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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Native Plant Restoration Project

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students distinguish between exotic and native plant species. They work in groups in the field to restore a natural habitat. A class map is created to reflect their work in the field.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Tree Identification

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students list four ways to identify trees. In this tree identification instructional activity, students use tree identification techniques such as leafs, bark, wood grain, soil type, and climate to create tables and graphs.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Benthic Macroinvertebrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars survey and describe a stream ecosystem. They sample the benthic macroinvertebrate populations of a given stream and determine community structure through the use of the Chandler Index and a species diversity index.
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Interactive
Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Water Critter Key Life in a Pond

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this interactive key to identify a critter that you found in the water. Expand it to full-screen for the best experience.