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Desert Water Keepers
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In this outdoor, sunny day activity, learners experiment with paper leaf models to discover how some desert plants conserve water.
Wetlands
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Learners create a model of a wetland to observe how it absorbs and filters water from the environment.
Plants: Hanging Tough
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In this hands-on activity, learners will become familiar with the special adaptations of rainforest plants and discover the conditions needed for tropical trees to survive along with what can impinge
Invent a Plant
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In this activity, learners construct models of plants that are adapted to living under specific environmental conditions.
Design a Fish
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In this activity (page 2 of PDF under GPS: Alligator Habitat Activity), learners will study the adaptations different fish species have developed to survive in their habitats.
Food Grab
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In this outdoor activity, learners design devices that will catch prey or gather plants.
Build a Tree
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This activity (on pages 13-18) has learners build a model tree and then figure out how to make their tree stand up by itself.
Marine Ecosystems
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In the wild, small crustaceans known as brine shrimp live in marine habitats such as saltwater lakes.
Freshwater Ecosystems
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In this activity, learners create a freshwater ecosystem in a large plastic bottle. Learners cut and prepare bottles, then fill with water, aquatic plants, snails and fish.