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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Habitat Part 1

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate creatures living under a rock and then present their findings on a class display and writing in a journal.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Magic Rocks [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, young scholars work in groups with each acting as a predator, prey, or family member in a particular habitat. They present their habitat performance to the class and students identify the habitat and animal relationships....
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PBS

Pbs Teachers:manu: What's Happening to My Species?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learn about animals from Manu, create a mask depicting a selected animal and role play that animal. Discuss the selected animals and the threats to their survival in the Manu rainforest.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Environments and Ecosystems

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners explore the biosphere and its associated environments and ecosystems in the context of creating a model ecosystem, learning along the way about the animals and resources. Students investigate different types of ecosystems, learn...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Interdependence of Life: How an Ecosystem Responds to Change

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this biology field investigation, students will investigate the site of an environmental disturbance, identify plant and animal life within that specific area, and compare it to an adjoining forested area. Students will map both areas...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Virtual Inquiry Field Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers use inquiry skills to answer their own questions about an area's animals in a natural setting using motion sensing video cameras.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Mn Step: Rock Residents: What Lives Under a Rock?

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
For this activity, students first listen to a story about animals that live under rocks, then go on an exploratory nature walk to see what animals they can find, living in their own small habitats. They write about their discoveries in a...
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HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Majestic Peaks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson plan, learners research plant and animal life on mountains, as well as different weather regions. They then work in groups to present their information to the class.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Camouflage Predation Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this simulation, students will understand the role of camouflage in keeping animals from attracting attention of their predators. Using newspaper and patterned wrapping paper, students will construct two habitats. Students will...