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Science — Grade 6

Goal 7, Objective 7.06

Goal 7

The learner will conduct investigations and use technologies and information systems to build an understanding of population dynamics.

Objective 7.06

Investigate processes which, operating over long periods of time, have resulted in the diversity of plant and animal life present today:

  • Natural selection.
  • Adaptation.

Resources aligned to this objective

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Lesson plans on the web

Are hammerheads a keystone species?
In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students learn what a keystone species is and then draw a simple food chain that helps illustrate why tiger sharks are considered a keystone species in Shark Bay. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Birds of prey
Student independently research several birds of prey and compare the predator/prey relationship. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Disappearing fish
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about why the world's biggest fish are in serious jeopardy. Commercial fishing has decimated the numbers and sizes of big fish like marlin, tuna, cod, and grouper, which in turn has changed the nature of ocean ecosystems. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Eavesdropping plants
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear how some plants eavesdrop on their neighbors to find out how they're doing. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Firefly flashes
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear how male fireflies send out their best flashes in hopes of attracting a mate. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Fish and flowers
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study that compared the flora around ponds with fish to the flora around ponds without fish. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
From wolf to woof
This lesson introduces students to the process of dog domestication, from wild wolves to modern-day Cocker Spaniels and other familiar breeds. Students will act out two scenarios to see how dogs may have become domesticated, research dog breeds on the Internet, and write essays tracing a dog breed's evolution from its wolf origins. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Invasive species
In this Xpeditions lesson, students investigate species relocation and the effect it has on the environment. They then outline arguments for and against human manipulation of other species. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provider: National Geographic
Mass extinction
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study that may cast doubt on the belief that a giant asteroid wiped out most of life on earth almost 250 million years ago. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Passenger pigeons: Nomads lost
This Science NetLinks lesson is aimed at helping students understand the concept and implications of extinction using the example of the passenger pigeon, once an extremely abundant species that was completely eliminated by humans. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Periodical cicada survival
In this lesson, from Science NetLinks, students explore defense mechanisms involved in predatory/prey relationships. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Why preserve biodiversity?
In this lesson from the National Geographic Xpeditions website, students discuss the importance of maintaining ecosystems and find out about the various arguments that people make in favor of preserving the Earth's biodiversity. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science and English Language Arts)
Provider: National Geographic
WWII tree disease
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the debate over the unintended consequences of military invasions. (Learn more)
Format: activity (grade 6 Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science