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Curated OER

Mature Forest Mime

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students come to understand vocabulary words through pantomime. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students first review several vocabulary words and their meaning, then they work in groups to pantomime the definitions.
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Curated OER

Filter-Feeding in Reef Sponges

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students make observations and describe the filter-feeding in sponges as it relates to the ecological role of sponges on coral reefs. For this filter-feeding in reef sponges lesson, students are introduced to the feeding methods of...
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Curated OER

Ecological Organization

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study biomes and their major characteristics.  In this biomes instructional activity students draw a climatogram and discuss climate of a specific area. 
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Curated OER

What is Coral?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss what they know about coral reefs and are introduced to the importance of preserving coral reefs. In this coral reef lesson plan, students make connections between coral ecology in the classroom and in the real...
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Curated OER

The Mighty Hudson Stretches its Mussels

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students brainstorm possible causes of zebra mussel migration and population expansion. They identify the key causes and effects of the disturbance of the Hudson River ecosystem and research causes and effects in the disturbances of...
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Curated OER

Biomes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the worlds biomes and see how organisms adapt to these ecological communities.  In this world's biomes lesson plan students research and write a paper about one of the world's biomes. 
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Curated OER

Environmental Security and Ecological Intervention

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine environmental changes .  In this investigative instructional activity students view a film then complete and activity that includes a debate. 
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Curated OER

Toward a Sustainable Agriculture

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars examine how to use ecological analysis to animal production systems.  In this sustainable agriculture instructional activity students examine where the nutrients flow in a system and complete several activities. 
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Curated OER

My Friend, The Volcano

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars describe the positive impacts of volcanic activity on marine ecosystems. In this volcano lesson students explore the process that causes volcanic activity along the Mariana and Kermadec Island Arcs.
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Curated OER

Tread Lightly: Visualizing Footprints

For Teachers 6th - 12th
The student reflects on concepts of ecological footprints and climate changes. For this Art lesson, students will produce a visual representation showing understanding of how ecology and climate affects the world.
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Curated OER

Water Pollution

For Teachers K - 6th
Pupils investigate a variety of pollutants that can affect water and the plants and animals that live in the water. In this water pollution lesson plan, students identify pollutants in a bog, marsh, stream or other wetland area and...
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Curated OER

Life in Extreme Environments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils compare and contrast local environments with the extreme environment of the Dry Valleys, Antarctica. Students explore and gain knowledge of the adaptations organisms use to survive extreme conditions and the diverse conditions...
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Curated OER

Saving Energy Through Ecological Landscape Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are able to transcribe to scale the plant features of a common landscape. They determine true north and south and collect and record data on a table. Students calculate a rating for and describe a definition of insulation and...
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Introduction to Environmental Science

For Students 9th - 10th
With this collection of video tutorials and student assignments, students learn about the interdisciplinary science that focuses primarily on solving environmental problems.
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National Wildlife Federation

National Wildlife Federation: Ranger Rick

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a very fun and engaging resource for kids and teachers. Students can learn about wildlife and ecology while reading stories and articles, playing games, and doing activities.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Bermuda Triangle: How Is Energy Transferred Between Organisms?

For Students 5th - 7th
Bermuda is a mysterious place. Meet Scotty and his family and join them on their holiday to learn about energy transfer in ecosystems.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Courtyard Observations One Small Step

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners observe a one square foot area to make detailed observations of plants, animals, and insects outdoors in the school courtyard.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Ecology/geography Classification

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This outdoor lesson helps students better understand ecological and geographical classifications by teaching it simultaneously in science and geography class. Presenting the two classifications together will help reinforce the idea of...
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Website
Other

Aquatic Nuisance Species Task Force: Habitattitude

For Students 9th - 10th
Dedicated to aquatic resource conservation, this task force addresses the expansion of harmful plants, fish, and other animals and invasive species
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Website
Other

Ancon Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of ANCON, an environmental organization whose goal is to conserve the biodiversity and natural resources of Panama. The page contains links to learn more about their organization as well as beautiful pictures of the...
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Get Reel When Mowing

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about different mowing options to provide a beautiful lawn which also serves an important ecological purpose.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Living Organisms and Their Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
A tutorial podcast providing an overview of the interdependence of organisms in their environment. [1:05]
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Ecosystems Quiz

For Students 5th - 8th
Take an interactive quiz over ecology and ecosystems. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Do the Green Thing

For Students 9th - 10th
Andy Hobsbawm shares a fresh ad campaign about going green- and some of the fringe benefits. [3:56]