DCIs

LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, energy, and dynamics

LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and variation of traits

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Essential Questions to drive instruction:

What would happen if some part of the Peabody was to change - i.e., remodeling?

Could any ducks live in the Peabody?

Could other birds or animals live in the Peabody?

DCIs:

ESS1: Earth's place in the Universe

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Essential Questions to drive instruction:

What causes a solar eclipse?
Was the solar eclipse in Memphis full or partial?
Why did other areas see something different/not see an eclipse?

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DCIs:

LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, energy, and dynamics

LS3: Heredity: Inheritance and variation of traits

LS4: Biological Change: Unity and Diversity

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Essential Questions to drive instruction:

What is the buffalo herd's ecosystem?

Where did the buffalo come from and why do they thrive at Shelby Farms?

Do the buffalo have any native predators?  What would happen if a predator was introduced?

Is the herd getting bigger? How big can it get?