Students investigate how a population of fish multiplies in an ecosystem and the kinds of things that must be done to maintain a healthy population balance with other organisms that live there. They conduct an experiment to test the...

Learners study the pH scale and sources of acid precipitation.  In this acid rain instructional activity students complete a lab on acid rain then complete a handout.

Students compile an extensive list of animal species seen throughout Tioga County. In this data collecting lesson, students report daily any animal species seen during the course of their travels and adventures outdoors in Tioga County...

Students study whale migration and their natural history.  In this migration instructional activity students plot whale migration on a map and describe their ecosystems. 

Students consider the impact of invasive species on local environments. In this ecology activity, watch the video, Arizona Wildlife Views, which focuses on invasive species. Students develop vocabulary, relate to meaningful comprehension...

Students use stickers and graph paper to map cricket movement.

Two short art lessons in one that introduce young learners to the idea of extinct animals and habitats. Each student will be creating and painting a habitat and assembling an owl. This could be adaptable to use the extinct animal of your...

The topic of endangered species is one that needs to be addressed with every student. As more and more plants and animals become extinct, students, as inhabitants of this ecosystem, need to be aware that human actions affect the planet....