Immerse your homeschool students in the captivating world of ecology with our Science Unit - Ecosystems and Ecology. This three-week homeschool science unit explores both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Your student will engage in a variety of activities: from constructing an ecosystem in a jar to witness the synergy between biotic and abiotic elements, to actual fieldwork within local habitats, identifying the myriad species that contribute to the environment's delicate balance.

Key Features:

• Hands-on Learning: Create a self-sustaining miniature ecosystem to visualize ecological relationships and changes over time. This tangible experience solidifies complex concepts like food webs and energy flow.
• Critical Thinking: Dive into the digital realm by mapping ecosystems with technology, synthesizing research to display the intricate interconnectedness of species within their habitat.
• Interdisciplinary Connections: Unearth the creative and scientific overlap through storytelling activities that trace a carbon atom's odyssey, intertwining art, science, and narrative skills to elucidate the carbon cycle.
• Real-World Application: Witness adaptation mechanisms firsthand by planting native gardens, adopting conservation techniques, and understanding biodiversity's role.

At the heart of this curriculum is the aim to cultivate a deep appreciation for nature’s complexity and our role in its preservation. Through project-based learning and ecological role-playing, students become invested in the subject matter, ensuring that they not only retain the information but become proactive participants in environmental stewardship.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.