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CSI on the Deep Reef

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After some instruction, small groups prepare a written report on chemotrophic organisms. Though not clearly mentioned, this resource would work best if groups have the Internet available to research the vocabulary and different organisms on their worksheets.  Have each group share the imaginary new species that they create!

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marine life, symbiosis, the deep sea

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marine biology, symbiosis, chemoautotroph, deep sea, polytrophic, chemotropic organisms, methantrophic, methyltrophic, science
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Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Collaborative Learning
Usage Permissions
Public Domain

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