*Popular lesson! Activity Overview This is a short explainer activity for a booth or similar informal education/outreach venue to share about marine invasive species monitoring and specifically European green crab in Alaska. Objectives Participants will engage hands-on with a crab monitoring trap and sorting marine creatures found. Participants will gain understanding about marine invasive species … Read more
Lesson Overview Energy from the sun is stored in plants. Objectives Students will understand that energy from sun causes plants to grow. Students will practice good observation techniques and collect data. Students will demonstrate group cooperation skills. Grade Level:Â K-2, 3-5 Subject:Â Life Science Concept:Â Patterns, Cause and Effect, Energy and Matter Type: Classroom, Experiment, Suitable for Homeschool, … Read more
Lesson Overview Paying attention to sounds can help us understand how ecosystems function. Objectives Students will listen for five minutes in a semi-isolated space Students will observe sounds and record them on their sound map Students will develop a sense of place through listening in their environment. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8 Subject:Â Life Science Concept:Â Patterns, Scale Proportion … Read more
Lesson Overview We can learn a lot about our local ecosystems by observing one spot over time. Objectives Students will use many senses observe a specific location Students will become familiar with seasonal patterns. Students will identify and document interactions between different parts of their local ecosystem. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Subject: Earth and Space … Read more