|
|
Mysterious Life of Caves
|
|
|
|
Related NOVA Resources
|
|
|
The following resources from the companion Web site accompany this program:
Lives of Extremophiles
In this interview with microbiologist Diana Northrup,
find out how microbes that thrive in hostile environments
can reveal clues to the earliest life on Earth and the
possibility of life in outer space. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Journey into Lechuguilla
Read this first-person account of the descent into and
the journey through Lechuguilla, a cave that drops 1,200
feet below Earth's surface and is open only to
researchers. (Grades 6-8, 9-12)
Jewel of the Underground
View a series of 12 pictures of Lechuguilla Cave that
include descriptions about each photo and links to
definitions of cave glossary terms.
(Grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12)
How Caves Form
In this online activity, learn about four agents that
help caves form, including mildly acidic rainwater,
ocean waves, lava, and microbes. (Flash plug-in required;
non-Flash version available) (Grades 3-5, 6-8)
Plus:
Links and Books
Program Transcript
Complete narration for the TV program.
|
|
