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"Decomposition Mission" by Beetles Science and Teaching for Field Instructors
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- Classroom printable
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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
- 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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Forest Food Webs by HCTF Education
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- 4
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- EEPSA : http://eepsa.org/ - 2 years ago
- Description
- Students use forest stores from their ecoprovince…
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- 4
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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.
- Subject
- 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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Salmon Run Field Day
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- Alison and Laurie - 4 years ago
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- A day trip incorporating First People’s Tradition…
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- Alison and Laurie - 4 years ago
- Description
- A day trip incorporating First People’s Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with Ecology in an authentic place-based learning experience for students.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Aboriginal Education
- Science
- Biology
- Keywords
- Salmon
- Field Work
- Indigenous
- Ecology
- West Coast
- First Nations
- Learning Standards
- - Make observations aimed at identifying their own questions about the natural world - Identify a question to answer or a problem to solve through scientific inquiry - Experience and interpret the local environment - Apply First Peoples perspectives and knowledge, other ways of knowing, and local knowledge as sources of information - Contribute to care for self, others, community, and world through personal or collaborative approaches - Express and reflect on a variety of experiences and perspectives of place
- Duration
- Full Day
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 28, 2016
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Text Features: Road Sign Titles and Headings
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- Worksheet
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- A Brown - 3 years ago
- Description
- This is a lesson plan and worksheet on using titl…
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- A Brown - 3 years ago
- Description
- This is a lesson plan and worksheet on using titles and headings to understand non-fiction text, and make predictions. This lesson likens titles and headings and titles to roadsigns (they tell you where you are going and what is next) and has an accompanying worksheet for students to complete to show their understanding of how a text is organized under headings, and how to use them to make predictions or find specific information.
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- English Language Learning (ELL)
- English Language Arts
- Keywords
- Non-Fiction
- Reading Skills
- Interpreting Text
- Learning Standards
- Use developmentally appropriate reading, listening, and viewing strategies to make meaning Recognize how different texts reflect different purposes. Recognize text features and strategies to use them. Core Competency: Communication I can summarize key ideas in text. I can present information in an organized way. I can acquire information and interpret text, using headings and titles.
- Duration
- 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Nov 27, 2017
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