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Niche Partitioning and DNA Metabarcoding InteractiveNiche Partitioning and DNA Metabarcoding Interactive
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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9th - 12th
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Science
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1 hr
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Niche Partitioning and DNA Metabarcoding

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What is DNA metabarcoding? Show your biology class the latest method for studying biodiversity in an ecosystem with a fun, informative interactive. Individuals examine the animal species that compete for vegetation, then learn how their respective behaviors make coexistence possible.

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Concepts

niche, habitats, africa, african animals, african geography, animal behavior, animal diets, herbivores, savanna, ecology, genetics, biodiversity, dna

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils stop after the first module and hold a brief discussion as a formative assessment
  • Show a short video that explains DNA metabarcoding before beginning the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Take a tour of the interactive on your own before beginning the lesson, so you can address any navigation issues students may have
  • Consider asking the class to use ear buds if everyone will complete the interactive individually

Pros

  • Users can save and print their work, making it easy for you to collect and grade
  • The interactive allows the class to work at their own pace while they explore an African savanna

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  • None

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