Habitats and Communities

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Habitats and Communities is written by Jennifer Lawson and published by Portage & Main Press. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1894110617 (ISBN 10) and 9781894110617 (ISBN 13).

The 12 lessons in this module introduce students to plant and animal habitats, and humans' environmental responsibilities for these living things. Students investigate animal and plant adaptations and relationships within a community. They also learn about the herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, predators, prey, scavengers, producers, consumers, and decomposers that comprise various food chains and food webs.Also included:materials lists activity descriptions questioning techniques activity centre and extension ideas assessment suggestions activity sheets and visuals The module offers a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Science program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that young students use and develop during scientific inquiry), a list of children's books and websites related to the science topics introduced, and a classroom assessment plan with record-keeping templates.