LIFE SCIENCE     Characteristics and Structure of Life _____________________________________________________________________    Grades 6-8 Lessons:   Habitat Pen Pals Standards Alignment: Earth and Space Science, Life Science, grades 3-8 Topics Covered: Earth Systems, Diversity & Interdependence of Life, Characteristics & Structure of Life, Heredity Lesson Synopsis: From icy tundra to scorching deserts to salty oceans, the world’s habitats are diverse and fascinating. Each habitat, with its own special set of conditions, supports animals and plants adapted to living in it. By becoming “habitat pen pals”, your students will learn about the diversity of habitats around the world, and will write letters from the perspective of organisms living in these habitats. Link to Lesson: Not available in electronic format at this time. To obtain this lesson, visit the Project Learning Tree website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/5116/Default.aspx Web of Life Standards Alignment: Grades 3-8 (Heavy Hitter gr. 6-7) Topics Covered: Diversity and Interdependence of Life, Characteristics and Structure of Life; ecosystems Lesson Synopsis: In this activity, students will take a closer look at one particular ecosystem (a forest) and will discover the ways that plants and animals are connected to each other. By substituting the appropriate information, you can also use the activity to study other ecosystems such as oceans, wetlands, deserts or prairies. Link to Lesson: Not available in electronic format at this time. To obtain this lesson, visit the Project Learning Tree website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/5116/Default.aspx