ACTIVITY - AQUATIC MODEL MANIA
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Aquatic Model Mania - COSEE Coastal Trends 
Lesson PlanSummary
Using a simulated model, students observe and manipulate the interactions of the components of an aquatic food web based upon the availability of nutrients.
Concept: Mathematical models
Mathematical models are an essential tool for understanding ocean sciences.
Mathematical models are an essential tool for understanding ocean sciences.
National Science Education Standards
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K-12 Unifying Concepts and Processes
Evidence, models, and explanation
9-12 A Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
9-12 C Life Science
Interdependence of organisms
9-12 E Science and Technology
Abilities in technological design
Ocean Literacy Essential Principles (PDF booklet): The Ocean is largely unexplored (concept e)
Life on an Ocean Planet text reference (book link): Chapter 1. Introduction to Marine Science 1:15-16
(click a standard to show activities that meet it)
K-12 Unifying Concepts and Processes
Evidence, models, and explanation
9-12 A Science as Inquiry
Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Understandings about scientific inquiry
9-12 C Life Science
Interdependence of organisms
9-12 E Science and Technology
Abilities in technological design
Ocean Literacy Essential Principles (PDF booklet): The Ocean is largely unexplored (concept e)
Life on an Ocean Planet text reference (book link): Chapter 1. Introduction to Marine Science 1:15-16
45 mins
