#14: Could You Survive the Twilight Zone?

The twilight zone is a layer of water that stretches around the globe, just beyond the reach of sunlight and beyond the limit of photosynthesis in the ocean. Learn about this outrageous place in this mini spark.

Spark you thinking!

1. Set up your science mini spark recording page: #14: Could You Survive the Twilight Zone?

2. Watch this video about the amazing creatures that call the twilight zone home. Take 5-8 notes on your recording sheet as you watch.

 

3. Choose 2 prompts below to show your thinking and learning. Add all of your work to your recording page.

  •  You just bumped into a friend who wants to know what a hatchetfish is. Describe this creature to your friend using MANY details from the video.
  • Do some research about the fangtooth mentioned in the video. Record what you learned in an interesting manner.
  • The anglerfish has a bioluminescent lure. Do research to find 10 other animals that are bioluminescent.
  • What is so unique about the dragonfish?
  • Life in the twilight zone looks weird or even frightening to us, but these animals have evolved to survive, and even thrive, in conditions that we could never hope to endure. What are some of the ways twilight zone animals might think we look weird or even frightening?

4. Share your science mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.

Lesson adapeted from https://ed.ted.com/lessons/could-you-survive-the-real-twilight-zone-philip-renaud-and-kenneth-kostel#digdeeper

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