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39 Biota Lesson Plans
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- 6th - 8th
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Students study characteristics of the Kalahari Desert, and the biological adaptations that enhance lions' survival and reproductive success. They, in groups, produce a mural depicting life in the Kalahari Desert. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students write a research paper showing their sensitivity to the environment and reflecting about what they have learned about proper management of fisheries. Full Review »
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- 7th - 11th
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Students research water use in Hawaii and use primary and secondary sources to determine the impact of restoration of the Lālākea stream on stream flow, water quality, habitat and biota. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students identify native and introduced species of fish, shellfish and insects that inhabit Hawaii's streams. They use this information to predict the impact of stream restoration projects in Hawaii. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the types of genetically modified crop plants there are and the benefits and risks of such plants. The agricultural needs in developing nations for this biological knowledge to resolve societal issues is also examined in this lesson. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine factors that affect water quality and the conditions that allow for different animals and plants to survive. They look at effects of water quality on various water-related activities, and describe water as an environmental, economic and social resource. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the factors the affect water quality, and allow for animals and plants to live. They look at how engineers apply water quality information when making stream modifications in order to ensure drinking water quality. They complete two activities that investigate life in different water qualities. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore why surface tension is such a very important biological concept. Determination is made on why the myriad of biota that interacts at the air-water interface are vital components of aquatic and marine ecosystems. They perform and participate in a variety of short and quick activities. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students hypothesize about which objects are natural. They classify objects as abiotic or biotic. Students trace human products to their natural resources using matter cycles. They create their own definition of nature. Full Review »
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- 11th - Higher Ed
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Students use a JAVA interface to explore the Daisy World model to illustrate a mechanism through which - according to the Gaian hypothesis - biota might optimize their abiotic environment by means of negative feedback. Full Review »
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