Adapting to the Deep Sea: A Fun Activity with Bioluminescence

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The deepest parts of the oceans are currently the focus of many new discoveries in both the physical and biological sciences. Middle school students find the deep sea fascinating and especially seem to enjoy its mysterious and "spooky" side. Bring the deep sea into your landlocked classroom with this with bioluminescence, or "living light" activity. This inquiry-based activity is sure to generate waves of enthusiasm among your students.

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 7/1/2006Stock # ss06_029_08_16Volume 029Issue 08

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Steve (St. Johns, FL)

Fun Activity

This is definitely an activity that my students will enjoy. It doesn't necessarily fit into my curriculum, but would be a fun activity for those random days when you are searching for a mean... See More

Nikki T

Fantastic Idea

I think this would be wonderful for my students to complete after state test because I don't have to cover this in Earth Science and it could to prepare them for Life Science and reinforce s... See More

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Alyce D (Peyton, CO)

Bioluminescence: Science Scope 2006

Excellent activity that could stand alone or be easily integrated into an ocean or animal study. Sample rubric, examples for engaging students, vocabulary, activity sheets, and extension a... See More

LeRoy A

Great Actiity for an Ocenaography Unit

The article give a creative way to extend instruction on oceangraphy. I would use this as an extension activity that students could do in a learning center. Great Idea!

Sheryl Schickedanz (Keller, TX)

Bioluminescence Activity

I will definitly do this!

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