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Of all the accomplished scientists we've interviewed over the years, there's always one thing they have in common: a teacher who encouraged their curiosity in the natural world.

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    Lesson Plan
    Flatworms: The First Hunter Questions

    There are three separate lessons here based on questions.

    • A list of questions about the characteristics of flatworms to use after viewing the video Flatworms: The First Hunter.
    • A Shape of Life: The First Hunter worksheet. Students make sketches and write short answers to questions about the amazing world of flatworms. This was created by Rachel Miller from Science from Scratch.
    • A Powerpoint with questions to use while watching the video Flatworms: The First Hunter.

     

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    Cambrian Explosion

    The Cambrian Explosion was a burst of animal evolution that occurred in the ocean about 540 million years ago.

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    Cambrian Explosion: A BIG BANG in the Evolution of Animals

    For most of Earth's early history, there simply was no fossil record. Only recently have we come to discover otherwise: Life is virtually as old as the planet itself, and even the most ancient sedimentary rocks have yielded fossilized remains of primitive forms of life.

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Biomimicry

Scientists and engineers are finding inspiration from animals and plants that may surprise you.

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Teacher

Sabrina Sahlstrom, Marine Sciences, Delta High School

“I started surfing when I was 14. It’s why my focus in teaching is marine life.” Sabrina makes 3D printing come alive in her classroom.

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Scientist

Christine Huffard Senior Research Specialist, MBARI

“Watch animals and they will lead you to the questions.” Crissy Hufford.

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Christine Huffard Senior Research Specialist, MBARI