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- 7th - 8th
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Students describe major features of cold seep communities, and list at least five organisms typical of these communities. They infer probable trophic relationships among organisms typical of cold-seep communities and the surrounding environment. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students describe at least three attributes of the deep ocean physical environment that are radically different from ocean habitats near the sea surface.Students explain at least three morphological or physiological adapt Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students describe major features of cold seep communities, and list at least five organisms typical of these communities. They infer probable trophic relationships among organisms typical of cold-seep communities. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students investigate how and why deep-sea organisms produce light. They examine how these processes can be used to study deep ocean environments. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students study ways in which the ability to produce light may be useful to deep-sea organisms. In groups, they research and present to the rest of the class, how a specific organism is able to produce bioluminescence. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students identify the characteristics of an extreme environment in the deep ocean and consider what organisms need to survive in these elements. They research sampling and data collection methods in this environment. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students investigate deep-sea habitats. They define key vocabulary terms, conduct research on a deep ocean habitat in small groups, identify six organisms from their assigned habitat, and prepare an information card for each organism. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students participate in a variety of station activities as they explore the adaptations that deep-sea fish have developed in order to survive the harsh conditions found within the deep-sea environment. Full Review »
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- 1st - 12th
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Students research deep-sea environments in the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii, identifying plant and animal life. They write descriptions of an imaginary scene in deep Hawaiian seas, and read their reports to partners. They create mental images as they listen, then use art materials and techniques to express their perceptions. Full Review »
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- 1st - 12th
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Students read and respond to science fiction literature, such as that written by Jules Verne. They research characteristics of deep-sea environments and use this information to design an underwater exploration apparatus. in addition, they consider basic scientific laws, engineering principles, properties of materials, and construction techniques in designing and problem-solving during their construction Full Review »

