Resource Type
Lesson
Region
Antarctic
Completion Time
About a week
Grade
All Aged
Materials
Computer with Internet access
Phytoplankton cards (attached)
Topic
General Life Science
Life Science
Organisms and Their Environments
Polar Science
General Polar Science
This lesson gives students of a variety of ages a cross-curricular look at the scientific wonders of Antarctica with a specific focus on Weddell Seals.
This lesson was prepared as part of the PolarTREC Online Course Series by participant Concetta J. Young.
Standards
K-4 5-8 9-12 Content Standard C: Life Science: a. Characteristics of organisms c. Organisms and environments Content Standard C: Life Science: a. Structure and function in living systems d. Populations and ecosystems e. Diversity and adaptations of organisms Content Standard C: Life Science: d. Interdependence of organisms| Attachment | Size |
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| Download Lesson (Word - 106 KB)106.47 KB | 106.47 KB |
| Download Response Sheet (Word - 57 KB)57 KB | 57 KB |
| Download Phytoplankton Cards (Word - 3.4 MB)3.41 MB | 3.41 MB |
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