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Chemosynthetic communities of cold seep areas are considered in this lesson. Working in collaborative groups, marine biology or oceanography learners research and prepare a report about oxidation-reduction reactions involved with chemosynthesis. This topic can be taught in a chemistry course, a biology course, or an earth science course.

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chemosynthesis, methane

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chemosynthesis, cold seep community, methane, 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
2 hrs
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Public Domain

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