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Take a deep dive into Oregon's ecosystems, plants, and changes from the past to the future. Many hands-on activities in an environmental science unit delight scholars, including creating a field guide for a local park. The in-depth study of plants includes native, non-native, and invasive species focusing the topics of pollination and fertilization.
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Instructional Ideas
- Plan for regular field trips to as many varied ecosystems as possible
Classroom Considerations
- Unit is strong when implemented as a whole, but each lesson could be used individually as needed
- Be aware of all allergies in the class
Pros
- Includes vocabulary activities throughout the unit
- Many lessons require going in the field to an ecosystem near the school
- Provides grading rubric and answer keys when applicable
Cons
- Lessons are specific to Oregon's ecology and don't all work for other areas
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