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Snags are Super
Provided by:
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
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Published on:
May 24, 2024
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Synopsis
In this resource, students will learn about snags or dead trees still standing and the ecosystem services they provide.
Students will learn about the birds, mammals, and insects that use snags for food, shelter, and protection.
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Subjects:
Biology
Authors:
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Region:
North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut
Languages:
English
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Positives
Students will enjoy the drawings of birds and animals that accompany the text.
The text provides a simple and brief definition of snag.
Additional Prerequisites
Students may benefit from seeing photos of the species the page mentions.
Some students, especially English Language Learners, may need the terms foraging, cavities, and hollow defined before they read the infographic.
Differentiation
Students can take a nature walk to look for snags and look for animals using them.
Teachers can introduce students to a digital design space such as Canva to create informative posters.
Each student can choose a species that benefits from snags to research and produce an informative writing piece to demonstrate their learning.
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