LEARN NC

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

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).

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Ferocious felines
In this Xpeditions lesson, students study the biota—or flora and fauna—of the Kalahari Desert, and the importance of the lion's role as predator within this ecosystem. This lesson engages students in small group collaboration, research using online... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Science)
Provided by: Xpeditions
Design a regional "eco park"
In this Xpeditions lesson, students use the Internet to find out about the plants and animals that live in their local area. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Create a wetland scene
Students 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. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic
Crane Cam: Conservation and economics
In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the intended and unintended consequences of human environmental intervention. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic
Crane Cam: Conservation and community
In this Xpeditions lesson, students examine the intended and unintended consequences of human environmental intervention. They study crane activity in the Platte River Valley and research the effects of human intervention on bird populations. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic
Changing with the tide
Students will learn about and act out the functions of the salt marsh habitat. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science)
Provided by: National Geographic