Handout
Tree of Life Project

The Tree of Life Web Project: Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
Extensive site that contains much information about the various animal phyla. Each phyla gives photos, common examples, scientific names and references. Collection of 1630 websites about bio-diversity.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Hunting Bears With a Microscope

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this study, students will use lichens and tardigrades (water bears) to investigate their use as bioindicators of key air pollutants.
Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Life in Extreme Environments: Who Is on Top in the Food Chain?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will design experiments to gain some understanding of the feeding rates of Rotifers and/or Tardigrades. They will use organisms collected locally or provided by the teacher to explore differences between their...