Why do moose have webbed toes? (teacher information)
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Teaching methods:
Teaching methods for teachers on the worksheet of the same name
English, Spanish (CREA), German
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2018-03-14
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From a biology perspective, this task addresses the adaptation of living organisms to habitats; from a physics perspective, it addresses the qualitative link between pressure and area (without calculations).
Degree of difficulty of the task: low to medium.
The teaching methods provide teachers with all the important information on using the worksheet of the same name and the related incremental hints in class. The scientific background on the task and possible variations are provided.
The five incremental hints for the task are provided with the corresponding answers. They are also available as a separate ready-to-print medium named “Why do moose have webbed toes? (hints for printing)” or as an interactive medium named “Why do moose have webbed toes? (interactive hints)” on the media portal of the Siemens Stiftung.
Degree of difficulty of the task: low to medium.
The teaching methods provide teachers with all the important information on using the worksheet of the same name and the related incremental hints in class. The scientific background on the task and possible variations are provided.
The five incremental hints for the task are provided with the corresponding answers. They are also available as a separate ready-to-print medium named “Why do moose have webbed toes? (hints for printing)” or as an interactive medium named “Why do moose have webbed toes? (interactive hints)” on the media portal of the Siemens Stiftung.
Teaching ideas; Teaching methods
Biology; Physics
Grade 5 to 6; Grade 7 to 9; Grade 10 to 13
Middle/high school
Evolution; Habitat
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