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Science Lesson: Buffer Zones and Erosion

Created by Teacher(s): Pamela Fellner|Updated: January 21, 2025
Lesson Plan Grades 6-8 Created by SubjectToClimate teachers

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Students engage in a riparian buffer simulation to test its function and write a report with recommendations.

Inquire: Students define four terms to understand riparian buffers.
Investigate: Students make a model to engage in a riparian buffer simulation and test the relationship between structure and function.
Inspire: Students use their data and findings to write a report and recommendations.
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Subjects: Engineering
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Region: Global

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