This 48-page Teacher's Guide accompanies the "Glow: Living Lights" exhibit at the San Diego Natural History Museum. In PDF format, the guide contains 12 lesson plans that explore the chemical compounds and adaptations of bioluminescence, symbiosis, fireflies and other "glowing" terrestrial animals, dinoflagellates, ocean submersibles, blue vs. bright red light, the organization of life, defense, mating, and predator/prey mechanisms of bioluminescent organisms, human applications, and potential research and careers in science.
This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Biology:Ecology:Principles,
Symbiotic Relations,
Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism,
Biology:Ecology:Metabolism,
Habitats:Marine,
Water Column,
Biology:Evolution,
Diversity,
Microbiology
Resource Type:
Activities:Classroom Activity,
Lab Activity,
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Grade Level: Intermediate (3-5), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), Informal
Ocean Environments: Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf, Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal, Surface Waters, Deep Waters
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology
Keyword: squid
