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Wading into Wetlands.
NatureScope series. Washington, D.C.: National Wildlife Federation, 1989.

Recommended grade level:
K-7. Wading into Wetlands includes background information and activities for an interdisciplinary introduction to the ecology of wetlands, including salt marshes and mangrove swamps, and freshwater swamps, marshes, and bogs. Students participate in classroom and field experiences, observing flora and fauna. They engage in experiments, games, writing, art, and mathematical activities that demonstrate the unique characteristics of wetlands and their importance to wildlife and humans. Chapters usually begin with primary activities and end with intermediate or advanced activities.

Wading into Wetlands contains 20 lessons organized in 4 chapters; a fifth chapter provides art and craft ideas. Teachers may choose single activities or teach each chapter as a unit. Copycat pages supplement the activities and include ready-to-copy games, puzzles, and worksheets.

Price: $12.95 (ISBN 0-07-046507-X).
Publisher/supplier:
McGraw-Hill Order Services.
Materials:
Available locally, or from commercial suppliers.


Topic Index listings linked to this entry
Use these listings to find related entries.

Ecology,
  • Life Sciences: Exploring Life Science, ~ Glencoe Life Science, ~ Middle School Life Science, ~ Cranial Creations in Life Science: Interdisciplinary and Cooperative Activities, ~ Exploring with Wisconsin Fast Plants, ~ The Microcosmos Curriculum Guide to Exploring Microbial Space,
  • Environmental Sciences: Eco-Inquiry: A Guide to Ecological Learning Experiences for the Upper Elementary/Middle Grades, ~ Ecology Lab, ~ Understanding Basic Ecological Concepts, ~ Discovering Deserts, ~ Experiments That Explore Recycling,
  • Earth Sciences: Exploring Earth Science, ~ River Cutters,
  • Multi & Applied Sciences: The Local Environment, ~ Matter and Energy in the Biosphere, ~ Science Interactions: Course 1, ~ Super Science Activities: Favorite Lessons from Master Teachers.
    Wetlands,
  • Environmental Sciences: Wildlife and Humanity: Can We Share the Earth?, ~ Outlook: The Earth, ~ Project Learning Tree Environmental Education Activity Guide: Pre K-8, ~ STV: Water,
  • Earth Sciences: Arid Lands, Sacred Waters.
    Wildlife,
  • Environmental Sciences: Wildlife and Humanity: Can We Share the Earth?, ~ Investigating Your Environment: The MINI Edition,

    [Ch 1: Physical Science] [Ch 2: Life Science]
    [Ch 3: Environmental Science] [Ch 4: Earth and Space Science]
    [Ch 5: Multi and Applied Science] [Ch 6: Sources of Info on Software]
    [Ch 7: Books on Teaching Science] [Ch 8: Science Book Lists]
    [Ch 9: Periodicals] [Ch 10: Museums]
    [Ch 11: Professional Associations]
    [Title Index] [Index of Authors, etc.]
    [Subject Index] [Topics Index]
    [Content Standards Index] [Grade Level Index]
    [Scientific Areas Index] [Ancillary Resources Index]

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