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Mammals and Ecosystems Unit PlanMammals and Ecosystems Unit Plan
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Purdue University
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Mammals and Ecosystems

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Mammals have unique interactions with their ecosystems. Using a multi-part lesson, learners research local mammals using recommended websites and use their findings to create their own paper ecosystems including appropriate mammals. They wrap up the lesson with a presentation of their ecosystem models.

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Concepts

carnivores, omnivores, mammals, niche, predators, prey, herbivores, habitats, ecosystems

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign specific animals to each individual and create a large ecosystem as a class

Classroom Considerations

  • Activity focuses on mammals in Indiana but can easily adapt to local areas and wildlife conservation in other regions
  • Provide pupils with devices with Internet access for research

Pros

  • Emphasizes key scientific vocabulary
  • Includes options for enrichment

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  • None

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