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Investigations Beneath the Surface—Studying Underwater Life

Technology geared to the instruction and learning of science concepts, skills, and processes is instrumental to a deeper understanding of science phenomena and content.

Overview

This lesson is intended to introduce students to the concept of scientific exploration and investigation. Students will model the technology used in the Jellyfish in the Bering Sea expedition by using underwater cameras and tow

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Arctic
More than a week
High school and Up
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Chlorophyll Conundrum: Can factors affect chlorophyll levels in plankton samples?

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This lesson incorporates techniques and experimental designs used by researchers during the Southern Ocean Diatoms PolarTREC expedition and during post-expedition laboratory analysis. This guided inquiry lesson provides students the opportunity to explore photosynthesis and primary productivity using techniques to measure chlorophyll levels.

Objectives

SWBAT:
1. Use models to predict chlorophyll levels in the global oceans
2. Identify

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Antarctic
More than a week
High school and Up
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Ssssno Seals

The title of this lesson, 'Ssssno Seals' is a play on words. Will the ice seals survive? Yes or No? Paul Lukosi is a high school teacher in the lower Yukon River Delta, 6 miles from the Bering Sea...as the slough goes. The village he teaches in is heavily focused on family and culture, and has survived for thousands of

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Arctic
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Biodiversity of the Antarctic Region: Is it a Losing Battle?

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Case studies provide a brief overview or examination of events that impact or alter the way people function and live day to day within the human and physical environment. They help by providing students with “real world” examples that relate to the theoretical content they are studying.

Objective


Students will prepare a case study illustrating the impact

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Antarctic
n/a
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