Mapping Ecosystems | Biology / Life Science Research Project Template

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Mapping ecosystems and understanding the distributions of animals in a given area is critical to our knowledge of how animals interact, which species are extinct, in danger of extinction or even a healthy population. Using technology can help and enhance this such as satellite imaging, animal tagging and various other methods. So with that in mind, let's engage with this excellent topic!

This mapping ecosystems science research project template (webquest) provides the perfect grab and go, print and provide resource that can help your students learn all about the topic of mapping ecosystems. For digital, you can provide a Google doc copy for ease of submission or a Microsoft word version as well. In this mapping ecosystems science research project template (webquest) with questions to check comprehension and inspire scientific thinking.

THIS MAPPING ECOSYSTEMS SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE CAN BE USED SO MANY WAYS:

Useful for substitute (sub) teaching
To extend students
To increase scientific literacy in your class
A weekly reading task
Great as a lesson filler when class goes too fast
To inspire students on a particular topic
Give a selection of these articles for students to choose from

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS MAPPING ECOSYSTEMS SCIENCE RESEARCH PROJECT TEMPLATE:

7 page Google doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Google doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page Word doc image - textboxes teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page Word doc image - textboxes student version with room to fill in answers (text boxes)
7 page PDF teacher version with supporting appendix items
3 page PDF student version with space to fill in answers
1 page 20 point rubric for self or teacher assessment in all three - Google doc, Word doc and PDF form

Please note: That the Google Doc / Microsoft Doc versions are images with editable text boxes overlayed on top and this is the most effective way to keep the article sleek and well-designed and also that students cannot change things significantly.