Part 1 – Explorations for

Ecosystem Investigators

Directions:

To find information on the Temperate Deciduous Forest ecosystem, this is what you will need to do:

1.  First, each student will be assigned to a group of 3 students.

2.  Once in a group each student will need to pick one ecosystem investigator job.  In order to find out the responsibilities of each investigator click on one of the three jobs below to reveal questions and links.

3.  After each of you have picked an ecosystem investigator job start gathering your information.  Remember to have fun and complete your handout because that is the key to your group’s success!

4.  Get started!  Select a job and investigate!

Ecosystem Investigators: Select one of the Jobs

1.  Land Examiner

2.  Animal Finder

3.  Plant Researcher

Part 2 – Putting It All Together:

Requirements and Directions

After you have found the answers to your questions and have been filled with knowledge on the Temperate Deciduous Forest it will be time to start your final project.  Below Click on Directions for Ecosystems in a Box to find out how to create your final project.

Directions for Ecosystem in a Box

Part 3 – Present To The Class

Now it is time for your group to present your ecosystem in a box to the class.  Each student in the group will explain to the class their job and what they found while researching information for their job.  The teacher will give the class specific directions for this part.  Teachers can print off the Presentation Handout for directions.