Format
The program format varies based on the theme. You can expect that each will include:
1. A visual presentation of wither slides or materials found in the ecosystem
2. A discussion of what an ecosystem is and how it is affected by environmental factors
3. An experiment or project related to the ecosystem chosen
Objectives
Objects vary by theme chosen but you can expect that each will include:
- developing an understanding of what an ecosystem is and how environmental factors affect it.
- understanding the interdependency of the flora and fauna within an ecosystem
- understanding how human activity affects ecosystems
Standards Alignment
National Standards
ESS2D 3-5 -- Weather and climate
ESS3A K-2 -- Natural resources
ESS3C 3-5 -- Human impacts on Earth systems
ESS3C 6-8 -- Human impacts on Earth systems
LS1A 3-5 -- Structure and function
LS1A K-2 -- Structure and function
LS1B 3-5 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1B 6-8 -- Growth and development of organisms
LS1C 3-5 -- Organization for matter and energy flow in organisms
LS1C K-2 -- Organization for matter and energy flow in organisms
LS1D 3-5 -- Information Processing
LS1D K-2 -- Information Processing
LS2A 3-5 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2A 6-8 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2A K-2 -- Interdependent relationships in ecosystems
LS2B 3-5 -- Cycles of matter and engergy transfer in ecosystems
LS2B 6-8 -- Cycles of matter and engergy transfer in ecosystems
LS2C 3-5 -- Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS2C 6-8 -- Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS4C 3-5 -- Adaptation
LS4D 3-5 -- Biodiversity and humans
LS4D 6-8 -- Biodiversity and humans
LS4D K-2 -- Biodiversity and humans
State Standards
New York State
NGSS Learning Standards
P-LS1-1
P-LS1-2
K-LS1-1
K-ESS3-1
2-LS2-2
2-LS4-1
3-LS4-3
3-LS4-4
3-LS4-2
3-ESS2-2
4-LS1-1
4-LS1-2
5-LS1-1
5-ESS3-1
MS-LS2-1
MS-LS2-4
MS-LS2-5
MS-ESS3-4