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1.7.14

Cheaters in nature – when is a mutualism not a mutualism?

The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 4 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 4 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 4 Scientist Profile Grading Rubric Mutualisms are a special type of relationship in nature where two species work together and both benefit. Each partner trades with the other species, giving

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1.6.14

Do invasive species escape their enemies?

The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student activity, Graph Type A, Level 2 Student activity, Graph Type B, Level 2 Student activity, Graph Type C, Level 2 Grading Rubric Invasive species, like zebra mussels and garlic mustard, are species that have been introduced by humans to a new area. Where they invade they cause harm.

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1.6.14

Do insects prefer local or foreign foods?

The activities are as follows: Teacher Guide Student Activity, Graph Type A, Level 2 Student Activity, Graph Type B, Level 2 Student Activity, Graph Type C, Level 2 Grading Rubric STATISTICS EXTENSION – Data Worksheet – Student Activity Digital Data Nugget on DataClassroom Insects that feed on plants, called herbivores, can have big effects on how

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