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This is the first assignment that I give my students when starting my first unit on ecology and the environment. This thought-provoking activity requires the student to work through a series of questions about their local environment and their efforts to protect and conserve it.
Types of questions include:
1. Name 5 plants that seem to be native to your area. For each plant, list one reason why it is important to humans. For example, can these plants be used as a source of food? Are they used in landscaping?
2. List three organizations or agencies in your area that are involved in the conservation and protection of the environment. Describe the purpose of each agency/organization.
3. When you consider the area in which you live, are there any obvious sources of pollution? If so, describe the source and the type of pollution.
This four page worksheet has 23 questions.
There are no right or wrong answers. My hope is that this activity will encourage students to increase their efforts in conservation and maintenance of the environment.
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Amy Brown (Science Stuff)
This is the first assignment that I give my students when starting my first unit on ecology and the environment. This thought-provoking activity requires the student to work through a series of questions about their local environment and their efforts to protect and conserve it.
Types of questions include:
1. Name 5 plants that seem to be native to your area. For each plant, list one reason why it is important to humans. For example, can these plants be used as a source of food? Are they used in landscaping?
2. List three organizations or agencies in your area that are involved in the conservation and protection of the environment. Describe the purpose of each agency/organization.
3. When you consider the area in which you live, are there any obvious sources of pollution? If so, describe the source and the type of pollution.
This four page worksheet has 23 questions.
There are no right or wrong answers. My hope is that this activity will encourage students to increase their efforts in conservation and maintenance of the environment.
Related products include:
Introduction to Ecology Complete Teaching Unit Plan Bundle of Products
Introduction to Ecology PowerPoint with Notes for Teacher and Student
Population Ecology PowerPoint with Notes for Teacher and Student
Community Ecology PowerPoint with Notes for Teacher and Student
Ecosystems and the Biosphere Part 1: Energy Flow and the Recycling of Matter PowerPoint with Notes for Teacher and Student
Ecosystems and the Biosphere Part 2: Biomes of the World PowerPoint and Notes
Humans and the Environment PowerPoint and Notes
FREE Set of Six Ecology Crossword Puzzles
Introduction to Ecology Quiz
Introduction to Ecology Homework / Study Guide
Introduction to Ecology Review PowerPoint of 55 Questions and Answers
Introduction to Ecology Unit Test
Lab: How is the Germination of Seeds Affected by Abiotic Factors?
Ouch! That Burns! Analysis of Local Ultraviolet Radiation
Habitat and Niche Practice Problem Worksheet
Lab: Modeling the Greenhouse Effect
Population Ecology Quiz or Homework Practice
Population Ecology Unit Test
Population Ecology Review PowerPoint Q/A
Community Ecology Quiz / Review Worksheet
Community Ecology REVIEW Powerpoint of 50 Questions/Answers
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Ecology Activity: Modeling Population Growth
Energy Flow and the Recycling of Matter Review PowerPoint of Questions and Answers
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Quiz: Biomes of the World
Humans and the Environment Review PowerPoint Questions and Answers
Quiz: Humans and the Environment
Lichens: Informational Text, Critical Reading and Lab Activity
Predator Prey Informational Text and Graphing Activity
I would love for you to follow me at:
My TpT Store
Science Stuff Blog
My Facebook Page
On Pinterest
Amy Brown (Science Stuff)
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Hildmat
Excellent information. I am going to add the printed names of the continents to glue onto the map. My students, in special ed, have fine motor issues and write too big to fit the words on this map.
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My 3rd graders will love this!
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Thank you so much for a great product. I'm currently in a K-12 program at my university and I need ideas for lesson plans. I thought of an idea of having the students relate what was taught in class to what they have at home and their surroundings. This is a great example of what I was aiming for. Thanks again!
February 10, 2013
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Jena Phillips (TpT Seller)
Thanks! This is great to focus their attention and understanding about what ecology is.
January 17, 2013
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Tara L (TpT Seller)
This is a great idea to start off a unit and get them to relate it to the real world. I suspect many of my students have never thought about these questions.
November 17, 2012
Addie Williams (TpT Seller)
Love this - it's a perfect introduction to my senior geography class. Can't wait to use it in September!
August 16, 2012
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This activity is great at the beginning of a unit on ecology to get kids thinking about their local resources and condition of the environment.
August 2, 2012
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Wonderful product. Every Teacher that teaches this as part of their science class needs to have this on hand!! Thanks!
July 30, 2012
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Tracee Orman (TpT Seller)
This is yet another wonderful resource by Science Stuff! I love that it encourages students to look in their own back yards and realize how many amazing creatures and organisms are right in front of us. Plus, it is always great to encourage students to respect and conserve our natural habitats. Thanks so much for providing this FREE! :)
July 29, 2012
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Wise Guys (TpT Seller)
Great resource! The questions get the students thinking about what their environment is like. This is a seller to follow!
July 29, 2012
Kathleen Applebee (TpT Seller)
Many prompts to get students thinking about and analyzing their community and their role in its conservation. Nicely done.
July 29, 2012
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