Learners explore the life cycles of insects and how they interact with each other in the prairie to create a healthy ecosystem and viable food chain. They list animals or insects in their own community that are similar to the prairie...

Second graders observe images of prairie ecosystems and discuss the needs of living things. They create a prairie habitat in a closed jar to observe the water cycle and plant growth.

Twelfth graders explore the changing concept of "prairie" through written and artistic works. They write their own poem or essay describing the prairie after discussing how differently people perceive the prairie.

Seventh graders construct a large mural of a praire showing plants, and animals that would live there.

Students research, design and advertise a homestead community. This is an extensive lesson with a variety of ativities and learning experiences.

Students explore the role and importance of soil in the ecosystem.  In this Science and Social Studies lesson plan, students complete an experiment using various kinds of soil and clay and then examine how soil has a direct impact...

Pupils create a Venn diagram to compare and contrast wildfires and prescribed fires. In this earth science activity, students conduct a series of experiment to explore fire characteristics. They describe favorable conditions to start a...

A good site to begin your study of grasslands as it gives clear definitions of terms and an explanation of how the grasslands came into existence.

A description of the animals and plants of the Great Plains. It also includes a map showing the extent of the plains.