Hands-On Ecology: Authentic Learning Experiences That Engage Students in Stem (Grades 2-3) (Paperback, 2)

Introduction Chapter 1: Preparing the Essentials Activity 1: An Ecology Dictionary Activity 2: Creating a Field Journal Activity 3: Building an Ecology Tool Kit Activity 4: Interviewing a Naturalist Activity 5: A Day in the Life of an Ecologist Chapter 2: What Is an Ecosystem Activity 6: Providing the Essentials Activity 7: Producing Nature’s Energy Activity 8: Food Web Activity 9: Decomposition Activity 10: Worm Habitat Activity 11: Creating Mini-Ecosystems Chapter 3: A Local Ecosystem Activity 12: Mapping Your Local Activity 13: Ecosystems Within Ecosystems Activity 14: A Square Yard Activity 15: Soil Quality Activity 16: Understanding the Carbon Cycle Activity 17: Water Quality Chapter 4: Studying Populations Activity 18: Animal Populations Activity 19: Plant Populations Activity 20: Adaptations Chapter 5: Human Impact on the Environment Activity 21: Erosion Activity 22: Air Quality Activity 23: Acid Rain Activity 24: Local Water Pollution Activity 25: Global Climate Chapter 6: Making a Contribution to Conservation Activity 26: Earth Day Internet Scavenger Hunt Activity 27: Hosting a Speaker or an Assembly Activity 28: Writing and Performing Activity 29: Tree-Planting Event Activity 30: Launching a Poster Campaign Activity 31: Litter Pick-Up Day Activity 32: Conservation Penny Drive Activity 33: Recycling Project Activity 34: Composting Chapter 7: Creating a Wildlife Garden Activity 35: Making a Contract With Nature Activity 36: Building a Habitat Pile Activity 37: This Place Is for the Birds Activity 38: Bee Boxes and Spider Spaces Appendix: Resources About the Author Next Generation Science Standards Alignment