Inquiries in Science® Environmental Science Series - Help your students understand hard-to-grasp science concepts. Using a learning cycle of Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend, and Evaluate, each kit features lab activities designed to actively engage students in learning essential science concepts through guided inquiry. Topics addressed by the kits were organized and selected based on data from numerous sources, including the National Research Council's National Science Education Standards, AAAS's Project 2061 Science Benchmarks, NAEP's Science Framework, and state science education standards from across the US. Click Here to view your state correlations for each Inquiries in Science™ series.

The Sustaining Ecosystems Kit includes: Lab supplies plus a teacher’s manual with instructions Background information Reproducible student sheets Common student misconceptions Student questions Extension activities Suggestions for differentiated instruction Suggestions for community action Kit Refill replenishes all perishable materials; price includes shipping and handling.

• Test abiotic factors and analyze the effects on the biotic community
• Determine the conditions that are required to sustain a balanced, functioning ecosystem
• Design and create a functional model of an ecosystem

A Carolina Exclusive! Grades 9–12. Students individually observe different biotic parts (including plants, animals, and decomposers) of an ecosystem. Students determine specific biotic and abiotic factors needed for a functioning ecosystem. Applying this knowledge, students work together to construct a complete ecosystem and build a new model.

Note: Order the Kit Refill with the perishable materials included or with a prepaid coupon to request the perishables later at your convenience. Contact us or return the coupon at least 2 weeks prior to requested delivery date to ensure prompt arrival of materials.Part of the Inquiries in Science™ series. Materials are sufficient for 30 students working in groups.