Grade 7 At School Program Options

Biodiversity and Ecosystems

Program description: Students learn about different ecosystems, their biotic and abiotic components. They learn about several native plants that can be used for food and fiber.

Curriculum connections: Unit A: Ecosystems and Interactions

Beavers

Program description: Students explore the adaptations that help beavers be so successful and discover the impact they have on ecosystems.

Curriculum connections: Unit A: Ecosystems and Interactions

Dark Skies and Storytelling

Program description: Students learn how dark skies contribute to the life histories of plants and animals. They explore the use of night skies to tell stories that shape cultural histories. 

Curriculum connections: Unit A: Ecosystems and Interactions

Recreational Impacts

Program description: Students conduct an experiment to study the impacts of different recreational activities and develop mitigation strategies for preserving plants, wildlife, water and soil. They also participate in an activity designed to highlight different perspectives on the same issue.

Curriculum connections: Unit A: Ecosystems and Interactions