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The 3 R's in the Forest by HCTF Education
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- Matter cycles. Matter for growth, maintenance and…
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- Matter cycles. Matter for growth, maintenance and reproduction in all organisms cycles through the ecosystem and Earth processes. All life needs certain matter in order to stay alive. This includes nitrogen, phosphorus, and water; oxygen for many but not all animals; and carbon dioxide for plants, to name a few kinds of matter.
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- Cross-Curricular
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Ecosystem
- Ecology
- Recycling
- Decomposers
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_DetectiveSheet_CopyPage.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_GuidedImagery_CopyPage.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ThreeRsinForest_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Learning Standards
- To understand, through guided visualization (part 1) and hands-on investigations (part 2), how matter cycles through an ecosystem. To gain an understanding of decomposition, a community of forest recyclers, and the critical role decomposers play in the food web and the cycling of matter.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
3 recommendations
Be a Biodiversity Detective!
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- Students investigate biodiversity of wildlife in …
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- Students investigate biodiversity of wildlife in their backyard (schoolyard) by selecting and mapping out areas they expect to be high in biodiversity in part one. Part two uses a larger area to make observations about the area by using “biodiversity clues.”
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- Food Webs
- Species Diversity
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/BiodiversityDetective_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instructors
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- In this activity, students investigate the fascin…
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- 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.
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- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Experiential Education
- Place-based Education
- Ecology
- Ecosystem
- Forest
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- 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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Exploring a Forest by HCTF Education
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- Students explore a forest at designated stations,…
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- Students explore a forest at designated stations, using their vision and, blindfolded, their other senses. By engaging with the forest in a personal, multisensory activity, students will become more sensitive to the components of a forest, and hopefully, treat our landscapes with increased respect.
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- Cross-Curricular
- Health and PE
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Place-based Education
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- Outdoor education
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ExploringAForest_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- Learning Standards
- Students will engage the senses to explore the characteristics of a forest.
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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Forest Food Webs by HCTF Education
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- Students use forest stores from their ecoprovince…
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students use forest stores from their ecoprovince to examine and define the elements of food chains and food webs including abiotic and biotic interactions. Students as ‘food chain roles’ participate in an string webbing activity that demonstrates how roles are inter-connected and the resilience of food webs to adapt to stresses.
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- Cross-Curricular
- Science
- Biology
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Keywords
- Ecosystems
- Ecology
- Outdoor Education
- Place-based Edcuation
- URLs
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Ecosystems_Primer.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestStories_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/ForestFoodWebs_Lesson.pdf
- https://www.hctfeducation.ca/lessons/earth-ecosystems-and-ecology/
- Learning Standards
- The students will be able to: classify forest components into different ecological food web roles; and construct and describe food webs, including non-living aspects of a forest ecosystem.
- Duration
- 30-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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Starting with Soil by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- With animation, interactivity, and sound effects,…
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
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- 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.
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- Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
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- Ecosystem
- Growing Food
- Gardens
- Compost
- Pollinators
- Duration
- 30-60 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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