Beaver Pond Explorations
In this session, youth will take a virtual tour of the beaver pond habitat at Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Center to learn about this important North Carolina animal and its habitat.
Youth will explore this decades-old, mature beaver pond habitat, learn how to identify evidence of beaver activity, and discover why beavers are so important to many other plants and animals.
Beaver Pond Explorations is a video-based lesson with optional materials
Required Materials: None
Key Vocabulary & Learning Concepts
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Habitat
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Adaptation
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Ecosystem
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Structure & function
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Succession
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Carnivore
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Omnivore
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Herbivore
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Xylem
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Phloem
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Crepuscular
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Macro-invertebrates
48 minute lesson
Optional Materials
Vocabulary and Standards Alignment
Learning & Discussion Guide
Answer Key
Prezi slides
Video clips used in the lesson
Beaver Adaptations
Felled Tree
On the Beaver Dam
Mom and Baby Beaver
Kit Crying Alone
Under the Walkway
Eating Far Away
