ACTIVITIES. Ecological relatonships.Convergent evolution. Energy sources.Impacts.Vertebrate classification. National Geographic.

Students will:

• describe possible ecological relationships between species that live in close proximity to each other
• define symbiotic relationships as mutualistic, parasitic, or commensalistic
• classify symbiotic relationships

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/ecological-relationships/?ar_a=1



http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/examining-convergent-evolution/?ar_a=1
 Students will:

• describe convergent evolution
• give an example of convergent evolution

 http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/energy-sources-and-energy-use/?ar_a=1


Students will:

• describe their personal and family energy use
• explain the relationship between energy use and pollution
• estimate the energy use of the class

 http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/combined-impacts/?ar_a=1


Students will:

• discuss ecological changes to marine ecosystems within the context of combined natural and anthropogenic impacts
• list actions that can be taken to address impacts to marine ecosystems

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/activity/exploring-vertebrate-classification/?ar_a=1


Students will:

• describe criteria scientists use to classify vertebrates
• explain that classification is based on common characteristics and evolutionary ancestry
• discuss challenges and opportunities with classification today