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Niche Partitioning Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Dinnertime on the African savanna is a highly choreographed event! Introduce young ecologists to the concept of niche partitioning through a hands-on activity. Pupils research animal behaviors and use data to develop an understanding of...
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African Savanna

For Teachers 1st
First graders 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...
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Ecology of the Savanna-Forest Boundaries in Central Brazil

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore photosynthesis. In this photosynthesis lesson, students label parts of photosynthesis and take notes. Students conduct experiments on leaves, make observations and record their findings.
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Building Ecological Pyramids

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Looking for a fresh take on traditional food/energy pyramids? Conduct an innovative activity where pupils build their own! The lesson uses research data from Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique for a real-life safari touch. Scholars...
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Lesson 7: Observations Across Habitats

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How 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...
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Am I Taller than an Antelope

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students investigate biology by examining body sizes of different animals. In this antelope measurement lesson, students research the physicality of Antelopes and other large animals that inhabit Earth. Students create a model Antelope...
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Monkey and Rabbit Together

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Engage young ones and explain grammar with the folk tale Monkey and Rabbit Together. Using a list of verbs from the story, young readers work on verb participles and proper speech habits. The story itself is not included. Social studies...
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Camp Expedition

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners select an animal to research that lives in the camp environment. Students spend time using books and the Internet to research their animals, including size and appearance. Learners create a mural to depict the environment and...
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What's In Our Backyard?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the importance of an ecosystem by studying their own backyards.  In this environmental activity, 8th graders examine a schoolyard or backyard by marking quadrants and recording any animal or plant findings on...
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Weather and Climate Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explain the difference between climate and weather. They gain concepts of currents and discuss how the currents have an affect on climate and weather. Students gain knowledge of the instruments that meteorologists use to predict...
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Biomes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the worlds biomes and see how organisms adapt to these ecological communities.  In this world's biomes lesson students research and write a paper about one of the world's biomes. 
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Wild Lion Vets

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research and explore the "king of the beasts" then make their own field guide of cats by doing research on each one and including information such as appearance, habitat, range, and food.

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