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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Landscaping And Urban Forestry - Lesson 4 (Grades 8-9)

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students discuss reasons to plant trees and the best locations for cooling. They study two homes and identify types and locations of trees and determine the placement of the central air conditioners. The class plans a landscape design...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Biomes of the World (and Canada)

For Teachers 2nd - 7th
Young scholars explore environments by analyzing food chains. In this biome identification lesson, students define a list of environmental vocabulary terms such as tundra, rain-forest and desert. Young scholars create a fictional self...
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PPT
Curated OER

Terrestrial Ecosystem Response to Climate Change

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
An extensive investigation of the Earth's climate changes awaits your environmental science classes. This top-notch presentation begins by looking at the history of Earth's climate and then predicts the impact on each major terrestrial...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Forests of the World

For Students 6th - 10th
In this forests worksheet, students read a one page informational excerpt on different forests throughout the world. They then use what they learned to answer the 20 questions on the worksheet. The answers are on the last page of the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Looking At Leaves

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate the different leaves of Wisconsin. They gather samples of leaves in order to compare to the samples taken from Puerto Rico. They make observations and collect data recording the size, shape, and texture of the...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Seeing Green Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this seeing green activity worksheet, students use the 25 clues and word bank to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Leaf Classification

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders work together to develop a leaf classification system. In groups, they are given a set of leaves and sort them based on their characteristics. They share their new classification system with the class and answer any...
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Organizer
Curated OER

The United States and Canada: Climate and Vegetation

For Students 7th - 10th
Display U.S. and Canadian climate and vegetation through this text-companion worksheet. Learners read about the geography of these regions, take notes, and answer 3 comprehension questions as they read the selection. A graphic organizer...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Walk and Learn

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders take a nature walk on a nice sunny spring day. They discuss different things in nature. They write down observations in their notebook.
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Handout
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Evergreens

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site chronicles Wisconsin's Evergreen and Conifer trees. There are descriptions of the various tree types. Additionally, site details the uses of these trees in nature. Ideal for grades 4-8.
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Interactive
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Dichotomous Tree Key

For Students 9th - 10th
Identify a tree using this interactive identification tool.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Tree Identification: Compare and Contrast Deciduous and Evergreen Leaves

For Teachers K - 1st
Students observe differences in tree leaves leading them to an understanding of the terms deciduous, evergreen, and coniferous. Children will compare and contrast leaves and then, viewing a chart key, use what they know to help them...
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Activity
Tramline

Virtual Field Trip: Temperate Forest Biome

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Travel with your students on a Virtual Field Trip to learn about Temperate Forest Biomes. You will also discover many informative and interactive websites.
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Handout
Other

Radford University: Taiga or Boreal Forest

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a thorough fact sheet of a taiga forest (or boreal forest as it is otherwise known). Content includes a look at the forest climate, vegetation, growth forms, and soil. Additional information can be found on the alpine...
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Website
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Why Do Leaves Change Colour?

For Students 2nd - 9th
Understand the science behind why leaves change throughout the seasons. Why don't pine trees lose their needles?
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Handout
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: Taiga Plants

For Students 3rd - 8th
At this site from the Missouri Botanical Garden, you can learn about conifers, needles and the taiga in the fall. Click on the pictures to view a larger version.

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