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Observation of a Living Earthworm

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High School Experiment:
Students observe a live earthworm and answer questions about the Phylum Annalida, segmentation, sides (dorsal, ventral, posterior, anterior), receptacles (clitellum, setae, seminal), and responses to stimuli. More...

Published by Shannan Muskopf
High School

Hydra Microscope Lab

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High School Experiment:
Students will observe a living and a preserved hydra using a microscope. Students will then draw what they observe and label the parts. Third, students will touch the hydra and to see how the it reacts. Last, students add some food to the slide and maybe watch the hydra feed. More...

Published by Shannan Muskopf
High School

The Earthworm and Soil Fertilization

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High School Experiment:
Students observe how an earthworm influences soil structure (The ingestion of soil; the partial breakdown of organic matter; the mixture of these factions, and the ejection of this material as surface or sub-surface casts; the formation of water-stable aggregates; the aeration of the soil, and the improvement of its water-holding capacity; the addition of lime to the soil.). Students should develop an appreciation for earthworms. More...

Published by Carolyn Matthews
High School

Interpreting Graphics - Taxonomy

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High School Worksheet:
Using a concept map, students interpret how how animals are related. More...

Published by Shannan Muskopf
High School

Arthropod Poetry

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High School Worksheet:
Students read the rhymes about arthropods and predict which associated scientific term explain the rhyme. More...

Published by Shannan Muskopf
High School

Intro to Sponges

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High School Worksheet:
Students will read and answer questions on a sponge's anatomy, physiology, reproduction and metabolism. Students will also color drawing for corresponding body parts. More...

Published by Shannan Muskopf
High School

Classification of an Echinoderm

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High School Experiment:
To understand how the starfish relates to its classification. Students will give three characteristics of each animal, so they can identify the organism. All students will discuss the relationship between the arthropods and echinoderms. More...

Published by Henry Dill
High School

Invertebrate Diversity

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High School Experiment:
Students compare basic characteristics of earthworms, snails, and several arthropods, all of which can be purchased at low cost from local pet stores. More...

Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
High School

Insect Inquiries

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High School Experiment:
The main objective of this lesson is to develop in the learner a curiosity about the insect world. Students will collect and observe insects native to the area. More...

Published by Allen Nelson
High School

Invertebrate Classification Challenge

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Middle School Activity:
Students practice invertebrate classification using the organisms discussed the Prentice Hall textbook called the Parade of Life: Animals. More...

Published by Tracy Trimpe
Middle School

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