Lesson Plans

Students will learn about the fruit bat, its role in the ecosystem of the American Samoa, and design and play a game about fruit bats.

Students will explore what wilderness is, why it's important, understand its scientific and cultural value, and brainstorm ways to protect and conserve it for future generations.

Students will understand the diverse ecosystems found at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Students will work in teams to construct a three-dimensional model of an ecosystem.

Students will describe the role of Theodore Roosevelt in the creation of the National Park System. Students will define and discuss conservation. Students will write a proposal to promote conservation of an area of their town or state using scientific information.

Students will explore the history of Longleaf pine forests. Students will investigate methods of conservation used in forest ecosystems.

Students will identify and categorize bird species. Students will practice observation, note-taking and map skills.

Students will make distinctions among animal classes and families and predict needs based on these traits. Students will improve negotiation and cooperation skills.

Starting with the White Mountain National Forest quarter, students will identify key features of an ecosystem. Students will demonstrate the use of problem-solving skills.

Students will compare characteristics of tropical and temperate rain forests.

Students will understand and describe different types of animal adaptations, including physical and behavioral adaptations. Students will identify adaptations of animals in a specific environment.