Session Number
4
Location
Tellabs
Grade Level
6-9
Subjects
Science
Start Date
27-2-2026 12:30 PM
End Date
27-2-2026 1:30 PM
Description
Participants will be introduced to many interesting sea creatures and the contemporary theories about how they use light in the deep. As part of a team, you will each select a theory to explore. Using any of the materials provided, you will design and conduct an experiment to evaluate some aspect of the theory. Teams will share and discuss their results. Finally, you will learn how to make model bioluminescent jellies in your classroom.
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Testing Theories of Marine Bioluminescence
Tellabs
Participants will be introduced to many interesting sea creatures and the contemporary theories about how they use light in the deep. As part of a team, you will each select a theory to explore. Using any of the materials provided, you will design and conduct an experiment to evaluate some aspect of the theory. Teams will share and discuss their results. Finally, you will learn how to make model bioluminescent jellies in your classroom.