Ecosystems Research Project - PBL // Printable Teaching Resource // No Prep Classroom // Project Based Learning

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Total PDF size: 16 pages
Grade Level: 5-10

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Help your students understand and value the dynamics of Earth's ecosystems.

For thousands of years, human beings have been studying the interrelationship between living things and their environments. An ecosystem is a community of living (biotic) and non-living (abiotic) things that interact in a physical environment. From bacteria growing in pond water to over 10 million species of animals living in the Amazon Rainforest, both the size and scale of ecosystems can vary substantially. For this assignment, students will choose an ecosystem to study and create a project to showcase their learning. Have fun!

This resource guides students through conducting their own research report on an ecosystem (30+ topics are listed). After choosing a topic to focus on, students are asked to conduct research using the Internet and books while following criteria. Next, students are asked to share their learning by creating a poster board, presentation board, power point presentation, or dodecahedron (Instructions and Pentagon Template included). Artwork may also be created to further display learning. Finally, students present their work to the class.

Can be done in partners. Printable Evaluation forms included!

This Project Package Includes:
- Rationale
- Step by Step Instructions
- Student Criteria Checklist
- 30+ Possible Research Topics
- Presentation Options Page
- How To Conduct Research
- Research Notes Page
- Dodecahedron Instructions (w/ Pentagon Template)
- Dodecahedron Construction Page (w/ Photos)
- Artwork Design Page
- How To Avoid Plagiarism
- Reference List Instructions
- Student Self-Assessment Write-Up (2-pages)
- Printable Evaluation Forms
- Project Rubric

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a student-centered pedagogy in which students are challenged to actively learn about a subject for an extended period of time. It is a form of active learning or inquiry-based learning. Project-Based Learning is in contrast to paper-based, rote memorization, or teacher-led instruction that presents established facts. Please be aware of what you are purchasing.

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