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Explore soil, genetic traits, natural resources, and pollution in a series of lessons that focus on biodiversity. Kids complete experiments to learn more about the importance of varied genes and organisms in an ecosystem.
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biodiversity, reading comprehension, nature, poetry, diamante poems, cinquains, haikus, free verse, organizing information, ecosystems, ecological systems, extinction, pollination, the atmosphere, evaporation, metals, minerals, pesticides, photosynthesis, sediment, transpiration, wetland ecosystems, water treatment, pollution, water runoff, climates, oxygen, the water cycle, soil
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Instructional Ideas
- A great addition to a unit on ecosystems or conservation
- Have kids conduct online and hands-on research about the natural resources in their own community
- Use the lessons as part of a unit or choose the lessons that are applicable to your curriculum
Classroom Considerations
- Based on the standards and ecosystem in Illinois
Pros
- Provides auxiliary resources that you could use to enhance your lessons
- Activities are fun and educational for learners of all levels
- Combines language arts and science
Cons
- None