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- 10th
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Students observe collections of specimens and discuss answers to questions. They explore common ancestry, homology, analogy, adaptive radiation, and evolution, while formulating creative answers based on their observations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the life cycle of c-ferns. They complete experiments on the organisms exposing them to differnet amount of UV radiation. They collect data and analyze their results. Full Review »
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- 1st - Higher Ed
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Students use items from boxes to dress up classmates as animals adapted to a given environment. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students explore structure, function and variation among species. Through field observations, lab activities and homework, students observe and record examples of adaptation and variation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students perform an experiment to compare the sensitivity of the various developmental stages of Red Flour Beetles to ultraviolet radiation. Larvae, pupae and adult beetles are exposed to a source of UV-B radiation. In groups, they compare the mortality of the various stages at these time periods. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students observe and record levels of solar radiation reflected off and transmitted through various materials. They apply the results to potential consumer choices. They predict reflection and transmission properties for various materials, and test their predictions using their sense of touch. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the effects of radiation exposure and how it can effect objects on earth and space. They conduct research using a variety of resources and use the information to create a project that is reflective of good research methods. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students engage in a study of the Theory Of Evolution with the use of Darwin's finches as examples while making a connection to adaptive radiation. They use class discussion in order to further the lesson and focus upon adaptations for the need of survival. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students identify characteristics shared by all chordates. They describe the 2 groups of non-vertebrate chordates. Students use their textbook to define the terms adapation, adaptive radiation, and amniotic. They are given vertebrate introduction notes. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students examine and identify examples of species that developed as a result of immigration, genetic drift, and adaptive radiation. They conduct Internet research and define key vocabulary terms, and use their species example on their Natural Selection Foldable. Full Review »