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LS2.C-M2 Disciplinary Core ideas resources

Find free, ready-to-teach resources aligned to LS2.C-M2. Designed with teachers and artists, in partnership with STEM researchers.

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LS2.C-M2 | Disciplinary Core ideas

Biodiversity describes the variety of species found in Earth’s terrestrial and oceanic ecosystems. The completeness or integrity of an ecosystem’s biodiversity is often used as a measure of its health.

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Micro Matchups: A multimedia-rich exploration of protists

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6, 7, 8

Pique curiosity about protists with stunning videos of microscopic matchups. Predict the outcomes using text and data, then watch a Duke researcher provide detailed commentary and research connections. An awesome intro to the wonderful world of protists for middle school to adults.

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Lesson 1

Students will learn how protists compare to other living things, macroscopic and microscopic, to understand their roles on Earth.

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