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Susan AppelStupendously successful! More species than any other phylum by far! And (probably) the greatest diversity of forms of any!
We're talking Arthropods here!Students search for arthropods in the &"backyard laboratory&", get caught-up in the web of death: the spider's trap, investigate insect adaptation, witness the almost alchemic process of metamorphosis, and engage in 16 other engrossing activities. Grade 6-12. 96 pp., softcover.
About the Hands On Science Series - Designed to conform to the National Science Education Standards and the Benchmarks for Science Literacy, this series of reproducible books introduces students to key concepts in life science, physical science, and earth and space science.
Stimulating interest-grabbing activities hold student attention as they develop and expand their skills in scientific inquiry, observation and critical thinking. On each reproducible student page, you'll find background information, the activity, and follow-up questions.
Teacher pages precede each activity, providing instructional objectives, a list of materials needed, time allotment for each activity, assessment rubrics and Internet tie-ins. You are also guided on how to address varying student ability levels and given options for grouping.
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