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7th grade biology simulation pdfs
CELLS CSI Investigation - Examining Plant and Animal Cells
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In this lesson, students will be given a mystery to solve, based on their knowledge of cells. To solve the mystery, they need to know the major differences between plant and animal cells. Students apply their knowledge to a "real-life" scenario in which they must classify cells as plant or animal. Students will record their conclusions in a forensic lab report similar to one that could be used in court. This is an excellent activity for the end of a unit on plant and animal ce
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4th - 7th
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Speciation Activity: Students model Mutation, Natural Selection, and Evolution
Students often have trouble with the concepts of Natural Selection and Evolution of a species. Where do new traits come from? Does the environment cause mutations to happen? Or does the mutation come first? How does geographic isolation lead to speciation? This is a fun, easy, low-prep activity that allows students to experience the process of evolution (speciation) due to random mutation and geographic isolation. Students get a solid understanding of where new traits come from and how changes i
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
HEREDITY Creature Features - Inherited and Environmental Traits
Use this simple but highly engaging activity to help students make the connection between inherited traits and the similarities between parents and their offspring.
Students will flip a coin to simulate the genetic traits being passed on to the offspring of two made-up “parent” creatures.
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Teacher Instructions
Parent Creatures Posters
Student Sheets
Answer Key
Sample Student Work
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5th - 8th
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Genetics and Heredity Lab: Celebrity Babies and Punnett Squares!
Come let's explore the world of genetics by creating Celebrity Babies! Students will use Punnett Squares and the concepts of heredity to become genetic counselors for some of the most popular celebrity couples of today! Included in this activity is: 1. Student Lab Worksheet2. Teachers' Guide3. Baby Templates4. Celebrity Couples (w/simulated genotypes)*Updated December 2022- New Celebrity Couples! 32 Celebrity Couples! Students LOVE this activity and will definitely leave your classroom with a
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
Frog Paper Dissection
This activity is a perfect alternative to dissection or as an elaboration or evaluation. I have taught Biology for 36 years, and have done many real dissections of many different animals, but have changed my mind on whether students need a real frog to dissect in high school. Recently, I have given this activity to my students instead of doing a real dissection, and they have fun, stay safe and don't hurt any animals! Students who were absent during a real dissection could do this activity to
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7th - 12th
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DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity Distance Learning
This DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity is a great way to begin your unit on the structure, function and processes of DNA in order to elicit student interest in learning about the DNA molecule! I introduce this crime scene situation on the first day of studying DNA then do a series of lessons on DNA structure and replication, all while the crime scene is set up in the classroom to keep my students engaged. The last day of the week, we do this fingerprinting activity to determine t
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Fetal Pig Anatomy and Simulated Dissection Worksheet (female)
This worksheet can be use to preview or review the female fetal pig dissection, or can stand alone as a comparative anatomy lesson. It could also be used for students who were absent for dissection or as an alternative to dissection. Students read steps as if they were doing a dissection, and color the diagram as they go. Then, they answer questions at the end, where they have to do a comparison of the female reproductive organs and human reproductive organs, and also a comparison of the pig
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7th - 12th
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Competition for Biotic & Abiotic Factors Stamp & Dice Game
If you have played the Traveling Nitrogen Activity found at: http://www.windows2universe.org/teacher_resources/nitrogen_activity.pdf this game is exactly like that but modified for biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
Students will travel as a white-tailed deer to different lab stations to simulate competition for abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem.
Directions (from actual worksheet):
1. Pick a start location….DO NOT sta
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Rat Paper Dissection
This is the new installment of my paper animal dissections. It can be used instead of real dissections to save an animal's life and to allow all students the access. My own biology students enjoy doing these paper dissections. It reinforces human anatomy studies as well as comparative anatomy. Hope it meets expectations! You can make it a little more difficult or easy by changing up the questions.
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Shark Paper Dissection (Female)
Here is the companion to the male shark paper dissection that has been quite popular. Many teachers have decided to give students the option to do a paper dissection rather than a real dissection if it goes against their beliefs. Some teachers use these for when a student is absent for a real dissection and of course, some only use paper or on-line dissections in lieu of the real for financial, environmental or other reasons. Students really seem to like these dissections, and they are suitab
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6th - 12th
Designer Babies Game (a lesson in Gene Editing)
This is a game designed to help students understand concepts of gene editing and designer babies. Each pair of students gets a unique fetal profile and a different budget and then makes decisions about whether and how to "design" their baby. It is meant to give a deeper understanding of concepts of gene editing & also how income disparity may affect access to these new technologies. The game takes about 30 minutes to play and can be played multiple rounds to give students access to differ
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
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Evolution Game: Mutation and Speciation in Action!
You know you have a winning lesson when your entire class of students begs you to let them continue playing a learning game in their free time. That’s the case with this evolution game: not only does it help students experience how evolution works through mutations, cross-breeding, speciation, extinction, and diversity, but it is really fun and creative. Students start out as a flock of white, flightless birds that only eat worms. By rolling dice and pulling mutation and event cards, they mutate
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
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Cell Membrane Bubble Lab
In this lab about cell membranes, students explore the following topics:
1. Membranes are Fluid and Flexible
2. Membranes Can Self-Repair
3. Eukaryotic Cells Feature Membrane Bound Organelles
4. Membrane Proteins Perform Special Functions
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6th - 12th
Fetal Pig Paper Dissection
This paper dissection can be used as an alternative to a real dissection. Perhaps this is for the student who was absent during the dissection, for the students who don't want to do the dissection, or for the entire class when dissection is not a choice. The dissection is pretty simple and could be done by younger students. Blood vessels, bone, muscle and brain are not included. I think your students will enjoy this activity!
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7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
The Biodiversity Game | Human Effects | Environmental Effects | VA LS.8-9
This life science game shows how biodiversity depends on the environment that organisms are living in. New species are gained or lost based on environmental and human changes. This is a fairly simple activity, which allows the teacher to easily differentiate based on the ability level of the present class. Differentiation suggestions could be: modify instructions/game rules; have students answer questions individually, with partner(s), or whole class; have students create their own "biodiversity
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5th - 9th
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Human Impact Sustainability Overfishing Simulation Activity
Overview:Hit the point home on sustainability with this overfishing simulation activity. In this activity, students will play the role of fisherman removing fish (paper clips) from a pond. They will explore how sustainable fishing practices strengthen ecosystems and increase the amount of useable resources.Why You'll Love It:Easy to implement (few supplies required)Engaging and hands-onGenerates discussion with a real world exampleStudents Will:Work in pairs to simulate unregulated and regulated
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecology Unit Growing Resource Bundle
Natural Selection Lab - Survival of the Fittest - Middle School Science
Are you looking for a hands-on, inquiry-based lab for your middle school students that demonstrates natural selection? This lab will do just that as it guides students to act as birds in a forest as they prey on skittles to see how the adaptation of camouflage helps a species survive. They will then collect data to see how the fittest survives.The simulation activity includes warm up questions, step by step instructions, a data table, line graph and reflection questions. Students also use math s
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Middle School Science Labs Bundle
Predator Prey Relations and Invasive Species Virtual Lab NGSS LS2-7
Netlogo virtual lab simulation to introduce students to the relationships between predator, prey, invasive species, food availability, and more! Begins with a short reading on predation, population dynamics, adaptations/defense mechanisms, and invasive species with accompanying questions. Then uses the net logo online link Predation Virtual Lab to explore the simulation, collect data, and draw graphs. (if you have netlogo downloaded, this is the link to download the file for the predation lab, w
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Biology Webquest & Virtual Lab / Simulation Bundle
DNA Fingerprinting-Gel Electrophoresis "paper lab"!
Absolutely no prep! Just print and go! This activity will teach students why and how gel electrophoresis is used. Students will also analyze a gel or "DNA fingerprint" and help to solve a crime! This is a great product for a Biotech unit if you do not have the equipment to run an actual gel or use as a fun pre-lab! Used by thousands of students!
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6th - 12th
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Natural Selection Pesticide Resistance Simulation Paper Lab
Overview:Explore how natural selection can increase or decrease specific traits over time with the Stinky Stink Bug paper lab! Your students will take on the role of a farmer treating a field of corn with pesticides to prevent the takeover of stink bugs. Students will see firsthand how the stink bug population evolves to develop resistance!Why You'll Love It:Collaborative activity that can be completed in pairsMinimal supplies (you will need three different colors of plastic beads or bingo chips
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6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Evolution Unit Resource Bundle
Rule Your Reflex - Scientific Method Ruler and Reaction Inquiry Lab
In this lab, students will be practicing the scientific method while experimenting with reaction time. This very simple lab is easy to follow and requires minimal materials. The lab is set up so students can choose their own independent variable to test. Students will be dropping a ruler from above their hand to see how long it takes for them to catch it. They will measure reaction time with the number of centimeters the ruler falls past their index finger before they stop it. The different vari
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6th - 9th
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Genetic Diversity Simulation Activity
Use this simulation activity in your genetics unit to help your students REALLY understand how DNA creates genetic diversity. It's hands-on, very engaging, and incorporates both math and art to demonstrate how four nucleotides can be combined to create the awesome diversity of life on earth. It directly addresses the Next Generation Science Standard: NGSS-MS-LS3Before you continue reading, please note that this product is part of a larger bundle of heredity and genetics activities, simulations,
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Heredity and Genetics: Unit Resources Bundle
Starfish Anatomy and Simulated Dissection Worksheet
This worksheet can be used as a preview or review of a real starfish (sea star) dissection or as a stand-alone worksheet. It can also be used as a sub lesson or as a make-up assignment for a student who was absent for the real dissection. Students read the steps to a would-be dissection, and then label and color the diagrams. You can add to the assignment by having students write the function of each part or by writing some questions on the board.
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7th - 12th
Homeostasis: Are you Feeling a Little Loopy?
Students explore HOMEOSTASIS and FEEDBACK LOOPS through a series of graph explorations. The lesson is designed to allow for graphing practice but guided to tackle the topic of feedback mechanisms within the human body. Three major topics are covered, temperature, blood pressure, and glucose regulation.A high interest, fun, hands on lab experience for students ranging from 6th-12th grade. Use as either an introduction or a review of the concept. The experience has built in ENL and special educati
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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