Wetland Ecology

Students will witness and identify adaptations of various wetland organisms in their natural habitats, which will help them understand the relationship between the adaptation of an organism and the characteristics of their surrounding environment. Students will learn how every trait of an organism is an adaptation for survival or reproduction. Students will also understand the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the wetland environment.

Students will:
•Understand what an adaptation is and what role it plays in an organism’s interactions with its environment
•Understand the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the wetland environment
•Differentiate between behavioral and physical adaptation
• Understand the importance wetlands play