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"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instructors
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printable
- Lesson plan/Unit plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
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- 9
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascin…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printable
- Lesson plan/Unit plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
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- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascinating and complex process of decomposition and lay the foundation for deeper understanding of concepts related to matter and energy transfer in ecosystems. Through exploration and discussion, students go beyond simple definitions. Instead, students discover key characteristics of decomposition as they struggle with creating a sequence for decomposing wood and leaves. They learn the difference between physical decomposition and chemical decomposition and that many things contribute to decomposition, but certain organisms are classified as decomposers. They also search for and discuss evidence of decomposers, make model diagrams to further develop their ideas about the process of decomposition, and discuss decomposition and its role in the cycling of matter. Finally, students are challenged to recognize the evidence and impact of decomposition in the ecosystems they explore.
- Subject
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Experiential Education
- Place-based Education
- Ecology
- Ecosystem
- Forest
- URLs
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/cms/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Decomposition-Mission.pdf
- http://www.beetlesproject.org/resources/for-field-instructors/decomposition-mission/
- Learning Standards
- Students will: - Explore, observe, and compare samples of decomposing materials and use reasoning to determine the level of decomposition among them - Search for and classify decomposers (or evidence of them) as fungi, bacteria or invertebrates - Investigate and discuss decomposition as the process of breaking down dead organisms and their waste materials into smaller and simpler forms of matter - Create a model diagram for the process of decomposition - Discuss the role decomposers play in making matter available to living plants
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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Designing a Resilient Community by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
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- Activity
- Lesson plan/Unit plan
- Presentation
- Grade Level
- 8
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- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- A project-based learning activity in which studen…
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- Activity
- Lesson plan/Unit plan
- Presentation
- Grade Level
- 8
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- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- A project-based learning activity in which students assess their community's ability to respond to crises and develop ideas for making it more resilient. Students participate in project-based learning over several days as they assess their community's ability to respond to crises that threaten both natural and human systems. Then they develop ideas for redesigning their community to be more resilient.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Environmental Education
- Place-based Education
- Experiential Education
- Climate Change
- Project-based Learning
- URLs
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/uploads/shared_files/CEL_Designing_Resilient_Community.pdf
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/download/designing-resilient-community
- Duration
- 50-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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Exploring the Great Bear Sea - Secondary Environmental Science
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- Activity
- Lesson plan/Unit plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Heidi Lessman - 2 years ago
- Description
- The Exploring the Great Bear Sea Secondary Curric…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson plan/Unit plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Submitted By
- Heidi Lessman - 2 years ago
- Description
- The Exploring the Great Bear Sea Secondary Curriculum Resources are based on the film The Great Bear Sea: Reflecting on the Past, Planning for the Future, by Green Fire Productions, and can be used to engage students on an inquiry-based, educational journey through the Great Bear Sea. The Great Bear Sea is a new name given to the North Coast of British Columbia (BC), an area that extends from Campbell River on Vancouver Island to the border of BC and Alaska. This region of British Columbia’s coast is one of the richest marine ecosystems in the world, has enormous cultural significance to the people who live here, and contains important resources for BC’s economy.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Place-based Education
- Sustainable Resource Management
- Marine Stewardship
- Traditional and Local Knowledge
- Biodiversity
- Collaborative Science
- URLs
- http://greatbearsea.net/
- http://greatbearsea.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Exploring-the-Great-Bear-Sea-Secondary-Environmental-Science-2017.pdf
- http://greatbearsea.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Exploring-the-Great-Bear-Sea-Secondary-Social-Studies-2017.pdf
- Learning Standards
- All resources are connected to the revised BC curriculum and include lesson plans, supplementary resources and film clips to support classroom learning.
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 29, 2018
1 recommendation
"Jobs in a Biotic Community" by the Center for Ecoliteracy
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- Activity
- Classroom printable
- Lesson plan/Unit plan
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
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- 4
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- 7
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students take a census of an outdoor site, and lo…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printable
- Lesson plan/Unit plan
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
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- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students take a census of an outdoor site, and look for organisms that perform different “jobs” in the biotic community. A biotic (or natural) community is made up of the various organisms that live and interact with one another in a particular environment. As in a human community, its members have different roles and depend on each other for survival. In this activity, students examine a study area to find out what organisms live there and the ecological jobs or niches they fill.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Environmental Education
- Experiential Education
- Place-based Education
- Outdoor Education
- Community
- Ecosystem
- Biotic
- URLs
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/sites/default/files/uploads/CEL_Lesson_Jobs_in_a_Biotic_Community.pdf
- https://www.ecoliteracy.org/download/downloadable-resource-jobs-biotic-community
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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2 recommendations
Kootenay Boundary Environmental Education Initiative Inspiration Handbook
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- K
- 1
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- Adult
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Open links in Chrome.
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- Lesson plan/Unit plan
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- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Open links in Chrome.
- The KBEE has been working to find ways of enabling teachers to effectively use environmental/place-based education across their teaching practices in order to support students in developing the Core Competencies and achieving the Content, Curricular Competencies and Big Ideas in the Know-Do-Understand model articulated by the BC Ministry of Education, as well as to enhance their students' learning experiences both in and outside of their classrooms.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- Place-based Education
- Outdoor Education
- Place-conscious Learning
- Experiential Education
- Inquiry
- Learning Standards
- https://www.curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 29, 2018
1 recommendation
Starting with Soil by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
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- K
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- With animation, interactivity, and sound effects,…
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- With animation, interactivity, and sound effects, Starting with Soil demonstrates how plants and animals cooperate to make the soil we need to grow healthy food. Kids learn that soil starts with bare rock and discover how long it takes nature to make one inch of topsoil. (Spoiler alert: it takes 500 years!) Different chapters convey the importance of pollinators and the critical roles animals, the weather, microorganisms, and cover crops play in organic farming. Designed for students ages 7-9, Starting with Soil allows users to plant seeds, build a compost pile, drag a microscope over different organisms in soil to get a better look, and view the symbiosis at work when corn, beans, and squash are planted together.
- Subject
- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Ecosystem
- Growing Food
- Gardens
- Compost
- Pollinators
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
2 recommendations
Understanding Food and Climate Change: An interactive guide by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
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- 4
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Understanding Food and Climate Change: An Interac…
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- Grade Level
- 4
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Understanding Food and Climate Change: An Interactive Guide uses video, photography, text, and interactive experiences to help educators, students, and advocates learn how food and climate systems interact and how personal choices can make a difference. Ideal for grades 6–12 and general audiences, for Social Studies themes, the guide offers activities for student research and resources for further investigation. The guide is also designed to support self-guided and independent study, and is a boon for advocates seeking hopeful strategies and creative responses. Available as a free iBook for Mac and iPad users.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Climate Systems
- Place-based Education
- Environmental Education
- Ecoliteracy
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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