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\n\"Classification\n\n
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\nClassification of Pasta, Rice and the Nine Planets\n

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\nEighth graders create a classification system of the planets and give a written rational for their choice of categories.  In this investigative lesson students participate in an activity that helps them to explore classification.\n
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\nDigital Wildflower Collection\n

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\nLearners examine biodiversity and classify organisms.  In this wildflower instructional activity students go out and take pictures of plants then create a presentation to show the class. \n
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\n\"Field\n\n
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\nField Trip - Marine Science Institute\n

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\nStudents discover the ocean life of the San Francisco Bay. In this ocean lesson plan, students take a Discovery Voyage of the Bay ecosystem through the Marine Science Institute. Also available are inland voyages, ocean labs, and tidepool...\n
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\n\"Invasive\n\n
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\nInvasive Aquatic Plant Identification\n

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\nLearners observe aquatic plants and animals and identify their systems. In this plants and animals lesson plan, students compare systems of organisms and orally express how plants and animals rely on each other.\n
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\n\"Soil\n\n
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\nSoil Organisms\n

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\nLearners work together to collect soil samples from different locations. In the samples, they identify the macroorganisms and classify them. They identify the conditions that affect how macroorganisms grow. They also analyze and identify...\n
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\nSea Turtles\n

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\nStudents investigate eight different species of sea turtles while being involved in classroom lecture and video presentation. The characteristics used to identify sea turtles is taught to help students identify unknown species.\n
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\nNative Plant Restoration Project\n

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\nPupils distinguish between exotic and native plant species. They work in groups in the field to restore a natural habitat. A class map is created to reflect their work in the field.\n
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\nLamarck Is Dead!\n

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\nStudents read Lamarck's obituary and respond to questions. They discuss the four laws from Lamarack's studies. Students apply this information to scientific theories in general.\n
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\nTree Identification\n

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\nStudents list four ways to identify trees. In this tree identification instructional activity, students use tree identification techniques such as leafs, bark, wood grain, soil type, and climate to create tables and graphs.\n
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\nBenthic Macroinvertebrates\n

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\nLearners survey and describe a stream ecosystem. They sample the benthic macroinvertebrate populations of a given stream and determine community structure through the use of the Chandler Index and a species diversity index.\n
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\nTexas Gateway: Dichotomous Key\n

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\nThis tutorial is introduces students to the usage of the dichotomous key.\n
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\nThe Biology Corner: Dichotomous Key\n

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\nHere's a great dichotomous key for beginners. Use gremlin-like creatures to learn how to use more taxonomic keys.\n
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\nSerc: Investigating Trees: Using a Dichotomous Key to Identify Local Tree Types\n

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\nUsing their own classification methods learners will identify the types of trees found around their school and neighborhoods. Students will then present their classification methods to the class. Later learners will use dichotomous tree...\n
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\nSerc: Creation of Dichotomous Keys From a Bio Blitz\n

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\nAn outdoor lab where students investigate the environment and decide a method of survey to identify trees in their area. To finish the exercise they will create a dichotomous key of the ten they identified.\n
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\nO. Henry Middle School: Texas Native Plant Dichotomous Key [Pdf]\n

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\nA key for classifying Texas native plants. Observe the characteristics of a plant and make choices as you work through the key to find out its binomial name.\n
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\nSerc: Introduction to Dichotomous Keys\n

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\nThis lesson serves as an introduction to the classification of plants and animals or trees. Middle schoolers will investigate how to classify objects based on their similarities and differences. They will use technical writing to explain...\n
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\nVillanova University: Constructing a Dichotomous Key\n

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\nThis exercise provides information on how to construct a dichotomous key using geometrical shapes. Another exercise shows how a key can be constructed based on traits in a classroom group.\n
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\nSiemens Science Day: Life Science: The Key to It All\n

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\nIn this hands-on science activity, students will create their own unique creatures as well as dichotomous keys so that classmates can identify the creature.\n
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\nOregon State University: Dichotomous Key\n

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\nAn excellent starting point. Get a good description of what the dichotomous key for tree identification is and then directions for using it to identify trees.\n
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\nSerc: Using and Creating a Dichotomous Key\n

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\nStudents will investigate classification through a sorting activity and discus real-life evidence of classifying objects.\n
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\nEek!: Water Critter Key Life in a Pond\n

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\nUse this interactive key to identify a critter that you found in the water. Expand it to full-screen for the best experience.\n
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\nScience4 Us: Materials\n

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\nStudents use a dichotomous key to sort materials into natural and man-made and sort further using the adjectives rough and smooth; this activity builds both science and language skills as students classify materials and build deeper...\n
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\nNova Teachers: Treasures of the Great Barrier Reef: Classroom Activity\n

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\nThis activity involves having students classify nine fish according to various physical characteristics. They can also develop a key to identify the fish.\n
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\nPbs Teachers: Jewel of the Earth\n

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\nCollect and analyze organisms and use a dichotomous key to identify and classify the organisms. Research the evolutionary history of organisms.\n
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