LIFE SCIENCE     Evolutionary Theory _____________________________________________________________________   Grades 6-8 Lessons:   Aquatic Roots Standards Alignment: Grades 4-8 Topics: Diversity & Interdependence of Life, Interactions, Evolutionary Theory, Heredity, Introduced vs. Native Species, Nature of Energy Lesson Synopsis: Students use reference materials to research various local aquatic plants, or animals, to find out whether they are natives or exotics and to investigate their effects on people, other animals, and the environment. Link to Lesson: Not available in electronic format at this time. To obtain this Project Wild Aquatic lesson, visit the Project Wild website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/5864/Default.aspx Blue Ribbon Niche Standards Alignment: Grades 4-8 Topics Covered: Earth Systems, Diversity & Interdependence of Life, Habitats, Interactions, Food Webs, Evolutionary Theory, Heredity Lesson Synopsis: Students create a variety of representations of wildlife that can be found in riparian zones using a variety of art materials. Link to Lesson: Not available in electronic format at this time. To obtain this Project Wild Aquatic lesson, visit the Project Wild website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/5864/Default.aspx Super Bowl Surge Standards Alignment: Grades 3-8 Topics Covered: Earth Systems, Life Science, Evolutionary Theory Lesson Synopsis: Students do in-depth research and present action plans to solve the problem of increased demands on a community’s wastewater treatment plant. Link to Lesson: Not available in electronic format at this time. To obtain this lesson, visit the Project Wet website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/3501/Default.aspx Watch on Wetlands Standards Alignment: Grades 6-8 Topics Covered: Earth Systems, human impact, Diversity and Interdependence of Life, Evolutionary Theory; human impact, ecosystems Lesson Synopsis: Students will study a wetland ecosystem and analyze the issues and opinions relating to the protection and management of wetlands. Link to Lesson: Not available in electronic format at this time. To obtain this lesson, visit the Project Learning Tree website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/5116/Default.aspx Water Address Standards Alignment: Grades 3-8 Topics Covered: Earth Systems, Life Science, Diversity of Interdependence and Life, Evolutionary Theory, Heredity Lesson Synopsis: Students identify plants and animals and their habitats by analyzing clues that describe water related adaptations of aquatic and terrestrial organisms. Link to Lesson: Not available in electronic format at this time. To obtain this lesson, visit the Project Wet website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/3501/Default.aspx Wetland Soils in Living Colors Standards Alignment: Grades 7-8 Topics Covered: Earth Systems, Life Science, Diversity and Interdependence of Life, Evolutionary Theory Lesson Synopsis: Students learn about the properties of wetland soils and classify soil types using a simple color key. Link to Lesson: Not available in electronic format at this time. To obtain this lesson, visit the Project Wet website at http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/tabid/3501/Default.aspx