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- 4th
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Students go on a virtual field trip to five ecosystems. They investigate and videotape a temperate forest in the school's backyard. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students research the basic climatic, plant, and animal components of each of the six major biomes: tundra, taiga, temperate forest, tropical rainforest, desert, and grassland. They design educational brochures with their findings. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students get an overview of the climate and organisms of the North American Prairie. After a lecture, and watching some videos imbedded in this plan, students compile research data on the North American Prairie. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students study the Temperate Grasslands biome of North America. They explain that it is an endangered ecosystem because the rich soils have been converted to farming in most areas. They view videos imbedded in this plan, then complete biome maps. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students watch a video about different terrestrial communities. They conduct an experiment with sponges conserving water. They research desert characteristics comparing them with other biomes. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students, in groups, list the physical characteristics of a biome and think of ways in which animals might have to adapt to live there and make a biome mobile ball that show the different types of habitats that shape the praire biome. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students use the internet to gather information on the biomes of the world. They identify the climate and unique characteristics of each biome along with any threat to them. They create their own campaign to preserve wildlife. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore ecosystems and habitats. Using the internet, students take a virtual field trip to five ecosystems. They investigate and videotape a temperate forest in the school's backyard. Full Review »
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- 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 »
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