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:Symbiotic Relations:Mutualism,
Biology:Ecology:Symbiotic Relations,
Principles,
Habitats:Marine,
Biology:Ecology:Metabolism,
Habitats:Water Column,
Biology:Diversity,
Microbiology,
Evolution
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work,
Activities:Lab Activity,
Classroom Activity
Grade Level: Informal, Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5)
Ocean Environments: Deep Waters, Deep Sea Floor/Abyssal, Surface Waters, Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf
Theme:
Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Ecology
Keyword: squid
