This particular lesson will give students a chance to understand the environmental diversity of a wetland, including plants, animals, and the ecosystem.
Time needs to be allotted every three days for observation and recording of data.
The student will understand the connections among people, places, and environments in the local community, Kansas, the United States, and different nations in the world. The geographically informed person knows and understands the characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface. The student will understand how processes interact to produce changes in the environment, i.e. wetland as observing a pond turning into a wetland due to water evaporation. The student will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of wetlands to wildlife and humans in relation to Cheyenne Bottoms located in central Kansas. Atheneum Books for Young Readers.