FACTivity – Fill Those Potholes
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What are other ecosystem services provided by the Nation's natural resources?
To complete this FACTivity, you will use what you've learned from the Ecosystem Services edition of Natural Inquirer and apply that to other Natural Inquirer articles (linked in the Related Content tab below).
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Fill Those Potholes! Identifying Ecosystem Services of Small Wetlands on the American Prairie
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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.
- People, Places, and Environments
- Science, Technology, and Society
- Time, Continuity, and Change
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