Our World: What is an Extremophile?

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Our World Our World What Is an Extremophile extremophile environment adaptations survival life organism pH acid base microorganism astrobiology solar system universe planets physical features characteristics biosphere education biotic ecosystems habitat biodiversity properties classification salinity volcano ocean geyser hot spring elementary STEM education video Mary Voytek NASA eClips NASA eClips NIA National Institute of Aerospace aerospace NGSS 3-LS4-3 2-LS4-1 SEP1 asking questions defining problems SEP8 obtaining information evaluating information communicating information
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Life Sciences Science Engineering & Architecture STEAM
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
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Our World: What is an Extremophile?

Learn about extremophiles and the hostile environments where they can be found through captivating NASA videos making up this 3rd-5th collection.

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PBS Learning Media

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