Curated OER
Investigative Case - Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake
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...
Other
Living Lakes: Mono Lake
Provides a thorough look at California's Mono Lake, including geological history and biological characteristics.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Like Poison for Phosphorus
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,...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Microbial Life: Los Angeles and the Future of Mono Lake: Web Quest
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...