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Carbon Cycle Adventure—Super Value Activity KitStudents follow a carbon atom through the carbon cycle for insight into the ongoing process. The roll of a die at each “carbon cycle station” determines the next step: diffusing into water, being absorbed for photosynthesis or staying in place. Students learn about the mechanisms in carbon’s movement and then compare experiences and see that no two paths are alike! FB2206 I $19.95Principles of Classification—Super Value KitStudents learn all the key principles of clas-sification with the hands-on materials in this kit that include common nuts, bolts and screws. Students are guided step by step to develop a dichotomous key for the collec-tion of fasteners. When the keys have been written, students exchange their keys and objects. A perfect hands-on introductory classification activity.FB0475 I $64.65FLINN SCIENTIFIC I MIDDLE SCHOOL LIFE SCIENCEECOLOGY, CONTINUEDTaxonomic Keys—Super Value KitFictitious organisms, Norits from the planet Norad, provide a motivating first experi-ence using dichotomous keys. The unique and unfamiliar structures of the Norits create interest as students use the dichot-omous key to identify genus and species names of all 10 organisms. After naming the organisms, students are challenged to draw diagrams of other Norits. An excel-lent introductory, hands-on activity using a dichotomous key.FB0476 I $16.80Fun with Classification— Super Value KitKeeping track of more than 2.5 million living organisms is daunting, so biologists rely on classification. In this hands-on activity, students work in groups to identify unique, distinguishing features of rubber fishing lures and develop dichotomous keys for classifi-cation. Students then exchange their keys and lures with other groups to see if they can classify the lures. FB1783 I $73.85Arthropod Classification— Super Value KitYou can hardly ignore, and scarcely avoid, a group that comprises 75% of all animals on Earth! This totally hands-on activity kit uses simple, inexpensive models to introduce students to the diverse world of arthropods. Each of the major classes is represented in the context of common and unique characteristics. The kit includes 15 arthro-pods, extensive background information about arthropod diversity, life histories and classification.FB0765 I $35.55