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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Texas Ecoregions Summary Sheet

For Teachers 7th - 9th
In this ecoregions of Texas worksheet, young scholars complete a summary of a particular ecoregion in Texas. They find the producers and consumers of the region, they draw a food chain, the draw a food web, and they complete an energy...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dinoflagallates of Bioluminescent Bay

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research dinoflagallates of the Bioluminescent Bay. They research the Internet for pictures of the Bio Bay and discuss the difference between ecosystems and ecoregions. They research a marine ecoregion and create a poster.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Spinning the Eco Web

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students examine the components and relationships of ecoregions and ecosystem management. They define ecoregion and ecosystem, list ecoregions, and participate in a simulation that demonstrates the connections between parts of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Species and Spaces - At Risk at Home

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore and compare Canadian biomes and investigate species at risk. They describe population growth and eco-regions in terms of climate and geography. They research and create presentations about the natural history and...
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Handout
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Habitat Network: Your Local Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Enter your zip code, and find out about your ecoregion, a unique combination of living and nonliving factors that set your landscape apart and determine what will flourish there.
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Interactive
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Enviro Mapper Store Front

For Students 9th - 10th
Lets kids create their own maps, down to the square mile, anywhere in America, choosing various features from water discharges to hazardous waste to roads.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Patagonian Steppe

For Students 9th - 10th
In this resource, students can investigate the location, biodiversity, and threats to the Patagonian steppe ecoregion and also find helpful links to further explore information about this area.
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Pacific Coastal Mountain Icefields and Tundra

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the geography of this ecoregion, its biodiversity, its excellent conservation status, the parks and wilderness areas within its boundaries, potential threats, and organizations working to ensure its protection. (Updated August...