Blue-Ribbon Niche

Standard Rating Guide
  • References: the lesson only references the standard
  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
  • Assesses: the lesson teaches the standard thoroughly so that the standard can be assessed

Activity Description

Abstract: Students will 1)identify different organisms that live in riparian areas, 2)describe the ecological role of some organisms in riparian zones, 3)describe some basic characteristics of riparian zones, and 4)evaluate potential positive and negative effects from changes in riparian zones.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 52

Age Groups

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Educational Standards

   Science C-2   References
   Science C-3   References
   Arts A-1   References
   Geography C-1   References
   Geography C-3   References
   Geography E-5   References
   Geography F-3   References

Educational Topics

   Biodiversity
   Change
   Environmental Problems/Environmental Quality
   Food Chain/Web
   Habitat
   Interdependence
   Land Use, Development and Planning
   Population Dynamics
   Animal and Plant Kingdoms
   Community Attitudes
   Diversity
   Ecosystems
   Endangered, Rare or Threatened Species
   Fish/Fishing Issues
   Habitat
   Pollution and Contaminants
   Predator/Prey and Symbiotic Relationships
   Water