Riparian Zones Grades 4-8 - Grades: 3–5, 6–8 - Unit Plan: -
Learn about ecosystems, and the elements that make up the
riparian ecosystem - learn how to conduct habitat surveys and
collect field data - Culminate by visiting an actual riparian
zone and conducting their own research. - Endangered Ecosystems
Activities - butcher paper - marking pens - paper for recording
observations - trowel or stick - photographic light meter or
photosensitive paper - small strip of paper Set Up and Prepare -
Find three study sites that are somewhat different from each
other in terms of sunlight, air temperature, soil moisture,
wind, and number and types of plants and animals living there.
If possible, select one site that is open, like a field or lawn;
one that has trees; and one that contains water. - Plan to visit
the sites on the same day, or at about the same time on
different days. - Using butcher paper and marking pens, prepare
a large chart for compiling each team's data. Ask students to
think of a place they enjoy visi