Ecosystem Investigation

Humans live, work, and play in environments that are the home of unique organisms. How can human needs be met without destroying the natural environments?

Be part of the solution to this problem by studying organisms living in a sensitive ecosystem and making decisions on how humans can get their needs met without seriously affecting natural populations.

Note: This project was designed to be used in tandem with the Populations and Ecosystems Course created by FOSS and purchased for 6th grade classrooms by the Bellingham School District. See Teacher Tips.

Populations and Ecosystems. CD-ROM. Berkeley, CA: Delta Education, 2004.

Lawrence Hall of Science. Populations and Ecosystems; Images, Data, and Readings . Berkeley:, Delta Education, 2004.

Getting Started Home Scenario Steps Research Cycle Questioning Planning Gathering Sorting/Sifting Synthesizing Evaluating Reporting Assessment Reflection Rubrics Learnings Resources Resources Teacher Tips		We're All In This Ecosystem Together How do organisms interact with and respond to the environment and other organisms?
		Humans live, work, and play in environments that are the home of unique organisms. How can human needs be met without destroying the natural environments? Be part of the solution to this problem by studying organisms living in a sensitive ecosystem and making decisions on how humans can get their needs met without seriously affecting natural populations. Note: This project was designed to be used in tandem with the Populations and Ecosystems Course created by FOSS and purchased for 6th grade classrooms by the Bellingham School District. See Teacher Tips. Populations and Ecosystems. CD-ROM. Berkeley, CA: Delta Education, 2004. Lawrence Hall of Science. Populations and Ecosystems; Images, Data, and Readings . Berkeley:, Delta Education, 2004.

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