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\nClimate Change in My Backyard: Grades 10-12, Unit 3\n

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\nA four-lesson collection has scholars collecting data to determine how climate affects phenology. The unit begins with class embers collecting life-cycle data on their campus. They then collect, graph, and analyze data on trees to show...\n
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\nNOAA Enrichment in Marine Sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) Curriculum\n

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\nIntroduce scholars to the Marine Sciences and Oceanography with 23 lessons covering marine science, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, technology, and marine policy. Aligned with national science teaching standards, the lessons are...\n
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\nAnimal Identification Keys\n

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\nA clever presentation introduces youngsters to animal identification keys. On the first slide, viewers choose an animal and then answer yes-or-no questions about its characteristics. When they have completed the process, they click on a...\n
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\nWhich Plant Is Which?\n

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\nLearn about dichotomous keys, plant identification, and how to care for the planet with a lesson that includes several hands-on and innovative activities. Kids go on a plant scavenger hunt and classify the plants that they find...\n
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\nUse of Dichotomous Keys to Identify Stream Organisms\n

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\nWhat kind of organisms are living in the stream? After an explanation on how to use a dichotomous key, groups of three to four use the keys to identify macroinvertebrates from a local freshwater stream. Using the the concept of...\n
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\nSpecies Identification Using Dichotomous Keys\n

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\nTo help your students unlock the wonderful world of living things, teach them to use a dichotomous key.\n
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\nThe Key to It All\n

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\nWhich characteristics make organisms unique? Dichotomous keys simplify the process of classifying organisms by focusing on these unique characteristics. Young scholars learn how to use the dichotomous key flow chart by creating their own...\n
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\nDichotomous Keys: Identification Achievement Unlocked\n

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\nDo you know the difference between a mountain lion, puma, cougar, and Texas panther? They are all the same animal but have different names in different areas of the world, which is why we use scientific names for plants and animals. The...\n
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\nDichotomous Keys\n

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\nStudents define the word dichotomous and explain why a dichotomous key is a useful tool in identifying different species. Then they look up words they are unfamiliar with or mollusk reference books so students can\nlearn the names of...\n
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\nIntroducing the Use of Dichotomous Keys to Students\n

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\nLearners are introduced to the use of dichotomous keys as a simple means of beginning scientific observations in nature. They comprehend how to use a dichotomous key. Students distinguish characteristics of a group of organisms. They...\n
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\nDichotomous Key\n

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\nStudents draw comparisons between organisms. They classify organisms. Students are introduced to dichotomous keys and how to create and use a dichotomous key to identify a variety of objects. They begin by defining classification, and...\n
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\nCreating a Dichotomous Key for Amphibians\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the purpose of dichotomous keys and create one together as a class. In groups, they use a digital atlas to examine the different types of amphibians in Idaho. Using this information, they make their own...\n
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\nDiscovering Dichotomous Keys\n

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\nStudents become familiar with the structure and use of dichotomus keys. They demonstrate a comprehension of the fundamental principles of taxonomy by classifying organisms from a local ecosystem. Students are introduced to the term...\n
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\nConstructing a Dichotomous Key\n

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\nStudents construct a dichotomous key using 10 shoes from students in the classroom. In this dichotomous key lesson plan, students use the chalk board and their pile of 10 shoes to create a dichotomous key. They divide the shoes into 2...\n
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\nDichotomous Key 2\n

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\nStudents use a dichotomous key to identify unknown fictitious organisms in an assessment designed to be used after a discussion on the use of a dichotomous keys has occurred. Follow up questions about key included.\n
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\n\"Finding Your Sweet Tooth\"--An Introduction to the Dichotomous Key\n

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\nSixth graders classify candy according to observable characteristics. They use a dichotomous key to identify their bag of \"treats.\" Thus, describe how dichotomous keys help to the identifying of organisms. Design a self-generated...\n
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\nClassification Schemes\n

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\nJunior biologists journey through the hiearchy of living things with these activites. Using a dichotomous key, they identify common algae, plants, and fish. They design their own key for a mixture of seeds and a collection of...\n
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\nDichotomous Keys\n

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\nStudents utilize dichotomous keys to identify trees in their schools.  In this ecological identification lesson, students practice creating dichotomous keys based on simple subjects such as hair color or sex of a person....\n
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\nClassification, Keys, and Phylogenetci Trees\n

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\nStudents analyze relationships about animals and create a model of classifications based on both the similarities and the differences. They also discuss a dichotomous key before they create a cladograph using different types of candy.\n
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\nSpecies Discovery\n

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\nHow do you classify a newly discovered species? Learners view a presentation and complete research about biodiversity and the classification hierarchy. The lesson includes activities with dichotomous keys and work on classifying both...\n
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\nDichotomous Keys\n

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\nThird graders practice using dichotomous keys. They discover why scientists use them and why it is important to classify animals. They use candy to practice classifying objects and move on to classifying animals.\n
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\nDesinging and Using a Dichotomous Key\n

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\nStudents are examine the purpose of dichotomous keys. In groups, they design their own in order to describe the characteristics of plants and weeds native to California. To end the lesson, they define new terminology associated with the...\n
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\nCreating a Dichotomous Key for Families of Idaho Butterflies\n

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\nYoung scholars are shown how to use the butterfly section of the Digital Altals of Idaho. They discuss how to make a dichotomous key. Students use their skills of observation and recognize defining characteristics that distinguish...\n
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\nThe Sky and the Dichotomous Key\n

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