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Peer reviewedBrook, Richard; Smith, Shelley; Tisdale, Mary – Science and Children, 1995
Discusses "The Big Empty" or, the Great Basin. Suggests that it is not empty but rather a great ecosystem rich in plants, animals, and minerals. Presents information and activities to guide students in exploring the Great Basin in order to understand the ways in which such an arid and seemingly harsh environment can support so many…
Descriptors: Animals, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedSmith, Shelley; And Others – Science and Children, 1994
Discusses ecosystem management, including monitoring and assessment, innovative management, humans in the ecosystem, diversity, balance, and cycles. Provides classroom activity ideas. (MKR)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Ecology, Elementary Education, Environmental Education
Peer reviewedPhilipek, Frances; Smith, Shelley; Brook, Richard – Science and Children, 2000
Explores the ecosystem in Pacific Northwest Coastal America and investigates land management issues. Discusses the impact of canopy trees on temperature and the forest itself. Explains fungi's relationship with trees and presents activities on stream flow, wood, volcanoes, and plants for the classroom. (YDS)
Descriptors: Animals, Ecology, Elementary Secondary Education, Fungi
