Standard Course of Study :: Science

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Bioluminescence: Living light: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students learn about bioluminescent creatures and the underwater world in which they live. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Cicada cycles: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a hypothesis to explain why certain broods of cicadas only emerge every 13 or 17 years. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science and Mathematics); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Crocs, then and now: Students investigate the geographical distributions, habitats, and other features of modern crocodilians and the so-called SuperCroc (Sarcosuchus imperator). Students will consider the things they can learn about one species by studying the other. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Dinosaur detectives: Students learn that discoveries about dinosaurs have a long history and that each paleontologist adds his or her work to a body of fossil evidence used to support theories about dinosaurs. Students will form groups to conduct research about a particular paleontologist and present their findings to the class. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: Discovery Channel School

Diving in to save the monk seal: In this Xpeditions lesson, students use the Internet to learn about monk seal research and an ecosystem reserve that has been established in part to protect the seals. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

Fossilized dinosaur heart: Students will distinguish between ornithischian and saurischian dinosaurs and identify traditional distinctions between reptilians and mammals focusing on heart physiology and metabolism. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: Cable News Network

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

Human language: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how, despite apparent differences in language, all language systems possess similar human characteristics. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Introduction to natural selection: This hands-on activity demonstrates how populations change little by little, generation by generation, due to survival of species that have traits that are beneficial in an environment. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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

Paleoanthropology: A complex career choice: In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the field of paleoanthropology. They consider how National Geographic Emerging Explorer Dr. Zeray Alemseged chose paleoanthropology as his career as they learn more about the multifaceted field itself. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: National Geographic

The rise and fall of the mammoths: This Science NetLinks lesson is designed to help students develop an understanding of the evolution of species. Specifically, students will use web resources to explore the evolution and extinction of the wooly mammoth. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

T. Rex bully: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about research into whether T. rex was a hunter or a scavenger. Science Updates are audio interviews with scientists and are accompanied by a set of questions as well as links to related science web resources. (Learn more); Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science