Last updated: March 8, 2019
Lesson Plan
“Population Explosion” Don't Let It Loose: 5-8th Grade
- Grade Level:
- Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
- Subject:
- Science
- Lesson Duration:
- 60 Minutes
- State Standards:
- Next Generation Florida SSS:
5th: MA.5.A.4.2 SC.5.L.15 LA.5.1.5.1
6th: MA.6.A.3.6 SC.6.L.15, LA.6.1.5.1
7th: MA.7.P.7.2, SC.7.E.6.6, LA.7.1.5.1,
National Science Standards grades 5-8:
Life Science: NS.5-8.3
Perspectives: NS.5-8.3
Essential Question
What is sampling?
Objective
Students will be able to recognize melaleuca and tell how the seeds are dispersed. They will describe that melaleuca produces over 1 million seeds per year and have a concept of how much that really is. Students will determine the population of melaleuca seeds for their wetland ecosystem through sampling.
Background
Our "Don't let it Loose" unit is broken into seven lesson plans, each taking 45 minutes to 4 classroom periods to complete, and targeted primarily at middle school students. A class needn't complete every lesson in the unit, though some lessons do refer to one another. However, each lesson comes with its own set of objectives and resources.
Preparation
Incorporate the Everglades into your lesson planning. In partnership with teachers, we are proud to offer multidisciplinary, curriculum-based activities that bring relevant lessons from the field into the classroom. These materials can be used as pre-site lessons for any in-park field trip. Please click here to view a list of Everglades Curriculum Materials.
Procedure
To request hard copies or digital copies of the following activity guides, please email the Everglades Education Department or call (305) 242-7753.
Vocabulary
native, exotic, wetland