Schoolyard Quadrats

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Two people sampling plant species using a quadrat.

In this lesson, students practice the technique of measuring population density in quadrats by sampling the plant species that live in the lawn of the school. Students will gain an understanding of biodiversity, different sampling techniques (transect vs. random), and factors that impact population density.

Subject
Biology
Grade Level Range
Middle School (6-8)
High School (9-12)
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