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Research
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Ecosystems Introduction & Research Description
Find out about the eight major ecosystems in Colorado
Students will have the opportunity to learn about eight distinct eco-communities or ecosystems that are found in the Colorado region. Each group will make a poster to share with the rest of the class what they have learned with in their research.
Ecosystems Research Online Resources
Online Resources
Here you will find some links to start the online part of your ecosystem research. Also you can do your own specific searches.
Wild Colorado - Introduction
Grasslands
Resources for grasslands research
Sage Shrublands
Resources for sage shrublands research
Mountain Shrublands
Resources for mountain shrublands research
Pinon-Juniper Woodlands
Resources for pinon-juniper woodlands research
Mountain Forests
Resources for mountain forests research
Sub-Alpine Forests
Resources for sub-alpine forests research
Alpine Tundra
Resources for alpine tundra research
Riparian (near rivers & streams)
Resources for riparian research