The Science of Ape Intelligence | |
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Download Lesson Plan Download Video High School Multimedia: Student will watch the video about the science of ape intelligence and, after watching, discuss answers to questions related to similarities and differences between intelligence in apes and in humans. Students are first organized into teams to track experiments and field observations. Students then watch the video (online or by DVD) and take notes on their topic. Student next will meet in their groups and fill in the two worksheets. Lastly, student will have a class discussion about the topics discussed. More... |
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Published by Margy Kuntz, NGHT, Inc. and WGBH Educational Foundation
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High School
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Observation of a Living Earthworm | |
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Download Lesson Plan 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... |
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Published by Shannan Muskopf
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High School
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Hydra Microscope Lab | |
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Download Lesson Plan 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... |
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Published by Shannan Muskopf
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High School
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Bird Watching | |
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Download Lesson Plan Middle School Research: Students will do a library research project on a bird of choice. Their report should include a taxonomy including kingdoms and divisions and use characteristics, habitat, feeding behavior, and nesting behavior in the description and classification of their bird. More... |
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Published by William E. Stout
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Middle School
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Homing Instincts of Salmon | |
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Download Lesson Plan Middle School Activity: The purpose of this activity is to provide a "hands-on" learning experience for students to understand and visualize how salmon return to the streams where they were originated. More... |
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Published by Connie Eastburn
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Middle School
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