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Standard 5-LS2

5-LS2 Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Grade(s): 5

Subject(s): Science

Year: 2021

Title:
Salt Marsh Ecosystem
Salt Marsh Ecosystem

Lesson

Grades: 5, 6, 7, 8

This lesson will explore the Civil War battle of Secessionville and its connection to the unique ecosystem of the Carolina coast's salt marshes. Students will analyze the importance of these marshes...

Exploring the Role of Mushrooms in Matter Movement
Exploring the Role of Mushrooms in Matter Movement

Lesson

Grades: 5

Objective: Students will develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers (specifically mushrooms), and the environment. By the end of the lesson, students will...

Circle of Life
Circle of Life

Lesson

Grades: 5

Standard: 5-LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment. Students will create a visual that completely explains the role of...

Spider Lily Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild
Spider Lily Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild

Document

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that requires a special environment to thrive. Unfortunately...
Spider Lily Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
Spider Lily Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

Interactive

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that requires a special environment to thrive. Unfortunately...
Spider Lily | What's Wild
Spider Lily | What's Wild

Video

Grades: 1 3 4 5 7

The Catawba River is home to one of the most beloved aquatic flowers in the state. The Rocky Shoals Spider Lily is a unique plant species that requires a special environment to thrive. Unfortunately...
Coastal Birds Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild
Coastal Birds Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild

Document

Grades: 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

South Carolina's 187 miles of coastline offer a diverse array of ecosystems and habitats. A fascinating tapestry of bird life flourishes in this abundant and vibrant habitat, but not without its own...
Bats Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild
Bats Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | What's Wild

Document

Grades: 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

South Carolina is home to an astonishing array of bat species. As silent guardians of the night, they play a pivotal role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and providing a natural pest control...
American Bison Trivia Quiz | What's Wild
American Bison Trivia Quiz | What's Wild

Interactive

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Existing for half a million years, bison have been a symbol of wild America. These resilient creatures were on the verge of extinction but despite all odds, they have survived. Although it may seem...
Turkey Vultures
Turkey Vultures

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12

One of twenty-six North American raptors, turkey vultures are scavengers that can be found in almost any habitat, from coasts to deserts to plains. Learn about the misunderstood Turkey Vulture, their...
Carrion Beetle | What's Wild
Carrion Beetle | What's Wild

Video

Grades: 5 7

This edition of What's Wild is all about the American Carrion Beetle, one of the best bugs in the business when it comes to decomposition. We'll also be traveling to Clemson University, where...
Carnivorous Plants | What's Wild
Carnivorous Plants | What's Wild

Video

Grades: Kindergarten 1 2 3 5 7 8 9 10

In this edition of What's Wild, we'll be taking a look at some native South Carolina plants with a big appetite! There are approximately thirty-one species of carnivorous plants throughout the state...