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Biodiversity in some areas is more diverse than one might think. Using a two-day lesson, pupils consider the biodiversity of the Hudson Canyon and the characteristics of one organism. They begin with an analysis of the common earthworm and then connect their learning to some of the worm species in the canyon.
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- Incorporate during a unit on ocean habitats or characteristics of Annelids
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- Requires a specific set of materials and time for set up
- Provide pupils with Internet-enabled devices to complete the second activity
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- Uses a hands-on approach to explore characteristics of worms
- Provides additional resource links to extend the lesson
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