Lesson Overview Animals and plants have unique adaptations to survive in the intertidal zone. Objectives Students will understand the challenges of surviving in the intertidal zone. Students will create an animal specially adapted to survive in the intertidal zone. Students will recognize the unique adaptations of intertidal creatures. Grade Level:Â 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Subject:Â Environmental Science, Life … Read more
*Popular lesson! Field Trip Overview A lesson plan for a low tide field trip for 3rd-12th grade students to learn about intertidal zones, habitat, and life. Objectives Students will identify invertebrates found in intertidal zone. Students will understand the different challenges of living in the intertidal zones, form the splash and upper intertidal zones to … Read more
Lesson Overview 7th-12th grade students participate in an oil spill scenario working together in response teams. Objectives Students will work cooperatively in strike teams to respond to an oil spill and react to changes in conditions. Students will understand some of the challenges of cleaning up an oil spill. Grade Level:Â 6-8, 9-12 Subject:Â Environmental Science, Life … Read more
*Popular lesson! Lesson Overview 2nd-5th grade students construct habitat models including items animals need to live. Objectives Students will know that a habitat is a natural home. Students will construct a habitat model for an animal. Students will be introduced to the specific habitat requirements of different animals. Grade Level:Â K-2, 3-5 Subject:Â Life Science Concept: Scale … Read more