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- 6th - 12th
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Students research the regenerative capabilities of certain organisms. They present their findings at a student regeneration symposium aimed at exploring the possibilities of human regeneration. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students compare different subspecies of a California salamander on a grid map of California to focus on patterns of their distribution, their likely evolutionary relationships, and probable sequence of formation from the ancestral salamander. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students place different subspecies of a CA salamander are placed on grid map of CA according to where samples were collected. Then discuss patterns of their distribution, their likely evolutionary relationships, and probable sequence of formation. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the life cycles of ferns and compare salamander populations. They plot ferns and place salamander coverboards, and plot the progress, growth and development of the ferns and salamanders. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students examine how each animal's habitat provides what that animal needs for survival. They discuss what an animal needs to survive-food, shelter, water, and space. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students are introduced to the process of classification. In groups, they discuss the importance of the classification system while classifying themselves. Using a dichotomous key, they describe the classes of fish, trees and salamanders. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students study 4 amphibian species that migrate. They name natural and human actions beneficial to spotted salamander reproduction. They name natural and human actions that are detrimental to spotted salamander reproduction. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students are introduced to the herps by being read "Salamander Room". In groups, they identify the various species found in fresh water. They discover why plants and animals are different colors, shapes and sizes. They discuss how adaptations can help an organism survive. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students examine watersheds and wetlands. In groups, they explain the role of condensation and evaporation in the water cycle. They identity organisms that have aquatic stages of life and describe the life cycle of a frog. They also discuss the migration patterns of the spotted salamander. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students identify and interpret the various differences between reptiles and amphibians. Then they draw an amphibian and reptile and correctly label their body parts. Students also invent new reptiles and amphibians, sketch how they would look and their habitats, and finally, write a story about their imaginary creature. Full Review »