in each location and draw conclusions based on their...\n
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\nTemperate Rainforest in the Pacific Northwest\n

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\nExplore the amazing temperate rainforest of the Pacific Northwest. Your class starts by investigating the animals and plants of the Northwest, specifically Washington, and then research an animal population common to the area. In small...\n
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\nCritical Habitat\n

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\nLearners watch the video clip and create a web map showing the cycle between producers, consumers and decomposers. They also tell why it is important to conserve the old-growth forests.\n
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\nLet's Roam Together\n

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\nStudents collect information about buffalo and transform their classroom into a wildlife park. In this conservation instructional activity, students work in groups to research a question pertaining to buffalo populations and habitat...\n
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\nA Tale of Two Wetlands\n

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\nStudents observe 2 separate wetlands (following downloadable worksheets) and record 10 similarities and 10 differences between them. Then they present their recommendations to the class who roleplay the government's wetland conservation...\n
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\nThe Kapok (Ceiba) Tree\n

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\nStudents explore the rainforest. They listen to The Great Kapok Tree and create a web using Inspiration software. They research kapok trees and create posters to make others aware of the plight of the rainforest. They role-play the...\n
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\nAnimal Species Richness in Tioga County, PA\n

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\nStudents compile an extensive list of animal species seen throughout Tioga County. In this data collecting lesson plan, students report daily any animal species seen during the course of their travels and adventures outdoors in Tioga...\n
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\nHow Does Preserving Wilderness Enhance Forestry\n

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\nLearners identify events of the environmental movement in the United States.  For this environment  lesson students study Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir, who had a great impact on the environmental movement. \n
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\nDesign a Wildlife Habitat-Habitat Detective\n

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\nStudents discuss ways people have changed landscapes and how this effects wildlife. They map the area around their school and keep a journal of wildlife they see. They predict how to preserve the wildlife they see for future generations.\n
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\nSaving Species\n

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\nSome scientists dedicate their lives to researching and protecting endangered species. An online lesson teaches about three scientists around the world who do just that. They learn about spiders, mollusks, and reptiles from North...\n
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\nLife In A Nest: Exploring Life Cycles With Bird Cams\n

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\nWhy read about it when you can watch it happen? Bird cams make it possible for learners to experience the life cycle of a bird in real time! An engaging set of lessons provides activities to connect their learning to bird cam...\n
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\nLesson 7: Observations Across Habitats\n

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\nHow are animals in separate but nearby habitats related? Ecology scholars compare the animal inhabitants of the Gorongosa National Park in part seven of an eight-part series. Learners study photos from two different habitats, then...\n
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\nLesson 2: Gorongosa National Park\n

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\nHow has Gorongosa National Park changed over time? Discover the park's rich history, dating back to primitive human times, through an interactive timeline and scientific reading. The second installment in an eight-part series explores...\n
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\nLesson 1: WildCam Gorongosa\n

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\nTake a walk on the wild side! Episode one of an eight-part series of interactive lessons regarding Gorongosa National Park invites learners to become a part of the citizen science community. Scholars read a brief overview of the trail...\n
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