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Coping with Environmental Differences

Author/Source: UC Museum of Paleontology
Overview:Students will observe and conduct an experiment to see whether differences in salinity (the environment) have an effect on the hatching rate and survival of brine shrimp.
Concepts:This lesson covers the following concepts:
  • Environmental changes may affect an organism's ability to survive.
  • Scientists ask and address questions about the natural world.
Grade Level:3-5
Time:One class period for initial set up
Approx. 10-15 minutes for daily observations.
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