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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the concept and implications of extinction using the example of the Passenger Pigeon, once an extremely abundant species that was completely eliminated by humans. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain hydrothermal vents and the process in which species and the hydrothermal vents become isolated. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students research a rare species of animals that are a step away from the well known animals of our zoos. They create a mobile which displays the geography, habits, population and habitat of the animals. They draw a picture. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine the processes that shape evolutionary processes. They discuss the characteristics that are adapted by different species in order to survive. They write a story showing the changes and adaptations of a species. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students complete a variety of lab activities that reinforce the idea that many species have a common ancestry. They examine the wings of birds, fins of fish and mammalian sea creatures, and the bone structure in various mammals. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students examine the differences between the geologic eras. Using this information, they relate it to the appearance of different organisms in a fossil record. They use their chairs to represent specific events in the geological history of the Earth. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students explore the effects of practices in the target culture on the animal world. Working in pairs or groups of three, students study endangered animal species in a target country. The objective is for them to apply the knowledge to appreciate practices of environmental protection. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine Passenger Pigeons and why they are now extinct. Through a class discussion, students discover the need to help endangered animals. They consider activities to become involved in assisting animals. Students write a poem or short story explaining how the "last" animal might feel. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students read and discuss," The Andromeda Strain" by Michael Crichton and complete a short writing exercise as a warm-up for a longer piece of science fiction writing. They choose a topic and create a science fiction short story such as, "The Day Diffusion Stopped". Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students are explained the difference between the terms ice age and Ice Age. They discuss what caused the ice ages. Students investigate some plants and animals that lived during the Ice Age. They comprehend why certain Ice Age animals becamce extinct. Full Review »
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