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Biome basics: This project involves the creation of a simple, yet effective display of the different biomes found on earth.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By B. Carl Rush.

A comparison of the plant ecology of two fields: Students will apply random sampling techniques to do a plant population/community/ecosystem study to model how these things are interrelated.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Linda Sutton.

Constructing a food web: Students will construct food chains and food webs in order to recognize the relationships between organisms.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); By Lynn Pearson.

The best hope for northern right whales: Students research current and proposed methods of assisting the recovery of northern right whale populations. Students conduct Internet research to investigate the best strategies to help save right whales. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Biomagnification in the Great Lakes ecosystems: This lesson will focus on biomagnification as it relates to the ecosystems of the Great Lakes region in the mid-western United States. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

The Chernobyl disaster: In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students discover how a nuclear accident can affect biological systems. By examining the case of the Chernobyl nuclear meltdown in 1986, students study the adverse effects of high doses of radiation on biological systems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The fish trade: The purpose of this lesson is to examine the interdependence of global trade in the context of the economic and social aspects of fisheries and aquaculture. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Great Barrier Reef: This lesson will help students understand the environmental importance of coral reefs and the threats to reefs' conservation. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Human impacts in the African rainforest: What we can do: This lesson asks students to examine the human impacts that conservationist Michael Fay noticed on his Congo Trek as well as the areas that are so far free from human impacts. Students will write recommendations to the region's governments and businesses, explaining what should be done about human impacts and considering some of the underlying causes for environmental threats. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

The pros and cons of artificial reefs: This lesson asks students to consider whether artificial reefs are good for marine ecosystems. Students will look at pictures of artificial reefs and read articles describing the pros and cons of these structures. They will conclude by writing paragraphs explaining whether they think a new artificial reef should be created in Florida waters. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Research and conservation: Doing the legwork: Students learn about the ways in which geographical studies can be put to practical use, such as in helping to preserve the rain forest. Students will think about the importance of counting and studying all the species in an ecosystem, such as the Congo River Basin. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Sharks: Setting the record straight: In this lesson, students investigate sharks' importance to the ecosystem, recent shark attacks, legislation regarding shark feeding, and the geographical distribution of shark attacks in the United States. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Spaceship Earth: In this lesson, students will develop an understanding of our planet as a system by designing a very-long-duration space mission in which the life-support system is patterned after that of Earth. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

A trip to the beach?: Students investigate the truth behind common myths about sharks and shark attacks, learning why sharks are important members of the ecosystem. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Using Venn diagrams to compare two ecosystems: The following activity helps students identify and describe differences between two related ecosystems. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

What goes around comes around!: In this lesson students will model the cycles of matter by creating an ecosystem in a jar. They will also give research based oral presentations on the carbon, water and nitrogen cycles. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: Utah Education Network

Wild horses: Public property?: This lesson introduces students to the challenge of maintaining balance among the “competing” species that coexist on public lands. Students will discuss how the Chincoteague wild ponies have adapted to their environment. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Wildlife conflicts: In this lesson, students learn about the conflicts relating to humans and wildlife in prairie habitats. Students perform some of the research, evaluation, and decision-making functions necessary to understand and resolve such conflicts. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic