2020-11-18T12:08:31-05:00 2016-06-14T09:09:16-04:00 2020-11-18T12:08:31-05:00 Acrobat PDFMaker 11 for Word uuid:2bfec63d-b488-49ad-80cf-4c3f76b8a8b6 uuid:a86a5560-949e-4d51-80d2-15670a9a0c40 3 xml Ellen Shackelford 15.02.12: Biodiversity: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Science biodiversity NGSS animals structures adaptations insects acquatic animals differentiated climate change NGSS Adobe PDF Library 11.0 biodiversity, NGSS, animals, structures, adaptations, insects, acquatic animals, differentiated, climate change, NGSS D:20160127022428 Unit Guide Biodiversity: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly Ellen Shackelford Why should a repulsive, disgusting, animal that makes my life either more difficult or may even put my life in danger exist? Why can’t all animals in this world be pleasing to behold, or at least not bother me in my life? Have you ever asked this question, why does this animal exist? What on earth is the reason for this animal? I have asked this question and my students have also asked this question. I have often been at a loss to answer it. There are some animals that I value precisely because they feed on the animals I detest! In this unit students will explore some animals that they find unappealing. By conducting research, students will discover the unique adaptations that such animals possess - their structures and behaviors that might make them a little more appealing. Through analysis of their research, students will evaluate their adaptations and actually promote their animal using persuasive strategies.