Written for Washington state students in life science, this lesson provides an opportunity to examine the residents of local freshwater habitats. You or the class collects a water sample, and learners try to examine what organisms live...

Lead young scientists to discover insects outdoors. After investigating, students will record observations, learn about these fascinating creatures, craft, and role play.

Producers, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, decomposers. To begin a study of the forest ecosystem, learners examine the connections among the members of ecological communities.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about some animals who have to learn to share their space around the pond. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

In this tutorial, Bill Nye explains how to catch planeria, small carnivorous worms that live in ponds. In addition, he explains their role in the environment.