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- 9th
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Students demonstrate the benefits of biodiversity and the factors that affect conservation. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students develop classification scheme that meets the established rules of the Linnaean system. They write one page essay on classification choices. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the concept of taxonomy. They research an animal and how they are classified. They present their material to the class using technology. They are to include illustrations with their presentation. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students design a presentation that trace the development of an organ system through the major phyla of the animal kingdom looking for the relationships between structure and function by documenting adaptations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate hominid evolution to learn the difference between a relative and an ancestor. They study the emergence of bipedalism and the related physical adaptations and cultural ramifications, and chart patterns of hominid migration. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover correlations in food preferences of invertebrates, and assess stream health through use of kicknets, invertebrate keys, CBL systems and probes. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify taxa in Arctic benthic communities. They discover organisms that live in these Arctic areas. They analyze data compiled for the Canada Basin Benthic Samples, 2002. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students plot the general distribution of major fossil hominid taxa on a small black and white world map using data provided. They infer a continent of origin and likely path of migration using a worksheet guide and small group discussion. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students investigate the basic characteristics of insect orders and develop short-cut techniques to identify insects into twelve of the most common orders. They use captured specimens and photographs to practice identification and then test their skills in an insect bingo game. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 4th
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Students explore scientific classification and discuss the similarities and differences between plant and animal species. They participate in hands-on activities by investigating dichotomous keys and classifying their shoes. Students draw pictures and write about the characteristics of arthropods. Full Review »