Ecosystem activities for kids

Ecosystems Biomes Animal Research Projects with Ecosystems Museum Project Based learning. Take your animal research for the upper elementary (4th/5th grade) to another level! Hands on Science projects with arts integration. #projectbasedlearning #upperelementary

Get your students outside with their devices whether they are doing remote science in their backyards or face-to-face in their schoolyard. Have them search for the abiotic and biotic features of the local ecosystem and introduce the concept of food chains and food webs. Interview a tree, find a place of nectar or a bug restaurant!#scavenger hunt#outdoor#digital#abioticbiotic#ecosystem

Building a Mini Ecosystem is an excellent way for kids to observe and learn about different small critters found on nature hunts and while in nature.

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Here are 10 engaging ways to teach ecosystems! My third and fourth graders loved these activities!

Growing a self-sustaining plant ecosystem in the classroom is a fun and hands-on way to teach students about ecosystems as well as the water cycle. To complete this experiment you will need clear plastic 2 liter bottles, seeds or small plants, soil, water, scissors, and tape. #STEM #STEMChallenge

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Teach kids about the importance of the ecosystem with this Earth Day activitiy. A DIY ecosystem game for middle school or elementary students - this fun take on Jenga helps teach about the delicate balance of the ecosystem. Find out how to make your own ecosystem activity game.

How do animals stay warm during the winter? Hands-on science experiments for kids are a great way to teach children about animal adaptions.

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This hilarious little gem is the perfect first day of school book! See how I use it in my classroom to create the most fun and full first week of school ever! I even build anticipation before the first day of school by displaying this on meet the teacher night.

It’s that time of the year to get dirty and grow things! But not everyone has the space or time for their own backyard garden. With this fun activity, kids can plant their own miniature garde…

Grab these wild animal flashcards with real photos. Use free printable flash cards in a matchig game or to learn 32 animal names!

Investigate how fish breathe underwater by simulating a gill using Koolaid and a coffee filter in this easy science experiment. This is a fun classroom science activity for kids learning about ocean animals, animal adaptations, water habitats, and ecosystems in 2nd grade science.

The Animals and Ecosystems Zoo Project is my FAVORITE project of the year! I sit all the kids down and announce that our class has bought a zoo! And we're

There is so much to know about the biomes of the world! Before you plan your biomes unit, take a peek at the best whole-class games, videos, and hands-on activities that will make your biomes lesson plan fun and educational! These biomes lessons for kids are perfect for 3rd-6th grade!

FREE printable sorting mats for preschoolers and kindergarten kids to learn about animals and their habitats. Great science and nature activity that kids will love! Includes rainforest, ocean, desert, polar, woodland and wetland habitats.

Creative and hands-on habitats activities for second grade science. Find teaching ideas, ready to use lessons, videos, and science experiments for kids, ideal for teaching 2nd grade habitats and ecosystems.

Creative ideas - shoebox, dioramas and more - for animal habitat projects! Ideas include ocean, desert, rain forest, arctic, forest and pond habitats - great for preschool, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grades!