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The Ant Odometer – Data Analysis
Have you ever thought about how ants navigate the world? Some ants use pheromones or other chemicals to follow trails. Other ants have a novel way of finding their way home; they count steps!How do these little biological Fitbits do this? How did scientists confirm that the ants counted steps? In this research study, scientists…
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Dog Obesity and Analyzing Scientific Texts
Introduce students to scientific texts by examining research on dog obesity and a possible genetic cause. Dogs with mutations have increased food motivation and body fat.
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Case Study – Effects of Coyote Removal in Texas
Examine data from an experiment where coyotes were removed from test sites. Evaluate the effects on rodents and mesopredators.
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Fruit Fly Genetics
Fruit Fly Genetics showing inheritance patterns for vestigial wings and eye color.
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Corn Snake Genetics – Explore the Morphs!
Practice dihybrid crosses with this activity on corn snakes. Corn snakes are red and black, with variations in shade and markings.
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Spooky Science – Data Analysis on Fear and Disgust
Students explore what animals elicit feelings of disgust or fear. They analyze a graph and suggest evolutionary reasons for fear.
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Hippocratic Oath for Anatomy Students
Students read the Hippocratic oath and rewrite the tenants in a simpler form. Working in groups, they discuss each tenant.
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A Clammy Problem – Invasive Mollusks in Michigan
Examine a graph showing the numbers of invasive clams collected in a lake in Michigan. Answer basic questions about data and write a CER.
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Interpreting Diagrams – Taurine and Aging (CER)
Students analyze a graph showing the effects of the amino acid taurine on aging. The data is from a primary source. Identify claim, evidence and reasoning.
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Investigating Sea Turtles and Sex Determination
Create a model of a turtle nest to record temperatures at different depths. The temperature of the nest will determine whether turtles are male or female.
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Variation and Sexual Dichromatism in Parrots
Explore sexual dimorphism be examining data on parrot coloration and environment details, like predators, competition, and mate choice.
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Ecology Case Study – The Wolves of Isle Royale
Case study explores the interactions of wolves and moose on Isle Royale. Students examine data on population growth and spinal deformities caused by inbreeding.
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Can Fish Recognize Themselves in a Mirror (CER)
Examine data that supports the claim that fish exhibit self awareness. Fish scrape their bodies on substrate when they see a mark on themselves in the mirror.
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Investigation: Explore the Anatomy of a Crayfish
Students examine the external anatomy of a crayfish, focusing on the body plan, mouthparts, and the appendages. Includes instructions and labeling.