• Large chart paper for each station
• Markers in different colors
• Sticky notes (2 colors)
• Timer
• Station instruction cards
• Reference materials about ecosystems

Create 5-6 stations around the room, each focused on a different ecosystem (rainforest, desert, ocean, tundra, etc.). Each station should have a large chart with the ecosystem name and a few starter images or facts.

1. Divide class into small groups (3-4 students per group).
2. Explain that each group will start at one ecosystem station and rotate through all stations.
3. At each station (5-7 minutes per rotation), groups:
4. Read existing information
5. Add at least 3 facts about the ecosystem (adaptations, climate, food web, etc.)
6. Add at least 1 drawing/diagram to illustrate a key concept
7. Place green sticky notes with questions they have
8. Place pink sticky notes with connections to other ecosystems
4. Signal rotations with a timer. Each group should visit all stations.
5. Final rotation: Groups return to their original station, review all additions, and prepare a 1-minute summary of the compiled information.
6. Each group presents their ecosystem summary to the class.
7. Reflection discussion: What patterns did you notice across different ecosystems? How are they interconnected?

Provide reference materials at stations for students who need support. For advanced groups, add challenge questions about ecosystem disruption or climate change impacts.

Monitor contributions during rotations. Evaluate quality and accuracy of added content. Assess presentations for key ecosystem understanding.