Exploring the environment. The series explores complex interrelationships among humans and Earths physical and biological systems and addresses priorities when preservation of the environment conflicts with human wants and needs. This volume, designed for grade 2, explores the importance of preserving animal habitats, the problem of littering, and the need for energy conservation. In one activity, students discuss the impact of new roads and houses on a desert habitat. Another activity has students make a habitat for mealworms and observe their behavior.
Energy savings is explored by having students circle pictures that show someone using energy wisely.
A word list and student review questions are included. ENC does NOT distribute this resource.