Illinois is called the “Prairie State.” Historically, 60% of the state was covered in different types of prairies, or open grassy landscapes with few trees. As far as the eye could see, fields were filled with colorful wildflowers, grasses, and all the species above and below ground that rely on them. However, today only 0.01% of
restoration
Bringing back the Trumpeter Swan
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student Activities, Graph Types A-C, Level 3 Grading Rubric Digital Data Nugget on DataClassroom The Kellogg Bird Sanctuary was created in 1927 to provide safe nesting areas for waterfowl such as ducks, geese, and swans. During that time many waterfowl species were in trouble due to overhunting and the loss
Marsh makeover
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 3 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 3 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 3 Alternative Graphs Grading Rubric Salt marshes are diverse and productive ecosystems, and are found where the land meets the sea. They contain very unique plant species that are
Make way for mummichogs
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 4 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 4 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 4 Powerpoint – Views of the marsh and experiment Grading Rubric Salt marshes are important habitats and contain a wide diversity of species. These ecosystems flood with salt water during
Lizards, iguanas, and snakes! Oh my!
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 3 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 3 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 3 Grading Rubric Throughout history people have settled mainly along rivers and streams. Easy access to water provides resources to support many people living in one area. In the
Can a salt marsh recover after restoration?
The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 2 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 2 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 2 Grading Rubric Éste Data Nugget también está disponible en Español: Actividad para estudiantes, Tipo de gráfica A Actividad para estudiantes, Tipo de gráfica B Actividad para estudiantes, Tipo