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Science Process
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Phenomena-Driven InquiryIn this lesson students engage in the practice of science by observing behaviors using Shape of Life videos with the audio and closed captioning turned off.Full Lesson Plan
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Activity: Invertebrate Critter CardsIn this activity students explore how animals are classified. For centuries taxonomists have been classifying the diversity of animal life based on observations and measurements of animals’ body plans. And now, with DNA sequencing, scientists have for the most part confirmed the work of earlier taxonomists. Students will learn the characteristics that define five of the major invertebrate phyla by watching videos, reading and sorting animal cards. The phyla are: Cnidarians, Annelids, Arthropods, Molluscs, and Echinoderms.Full Lesson Plan
Paleontology
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Ages Of RockThis collection consists of six lesson plans designed to help students construct an explanation of the geologic time scale based on personal connections, science concepts and nature of science ideas.Full Lesson Plan
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The Secrets of FossilsIn this lesson students make connections between fossils and modern day organisms. Using the information about the Cambrian Explosion, they explore theories about how and why organisms diversified. Students hypothesize what evidence might be helpful to connect fossil organisms to modern organisms to show evolutionary connections. Students use three videos from shapeoflife.org.Full Lesson Plan