Into the Floodplain Forest!

Take a virtual stroll (or swim) through the fascinating world of the floodplain forest! This program offers an introduction to ecosystems by focusing on the floodplain forest of the Mississippi River. Learn about a few different plants and animals that live in this soggy ecosystem, the benefits of the floodplain, the impact that humans have on them, and how to protect the Mississippi River.

Grades: 3-6

Main Objective Question: What is the floodplain forest ecosystem and how have different plants and animals (including humans!) adapted to living in this unique ecosystem?

Main Standard(s): 
4E.1.1.1.2 - Water cycle.
4E.3.2.2.1 - Impacts of Earth’s natural processes.
5L.4.1.2.1 - Changes in plant and animal populations as a result of environmental changes. 6E.1.1.1.3 - Climate change.
6E.2.1.1.3 - Natural hazards.New Science Standards (2019)
3 L. 3.2.1.1- Life Science ( animal adaptations)
3 L .4.2.1.1 - Life Science ( animal survival)
4E. 1.2.1.1.- Earth and Space Science ( Impact of earth’s natural processes)
4L.4.2.1.2.- Life Science (animal adaptations)
5L.1.2.1.3.- Life Science ( plant adaptations)
6E.3.2.1.3.- Earth & human activity ( Human impacts on the environment)