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Snags are Super
Provided by: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection |Published on: May 24, 2024
Articles/Websites Grades 3-5, 6-8
Synopsis
- In this resource, students will learn about snags or dead trees still standing and the ecosystem services they provide.
- Students will learn about the birds, mammals, and insects that use snags for food, shelter, and protection.
Subjects: Biology
Authors: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- Students will enjoy the drawings of birds and animals that accompany the text.
- The text provides a simple and brief definition of snag.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students may benefit from seeing photos of the species the page mentions.
- Some students, especially English Language Learners, may need the terms foraging, cavities, and hollow defined before they read the infographic.
Differentiation
- Students can take a nature walk to look for snags and look for animals using them.
- Teachers can introduce students to a digital design space such as Canva to create informative posters.
- Each student can choose a species that benefits from snags to research and produce an informative writing piece to demonstrate their learning.
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Resource Type and Format
All resources can be used for your educational purposes with proper attribution to the content provider.
