What adaptations exist in order for icefish to survive the subfreezing temperatures of the Antarctic Ocean? Middle and high schoolers can find out through watching a related 13-minute video and performing a simple investigation to simulate a unique property of icefish blood. The activity wraps up with learners answering several analysis questions regarding the activity, icefish, and adaptations in general.

Concepts

evolution, the theory of evolution, adaptations, mutation, natural selection, survival

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Additional Tags

adaptation, evolution, survival, natural selection, mutation, science

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Pros

• The lesson is very well designed, easy for both pupils and teachers to follow
• Meets several Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core literacy standards
• Can be used with other fabulous resources by the same publisher

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.4 RST.9-10.1 RST.9-10.7