The LIS Habitat StoryMap features seven habitats found in the Long Island Sound watershed:
Each habitat section contains general information, photo and video examples from New York and Connecticut, a discussion of habitat threats, and images of some of the plants and animals that inhabit each habitat. In addition, each section includes an original video from local environmental professionals highlighting phenomena observed there, as well as a potential educational activity for students, and additional educational resources to explore the habitat more in-depth.
The StoryMap also contains a glossary with relevant terms found throughout the tool and a conclusion section with links for students to explore how they can get involved in protecting local habitats.
There are two versions of this StoryMap: the Student Version and the Teacher Version. The main differences between them are that the Student Version contains information in a simple, bulleted format, and the Teacher Version contains more extensive information as well as linkages to NGSS. Note: the NGSS links contained in the StoryMap are for a middle school grade level. For elementary and high school NGSS, see the additional resources section below.
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