Unit Plan: The Local State Park
In this high school science lesson, students learn about the ecosystem of a local park. By studying the interrelationships among organisms living within the park, students gain an understanding of the complexity of the ecosystem. Because the park is also used by people, students will examine how human activities affect the organisms. With this in mind, they will look at how land-use policies are created and what it means to balance the needs of the organisms with the needs of people wanting to use the park. Unit(s) of Study Ecosystems, Land-Use and Public Policy Previous Unit(s): Ecosystems,...
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