LS4.B-M1 | Disciplinary Core ideas
Natural selection leads to the predominance of certain traits in a population, and the suppression of others.
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Bioinspired Design: Looking to Biology for Better Solutions
Students will identify a problem with an existing product and investigate biological functions to inspire a product redesign. Through independent research using AI bots and scholarly sources, students will gain a new perspective on STEM, biology, and the human interface between.
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Lessons: 2, 3
In their investigations, students will learn about 'traits' in biology, and think about how function forms an analogous bridge between biology and engineering. In comparing organismal adaptations in their research, they will deepen their understanding of how evolution shapes populations over time.
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Fairywrens and the Art of Inquiry: How do scientists pick a question to study?
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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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Lessons: 1, 2
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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