Learning Level
High School (9th - 12th)
Duration
Class time: 30 - 40 minutes
Teacher preparation: 5 minutes
Next Generation Science Standards
HS-LS4-4 Biological Evolution: Unity Construct and Diversity Construct and Diversity an explanation based on evidence for how natural selection leads to adaptation of populations.
HS-ESS3-6 Earth and Human Activity Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.
Developer
Seagrass Wasting Disease
Overview
Seagrass is a foundation species that creates a unique habitat for many different organisms; however, seagrass wasting disease is killing off this important plant. This interactive activity explores the impact of seagrass wasting disease on different genotypes of seagrass. Students will identify and quantify seagrass wasting disease and then learn how to use microsatellites to identify and differentiate among seagrass genotypes.