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Ecosystem Worksheet
For this environment worksheet, students find the words that are related to the ecosystem. The vocabulary is used to help develop environmental awareness.
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Populations and Ecosystems
Sixth graders define terms prey, predator, and scavenger, describe predator-prey relationship, discuss effects of a lack of predators in an environment, and separate the role of the scavenger from that of the predator.
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Critter Encounter Chart
Students record data found at an assigned web site. In this data collection lesson plan, students access an assigned web site in order to complete a data chart about animals they see. They travel to different sections of the web site to...
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A Dog Eat Dog World
Fourth graders distinguish between acquatic and terrestrial organisms. They label animals as producers, consumers, and/or decomposers.
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Paramecium
In this paramecium worksheet, middle schoolers sharpen their science skills as they color the parts of a paramecium according to the instructions and then respond to 15 analysis questions.
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The Living Environment
Fourth graders make a chart of animals and plants that live in either the desert, the ocean, or the tundra. In this environment lesson plan, 4th graders work in groups to discover characteristics needed for these animals to live in that...
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Water Pollution
Students explore the causes of water pollution. In this environmental lesson, students conduct experiments with natural filtration systems.
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Protists
For this protists worksheet, students will read about the different kinds of protists including protozoans, algae, and molds. Students will then complete 2 short answer questions and 1 true or false question.
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Changing Ecosystems
In this ecosystem worksheet, students will review terms associated with succession in an ecosystem plus the various relationships between organisms. This worksheet has 5 matching, 9 true or false, and 6 short answer questions.
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Ecosystems
In this ecosystems worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 35 questions about the different types of ecosystems and organisms in them.
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Phytoplankton
In this phytoplankton worksheet, students read and study online information on plankton blooms to answer 8 short answer questions about the topic.
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Feeding in the Flow
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has developed a tremendous library of ocean-themed lessons that can be used in a variety of science settings. "Feeding in the Flow" is one of those activities; Its focus is on...
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Polymer Lesson Plans
Try these hands on lessons dealing with polymers to get students thinking chemistry and the structure of molecules.
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I Will Survive!
The students will be given approximately five minutes to individually brainstorm general plant and animals adaptations that they already know about. The class will use these as a starting point to develop a KWL chart specific to desert...
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Mussel Movements
Learners consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. In this ecology instructional activity, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful...
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Water Quality Survey: Monitoring the Sustainability of Pigeon Creek
Students research the History of Pigeon Creek (or any watershed in your area). In this environmental science lesson plan, students conduct field tests such as pH and nitrates. They collect data and compare what they collected with other...
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Urban Safari: A Walk on the Wild Side
Students discover the urban ecosystem through a series of activities. They explore both the biotic and abiotic factors of the urban environment.
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Animals: Bobcats
Learners examine the bobcat and its habitat. They color pages and examine photographs and fact sheets to explore the bobcat.
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Succession and Microclimate
Students compare the population of insects in different microclimates. For this biology lesson, students collect data using probes to tabulate temperature and soil data. They predict how certain parameters change as an area goes...
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Creature Features
Students examine why certain animals live in only specific places throughout the world. Using animals, they classify them based on their characteristics and identify their basic needs. They also observe and compare the life cycles of...
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Grammar: Adjectives
In this adjective activity, students read about adjective and articles, then find adjectives in sentences, complete sentences with adjectives from a word box, and complete a short assessment, finding adjectives and articles.
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Breaking News English: Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath
In this English worksheet, students read "Anti-McDonald's McDavids Beat Goliath," and then respond to 8 multiple choice, 27 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the...
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Smart: Animal Ecosystems, Adaptations and Food Chains
This unit contains interactive lessons on animal ecosystems, animal classification, adaptations, and food chains.
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Math/science Nucleus: Food Chain Animation
This animation discusses the food chain in a storybook format. The chain is described as a cycle and both herbivores and carnivores are discussed.