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Ecosystem Dynamics

Step into the dynamic world of forest ecology with a field experience at Blue Hills Trailside Museum! Outside the classroom, students will investigate and learn about the impacts of natural disruptions and human activity on local ecosystems, including freshwater bodies, forests, and meadows. Through guided exploration, students will evaluate real-world examples of ecological protection efforts at our wildlife sanctuary and identify their benefits and challenges. Students will then apply their learning by developing solutions to protect ecosystems and supporting community resilience in a rapidly changing climate.

Program Location(s):

Blue Hills Trailside Museum, Milton

Grades:

6, 7, 8

Price:

Please see school program brochure for updated pricing information.

Learning Standards Supported:

6-MS-ETS1-1 - Engineering Design - criteria/constraints of design problem
7-MS-LS2-4 - Ecosystems--Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - ecosystem disruptions can shift pop.
7-MS-LS2-5 - Ecosystems--Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics - designs for protecting an ecosystem
8-MS-LS1-5 - From Molecules to Organisms--Structures and Processes - how env. and genetics influence growth
8-MS-LS4-4 - Biological Evolution--Unity and Diversity - natural selection

Contact:

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