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\nMultimedia Discovery Missions\n

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\nThe Multimedia Discovery Missions collection is a series of 13 interactive presentations and activities that introduce young geologists and oceanographers to fundamental concepts involving the Earth’s crust and ocean sea life. Benthos,...\n
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\nRegents High School Examination: Living Environment 2005\n

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\nThe 2005 version of the Regents High School Examination in ecology is as comprehensive as previous years' exams. It consists of 40 multiple-choice questions on topics ranging from the structure of DNA to interactions within an ecosystem....\n
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\n\"Ecology\n\n
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\nEcology Integration Using IMovie\n

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\nAmazing! Any 5th grader would be more than willing to participate in this project. Students are broken into groups, each group reads one book from a list of five. They use their book as the basis for choosing an animal and environment to...\n
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\nAnimal Keynote Report\n

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\nLearners produce a research project on an animal. Using the Internet, they find pictures and information about animals. They are also given a list of items that should be covered in their report, including the appearance of the animals,...\n
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\nHow do Organisms Interact?\n

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\nExamine how organisms interact through a hands-on experience. Learners study population dynamics and distribution during an informative five-lesson unit. The focus is on the ocean environment and the organisms within it.\n
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\nDark Water: Lesson Plan 2 - Grade 3\n

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\nA discussion of bioluminescence launches an investigation of animal adaptations. After re-watching the opening minutes of Dark Water, class members listen to a reading of What Do You Do with a Tail Like This, and then create a new...\n
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\nNiche Partitioning Activity\n

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\nDinnertime on the African savanna is a highly choreographed event! Introduce young ecologists to the concept of niche partitioning through a hands-on activity. Pupils research animal behaviors and use data to develop an understanding of...\n
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\nAnole Lizards: An Example of Speciation\n

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\nWhat happens to a species when members become separated by changes in their environment? Present young biologists with the ultimate example species—the anole lizard. A brief video describes the origins of the multitude of anole species...\n
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\nConcepts of Biology – 1st Canadian Edition\n

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\nHow diverse are living things? Individuals explore topics such as cells as the foundation for life, cell division and genetics, molecular biology, and animal reproduction using an open resource Biology textbook. They learn key terms...\n
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\nAnimal Classes and Their Ecosystems\n

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\nStudents explore animal characteristics by participating in an environment identification activity. In this animal habitat lesson, students discuss a range of different wild life and the ecosystems that they are a part of. Students view...\n
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\nZoobilation\n

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\nYoungsters become familiar with zoo animals. They sort them into categories, and choose an animal to act out. Two zoo centers are created in the classroom that have examples of the animals for the pupils to play with. Then, they choose...\n
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\nFriends on the Farm\n

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\nYoung farmers explore the world of farm animals. They are introduced to a variety of animals, what their role is, how many legs they have, and what sounds they make. Worksheets and websites embedded in the plan are used to carry it out....\n
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\nMassive Migrations\n

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\nTurn your students into flocks of migratory birds for this fun lesson on animal migration. Prior to the activity, the teacher creates four different migration routes in the classroom or any available open space, labeling nesting...\n
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\nSibling Relationships in the Animal World\n

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\nYoung scholars research sibling relationships in the animal world. In this animal science lesson, students read the book, Sisters and Brothers: Sibling Relationships in the Animal World and discuss the sibling relationships. Young...\n
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\nAnimal and Plant Habitats\n

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\nSecond graders write and illustrate a story. For this habitats lesson, 2nd graders learn about different types of plant and animal habitats. Students view video segments about habitats, answer comprehension questions, complete a...\n
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\nMarine Animal Husbandry and Training\n

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\nStep into the role of a zoo director with several activities about animal training and running a zoo. Kids calculate the amount of food each animal needs, design a habitat for penguins, decide how to breed bottlenose dolphins, and train...\n
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\nExploring Environments\n

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\nDifferent animals live in distinct and specialized environments. Learners will discuss organisms and environments, and then create some using their dramatic art skills. They all act like animals in a marine environment. When they are...\n
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\nAnimal over Winter\n

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\nGosh those polar regions can get cold. So, how do the animals that live there survive the long winters? Learners explore how animals adapted to survive harsh wintry conditions by completing a worksheet and comparing animal survival...\n
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\nMeasuring Animal Sizes (and Relative Sizes in our Animal Environment)\n

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\nStudents discover the actual size and weight of many insects and animals. In this biology lesson, students investigate animals and insects to determine their actual weight and size. In groups, students create an animal or insect of their...\n
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\nA House for Me- Ocean Environments\n

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\nStudents explore ocean environments. In this ocean environment lesson plan, students identify the things ocean animals need for survival. Students use KWL charts and search the Internet collecting information about ocean habitats....\n
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\nEcology Terms Crossword\n

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\nIn this ecological principles worksheet, students solve 20 clues in a crossword puzzle containing basic ecology definitions of organism interactions.\n
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\nThe Great Peregrine Scavenger Hunt - On the Internet\n

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\nThe story of one bird provides valuable insight into general animal behaviors and interactions. Young researchers investigate the peregrine falcon using a web search. They analyze the behaviors of the raptor including its migration...\n
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\nWhat's This? Life at the Limits\n

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\nThere are some amazing ways species evolve to survive. From large ears to sneezing salt, learners read about these interesting adaptations in an interactive lesson. Great to supplement an in-class lesson, it also works well as a remote...\n
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\nAnimal Camouflage\n

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\nYoung scholars investigate how animals adapt to their environment. In this animal science lesson, students participate in an experiment using patterned paper and plain paper to simulate how animals blend into their surroundings. Young...\n
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