Lesson Plan

Life in an Ocean World

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How does the shell color of crabs and the habitat they live in impact the predator-prey relationship? The fourth lesson in a series of five is a game where participants try not to get eaten if they are a prey and try to eat if they are predators. The game uses a question-and-answer format and variations for the unpredictable Bering Sea.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Before the lesson, have scholars read this article on the Bering Sea: http://www.beringclimate.noaa.gov/essays_mcnutt.html
  • Create additional "Bering Sea" cards and set a timer so that every time it goes off, the teacher draws a card and changes the rules of the game
Classroom Considerations
  • Includes a PowerPoint presentation, but it is only used if class members need more background knowledge
Pros
  • Provides a long list of extension lessons and materials
  • Includes background data for teachers, as well as additional formats to understand background data for the pupils
Cons
  • None
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