LS4.B-M1 (Next Generation Science Standards) Resources

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LS4.B-M1 | Disciplinary Core ideas

Grades 6-8

Natural selection leads to the predominance of certain traits in a population, and the suppression of others.

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Fairywrens and the Art of Inquiry: How do scientists pick a question to study?

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6-8

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Spark your scientific thinking by observing cute Australian bird behavior! Fun, interactive videos feature real biologists and student inquiry & observation. Analyze the scientists' real data to get a window into ongoing research on the evolution of group size in fairywrens.

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Students will engage in discussions and observations related to the research question of the scientists: Is family size in fairywren species determined by the climate of their habitat?

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