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Let's go to the Video Tape!

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Using actual data from a deep-sea video survey, high school marine biologists consider the biodiversity, compare species richness between two communities, and learn to calculate the diversity index. The lesson plan is all-inclusive, providing plenty of background information, reference websites, extension ideas, and student handouts. Consider finding a video survey online to show in class prior to this lesson plan in order to spark interest.

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biodiversity, habitats

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biodiversity, communities, habitat, diversity index, species richness, deep-water coral, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Public Domain

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