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SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW:
OVERVIEW
Brief description of the module, subject TEKS, NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, and knowledge objectives
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: CLASSIFICATION - BACTERIA
Taxonomy | Standardized system for classifying organisms | Domains and kingdoms of the modern taxonomic system
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: CLASSIFICATION - EUKARYA
Taxonomy | Standardized system for classifying organisms | Domains and kingdoms of the modern taxonomic system
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIPS
Define symbiosis | Describe commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism | Determine the relationship in organisms
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: ZOONOTIC
DISEASES
DISEASES
Define zoonotic diseases | Examples of common zoonoses
BACKPACK ADVENTURES
Science fiction story built upon factual science concepts
MAKE A NOTE OF THAT
Note-taking guides
MEET A SCIENTIST
Biography of a research pioneer in the topic area
PRACTICE
Mnemonic tools and digital games
REAL SCIENCE REVIEW
Guided simulated peer review of published research re-written for readability
SCIENTIST VIDEOS
Video presentation from a scientist in topic area
TEACHER'S GUIDE
A Teacher's guide.