Dragonfly Pond

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  • Part: the lesson teaches part of the lesson
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Activity Description

Abstract: Students will 1)evaluate the effects of different kinds of land use on wetland habitats, and 2)discuss and evaluate lifestyle changes to minimize damaging effects on wetlands.

Curriculum Book: Project Wild Aquatic
Page number: 184

Age Groups

5th Grade - 8th Grade

Educational Standards

   English/Language Arts D-1   References
   English/Language Arts D-4   References
   Geography E-3   References
   Geography E-5   References
   Geography F-3   Part
   Government and Citizenship G-3   Part
   Science A-1   Part
   Science A-3   Part
   Science E-1   References

Educational Topics

   Biodiversity
   Change
   Culture
   Economics
   Environmental Problems/Environmental Quality
   Habitat
   Interdependence
   Land Use, Development and Planning
   Management- Concepts, Habitat and Techniques
   Responsible Human Action/Effects on Wildlife and Ecosystems
   Values of Wildlife- Recreational, Commercial, Ecological
   Actions
   Community Attitudes
   Conflicting Points of View Regarding Natural Resource Issues
   Conservation
   Ecosystems
   Endangered, Rare or Threatened Species
   Water
   Lifestyles
   Plants
   Science and Society
   Pollution and Contaminants