Ecosystems
Ecosystems STEM Case
As a national park ranger, students must restore the ecosystem of a park back to normal. They interact with populations of many organisms including wolves, deer and bees. Students learn the importance of food chains and webs, and how human factors can impact the health of an environment.
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| Level | Description | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School | This version is for elementary level classes. | 25-30 min |
| Middle School | This version is for middle school classes. | 25-30 min |
| High School | This version is for general biology classes. | 40-45 min |
| AP | This version is for AP level classes. | 45-50 min |
Expanded Handbook
More About HandbooksMost content from the Expanded Handbook is included in the corresponding STEM Case.
| Level | Description | Estimated Time |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School | The Elementary School Expanded Handbook covers living and nonliving things in an environment and human impacts in addition to the concepts covered in the handbook section of the Elementary School Case. | 10-15 min |
| Middle School | The Middle School Expanded Handbook covers biodiversity, living and nonliving things in an environment and human impacts in addition to the concepts covered in the handbook section of the Middle School Case. | 10-15 min |
| High School | The High School Expanded Handbook covers biodiversity and abiotic/biotic factors, in addition to the concepts covered in the handbook section of the High School Case. | 15-20 min |
| AP | This Handbook is identical to the handbook section in the AP Case. | 15-20 min |
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