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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Wetlands

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Canada?s wetlands, what they are and where they are located. Wetlands are divided into two classes: freshwater and saltwater. They are further separated into four main types: ponds, marshes, swamps, and peatbogs. Discover the...
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Fish Habitats

For Teachers K - 1st
During this instructional activity, young scholars spend time looking at pictures of fish and their habitat, talking about what all animals need to live, making a poster of a fish habitat, and finally visiting a lake.
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Handout
Microscopy UK

Microscopy Uk: Rotifers and How to Find Them

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting discussion of rotifer anatomy, habitat, feeding habits, locomotion, and species.
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Riparian Soils [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Riparian soils occur along the edges of a lake, stream or river. Pictures and diagrams in this fact sheet explain the importance of and composition of riparian soils.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swamps

For Students Pre-K - 1st
What characteristics make a swamp a swamp? This site features information on the Great Dismal Swamp, Conifer Swamps, Okefenokee Swamps, Shrub Swamps, Hardwood Swamps, and Cypress Swamps. This site also offers some great photographs of...
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Creepy Critters

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars learn about aquatic life and the importance of a balanced aquatic habitat by collecting micro- and macro-organisms. By the end of the lesson, they will be able to identify and develop a pond food web.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Water Quality Through Quantative and Qualitative Analysis

For Teachers 9th - 10th
By looking at the bottom dwelling macroinvertebrates, students will investigate water quality and habitat quality in this field lab. Students will record the number of creatures found at the bottom of a pond, lake, ditch, stream or river...
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: Human and Animal Habitats

For Students 3rd - 6th
An interactive learning game where students answer whether or not certain environments would be suitable for different animals. Printable worksheets are available for review at the end of the activity.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Lake Superior

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides facts, illustrations, and more about the largest Great Lake. Includes descriptions of wildlife and industry. For grades 4-8.
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Wetlands

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Did you know that wetlands are frequently used as resting stops for migrating birds? This is just one of the many interesting facts found within this educational resource. This site features information on the characteristics, types,...
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EL Education

El Education: Field Guide to the Aquatic Gardens at Forest Park

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
3rd grade students in Springfield, Massachusetts created this field guide as part of a learning expedition on ecosystems and pond life. Students did fieldwork in the city park and worked with local experts, closely examining the ponds....

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