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Life in a Pond Lesson PlanLife in a Pond Lesson Plan
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Alabama Wildlife Federation
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K - 5th
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Life in a Pond

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What living things call an aquatic habitat home? Young learners consider the question after they discuss the characteristics of a typical pond habitat. They identify an animal and then determine if a pond would have all the components to support that type of animal.

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Concepts

aquatic plants, ecosystems, wetland ecosystems, ponds, wildlife, water habitats

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use a KWL chart to assess prior knowledge of aquatic ecosystems prior to the lesson
  • Incorporate during a unit studying the necessities of life

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a basic understanding of the components of a wetland area

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  • Outlines background information important to the activity
  • Uses easily obtainable materials

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