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Ecology Teacher Resources
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Students investigate the three states of water. In this physical science lesson, students watch the video "Earth's Ecology" and observe water in its' three states. Students record observations.
For this ecology vocabulary exercise: wetlands worksheet, students read the definitions of 8 words, then categorize a species found in a wetland in their region. This page has numerous links to helpful web resources.
In this Ecology activity, students discuss ecological dilemmas. Students utilize the questions on the conversation cards to discuss issues related to the environment.
Students explain the connection among tectonic events and ecology. In this earth science lesson, students listen to an Elder talk and explain the effects of tectonic events to the environment. They write a reflection journal at the end of the lesson.
Fifth graders design an "ecologically sound" city.
Seventh graders participate in a field trip and collect owl pellets. In this ecology lesson students take what they collected and dissect the pellets to see what is in it and what the owl has been eating.
Students conduct an ecological assessment of a small area on school property. They inventory plant and animal life of a sample area and make calculations to determine implications for a larger area.
Sixth graders explore biomes and ecosystems. In this ecology lesson, 6th graders research various biomes in order to explain the factors (biotic & abiotic and human activity) that help the various plants and animals that exist in the ecosystems.
Students explore the environment by researching mining. In this ecological dangers lesson, students define cyanide and discuss why it has potential to be a great threat to our environment during mining expeditions. Students examine many different rocks in class and determine if they were mined or not.
Here is a sereis of lessons on ecosystems. Third graders explore topics such as organisms, interdependence, and how environmental problems affect the Earth's ecosystems. By engaging in a series of hands-on activities, watching streamed video, and playing environmental simulation games, pupils should begin to gain an understanding of the importance of the balance of nature.