Teaching Ecology & Rangelands

4-Dimensional Ecology Ed. Framework

https://www.esa.org/4DEE/

EcoEd Digital Library

https://ecoed.esa.org/

  • Ecological Society of America's online education resource portal

Ecosystem Learning Activities

https://www.ecoliteracy.org/download/oak-woodland-learning-activities#

  • How can we visualize and understand the complex relationships and processes — often invisible to a human eye — of an ecosystem? And how can we apply lessons from natural ecosystems to the creation of more resilient human communities?
  • Two activities based on the oak woodland ecosystem offer opportunities for thoughtful and revealing discussions. Downloadable materials for both activities feature a beautiful mural by artist Ane Carla Rovetta in 15 panels, 30 information cards for use by students, and directions and discussion suggestions for instructors

Science YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLWiknuNGd50GI8OZf3EBo6PMx04xcoFa

  • These eight animated short videos explain ecological data, concepts, or techniques, including: "Ecological Forecasting: The Science of Predicting Ecosystems,"Eddy Covariance: Measuring an Ecosystem's Breath," and Mapping the Invisible: Introduction to Spectral Remote Sensing.

Rangeland Principles

https://rangelandprinciples.wordpress.com/topics/

  • Course from the University of Idaho; includes modules, PowerPoint presentations, reading materials, videos, etc.

Global Rangelands Education Resources

https://globalrangelands.org/k-12

  • Teaching and education resources, including slides and lessons for rangeland concepts.

Rangeland ATLAS

https://www.rangelandsdata.org/atlas/

Rangeland Analysis Platform (RAP)

https://rangelands.app/

Tutorial:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQDb5ANlPL-DJo9-TgEMqYw

Animals on the Prairie

Prairie Chicken Lesson: Ecosystem Dynamics

http://onthefarmstem.com

  • Webinar (byu Dr. David Augustine) on July 23rd at 10am. Length: 3.5 hours. FREE
  • Age level is Middle School but can be modified for older ages
  • The driving question is “What do prairie chickens need in order to survive today's prairie?”

Hoofed Animals on the Prairie

http://www.ultimateungulate.com/index.html

  • Guide to the world’s ungulates includes articles, glossary, links

Fire Ecology Education

Cross Timbers Fire Ecology

https://oakfirescience.com/cross-timbers-fire-ecology/