Habitats of the World--Ecology/Animals lesson plan (grades K-5)--DiscoverySchool Students learn that Earth supports many different habitats, each of which has distinct features and distinct plant and animal populations. Animals and plants are adapted to the conditions of the habitats in which they live. http: //school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/h...
The Grand Canyon--Ecology/Earth Science lesson plan (grades 6-8)--DiscoverySchoo Students learn that opening a dam to allow controlled flooding can reverse some of the harmful effects of damming. In 1966, the Glen Canyon Dam was opened to create an experimental controlled flood, the effects of which scientists are still evaluating. http: //school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/g...
Water, Water Everywhere? Activity - DiscoverySchool.com Students study the relationship between population and water availability using an online data module. Brought to you by Discovery Channel School. http: //school.discovery.com/lessonplans/activities...
Ecosystems--Plants lesson plan (grades 6-8)--DiscoverySchool.com Students learn that even a small area of land can offer wide biodiversity in plant life; that is, an ecosystem is composed of many different organisms. Each ecosystem will contain evidence of diversity within each species. http: //school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/y...