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Curated OER

Tallying Local Species to Learn About Diversity

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Using this thoroughly-written plan, you can have your junior ecologists exploring local biodiversity. They take a journal outdoors to tally the species that they see. An article is included along with comprehension questions. The author...
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Curated OER

Wetland vs. Stream Macroinvertebrates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A link to a comprehensive macroinvertebrate guide gives you the information needed to prepare for this field study activity. Sample macroinvertebrates are collected from areas representing different environmental conditions. Junior...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hands on Habitat

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students teach others about habitats. In this Science lesson, students use a Science Log to record data about a habitat for research. Students analyze the data and construct an eco-chamber. Students share what they have found with other...
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Goldenrod Gall Investigation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this life science field investigation middle schoolers study goldenrod gall population.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Physical Science: Field Study

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of and reasons for field study.