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This student packet goes along with the lesson "Penguin Adaptations in Action (Grades 7 & 8)".
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Standard 7-LS2-1.
7-LS2-1. - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem
Grade(s): 7
Subject(s): Science
Year: 2021
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In this lesson, middle school students investigate how King and Rockhopper penguins have evolved different structural, behavioral, and physiological strategies for surviving in the same sub-Antarctic...
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Beneath South Carolina’s sandy soils lives a creature that’s both strange and familiar. Known as the antlion—or “doodlebug” across the South—this insect spends its early life hidden beneath the sand...
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- Kindergarten
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This Coastal Kingdom episode explores adult alligators in their natural environment, showcasing their behaviors, adaptations, and ecological roles. It highlights how they coexist with other wildlife...
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• Analyze and interpret data regarding the effects of resource availability on Gopher Frogs within the Coastal Plain ecosystem. • Understand the relationship between habitat loss and the survival of...
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Objective: Students will analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem, using Webster’s salamanders...
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South Carolina's 187 miles of coastline offer a diverse array of ecosystems and habitats. A fascinating tapestry of bird life flourishes in this abundant and vibrant habitat, but not without its own...
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One of twenty-six North American raptors, turkey vultures are scavengers that can be found in almost any habitat, from coasts to deserts to plains. Learn about the misunderstood Turkey Vulture, their...
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The first episode of What's Wild takes viewers to the Sandhills region of South Carolina. If you caught the premiere episode all about Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers, this quiz is for you. Test your...
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Journey into the hidden realms of South Carolina's diverse landscapes, where a kingdom of life exists in the form of fungi. Delve into the vital role mushrooms play in maintaining the ecological...
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- Kindergarten
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Getting their name from their burrowing behavior, gopher tortoises play a vital role as a keystone species in the sandhills ecosystem they call home. It’s here that we will see why these creatures...
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In this edition of What's Wild, we'll be taking a look at some native South Carolina plants with a big appetite! There are approximately thirty-one species of carnivorous plants throughout the state...
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In this episode of What's Wild, we're heading west to discover one of South Carolina's rarest amphibians. Found only in a few isolated areas, the Webster's Salamander is considered an endangered...
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In our first episode of What’s Wild, we’re traveling to the Sandhills and checking out the Red Cockaded Woodpecker! Let’s see how this threatened bird species adapts to life in this unique ecosystem...