Ecosystems LIVE Episode 3 – Activity – Animal Investigations
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After watching episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE about investigating the animals that live near you, try this Nature Nearby Challenge.
In this activity, you will use your senses to make animal observations. Using those observations and other research, try to identify animals that live in the area.
Materials:
- Observation log (included in both color and grayscale)
- Pencil or other writing utensil
Always be careful in the outdoors. Remember to give animals their space and do not approach.
Leave their habitats as you found them.
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Standards addressed in this Activity:
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are a set of K-12 science education standards emphasizing inquiry-based learning, real-world applications, and integrating engineering practices, aiming to deepen understanding of science while promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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2-LS4-1
Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
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MS-LS1-5
Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.
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MS-LS2-1
Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
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MS-LS2-4
Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
Social Studies Standards are educational guidelines outlining the essential knowledge, skills, and concepts students should learn in subjects such as history, geography, civics, and economics, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, historical events, and global perspectives.
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People, Places, and Environments
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