FACTivity – Thinking Outside the Box

FACTivity – Thinking Outside the BoxScience · Life Science · Grades 6–8Activity

In this activity, students will explore their schoolyard at different scales. The question students will answer is: What are the similarities and differences of the schoolyard ecosystem at different scales? Topics: Wildlife, Compare and Contrast, Ecosystem, Habitat, Observation, Outdoor Activity, Sampling, Scales.

From USDA Forest Service, Natural Inquirer · Public domain (US Gov) · original source

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