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Higher education biology Common Core RST.6-8.1 resources
Nutrition No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet, and Nutrition Label Activity
This lesson is an introduction to the six major classes of nutrients. It breaks each class down into detail and what they do for our bodies. The worksheet follows the power point presentation and the nutrition label activity helps students use their new skills in real world scenarios. The lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school grades.
Key Terms Include
-nutrients
- energy
- carbohydrates (simple and complex)
- fats (saturated and unsaturated)
- cholesterol
- protein
- ami
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Hazardous Waste Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Signs Activity
This power point goes over what different kinds of hazardous waste there are. It also includes the harmful effects it has on humans, and how it it currently being disposed of. Finally, it includes what we can do to reduce the amount of hazardous material we create.
Terms Discussed in the Presentation:
-toxic
-explosive
-flammable
-corrosive
-radioactive
-short term exposure
-long term exposure
-landfills
-incineration
-decomposition
-rock storing
This file has been left as a pptx so they buyer
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Animal Behavior No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet and "Would you Rather?"
This lesson covers the different types of behaviors that animals can have such as response, instinct, and learned behaviors. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school grades.
Key Terms Include:
-behavior
-stimulus
-stimuli
-instinct
-imprinting
-conditioning
-trial-and-error learning
-insight learning
Both the presentation and the worksheet can be found within the zip file. Feedback is always appreciated.
Common Core Explanations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.6-8.1- While co
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Mechanics of Bird Flight Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity Page
This lesson goes over the physics that is needed for a bird to take flight from the takeoff to the landing. There are gif animations through the power point to help explain the different kinds of flight. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms Include:
Flight
Air Pressure
Lift
Flapping
Soaring/Gliding
Diving
The power point and worksheets can be found in the zip file. The answer key is at the conclusion of the worksheet. Feedback is always appreciated.
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
The Muscular System No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Word Search
This lesson introduces students to what the muscular system is made of and what it does for us. It includes the different types of muscular tissue. The worksheet follows the power point presentation and can be used as a notes page. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school grades.
Key Terms Include
-voluntary muscles
- involuntary muscles
- skeletal
- smooth
- cardiac
- tendon
- banded
- striated
- strength
- flexibility
All files are included in the zip file. The work
Child Development: Ethics/Genetics Testing Informational Article Analysis
Polished, graphic, 2-page 2014 PDF! Focuses on student reading and critical analysis of a hot Child Development / Psychology topic: genetics testing -- especially pre-natal genetics testing. From the preview, you may note details on the Human Genome Project as well as relevant dates in the last twenty+ years indicating advancements and legal determinations in regard to such genetic testing. The PDF invites students to work as a whole class as well as an invvitation to partner work, diagramming t
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Forest and Fisheries Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Ethics Activity
This is a Microsoft Power Point presentation that features highlights of some of our most important renewable resources forestry and aquaculture. This presentation goes over current practices and what is happening to help sustain these resources.
Terms included in this presentation:
natural resources
forestry
fishery
clear cutting
selective cutting
sustainable yield
offshore fishery
onshore fishery
commercial fishing
aquaculture
Both the presentation and the work page can be found in the zip
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
The Excretory System No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity
This lesson pack goes over an introduction to the body's excretory system. The worksheet included in the pack follows the power point presentation. The lesson is designed for intermediate grade levels.
Key Terms Include
- excretion
- urea
- kidney
- ureter
- bladder
- urethra
- nephrons
- urine
- homeostasis
All files can be found in the zip file. The worksheet, activity and answer key are all within the same word document file. Feedback is always appreciated.
Common Core Explanations
CCS
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Grades:
5th - 10th, Higher Education
NGSS - Phenomenon based Polydactyl Cat Punnett Square Activity w/ CER and Rubric
Aligns with NGSS MS-LS3-2, MS-LS3-2, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2 under Inheritance and Variation of Traits. Great for middle and high school Genetics.Phenomenon based learning activity which covers the basics of genetic probability and using Punnett squares to predict trait outcomes in polydactyl cats. Vocabulary includes dominant/recessive, allele, heterozygous/homozygous, and genotype/phenotype - A brief introduction to Punnett Squares and vocabulary would be beneficial.This product contains:- DO NOW
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
All about Fish Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Creative Activity
This lesson plan goes over the characteristics of fish as well as the major types of fish. This also goes over how fish use their gills to get oxygen and how their circulatory system works.
Key Terms Include:
Two-Chambered Heart
Gills
Ectotherms
Fins
Vertebrate
Jawless
Cartilaginous
Bony
Swim Bladder
Both the presentation and the worksheet can be found inside the zip file. The answer key is at the conclusion of the worksheet. Feedback is always appreciated.
Common Core Explanations
CCSS.E
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Echinoderms Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Creative Activity
This is a lesson that goes over the different types of echinoderms and what characteristics they have. This includes body structure, movement, and reproduction. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms Include:
Echinoderm
Invertebrate
Endoskeleton
Radial Symmetry
Vascular System
Sea Stars
Brittle Stars
Sea Urchins
Sea Cucumber
Both the presentation and the worksheet can be found in the zip file. The answer key is at the conclusion of the worksheet. Feedback
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
What is Cancer? Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Ethics Activity
This power point presentation goes over how cancerous cells form and how they behave in the body compared to healthy cells. It also goes over the various stages of cancer and what kinds of treatments are currently available. I have toned down the graphics and have also kept it editable if you believe one should be removed for younger students. There is a preview file that is a preview file which is a pdf of the complete presentation. Both the power point presentation and the work sheet are withi
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5th - 10th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Sponges and Cnidarians Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Review Page
This is a power point presentation that goes over what sponges are, how they obtain food, and how they reproduce. It also covers how cnidarians capture their food using their stinging cells. I have used this presentation as young as fifth grade and up to freshman year of high school. There are some cartoon characters involved to keep the younger students' attention.
Key terms discussed:
-sponge
-invertebrate
-pores
-reproduction
-larva
-cnidarian
-polyp
-medusa
-stinging cells
-sea anemone
-co
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Grades:
5th - 9th, Higher Education
NGSS - Inquiry Based - Urinalysis Lab Simulation w/ CER and Rubric
NGSS Cooperative Learning Based Inquiry Lab: Students examine “urine samples” from patients and suggest a diagnosis and treatment plan based on test results. Patient charts and history are included so that students can use background information plus the results of tests to diagnose the patient. Lab set up can be easily created in minutes by the teacher. In the final analysis section, students fill out a CER (claim, evidence, reasoning) to provide a diagnosis for their patient and a possible
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Mammals No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Theories Activity
This lesson goes over the different characteristics of mammals. It also goes over the different categories of mammals. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms Include:
-endotherm
-vertebrate
-herbivore
-carnivore
-omnivore
-diaphragm
-mammary gland
-monotreme
-marsupial
-placental mammal
Both the presentation and the worksheets can be found within the zip file. The answer key is found at the conclusion of the worksheet. Feedback is always appreciated.
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Grades:
3rd - 9th, Higher Education
Reptiles Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Color Activity
This lesson goes over the characteristics of reptiles and the different categories of reptiles. It covers reproduction, conserving water loss, and movement. The lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school grades.
Key Terms Include
- reptiles
- amphibians
- kidneys
- lungs
- amniotic
- ectothermic
You can find the presentation and worksheets in the zip file. The answer key is at the conclusion of the worksheet. Feedback is always appreciated.
Common Core Explanations
CCSS
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Nutrient Cycles
C.E.R.R Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Rebuttal
BIOGEOCHEMICAL CYCLES: WATER, CARBON, AND NITROGEN CYCLES
The Question: What will happen when Biogeochemical cycles become unbalanced?
In this activity students will read one to three articles giving a brief explanation of each cycle and consequences that can happen when the biogeochemical/nutrient cycles are disrupted in nature. After reading the selection and studying the graphs students will be asked to logically reason their claim applying Claim
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
Also included in: Ecology Unit Bundle: TOP SELLER
Circulatory System & Blood Typing Lab (no blood required!)
If you are teaching your students about the circulatory system, this is a great unit for you!This blood type lab is safe to use in all schools, because it uses colored water instead of blood. This way you do not have to deal with blood and lances like traditional medical lessons. You can easily make plenty of colored water to test, and the setup is easy to do. I recommend you have a beach towel ready to clean up any spills. Make sure students wipe down their desk after the lab. This also includ
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
...
Also included in: Hands-on Science Semester Labs Bundle
Food Webs Activity And Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Understanding Food Webs And CLAIM, EVIDENCE, REASONING, REBUTTAL
for the Big Question: How are Feral Pigs Upsetting The Food Web?
Students will cut and paste 3 separate food webs to understand how energy is circulated through the food chain. The third food web is one which includes a top predator, the feral pig. Feral pigs are an invasive species that have become a nuisance in many states and the problem is only spreading. Once the students have constructed their food webs they will read an ar
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Grades:
6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: Ecology Unit Bundle: TOP SELLER
What is an Animal? Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Review Questions
This is a power point presentation that goes over what an animal is made up of, how they function, and how they are classified. This includes vivid illustrations to keep younger audiences entertained and to help drive the point home with older students.
Key Terms Discussed:
-Cell
-Tissue
-Organ
-System
-Adaptations
-Movement
-Reproduction (sexual and asexual)
-Classification
-Kingdom
-Phylum
This presentation has been kept as a pptx. so the buyer may add or remove animations as they see fit f
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Grades:
5th - 9th, Higher Education
Amphibians Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Word Search
This lesson goes over the characteristics of amphibians, the different types of amphibians, and their life cycle. This is designed for late elementary through middle school ages.
Key Terms Include:
two-chambered heart
three-chambered heart
tadpole
salamander
ventricle
atria
metamorphosis
vertebrate
Both the presentation and the worksheet can be found in the zip file. The answer key is at the conclusion of the worksheet. Feedback is always appreciated.
Common Core Explanations
CCSS.ELA-LI
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Searching for Medicine Lesson with Power Point and Worksheet
This is a Microsoft power point presentation that covers how we find and create medicine using plants. It takes students through examples including how the discovery of taxol lead to a new cancer treatment. It also goes over the importance of protecting these resources.
The terms included in this presentation:
medicine
chemicals
wildlife
taxol
Pacific Yew Tree
The purchase file has been left as a pptx so the buyer can add or remove animations as they see fit. Both the presentation and the wo
Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
Birds Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Color Activity
This lesson goes over the different characteristics of birds including their bone structure, four-chambered heart, and feathers. This also goes over the different adaptations birds have to survive various environments. This lesson is designed for late elementary through middle school.
Key Terms Include:
Endotherm
contour feather
downy feather
crop
gizzard
adaptation
Both the presentation and the worksheet can be found within the zip file. The answer key is at the conclusion of the worksheet.
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Grades:
4th - 8th, Higher Education
Blood Cells No Prep Lesson w/ Power Point, Worksheet and Cross-Checking Activity
This lesson goes over in detail about what makes up our blood. The end of the lesson also touches on the lymphatic system and what purpose it serves our bodies. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grade levels.
Key Terms Include
- plasma
- red blood cell
- white blood cell
- platelet
- blood types (A, B, AB, O)
- Rh factor
- transfusions
- lymphatic system
- lymph
- lymph nodes
All files can be found within the .zip folder. The worksheet, cross-checking activity,
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Grades:
4th - 9th, Higher Education
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