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Ecology: Trees

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read the defintions of renewale and nonrenewable resources and discuss any incorrect responses. They view a sample of work for the class to see which they describe posting responses on the board in their respective columns...
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Ecology: Trees

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research and identify the different layers of the forest. As a class, they observe real-life trees or analyze a poster, and discuss the characteristics of each forest layer. Students then draw a forest and label the...
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Ecology: Trees

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders, while working in the classroom and the computer lab, utilizing supporting facts from previous lessons, write a creative story that imagines a world without forests. They write, type and print their stories and turn them...
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Wat-er We Good For?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the use of water as a resource that needs to be conserved. They practice the skill of water conservation by taking a home survey of water usage and modify the use in order to decrease the wasting of water.
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Effects Of Natural Disasters On Environment

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the concept of how natural disasters effect the environment. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They are given a scenario that needs a defensive speech. Students take a position and defend it by...
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Fruit Seeds

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use fruit to conduct an observation experiment. They use the skills of observation to write down different facts about three different fruits looking at the outside and inside contents. Students explain two things they...
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Gone Fishin'

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore fishing and the food web. They simulate the role of fisherman using candy as fish and use provided materials to create a fishing device. Afterward, they complete data tables to organize the day's catch and report the...
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Strands Walk An Ecological Observation

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students examine an ecosystem and analyze the role of two abiotic factors in the ecosystem.  For this ecosystem lesson students complete an activity on their ecosystem.
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Exploring Life in the Coral Reef

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study life forms in coral reefs. In this ocean life lesson plan, students study life in coral reefs as they create a coral reef sculpture.
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Creating a Disaster

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students construct a volcano model. In this earth science lesson, students determine the structure and build of their volcano. They explain the danger of volcanic eruptions.
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Burnaby Lake Field Trip

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students identify different organisms found in the lake ecosystem. In this life science lesson, students discover the predator-prey relationship through a game. They explain how beavers adapt to the environment over time.
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Invasive Species

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explain the impact of exotic species to an ecosystem. In this environmental science lesson, 8th graders brainstorm ways to eliminate invasive species. They share their ideas in class.
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What’s so “Great” about these Lakes?

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students label the regions and major ports of the Great Lakes region. In this environmental science lesson, students create a timeline about the history and development of the Great Lakes. They discuss the problems its facing today.
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Powering a Green Earth

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students compare and contrast renewable and nonrenewable energy. In this environmental science lesson, students discuss the importance of going green. They identify the different components in a power grid system.
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Horticulture Crops in the agro-ecosystem

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders apply ecological analysis to fruit and vegetable production systems.  For this horticulture lesson students learn about different management practices.
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Field Crops in the Agro-ecosystem

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore how to apply ecological analysis to cropping systems.  For this agro-ecosystem lesson students study management practices including soil and fertility. 
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What is Happening to Our Water?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students compare and contrast Wisconsin's water resources to that of Puerto Rico. They research books about islands, particularly the Puerto Rican islands. Student view illustrations of island ecology. They discuss the illustrations and...
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Habitats, Abiotic v. Biotic

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore and define ecosystem, ecology and habitat. They discuss abiotic and biotic organisms and the things needed for survival. After observing pictures of animals in their habitat, students compare and contrast habitats and...
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Temperate Forests vs. Wetlands

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students compare and contrast the temperate forest and wetlands by researching them in groups. In this forest lesson plan, students identify the economic, ecological, and social benefits of each.
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Amoeba This!!! Amoeba That!!!

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students investigate protozoa. In this protozoa lesson, students identify and classify different types of protozoa using different ecological samples and protozoa charts.
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Predator-Prey Relationships

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students understand ecological systems. They provide experiences to assist citizens to increase their sensitivity and stewardship for the environment.
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The Salt Water Connection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the hydrological cycle and oceans. They determine the factors that influence the Pacific Ocean. Students research an organism found in Monterey Bay. They describe the organism's biome and ecological factors that...
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Endosymbiosis: A Friend Within

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students research the ecological principle of symbiosis. Using a microscope, students observe the relationship of mutualism between termites and flagellates. Students examine a live termite and protozoans. They discuss the principles...
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Seals, Corals, and Dollars...

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the interdependence of animals and their habitat.  In this Hawaiian ecology lesson, students work in groups to research the necessity of preserving precious coral as a habitat for monk seals.  Students prepare and share...

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