Ecosystems Collection
Fri, Apr 15, 2016 5:36 PM
This collection includes some wonderful resources for educators to teach about habitats. Most of the resources provided (such as the SciGuide and articles) are focused on habitats and the organisms within them, but the SciPack and Science Object have a large focus on carbon’s role in ecosystems on Earth. Although this information is not unrelated, it probably shouldn’t be included at the Elementary level when first teaching and exploring habitats. I would just avoid using these sections. Additionally, some of the included resources are a bit repetitive. The Science Object provided is actually found within the SciPack, so it seems unnecessary to have it listed twice.
That being said, the other resources listed in this Collection are extremely beneficial for teachers first exploring this concept with young students! The articles provide so many great ideas for connecting this concept to other subjects and also suggest many wonderful, engaging labs for students. The SciGuide itself also has so many terrific resources for educators to take advantage of.