Ecosystems and Ecology

Reading and Materials List

Required Books

• none

Materials

Common Materials

• markers
• science journal
• scissors
• dirt
• construction paper (kit)
• art materials* (5.3 - Option 2)
• art materials* (5.2 - Option 1)

Lesson 1

• shovel
• clear glass of Sprite
• clear glass or jar
• earthworm or gummy worm
• glass jar or cup
• large bucket

Lesson 2

• websites and/or books about leaf cutter ants

Lesson 3

• timer
• sticky notes
• crayons, colored pencils, or markers

Lesson 4

• cooking oil
• Endangered game pages (kit)
• birdseed (kit)
• bubble solution
• bucket (kit)
• large spoon
• piece of a plastic bag
• strainer
• tape
• tape measure
• small aquatic plant
• small glass jar
• soda pop tops
• sponge (kit)
• tongs
• twigs
• food coloring (kit)

Lesson 5

• white t-shirt* (5.3 - Option 1)
• poster board* (5.3 - Option 2)
• colored pencils
• fabric paint* (5.3 - Option 1)

Final Project

• materials will vary depending on the ecosystem your child selects
• large shoe box or small box
• glue

* - denotes an optional material that may or may not be used