Ecosystems & Habitats

  • Grades: 3rd-5th
  • Duration: 45 minutes
  • Cost: $125

Animals and plants are connected to each other and impact their habitats in many ways. Students will engage in an exploration of what makes up habitats, ecosystems, and biomes, how organisms are inter-connected, and be led on a virtual exhibit visit, to see a real-life example.

This program aligns with the following standards:

Grade NGSS / Scope & Sequence
3rd Unit 2. Interdependence
Unit 3. Change Over Time
4th Unit 1. The Structure and Function of Organisms
5th Unit 2. Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

The WCS Education call center is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please feel free to contact our registrars by phone (800-433-4149) or email (bzeducation@wcs.org) if you have any questions.

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