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Exploring an Ecosystem

Exploring an Ecosystem

In this ecology activity, learners make a model water-based ecosystem called a terraqua column. The column (in a large soda bottle) includes pond water, duckweed, sand or gravel, and small snails. Learners observe what happens in their living model and consider such questions as what happens to animals and plants when humans harm an ecosystem. This activity is aligned to National Science Standards (NS.5-8.3 Life Science).

Keywords:
Social Sciences, Terraqua Column, Plants, Human Impact, NSDL, Biological Science, Ecosystem, Ecology, Abiotic, Ethics, Animals, Services, Snails, Earth System Science, Science and Society, Forestry and Agriculture, Biotic, Populations, Life Science, Ecosystems, Geoscience, Anthropology, Oceanography, Duckweed, General Science, Input, Water-based, Output, Oceans and Water
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Material Type:
Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 27, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
August 10, 2016
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Primary Audience:
Middle School
Technical Format:
Website
Mobile Compatibility:
Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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Unknown
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No
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