Students collect samples of pond water, dried grass, and soil in a jar. They predict the order of ecological succession in their pond water cultures. They compare their expected results with their observed results.

Students explore the environment by researching plant reproduction. In this pollination activity, students define botany related vocabulary terms such as disc flower, petal and fertilization. Students dissect a flower with their...

Learners examine how plants are able to adapt to their ecosystem and the role that fire plays in changes through the years.  In this ecosystem lesson students complete several exercises focussing on plants and their adaptations to.