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Spring 2025

Edwards Plateau Ecoregion

Texas is home to 10 different Gould’s ecoregions as seen on the map below. Ecoregions are areas of land that share similar climate, topography and soils. In this series, we will dive into each of Texas’ 10 ecoregions one Critter Connections issue at a time. Next up – the Edwards Plateau!

Enrichment Resources

Take your Critter Connections beyond science and reading with additional enrichment resources!

Adaptations, Basic Needs, Habitats & Ecosystems, Predator/Prey, Properties/Characteristics

K-3

Camouflage Creatures

Students will explore physical characteristics, such as camouflage as an adaptation used by animals for protection.

Biodiversity, Biotic/Abiotic, Habitats & Ecosystems, Succession, Wildlife

5-8

Studying Succession

Students will discover how succession contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem, including its wildlife. They will identify and compare primary and secondary successional events and determine how succession affects plant and animal habitats.

Adaptations, Basic Needs, Habitats & Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Plants, Properties/Characteristics, Soil, Wildlife

K-3

Texas Ecoregion Puzzle

Students will identify the basic needs of various animals in the ecoregions of Texas while emphasizing good stewardship practices.

Adaptations, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Habitats & Ecosystems, Human Activity/Environmental Impacts, Landforms, Natural Resources, Plants, Renewable/Non-Renewable, Soil, Wildlife

4-8

Texas Ecoregion Puzzle

Students will identify animals, plants, and habitats that exist among the ecoregions of Texas. Ecoregion biodiversity will provide reasons for making good choices regarding stewardship practices.

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Distance Learning

Bring wildlife into your classroom with on-demand programs designed for K-8 students! Videos are 15-45 minutes long and are available 24/7. All programs include interactive questions and follow-along worksheets that are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.