Ecosystems Curriculum

Section 2: Endnotes

  • 1 Grotzer, T.A. & Bell-Basca B. (2000, April). Helping Students to Grasp the Underlying Causal Structures when Learning About Ecosystems: How Does it Impact Understanding? Paper presented at the annual conference of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, LA.
  •    Hogan, K. (1994). Eco-Inquiry: A Guide to Ecological Learning Experiences for the Upper Elementary/Middle Grades. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt.
  • 2 This discussion is adapted from Hogan, K. (1994). Eco-Inquiry: A Guide to Ecological Learning Experiences for the Upper Elementary/Middle Grades. Dubuque, Iowa: Kendall Hunt.
  • 3 The Puzzle of the Rotting Log Video, produced by MBG Learning Network, a joint venture of the Missouri Botanical Garden and The Evergreen Project Inc.
  • 4 The Forest Log, written by James R. Newton, 1980, New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co. This book is out of print; however, it may be found in public libraries. Many on-line book sellers list out of print book and used books.
  • 5 Death is Natural, written by L. Pringle, 1977, New York: Four Winds Press; 1991, New York: Morrow Junior books. This book is out of print; however, it may be found in public libraries. Many on-line book sellers list out-of-print and used books.