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"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instrctors
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- In this activity, students investigate the fascin…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Classroom printables
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year 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
- Outdoor Education
- 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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En'owkin: What It Means to a Sustainable Community by Jeannette Armstrong
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Journal Article
- Online Journal
- Grade Level
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- En'owkin, a word that comes from the high languag…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Journal Article
- Online Journal
- Grade Level
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- En'owkin, a word that comes from the high language of the Okanagan people, provides a foundation for sustainable living. This is an article written by Jeannette Armstrong, teaching us about "What it Means to be a Sustainable Community."
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Environmental Science
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- First Nations Perspectives
- Place-based Education
- Environmental Education
- Aboriginal Ways of Knowing
- Duration
- 60-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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My Food Story
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Grade Level
- 9
- Submitted By
- P. Aquino - 4 years ago
- Description
- Activity asks students to monitor food choices fo…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Assessment
- Classroom printables
- Grade Level
- 9
- Submitted By
- P. Aquino - 4 years ago
- Description
- Activity asks students to monitor food choices for a day using photos or lists and then put into a presentation that explores what they ate, whether it represented their typical diet, and what influenced their choices. Evaluation rubric included.
- Subject
- Applied Skills
- Home Economics
- Keywords
- Foods
- Food choices
- Learning Standards
- D1 - Describe factors that influence food choices.
- Duration
- 120 minutes (2-3 classes)
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Sep 1, 2015
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Starting with Soil by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- With animation, interactivity, and sound effects,…
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year 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
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Understanding Food and Climate Change: A Systems Perspective by the Centre for Ecoliteracy
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Understanding Food and Climate Change: A Systems …
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Presentation
- Other
- Grade Level
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - one year ago
- Description
- Understanding Food and Climate Change: A Systems Perspective explores the links between food systems and our changing climate with an emphasis on systems thinking. A systems approach helps to illuminate how seemingly disconnected phenomena are often dynamically linked and can be understood best when viewed in a larger context. This collection of essays contains an extensive bibliography that provides resources for further investigation. Available as a free iBook for Mac and iPad users.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Science
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- Keywords
- Ecoliteracy
- Food Systems
- Environmental Education
- Sustainabilty
- Duration
- 60-75 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 30, 2018
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