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6th Grade Science: Unit 8 – Ecology and Environmental Impact
Complete your 6th-grade science curriculum with this comprehensive unit on Ecology and Environmental Impact. Aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), this unit covers ecosystems, biodiversity, human impact, and environmental protection. Students will investigate real-world environmental challenges and explore solutions through hands-on projects.
What’s Included:
- 5 Detailed Lesson Plans (PDF & editable formats) covering:
- Interactions in Ecosystems
- Biodiversity and Conservation
- Human Impact on Ecosystems
- Ecological Succession
- Protecting the Environment
- Google Slide Presentations for each lesson, with visual aids and discussion prompts
- Activities and Group Projects: Hands-on tasks designed for student collaboration and independent learning
- Assessment Tools: Quizzes, rubrics, and project ideas
- Teacher’s Guide: Suggested discussion prompts, teaching tips, and extension ideas
- Student Interactive Notes: Fill-in-the-blank and graphic organizers (PDF)
- Digital Interactive Options: GPT Assistant for lesson adjustments, quiz creation, and student questioning
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the interactions between organisms in ecosystems and the importance of biodiversity.
- Analyze how human activities affect ecosystems and contribute to environmental challenges.
- Explore ecological succession and the processes that shape ecosystems over time.
- Investigate ways to protect ecosystems and promote environmental conservation.
TEKS Alignment:
- 6.12A: Describe the interactions of organisms within ecosystems, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
- 6.12B: Explain the importance of biodiversity and its role in sustaining ecosystems.
- 6.12C: Evaluate the effects of human activities on ecosystems and biodiversity.
- 6.12D: Investigate ecological succession and how ecosystems change over time.
- 6.12E: Explore strategies for protecting ecosystems and conserving natural resources.
Preview:
Get a glimpse of the lesson structure and content before purchase.
Pricing:
- Single Lesson Plan: $5
- Full Unit Bundle: $40 (Includes all 5 lesson plans, activities, and assessments)
- Subscription Access: $5/month for ongoing updates and new resources
Free Sample:
Download a free Ecology and Environmental Impact Worksheet!
Download and Usage Instructions:
- Instant Access: Upon purchase, you’ll receive a download link via email for all files in ZIP format.
- Editable Formats: Google slide presentations are available in editable formats.
- Terms: Personal use only, not for redistribution.
Customer Reviews:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Unit 8 provided my students with a great understanding of ecosystems and how they can help protect the environment. The activities made them think critically about human impact and conservation.” — Mr. Davis, Middle School Science Teacher
