Survival in the Prairie*

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2 hours or 3 hours with Planetarium show add-on

For current program rates, see the Waukesha County Environmental Education School Guide

Observe the differences between four distinct ecosystems – prairie, field, pine plantation, and forest and make connections to the life cycles and adaptations that have taken place over time. Students will investigate ecosystem succession, compare biodiversity between different ecosystems, and observe plant and animal adaptations up close to see how organisms’ traits help them survive and reproduce. Add-on the Planetarium show Lucy’s Cradle: The Birth of Wonder that explores the long-term changes that spurred human development and migration.

Collaborative Curriculum and 14-Day Biodiveristy Curriculum Unit: How do adaptations help organisms survive in the prairie?

*This is a Community Connections, Impacts & Actions Collaborative Curriculum program hosted by Waukesha County. 

Standards: MS-LS-4-4
Duration: 120 minutes
Fee: Yes
Offered: School Year
Location options: Retzer Nature Center