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Feeding in the Flow

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine current flow and describe ways in which it may effect food of reef building corals.  In this coral lesson students identify two environmental factors that may affect the morphology.
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Let's Go to the Video Tape!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine biological diversity and see how it relates to the concepts of variety and relative abundance.  In this investigative lesson students view a video on biodiversity and complete an activity. 
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Design a Reef!

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students design a functional model of a coral reef ecosystem. In this coral reef activity, students identify the energy sources and material cycles of a coral reef. They write an essay about their niche in their own ecosystem.
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Who's New in the Deep Sea?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the methods and technology that scientists use to study the deep sea and other remote environments.  In this ocean habitats lesson students make observations about organisms from video clips, generate questions and...
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Getting to Know Some of Pennsylvania's Fishes

For Teachers K - 5th
Students research and identify the fish of Pennsylvania. In this earth science lesson, students view ten photos of fish and identify the characteristics of each fish. Students record observations and practice naming the fish using their...
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Your Own Fresh Water Aquarium in the Classroom

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore aquariums. In this fish and ecosystems lessons, students establish a freshwater aquarium environment using materials provided. Students read about and care for the classroom fish.
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Management of Commercial Fisheries

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners examine the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources and study about past fisheries.  For this fishery lesson students explore the complexity of a fishery and its management.
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Management of Commercial Fisheries, Part 2

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine the differences between the past vs. the present fishing and the uses of fisheries.  In this investigative lesson students complete a worksheet and learn to think critically in order to protect our environment. 
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Management of Commercial Fisheries, Part 3

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students search the Internet and write a research paper on the environment.  In this investigative instructional activity students develop a paper on fisheries and management of them. 
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Endangered Species of PA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research and publish information about an endangered species on the school's web site. For this endangered species lesson, students choose an at-risk species to research. They publish their research information on the school's...
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Panther Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Internet to fill out their scavenger hunt sheet.  In this research instructional activity students search the Internet for answers to the questions on the scavenger hunt worksheet. 
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San Ignacio Lagoon: Economy or Ecology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students debate over the development in the habitat of gray whales. In this role playing lesson, students will take on various roles in a debate over the development of a salt production facility in the San Ignacio Lagoon concerning the...
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Seals, Corals, and Dollars...

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the interdependence of animals and their habitat.  In this Hawaiian ecology lesson, students work in groups to research the necessity of preserving precious coral as a habitat for monk seals.  Students prepare...
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Kindergarten Kids: Animals Exercises

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this online interactive animal habitat activity, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions that require them to match animal pictures to the correct habitat pictures. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Norman Suburban Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze the factors affecting organisms in the pond ecosystem. In this environmental science instructional activity, students perform an experiment to determine pH, nutrients and temperature of different pond sites. They present...
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Sticklers

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners explore biology by participating in a habitat identification activity. In this sticklers activity, students utilize land markers as part of an organism simulation in which they examine the habitat of a specific species. Learners...
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Species on the Edge

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students examine sea turtles. In this endangered species lesson, students analyze sea turtle habitats. Students hypothesize why sea turtles could go extinct.
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Biosphere

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners examine the basic biosphere and its components.  In this ecology lesson students complete several experiments including designing a system that is balanced to sustain life.
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Habitats

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students participate in an online lesson to determine that different plants and animals are found in different habitats. They use food chains to show feeding relationships in a habitat, and see that nearly all food chains start with a...
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Life in Sahara

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the geography of the Sahara region of Africa and identify characteristics of a desert habitat. They explore the culture of the people living there and how it has adapted to desert life.
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Beaver Tales

For Teachers K - 12th
Students investigate changes in beaver habitat areas caused by beavers and interrelationships between beavers and their environment. They visit a park to observe beaver activities and habitats.
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Hot Foot

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners investigate temperature and its possible effect on living things. They predict, measure, record and compare air and sand at different beach locations. They examine plant and animal adaptations in the same habitat.
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Interesting Insects

For Teachers 2nd
Students discover the characteristics of insects. They explore insects through cooperative learning, group projects, hands on activities, and poetry. They gain knowledge of insect life cycles, habitat, and physical characteristics.
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Spider

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Pupils use a spider casting kit to mold a tarantula spider. They discuss the tarantula, its parts, and its habitat.

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