Concise lesson plan template asking for the 'essential question', objectives, interest approach, content/procedure/activity, and closure/check for understanding. Developed by Matt Kriefels.
This seven-day lesson covers the ins and outs of Nebraska wildlife mammals. During the lesson, students explore wildlife mammals, learn extensive information about each mammal, and are evaluated on their ability to identify each mammal by pelt/hide. The list of wildlife mammals is based on the species identification component of the Nebraska FFA Environmental & Natural Resources competition.
The students will analyze the plant composition of four different one meter squares. They will record the number of grasses, forbs/legumes and woody plants in each square. They will also make a list of each species of grasses, forbs/legumes, and woody plants, and determine if the species is native or non-native. If they find a plant they do not know, use the PlantsSnap Plant Identification app.
Rangelands are one of Nebraska’s most important and valuable natural resources: forage for livestock, habitat for wildlife, protection to soil from erosion, filters runoff water, and recharges groundwater. This unit will prepare students with a better understanding of rangeland ecosystems to prepare them for better management decision making. Unit by Kortni Burnett, Nebraska Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Educator