Coevolution: Who Says Survival of the Fittest Means Working Alone?
Nature is more than “red in tooth and claw.” Survival of the fittest may involve multiple species working together for the benefit of all.
read moreNo Surprise at New Species of Frog in New York City
The discovery of a new species of leopard tree frog in New York City is hardly surprising (see “A New Species in New York Was Croaking in Plain Sight,” New York Times 13 March 2012). We are taught as children that nature is something “out there,” beyond the borders of our comfortable cities and towns. We forget that creatures lurk in every niche, whether that means behind a rotting log in upstate New York, or a few hops from Wall Street. In addition, the use of highly sensitive DNA testing only increases the likelihood of finding amazing creatures “hiding in plain...
read moreUnit Plan: The Local State Park
In this high school science lesson, students learn about the ecosystem of a local park. By studying the interrelationships among organisms living within the park, students gain an understanding of the complexity of the ecosystem. Because the park is also used by people, students will examine how human activities affect the organisms. With this in mind, they will look at how land-use policies are created and what it means to balance the needs of the organisms with the needs of people wanting to use the park. Unit(s) of Study Ecosystems, Land-Use and Public Policy Previous Unit(s): Ecosystems,...
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Stop Waiting – Read the New Short Story Now
