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Biology Common Core CCRA.SL.1 resources
End of Year Science Activity or Summer Project on Biodiversity MS-LS2-5
This fun and engaging NGSS middle school activity and lesson challenges students to be park rangers and develop and present solutions to various real problems facing Yellowstone's ecosystem while teaching them the importance of maintaining its BIODIVERSITY! This low prep activity has student worksheets that take about five days to complete and addresses the Next Generation Science Standard's Performance Expectation MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ec
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Bear Brook Murders Podcast "Interrupted" Case Study Worksheet: All Episodes(1-7)
The Bear Brook Murders : An "Interrupted" Case Study Using a Popular PodcastIn 1985, a hunter walking through Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire made a grisly discovery: a 55 gallon drum left deep in the woods, containing two sets of skeletonized remains, which investigators believed had been left in the woods for years…. ....this is just the beginning to a facinating tale of a murder that would make forensic history! The effort to solve the many mysteries surrounding this inve
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Grades:
9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
Plant Unit | Parts of Plants Activities | Project Based Learning Plants
This Project Based Learning Unit, PBL, all about Plants for 1st grade students will be your complete guide to teaching your students all about the parts, genetics and functions of plants. The unit was built using Project Based Learning Guidelines and 1st grade NGSS Science Standards. Looking for the 2nd Grade Version? CLICK HERETHIS UNIT IS DIGITAL AND PRITABLEOVERVIEWTeaching students through Project Based Learning can be overwhelming, but it is also fun, interactive and rewarding. I have spent
Biomes -- 5E Unit Plan (NGSS MS-LS2-1)
This complete 5E instructional sequence introduces Earth’s biomes and uses these as a vehicle through which to teach biotic and abiotic factors and address the Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2-1. It is the first unit in my NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science Curriculum (coming soon), but it can easily be incorporated into any curriculum. Activities expect students to read, discuss, use technology, analyze data, and conduct research. Five days of complete lesson plans are included in
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Project Based Learning Bioethics Debate Presentation Genetics Evolution Ecology
Project-based learning is “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge” from BIE . The Bioethics Debate allows students to choose a side from an extensive list of bioethical topics and work with a partner to research and present both sides of the ethical problem. The project can be introduced by showing the movie Gattaca but is not required.
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-ETS1-1
Animal Adaptations Project and Activities | Project Based Learning
This unit is based off of the fun, educational picture book, What if I had Animal Teeth. The students will be educated on various features and adaptation of animals. There are a variety of lessons, that are all step by step and have the students doing research, using technology, informational writing, presenting, creating, listening, group work and more. This is DIGITAL and PRINTABLE. Digital options in a zip drive.** Included in our Writing Program! CLICK HERE to see everything included. Hop to
Grades:
1st - 2nd
NGSS:
1-LS3-1
Also included in: Project Based Learning Curriculum 1st Grade PBL Activities
Animal Habitats First Grade Animal Habitats Project Animal Habitats Kindergarten
These simple, engaging, and differentiated Animals and Habitats science activities provide primary grade students with interactive, fun, and low prep learning projects, centers, worksheets, and research activities. Students will use graphic organizers, writing booklets, worksheets, and task cards to write informative animal and habitat pieces. Ways to Use this Ecosystems, Animals, and Habitats Bundle:Whole or Small Groups Online Research of Animals Close Reads about Animals Basal Readers with A
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Types:
Ecology Honeybee Crisis Cross Curricular Socratic Seminar Project Based Learning
Project-based learning is “a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge” from BIE . The Vanishing of the Bees project allows students to assume the role of various stakeholders in the bee industry and research ways to solve the problem. After reading an extensive article and viewing The Vanishing of the Bees documentary, students will join to
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-4
Human skeleton identify the X-rays and bones PowerPoint slide show activity
Help Dr Bones identify the body parts in his X-ray pictures. This PowerPoint whole-class activity is a fun and interactive way to build on students' knowledge of the human skeleton. Students see each picture, identify the skeleton parts/bones, and see if they were right on the next slide. This presentation consists of 23 slides and includes real x-ray images of the skeletal system. Check out the video preview to see the full resource. Can this resource be edited? This resource is partially edita
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
CCSS:
Animal Classification Group Research Project
This comprehensive group research project is everything you need in order to teach animal classifications for mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates! It includes 21 pages of graphic organizers, vocabulary, and grading tools. It is easy to use and an awesome collaborative project that your students will love! Specifically, it includes: 1. How-to-Use Guide: Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading. 2. National
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: Animal Classification Research Project BUNDLE
Human: The World Within | All Episodes | 6 Movie Quiz Documentary Bundle
These simple, yet cost effective, multiple choice quizzes are meant to supplement the viewing of all 6 episodes of this documentary (currently on Netflix as of 5/2024).Check out the individual products for samples and previews to make sure these quizzes will meet your needs :) Each product includes a .zip file with the following files:.pdf with a Link to the Google Forms Self-Grading Quizprintable student version printable answer key w/ 15 discussion promptsNote the printable versions have an ed
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
Fall Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - Third and Fourth Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these FALL Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons written for Third and Fourth Grade children (activities are also appropriate to use with older kids as well). The Third and Fourth Grade Fall Lessons explore planting and harvesting what is seasonally appropriate, and children explore the history of growing food worldwide. Life Science is also a key theme in examining how all components work together to create a healthy garden ecosystem. Resource Highlights:10 scaffol
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-ESS2-2
, 3-LS4-2
...
Botany Engineering a Plant +Word Search CCSS STEAM Grades 3-6 Print and Teach
This curriculum provides a robust framework for students to dive deeply into plant life studies. It's an ideal resource for both an intensive exploration of botany and as an effective assessment tool. Designed to scaffold learning, it encourages students to discover scientific connections within plant ecosystems.Exciting Task for Budding Botanists: "Congratulations! Your creativity and genius have earned you an exhilarating task: engineering a brand-new plant! This assignment involves naming you
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
Nature vs Nurture Discussion - Inheritance - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology discussion activity on nature versus nurture, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about genetics and inheritance! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students explore 5 hypothetical scenarios while applying their knowledge of genes and heredity. To what extent are our traits inherited (innate) or learned (environmental)? With strong social
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
, MS-LS4-5
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Frog Life Cycle Bundle: Google Slides PowerPoint Presentation Flipbook Activity
Looking for a fun and easy way to teach the frog life cycle in your classroom? Start your lesson by using our teaching slides presentation (available in both PowerPoint & Google Slides versions)! The slides are designed to have to be read directly from, so you can save time on planning! After giving your lesson, students will create their foldable flipbook with facts they learned about each stage in the frog life cycle!What's Included: Presentation:23 teaching slides: available in PowerPoint
Grades:
1st - 4th
CCSS:
Henrietta Lacks- an "Interrupted" Case Study using the Radiolab Podcast
This podcast is the extraordinary story of Henrietta Lacks. Though she died of cervical cancer in 1951, she unknowingly held the key to unlocking medical advancements (from polio vaccines to chemotherapy drugs) in her tumor cells. After taking a biopsy of Henrietta's cervical cancer, researcher Dr. George Gey discovered that Henrietta's cells could not only reproduce, but THRIVE outside the body--a breakthrough that would change modern medicine. Later, it was found that Henrietta's cells were ev
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Grades:
7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
Spring Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - First and Second Grade - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons are written for First and Second Grade students (and can also be used with older children). The First and Second Grade Spring Lessons are packed with grade-appropriate life science. Lessons begin focusing on the relationships between animals and plants in the garden. Activities then gear to introduce children to various seasonally appropriate plants that reinforce the idea of biodiversity and interdependence. Resource Highl
Subjects:
Grades:
1st - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 1-LS1-2
, 2-LS4-1
, 1-LS3-1
, 1-ESS1-2
...
Cellular Respiration Activities Packet w/ Collaborative Jigsaw + Google Slides
The packet is a printable, text-editable, bundle that features an introduction activity, topic outline, guided (scaffolded) notes + diagrams, jigsaw project, peer teaching and peer evaluations. A complete set of supporting Google Slides guide and visually aid the use of this resource from start to finish. Detailed implementation notes are included to deliver all activities, present the content as an expert, and facilitate active student discussion (probing and scaffolding questions, connections
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Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-7
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS1-6
Exploring Nature: STEM / STEAM Outdoor Investigation - What it Takes To Survive
Your kids will explore structures and their functions as they take a close look at plants and animals that are found right outside their home or school. They'll learn from a very young girl in Ecuador how, like her, they can be real citizen-scientists in their communities. They will plan and investigate, hands-on, what is needed for a seed to sprout and grow. In the process they will naturally apply math and measurement, learn to isolate and test variables, and analyze and interpret their own da
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Grades:
PreK - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, K-ESS2-2
, K-LS1-1
...
Spring Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - Pre K and Kindergarten - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons written for Pre-K and Kindergarten students (they can also be used with older children).The Pre-K and Kindergarten Spring Lessons begin with instruction on pollination and animal preservation. Lessons then shift toward teaching children how to make healthy eating choices by “Eating from the Rainbow.” This season is jammed packed with information about smart nutrition!Resource Highlights:10 scaffolded easy to teach lessons t
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Grades:
PreK - 11th
Types:
NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS2-2
, K-LS1-1
Endangered Species Debate - Evolution - Grade 9-11 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology / environmental science discussion activity on endangered species, recommended for grade 9-11 students learning about evolution! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the benefits and costs associated with protecting endangered species. In the process, they will discuss natural selection, mass exti
Grades:
9th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS4-6
, HS-LS4-5
Healthy Eating and Sustainability Bundle
Welcome to the 'mini' and reduced version of the Food Heroes curriculum, which features the most essential games and activities to learn about healthy eating and environmental sustainability. What's included in the Food Heroes Mini Kit5 essential lesson plans3 game boards2 food flashcard decksAn activity card deck3 food journalsDinnertime ActivitiesConversation startersUse the Food Heroes tools anytime. Play the game boards anytime use the Menu Map as a stand a lone game or try to place fruits a
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Types:
NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-2
Human: The World Within E04 Defend | Self-Grading Movie Quiz | 20 Questions
This simple, yet effective, multiple choice quiz is meant to supplement the viewing of E04 Defend from the 2021 documentary series Human: The World Within in the classroom. The questions are in chronological order and evenly spaced throughout the movie. Although multiple choice questions do not always allow for in-depth thinking and analysis, teachers can optionally use the included 15 debriefing discussion prompts to engage students in discussion and critical thinking after completing the quiz
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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CCSS:
Also included in: Human: The World Within | All Episodes | 6 Movie Quiz Documentary Bundle
Human: The World Within E01 Birth | Self-Grading Movie Quiz | 20 Questions
This simple, yet effective, multiple choice quiz is meant to supplement the viewing of E01 Birth from the 2021 documentary series Human: The World Within in the classroom. The questions are in chronological order and evenly spaced throughout the movie. Although multiple choice questions do not always allow for in-depth thinking and analysis, teachers can optionally use the included 15 debriefing discussion prompts to engage students in discussion and critical thinking after completing the quiz a
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
Also included in: Human: The World Within | All Episodes | 6 Movie Quiz Documentary Bundle
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