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What Lives In The Ocean? Unit PlanWhat Lives In The Ocean? Unit Plan
Publisher
University of Southern California
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Grade
4th - 8th
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Science
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Duration
14 days
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Year
2014
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What Lives In The Ocean?

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One of the most diverse environments on Earth is the ocean. Young scientists explore the living things found in the ocean during an exciting seven-lesson unit. Their study includes organisms from plankton to invertebrates and vertebrates and focuses on body structure and evolutionary adaptations.

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Concepts

oceans, natural selection, the environment, convergence, plankton, organisms, animal adaptations, dissection, invertebrates

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science

Instructional Ideas

  • Pair with other lessons from the same publisher to create a comprehensive study of the ocean
  • Use assessment questions as exit tickets to check for understanding

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  • Activities require time for set up and a specific set of materials

Pros

  • Highlights key vocabulary throughout each lesson
  • Provides hands-on activities to encourage active participation

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  • None

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