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Why are our national parks important? Scholars research the national parks and explore the basic ecology of these areas in a differentiated instruction unit on ecology. They learn about ecosystems, food chains, symbiosis, and biomes. The scaffolding in the project challenges individuals to create different products such as posters, brochures, or movies depending on their ability levels.
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Instructional Ideas
- Introduce the national parks to pupils using a video to hook their interest before beginning project
- Invite in local park officials to see final projects and allow pupils to interview them
Classroom Considerations
- Class may need background instruction on some of the terminology used in the project
Pros
- Provides rubrics for different ability levels
- Topic is relevant and engaging
Cons
- None