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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Do Dogs See With Their Noses?

For Students 9th - 10th
You may have heard the expression that dogs 'see with their noses.' But these creature's amazing nasal architecture actually reveals a whole world beyond what we can see. Alexandra Horowitz illustrates how the dog's nose can smell the...
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Activity
Other

Monell Chemical Senses Center: Areas of Research: Sensation and Perception

For Students 9th - 10th
Overview of how chemical signals from animals mark territories, identify individuals, signify social rank, and indicate reproductive and health status.
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Article
US Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Research Service: Salmonella Uses Chemical to Communicate

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Agricultural Research Service cites a study that has found that Salmonella bacteria release a chemical that directly affects the growth of microorganisms. (January 27, 2000)
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Handout
PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Chemical Communication

For Students 9th - 10th
This site deals with many animals' use of chemical communication or pheromones to communicate. Includes examples and pictures.