🇬🇧 Intro: Wetlands Biome
The wetlands are a unique ecosystem covered or saturated with water for most of the year, including marshes, swamps, and bogs. The slow-moving waters and nutrients abundant in the wetlands support a unique ecosystem of birds, fish, reptiles, and insects specially adapted to these conditions. Wetlands are also important in regulating the water cycle, as they help to reduce the impact of floods and droughts by absorbing and releasing water over time.
Overview and Objectives
Lesson Structure
In each section, the learning objectives are:
- Imagine – Discover various waterlogged ecosystems supporting a rich diversity of aquatic plants and animals.
- Build – Create an American alligator suitable for a swamp.
Wetlands are a unique ecosystem covered or saturated with water for most of the year, including marshes, swamps, and bogs. The slow-moving waters and nutrients abundant in the wetlands support a unique ecosystem of birds, fish, reptiles, and insects specially adapted to these conditions. Wetlands are also important in regulating the water cycle, as they help to reduce the impact of floods and droughts by absorbing and releasing water over time.