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In this lesson students will discover the relative energy content of light hydrocarbons that might serve as substrates for chemosynthesis in deep-water coral communities. They will compare and contrast photosynthesis and chemosynthesis as processes that provide energy to biological communities. Given information on the molecular structure of two or more substances, they will make inferences about the relative amount of energy that could be provided by the substances. Students will also make inferences about the potential of light hydrocarbons as an energy source for deep-water coral reef communities.
Intended for grade levels:
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lab activity
Subject:
  • Ocean Sciences:
    • Biological oceanography
    • Chemical oceanography
Technical requirements:
Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-007-661
Educational standards:
  • National Science Education Standards (NSES):
    • 9-12:
      • Unifying concepts and processes:
        • Evidence, models, and explanation
      • A - Science as inquiry:
        • Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
      • C - Life science:
        • Interdependence of organisms
        • Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
      • D - Earth and space science:
        • Energy in the earth system
Related resources:
This resource is referenced by 'Ocean Explorer'
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/welcome.html
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration


Author: Dr Mel Goodwin
The Harmony Project