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So You Think the World Evolves Around You? Lesson PlanSo You Think the World Evolves Around You? Lesson Plan
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So You Think the World Evolves Around You?

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Students examine the topic of evolution as it relates to biodiversity in various remote areas of the world. They watch videos, conduct Internet research, and in small groups create a digital video report to illustrate common evolution in their own world.

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evolution, the theory of evolution, adaptations, biodiversity

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adaptation, biodiversity, evolution, science
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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
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Project-Based Learning
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Video
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