Back   Subject: Ecology   Title Source Type of Material #1 At Home on the Range  Montana State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Ecology Description Funded by an innovative program grant from USDA in 2005, this project is designed to educate non-farm youth ages 10-11 years of age about the importance of open lands and working landscapes. The curriculum is designed to be teach basic ecological concepts in an experiential format. Major topics include: what is rangeland, the water cycle, succession, the role of fire on native landscapes, historical uses of open lands and much more. The curriculum includes six units with two activities in each unit. Career opportunities and web links are provided in each unit. The curriculum is part of the National 4-H Juried Collection.  #2 Exploring Your Environment 1: Eco-Wonders  University of Minnesota  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Ecology Description Youth use the scientific method to investigate what plants need, how the four elements of life interact, describe the food chain, measure the weather, make a compost file, how to clean an oil spill plus several bird & animal related activities. Grades 3-5  #3 Exploring Your Environment 2: Eco-Adventures  University of Minnesota  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Ecology Description Youth discover how things in nature interrelate, what happens to garbage after it is thrown away, how farmers control pests, what resources for wildlife are found in their neighborhood and much more  #4 Exploring Your Environment 3: Eco-Actions  University of Minnesota  4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Ecology Description Youth will readily accept the challenge of activities that relate to biochemistry, the biome, urban sprawl and wildlife and biodiversity. Each section focuses on an ecological concept and provides activities that help youth explain environment.  #5 Exploring Your Environment 4: Helper's Guide  University of Minnesota  4-H Volunteer/Professional Development Materials; 4-H Individual Project Curriculum  Subject: Ecology Description Group activities include planning a year's program, participating in an environmental skillathon and quiz bowl, plan a tour, describing personal ethics, identifying environmental hazards, playing Environmental Bingo and Environmental Pyramid, presenting a  #6 Managing Largemouth Bass in Texas Ponds (Publication B-6206)  Texas A and M University  4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Ecology Description Learn firsthand what biologists, landowners and volunteers practice daily in Texas in order to conserve and manage our natural resources! This curriculum is designed to teach high school students key science and math principles pertaining to natural resources management. It uses a Texas fish species, largemouth bass, and real-world scenarios that occur across the state. The lessons involve all phases of managing natural resources: data collection, analysis and interpretation. In addition to the classroom work, optional field exercises are included to encourage the students to put their classroom experiences into action. The lessons can be conducted in the classroom and reinforced with field activities where appropriate. This TEKS-aligned curriculum includes 9 science and 10 math lessons along with pre- and post-tests in TAKS test formats. It includes a CD that contains the curriculum as well as a PowerPoint presentation and a poster of common Texas fish species. 344 pp., 1 CD, 1 poster  #7 Natural Resources Careers - Choosing A Path  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Ecology Description Natural Resources careers are great options for youth who love the outdoors. There are many areas in Natural Resources including fisheries, law enforcement, wildlife and forestry. This activity helps youth explore their interests in the Natural Resources areas.  #8 Natural Science: Life in the Sidewalk Cracks  University of Wisconsin  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Resources  Subject: Ecology Description Activity lesson plan for teaching youth how to compare plant and animal life in different habitats. This is part of the 4-H Afterschool Natural Science Curriculum. (1 page, 36 KB) Publication No. ACTas146  #9 Saldo Island: An Unfair Game  University of Wisconsin  4-H Curriculum for Groups, 4-H Resources  Subject: Ecology Description Saldo Island is an activity involving what happens if an invasive species begins to cause and ecosystem to go out of balance. Do you have invasive species in your area? How do you identify an invasive species? This hands-on activity will provide youth an understanding of how invasive species will affect the environment.  #10 What Can We Learn at the Pond? (4-H 3101L)  Oregon State University  4-H Individual Project Curriculum, 4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Ecology Description The What Can We Learn at the Pond? 4-H Wildlife Stewards Master Science Leader Guide provides six units each with experiential activities. The unit's themes are solar energy, water, plants, invertebrates, fish, and interdependence. The lessons are based on teaching the use of the Oregon 4-H Science Inquiry Model. Copy masters in one appendix are provided for activities on the Water Cycle, Aquatic Invertebrates, and a Stream Web of Life. A second appendix has transparency masters. The lessons are keyed to the National Science Education Content Standards for grades K-4 and 5-8. Copy pages in the book can be used to create a Member Journal.  #11 Wonderwise: Rainforest Ecologist  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum; 4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Ecology Description The Wonderwise 4-H Project is a series of informal science education activities designed for use in 4-H clubs, camps, and special interest programs. Janalee Caldwell, Ph.D., explores the world of poison frogs in the Amazon. She treks deep into rainforests, lives in lean-tos made from trees, and counts and collects frogs and insects. Her work as an ecologist helps scientists learn more about the rainforest and the fascinating life it supports.   #12 Wonderwise: Urban Ecologist  University of Nebraska  4-H Individual Project Curriculum; 4-H Curriculum for Groups  Subject: Ecology Description The Wonderwise 4-H Project is a series of informal science education activities designed for use in 4-H clubs, camps, and special interest programs. Carmen Cid, Ph.D., climbs into hip boots and trudges through mud to investigate life in a pond. She records her observations, collects plants and seeds, and conducts experiments in the greenhouse. Her work as a plant ecologist helps scientists learn what keeps wetlands healthy.