Ecosystems WebQuest: Restoration Projects in the U.S.

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Students learn about many different ecosystem restoration projects happening around the United States. They’ll learn about both the problem and the solution!

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This is a graphic organizer that lists the names of 17 ecosystem restoration projects from all around the United States. Students use the internet to find:

• Location of the project
• What the ecological problem was
• How people worked to solve the ecological problem

This activity helps students learn about the many ways that humans can restore ecosystems and have a positive impact on their environment.

Please Note: THIS ACTIVITY IS BEST SUITED FOR STUDENTS WHO CAN DO INDEPENDENT INTERNET RESEARCH.

Teacher Notes:

• Includes an answer key.
• Please note: This ecosystems webquest is NOT editable
• NGSS Standards: MS-LS2-5 and MS-ESS3-3, HS-LS2-7, and HS-ESS3-4
• NGSS Science & Engineering Practice: Constructing explanations and designing solutions
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Related Standards:

• NGSS MS-ESS3-3: Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment.
• NGSS MS-LS2-5: Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.