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This A Quest for Anomalies lesson plan also includes:
- Volume Two: How Do We Explore? Complete Collection
- Introduction to Volume Two: How Do We Explore?
- Video Introduction to How Do We Explore? Collection
- Principles and Fundamental Concepts
- NGSS Performance Expectations
- Ocean Literacy
- Introduction to Water Column Investigations
- Introduction to Water Column Investigations (Spanish Version)
- Video Introduction to Water Column Investigations
- Excel Spreadsheet
- Graphic & Image
- Worksheet
- Vocabulary
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Sometimes scientists learn more from unexpected findings than from routine analysis! Junior oceanographers dive deep to explore hydrothermal vent communities in the fourth instructional activity in a series of five. Scholars examine data and look for anomalies that indicate the presence of hydrothermal vents.
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Instructional Ideas
- Present additional information about the organisms identified during the 1977 Galapagos expedition and their methods of obtaining energy
Classroom Considerations
- Allow additional time for the lesson if pupils will be conducting their research during class
- Schedule time in the computer lab for groups to complete data analysis using Microsoft Excel
Pros
- Content is intriguing and can be used to build on the class' prior knowledge of seafloor topography
- The teacher's guide is very detailed and includes all of the materials needed to facilitate a great lesson
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- None