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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Create a wetland scene

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/16/g35/
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A lesson plan for Grade 5 Science and

Provider: National Geographic

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Appropriate grades
5
Subjects
science (environmental science), social studies (geography)
Provider
National Geographic

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In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will learn about the importance of wetlands. They will learn about the different types of freshwater wetlands, and the factors that threaten their health. Finally, they will study specific examples of wetland areas of the U.S., and what is being done to protect them.

Students will:

  • learn basic information about wetlands
  • identify some of the plants and animals that live in a wetland, and how they have adapted to their wetland habitat
  • study a specific type of wetland
  • create a board game to teach other students about wetlands

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 5

  • Goal 1: The learner will conduct investigations to build an understanding of the interdependence of plants and animals.
    • Objective 1.01: Describe and compare several common ecosystems (communities of organisms and their interaction with the environment).
    • Objective 1.03: Explain why an ecosystem can support a variety of organisms.

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