Architects Lesson Plan
A comprehensive lesson plan for 5th grade environmental science, focusing on Montana's ecosystems. Includes NGSS alignment, instructional procedures, and a materials checklist for teaching energy flow and food webs.
Web Builders Slides
A visually engaging slide deck for 5th graders titled "Eco-System Architects." It introduces the concepts of producers, consumers, and decomposers through a Montana-specific lens, concluding with a "Domino Effect" scenario to demonstrate ecosystem interdependence.
Montana Web Project
A two-page student activity sheet titled "Project: Eco-System Blueprint." It provides a blueprint-style workspace for students to construct a Montana food web and a "Stress Test" section for predicting the impacts of environmental disruptions.
Ecosystem Pulse Discussion
A collection of discussion cards and a facilitation guide for teachers. It features critical thinking prompts about energy flow, the role of omnivores, and the impact of human activity on Montana ecosystems, accompanied by specific instructional strategies.