Ecosystems and Habitats

Young scientists explore the dark, damp, and dirty world of earthworms in this hands-on life science unit. In order to gain a better understanding of these slimy critters, children first perform a series of investigations before finally...

Young scientists weave together an understanding of ecosystems with this fun collaborative activity. Taking on the roles of different living and non-living elements of specific habitats, learners use a ball of yarn to create the web of...

Fear not, this thematic unit on animals and habitats poses no threat to you or your students. In fact, this fun series of whole class, small group, and independent learning activities will have your class engaged in learning about the...

Students observe the ecosystem of sea otters and create a mapping activity, coast walk survey, and more. In this ecosystem lesson plan, students share their findings and collect data.

What better way to learn about ecosystems than by getting outside and observing them first hand? Accompanying a field trip to a local park or outdoor space, this series of collaborative activities engages children in learning about the...

Why can't a polar bear live in the desert? Because the bear's food source lives in the habitat in which it thrives. This is the focus of a video that explains why certain animals live in specific habitats.

Learners work in small groups to create a poster illustrating the flow of energy through a typical ecosystem, then present their posters to the class.

Take a short but fascinating trip through the waters of the Pacific Northwest as Jean-Michel Cousteau describes the sea creatures the dive team encounters. From the giant Pacific octopus to a pair of wolf eels to a hungry seastar on the...

Young scholars create a frog friendly habitat. In this animal habitat lesson, students study what animals need to survive and then create a frog habitat from a shoe box. Young scholars write a report about frogs and present their...

Students explore the basic species interdependency within an ecosystem. They explore how one species can affect several others. They discuss the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem.