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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: An Introduction to and Investigation on Keystone Species

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A middle school ecology project in which students learn about ecosystems and the keystone species which inhabit them.
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Nature Conservancy

The Nature Conservancy: Managing Salmon to Support Healthy Forests

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students address the impact of unsustainable fishing practices.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Prairie Dog

For Students 1st - 9th
A site about a tiny rodent who is a keystone species in the Great Plains, but is losing its habitat. Learn about this prairie dog.
Handout
Bagheera

Bagheera: Elephant

For Students 9th - 10th
This site takes a detailed look at elephants and the current threats to their existence. Content includes a focus on the elephant's role in the ecosystem, relationship with humans, and more.
Article
National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife: Learning to Live With Prairie Dogs

For Students 9th - 10th
This National Wildlife article from April/May 2001 explores how some Montana ranchers exist in harmony with native prairie dogs.
Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Difference Between Food Chain and Food Web

For Students 3rd - 5th
Explains the characteristics of food chains and food web; the different levels of producers, consumers, and decomposers; and the differences between food chains and food webs. Includes charts and a Venn diagram comparing the two.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Predation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses how predation affects population size and evolution.

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