Watch this video about what it takes to survive in one of the deepest parts of the ocean: the twilight zone. While you are watching, write down quick descriptions of each animal that lives in this zone and what unique qualities they have.

Surviving The Twilight Zone

How creatures survive in one of the deepest parts of the ocean — the twilight zone.

Surviving The Twilight Zone

How creatures survive in one of the deepest parts of the ocean — the twilight zone.

Driving Questions

Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!

  1. How can we save the seas for future generations?
  2. How can we see all the hidden gems around our community?
  3. How can we teach visitors to take care of our natural treasures?

Thinking Routine: Step In, Step Out, Step Back

What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Follow the prompts below to draw or write out some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your work for future use!

Think about your group’s question and how you might want to answer the problem. Contemplate what this topic looks like from up close and from afar. The aim of this exercise is to get you thinking and working together to create ideas. Everything is possible here!

Step In: What do you think a person might feel, believe, know, or experience with this topic?

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Step Out: What would you like or need to learn to understand someone’s perspective on this topic better?

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Step Back: What do you notice about your own perspective and what it takes to take somebody else’s?

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Need To Knows


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