Biological Magnification in Aquatic Ecosystems

This lesson is a hands-on, one-day lab that uses candies to simulate biological magnification. Students learn about energy transfer and DDT accumulation through tropic levels in an aquatic ecosystem.
Resource ID#: 128825 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Basic Calculators, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: DDT, Policy Decisions, Biological Magnification, Endangered Species
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Text Resource
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Diversity and Ecology

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