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Bioluminescence 2009: Living Light on the Deep Sea Floor Expedition - Now You See Me, Now You Don't Lesson PlanBioluminescence 2009: Living Light on the Deep Sea Floor Expedition - Now You See Me, Now You Don't Lesson Plan
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Bioluminescence 2009: Living Light on the Deep Sea Floor Expedition - Now You See Me, Now You Don't

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Students examine bioluminescence and camouflage of deep sea creatures. In this deep sea creatures lesson, students investigate the visible and near-visible light spectrum. They work in small groups to complete a light, color, and camouflage activity using the given worksheet.

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camouflage

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bioluminescences, camouflage, deep ocean organisms, deep sea environments, science
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2009
Usage Permissions
Public Domain

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