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- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the microclimate-climatic conditions in a relatively small area-in their schoolyard, and compare these conditions to those of prairie communities. They determine how their ecosystem compares with and differs from prairie ecosystems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students identify and describe differences between two related ecosystems. They complete a Venn diagram to chart the exclusive and shared characteristics of two ecosystems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the science and art of taxidermy, and research various biomes that could be depicted in museum displays. They synthesize their knowledge by creating dioramas that depict the diverse life forms typical of these biomes. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students pick an ecosystem (forest, desert, coral reef, open ocean, grassland, mountain, savanna, etc.) and design an interaction web for their chosen ecosystem. Each group shares their ecosystem's web of life with the class. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 6th
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Students create a presentation about their assigned ecosystem. They research the information and present their information to the class. There must also be an illustration about their ecosystem. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th - 8th
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Students explore the characteristics of major ecosystems, the interactions of the organisms within the systems, and the effects of humans on the system. Both living and non-living components are examined in this five lesson unit. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students are introduced to the ecosystems of savannas throughout the world. Using new vocabulary, they identify and describe the characteristics of a savanna and the animals that live there. They also describe the Earth's physical systems. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students explore the distribution of two ecosystems on a global scale; and map the distribution of tropical and temperate rain forests throughout the world. They use a Venn Diagram to describe these ecosystems and the differences between them. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 11th
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Students engage in a comparison project between African Savanna Grasslands and Temperate grasslands of Canada. They investigate the special adaptations of specific Savanna species and create links between physical / behavioral characteristics and environmental factors Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students identify components that influence ecosystems. They recognize components and healthy interactions in a healthy ecosystem through locating and identifying living, nonliving, and dead things in their environment. Full Review »
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