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Young oceanographers research deep sea corals that thrive on chemosynthesis. The lesson plan focuses on the biology of the animal, preferred habitat, associations, and interactions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Show a video of deep sea corals and the variety that exist; links are in the introduction
Classroom Considerations
- Uses a board to present on a chalk board, white board, Smart board, bulletin board, or projector with transparencies would all work
- Requires prior knowledge of cold seeps and chemosynthesis
- Lesson is the fourth in a 16-part series
Pros
- Contains links to many related lessons and resources
- Includes extension idea that connects graphing
Cons
- None