In this lesson, students name at least three products that come from trees, describe what life would be like without wood products, and explain the statement "Wood is a renewable resource."
In this lesson, students will apply understanding of best management practices to create a plan for a forest area.
In this lesson, students will identify the relationship of tree resources in a word sort.
In this lesson, students will define "nonpoint source pollution" and identify examples of it. They will also describe what storm water is and explain the purpose of a storm drain. Students will design an effective PSA to show how to reduce nonpoint source pollution and then work collaboratively to design a system to remove pollution from a simulated river.
In this lesson, students will be able to identify differences in the water quality of a stream. Students will accurately follow directions and complete water testing. Then, collect aquatic insects and identify them using the chart and pictures and come up with an index value. Students will then be able to identify causes of changes and pollution in the water of a stream.
In this lesson, students will recognize water as a frequent subject in the news. Students will uitilize different sources to find information on current water issues. Then students will use writing skills to publish a paper on water issues.
In this lesson, students will identify all of the watersheds to which they belong. Students will read maps to identify bodies of water and order these bodies of water from smallest to largest, in order of flow.
In this lesson, students will describe a watershed. They will also understand the water cycle.
In this lesson, students will describe characteristics of wetlands. They will also identify plants and animals found in wetlands and identify reasons wetlands are important to our environment.
In this lesson, students will describe relationships among precipitation, runoff, and wetlands. Students will relate the importance of wetland functions to their own needs and daily lives.
In this lesson, students will learn that different liquids have different pH levels. They will understand that pH levels have both negative and positive effects on organisms and objects.
In this lesson, students will analyze water samples for contaminants. Students will use the Internet or other sources to identify sources of water contamination and relate contaminants to local sources.
In this lesson, students describe how abiotic and biotic factors can affect the size of a deer herd. Students will explain and simulate the management of a deer herd.
In this collection of five inquiry-based, hands-on lesson plans, students explore white-tailed deer biology and forest ecology. Each lesson builds upon the previous one, culminating in a final assignment for the students. These lessons focus on the impact of deer on the forest ecosystem and the need for better education and understanding about the issues surrounding deer abundance.
In this lesson, students will identify and illustrate the four main stages of forest succession: grass and forbs, shrubs and saplings, pole timber, and mature timber. After conducting research, students will list the natural habitat and preferred food of a given wildlife species.
In this lesson, students will comprehend that populations of organisms are affected by elements of their environment. Students will observe that populations of animals do not stay at the same number year after year. Students will understand the importance of suitable habitat and how various factors may affect wildlife populations.
In this lesson, students will orally read an article about wood. Students will discuss the main and supporting details about wood after reading. They will also recall facts about wood products through matching.
In this lesson, students will measure the dimensions of various wood samples, then calculate volume, mass, and density for each sample.
In this lesson, students will identify a variety of products that come from trees and write about ways they use tree products in daily living.
In this lesson, students will study how living models can help them to understand and relate to the real environment. As a class, students will create a model of an aquatic habitat and be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the tank.