Sea Urchin Diameter Investigation

Becky·

Ecology

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Grade Levelother

SubjectEcology

Original Prompt

Create a dok level 2 and 3 question about sea urchin diameter

This resource provides an in-depth analysis of sea urchin diameter data, focusing on their ecological significance within kelp forests. Students learn to calculate central tendencies (mean, median, mode) for sets of measurements, and engage in various exercises that involve measuring, converting, and visualizing diameters in different contexts. The material emphasizes the role of sea urchins in marine ecosystems, particularly their impact on kelp forests and the phenomenon of urchin barrens. Furthermore, students will perform comparative analyses, assess the relationship between habitat conditions and sea urchin size, and design experiments to investigate factors affecting growth rates. This resource combines mathematics and ecological understanding, enabling students to draw evidence-based conclusions from their findings.