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Scientists recently discovered several previously unknown species at the Bear Seamount off the coast of New England. Scholars research these new species — benthopelagic, benthic, and seamount fish — and find out what makes them unique. Through discussion, they make inferences about the survival strategies and present their findings.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Show photographs of both deep-sea fish and shallow-water fish to stress their different adaptations
- Look up the nutritional value for various fish, both shallow and deep water, and discuss what makes the orange roughy unique
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes prior knowledge of anaerobic and aerobic metabolism
Pros
- Includes cross-curricular connections to language arts, life science, and chemistry
- Offers extension ideas for connecting the material to students' lives
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