Wetlands | Science Trek

PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
wetland marsh slough swamp bog riparian zone hydric soil hydrophytes wildlife breeding migration IdahoPTV D4K life science breeding migration Idaho science trek water plants cat tail great blue heron ducks geese water fowl idaho vegetation willows cottonwoods food web
Subjects
Science
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Wetlands | Science Trek

This video segment from IdahoPTV's Science Trek defines wetlands (slough, swamp, bog, marsh, and riparian zones) by their 3 characteristics: water, hydric soil, hydrophytes. It stresses why wetlands are critical for wildlife survival.
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PBS Learning Media

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