Emphasis will be on the life cycles of plants and animals that inhabit the meadow. We will examine recycling in the meadow and apply these principles to human activities. The forest is a rich community of interrelated organisms. We will be interpreting the structure of the forest community and will progress to an explanation of the relationships that exist among the forest animals and plants. Emphasis will be placed on the fact that forests are an integral part of our environment and that National Parks serve to protect these special communities.
Wetlands are rich and diverse ecosystems.
They warrant our respect and protection. I wetland along the shores of Lake Huron. Students will become familiar with wetland animals and plants, their adaptations for survival and their different roles in the aquatic food web. Students will discover the value of a wetland from both wildlife and human points of view. Students will experience all three communities while exploring Singing Sands, located on the Lake Huron shoreline.