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Teacher's Domain: Development of a Habitable Planet
In this lesson, students investigate the origin of the elements, the process of planet formation, the evolution of life on Earth, and the conditions necessary for life as we know it. Using multimedia resources and a classroom activity, students identify and sequence the major events that caused Earth to develop into the planet we know, understand where the ingredients for Earth originated, including the conditions necessary for life, and consider the likelihood of other habitable worlds.
Intended for grade levels:
  • Middle (6-8)
  • High (9-12)
Type of resource:
  • For the classroom:
    • Lesson plan
Subject:
  • Biology
  • Space science
Technical requirements:
Some resources require Flash plug-in
Videos require QuickTime viewing software
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-009-216
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Publisher: WGBH Educational Foundation
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