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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigative Case - Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students use this WebQuest to be able to comprehend the natural history and biological diversity of the Mono Basin, an environment directly affected by the needs of humans. They explain what makes Mono Lake unique, including the extreme...
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Handout
Other

Living Lakes: Mono Lake

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a thorough look at California's Mono Lake, including geological history and biological characteristics.
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Article
Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Like Poison for Phosphorus

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses a research study undertaken at Mono Lake in California, known for its extreme salty conditions, which supports unusual life forms. Scientists found that a bacterium could survive using arsenic instead of phosphorus,...
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Activity
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Microbial Life: Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake: Web Quest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Student WebQuest studying biodiversity, preservation, and natural history. Students act as political advisors exploring Mono Lake's life forms the impact humans have on the environment. After researching the issues, students create a...