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- 5th - 8th
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Students identify some of the different species of crabs and tell how they adapt themselves to their environment. They discuss the evolution and stages of development of the crabs. They identify the Phylum Arthropoda and the Class Crustacea. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students study a biological profile of an inland wetland using vegetative cover as a classification system is provided in this unit. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students recognize and identify some of the fauna groups found in deep-sea coral reef communities. They describe common feeding strategies used by benthic animals in deep-sea coral reef communities.Students be able Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students research a species of reef fish to determine its habitat requirements as both a juvenile and an adult. They use this inforation to create a pamphlet in the style of a real estate brochure that : Describe the habitat and food req Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students gain a basic understanding of coral reefs and their inhabitants. They discover how species of animals help each other survive on the reef habitat and how scientist participate actively in protecting and restoring damaged reef structures. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research fossils and fossil formation. They explain how fossils are formed, identify fossil formations and use casting plaster to produce fossil replicas. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine the fossil remains of ancient sea creatures. They create casts of fossils and identify how sea fossils are formed and consider what type of information fossils can give to scientists. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students compare and contrast deep sea and shallow water coral reefs. They describe the three types of coral in deep sea coral reefs. They discover why there is a need to protect the coral reefs for the future. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students are introduced to the classification system of animals. In groups, they set up an aquarium in which they must maintain throughout the year. They also observe earthworms and how they react to various stimuli and research the characteristics of arthropods. To end the lesson, they focus on one phylum of animals and present their information to the class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students discuss the Grand Canyon and the Glen Canyon Dam. After discussion, they conduct research on the reasons for the 1996 flooding of the Grand Canyon, the changes that were caused by the flood, and the results of the flooding experiment. Proposals are written, based on research, on whether or not controlled flooding should be a regular practice. Full Review »
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