Ecosystems 101

Are you looking for an introduction to ecosystems for your class? Students in this program will learn about common ecosystems in Northeast Ohio from our animal ambassadors.

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Ohio’s Learning Standards 

Grade 5

Life Science – Interconnections Within Ecosystems 

  • Organisms perform a variety of roles in an ecosystem.
  • All of the processes that take place within organisms require energy. 

Grade 6

Life Science – Cellular to Multicellular 

  • Living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. 

Grade 7

Life Science – Cycles of Matter and Flow of Energy 

  • Energy flows and matter is transferred continuously from one organism to another and between organisms and their physical environments. 

  • In any particular biome, the number, growth, and survival of organisms and populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. 

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Guided, Assembly, and Live Animal Programs ($15/student, PreK-12, $300 minimum fee for fewer than 20 students) Important note: Lunch space is limited.

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We cannot guarantee requested times will be available. We will reach out and do our best to accommodate your schedule.

We recommend staying no more than 2.5 hours including a program and lunch break.

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Are you a Title 1 school in Ohio (the number of economically disadvantaged students is 40% or above)? You can check under school details at Ohio School Report Cards. Title 1 schools in Ohio may qualify for free programming, first come first served while grant funding lasts.

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