Curated OER
The Queen's Empire
Eighth graders study insects and make observations about their habitat. in this insect research lesson students research the Internet to compile information on ants.
Province of British Columbia
Soil Conservation Surveys Guidebook
The online version of the "Soil Conservation Surveys Guidebook," helps forest resource managers from British Columbia plan and implement sound forest practices. Divided into three sections, the guidebook includes soil conservation...
University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension: Natural Resources, Environment, and Ecosystems
A collection of lesson plans for specific age levels to help students gain a better understanding of animals, plants, and people, and how they affect each other in ecosystems. Many of the activities provide discussion questions and...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Digging in for Dirt Day!
This lesson is managed through stations that students will rotate around every 20- 30 minutes. Each second grade teacher conducts one station. Parent volunteers can also be used to manage stations. Students will use an auger to gather...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Bury Your Trash!
This activity will allow students to bury various pieces of trash in a plotted area of land outside. After approximately two to three months, the trash will be uncovered to allow the students to investigate what types of materials...
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Other
Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute: Native Habitat Restoration [Pdf]
This presentation explains why it is important to do restoration of a habitat. It explains what to expect, developing a plan, where to get help, assess the area, preparing the soil, choosing and planting seeds, managing the habitat as it...
Other
Temperate Forest Organization: Temperate Forest
Provides links to sites such as forestry, population, management, diversity, and fire. There are lesson plans, tours and educational links for teachers.