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Taking a Stand: Pros and Cons of Forest Fires

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore the pros and cons of forest fires. In this science lesson plan, students research the ecological implications of forest fires. Students record their findings in journals and compose a persuasive e-mail to government...
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The Importance of Trees in the Rural Area: Planting a Snowfence

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of living snowfences. In this tree lesson, students read, "The Living Tree," brochure and discuss the ecological benefits of planting trees to create living snowfences. Young scholars draw plans for...
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Food Chains

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students investigate the food chain. In this ecology lesson, students define producers and consumers. Students use organism cards to demonstrate how the food chain works.
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Cool Corals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research questions pertaining to ecology and biology of shallow and deep water corals.  In this investigative lesson plan student get into groups and design questions that will expand their knowledge of corals. 
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My Giving Tree

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify native and invasive trees. In this ecology lesson, students survey trees in their schoolyard and identify the species. Students adopt a native tree sprout and record the growth in a journal.
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Science and the Envrionment

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students utilize a digital camera to record interesting objects in their environment.  In this ecology lesson, students participate in a mini-field trip around their campus as they take 2-3 pictures of the school environment....
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Oh No! Oil Spills

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover the threats of an oil spill.  In this ecological awareness lesson plan, students examine the effects of oil spills on animals and our oceans.  Students get simulated oil on themselves and discover ways to...
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Are There Too Many Elk?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students use information about elk populations in Arizona to make recommendations about population management. In this ecology lesson, students discover the problems associated with having a heard of elk that is too large. After...
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Transpiration

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students interactively explore the term transpiration. In this science/ecology lesson, students discuss what they would do if they were thirsty while conducting research in Brazil. Additionally, students write descriptive words to...
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Mighty Macroinvertebrates

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders identify the names and features of macroinvertebrates found in Turtle River.  In this ecology lesson students use digital microscopes and take pictures of invertebrates. 
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Hands on Biome--Building

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create a model biome. In this ecology lesson, students use materials to create a model biome. There is an extension activity that allows students to write about plants and animals and their specific biome.
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Volcano Above the Clouds

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students develop a travelogue to describe the distinct ecological regions of Mount Kilimanjaro. They describe the health issues that may affect climbers, and any necessary equipment or safety precautions that the team may need at each...
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Plant Life in the Rain Forest

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this rain forest plant life learning exercise, students read about 14 different varieties of plants. Detailed information is given about each, as well as a picture.
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Spring of Life

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils explore Florida's springs using video segments. In this video lesson plan, students examine Florida's springs ecosystem, the animals that live there and the red tide that threatens the environment. The lesson plan includes...
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Flowers and Pollination

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the environment by researching plant reproduction. In this pollination lesson, students define botany related vocabulary terms such as disc flower, petal and fertilization. Students dissect a flower with their classmates...
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Mealtime for Corals

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students explore how coral polyps feed. In this science lesson, students participate in an interactive game to demonstrate how polyps within a coral colony feed. Students become coral polyps and demonstrate how they feed in this lesson.
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Population Densities

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore biological impact by completing a worksheet in class. In this animal population activity, students utilize river rocks and jars to conduct a coqui frog population role play activity. Students define a list of amphibian...
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Salton Sea - Live or Die?

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students read and discuss the scientific article attached to the lesson. They compose a letter to the editor citing the importance of preserving an ecological environment.
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FLY HIGH!!!

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create their own bird study in their own schoolyard using the scientific method (see Testing a Hypothesis in Join the Project). Students do research in the library, at a local college, or on the Internet to determine the...
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Seals, Corals and Dollars

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils described the ecological relationships between Hawaiian monk seals and deep-water precious corals. They describe and explain at least two different viewpoints on how monk seals and precious coral resources
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Have and Have-Not

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students describe the differences of people living in developed and underdeveloped countries. They also identify how each type of country uses their resources. They develop an ecological footprint of the countries discussed.
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Indicator Species

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore the ecological foundation of India's and ways to save the forests, water and the India tiger. After a lecture on identifying a healthy forest and the importance of the animals, students participate in activities to...
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Model Professionals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students learn about one scientist's quest to make her field of canopy ecology accessible to a wider audience and to synthesize their knowledge by developing toy figures that could potentially educate children about different scientific...
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Rain Forest Project

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students recognize the relationships among the various parts of the world's environment. They practice the concepts of ecology and ecology. The importance of recycling and the complexities of world politics is also taught.

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