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Curated OER

For Creative Minds: Mountain Ecosystems

For Students 5th - 6th
In this mountain ecosystems learning exercise, students read information about mountain ecosystems and study various diagrams about the environment. Students match animals in the ecosystem to their descriptions.
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Colorado 14ers Initiative: Peaks: San Juan Mountains: Mount Sneffels

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Mount Sneffels from this nonprofit, dedicated to preserving Colorado's mountain ecosystems.
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PBS

Nova: Tour Kilimanjaro

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience six different ecological zones as you climb Mt. Kilimanjaro. Pictures of plants living in each of the zones are also part of this virtual tour of the mountain.
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Mountain Institute: Learning About Mountains, Explore Mountains

For Students 9th - 10th
The Mountain Institute provides information on three areas: Andes, Appalachians, and the Himalayas. Find resources on conservation, the mountain ecosystems, and the culture of the areas.
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Handout
World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Mountains: A Geological Spectacle

For Students 3rd - 5th
Basic facts on mountains and the mountain ecosystem. Be sure to click on the Animal Life tab in the left-hand menu for information on some of the animals that live in these ecosystems.