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Biology Common Core CCRA.SL.2 resources
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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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
Human Impacts In Earth's Biomes - Science Text (NGSS MS-LS2.A)
This text set reviews Earth's biomes (both biotic and abiotic factors within the biomes), incorporates data analysis, and extends student learning by addressing human impacts in these areas. Links to additional resources are included. This is now a TpT digital activity. NGSS Aligned:Disciplinary Core Idea: LS2.A.1 Organisms, and populations of organisms, are dependent on their environmental interactions both with other living things and with nonliving factors.Science and Engineering Practices:Ob
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6th - 8th
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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
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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.
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8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-ETS1-2
, HS-ETS1-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-4
, HS-ETS1-1
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks: Argument Essay
Learn about human cell ethics with lessons inspired by Rebecca Skloot's book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. This resource includes a link to Skloot's New York Times op-ed on cell ownership and permission, interviews with Skloot and Oprah Winfrey, and video and audio resources for analysis. Designed for high school English, Social Studies, and ESOL classes, the packet features an original prompt, graphic organizer, instructions, and strategies for teaching rhetorical skills. Ideal for pre
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9th - 12th
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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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K - 2nd
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Ecosystems & Biomes Project Based Learning + Text - Biome In A Box NGSS LS.2A
Wrap up learning about biomes and ecosystems with this engaging project-based learning assessment that incorporates environmental interactions, biotic and abiotic factors, resource availability, and interactions in ecosystems. Students are tasked with creating a model for the Ecosystems Around The World exhibit at a local museum. In this project, students:read and interpret textscarry out researchdemonstrate their understanding of biotic and abiotic factors, resource availability, and interactio
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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
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
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NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: Animal Classification Research Project BUNDLE
Fall Garden Lesson Plans and Activities - Pre K and Kindergarten - Ten Weeks
Kids will love these FALL Garden-based Science, Nature, and Nutrition Lessons written for Pre-K and Kindergarten students (they can also be used with older children). The included autumn activities serve as an introduction to growing your food, while exposing children to planting and harvesting crops, depending on the appropriate season. Lessons also incorporate a healthy dose of age-appropriate nutrition, while planting the seed about the importance of taking care of our planet. Resource Highli
Preschool Farm Animal Crafts - Kindergarten PIG SHEEP COW & CHICKEN Activities
These farm animals crafts, worksheets, posters, and emergent readers are perfect for introducing pigs, cows, chickens, and sheep farm animals to your preschool and kindergarten students! Your students will LOVE learning about pigs, chickens, cows, and sheep using this farm animals crafts activities BUNDLE.You will be able to use this nonfiction farm theme reading and science bundle to give your kids hands-on activities to learn about farms, farmers, cows, sheep, and chickens. This farm animal bu
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PreK - K
Biomimicry NGSS STEM Project Distance Learning Life Science Adaptations LS4
NEWLY UPDATED PDFs for digital learning! This EXCITING and RELEVANT NGSS middle school STEM activity/project challenges students to explore the benefits of adaptations (MS-LS4) and then engineer a product (MS-ETS1 and MS-ETS1-4) for human use, called Biomimicry, in a fun and authentic way! In groups, students brainstorm a real world problem, investigate an adaptation and its benefit in the organism’s habitat, and individually design a "biomimetic" product to solve the problem. (Example: Grip sho
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Grades:
4th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
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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3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS2-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-ESS2-2
, 3-LS4-2
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Phineas Gage ELA Accommodations for Newcomers ELL ESL ELA WIDA Speaking
This year (22/23) I have had the privilege of being in the ELA classroom with my 7th and 8th-grade English learners. This is our first year using curricula by Amplify; therefore, we have had to work hard to provide for our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year English learners. The development of this resource took a lot of trial and error and I do not doubt that more changes will be made next year. Until then, I hope you find it helpful in your classroom. The resource includes differentiation for up to 3 EL l
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6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Gattaca Movie Guide + Activities | Eugenics | Answer Keys Inc
This 16 page movie guide with additional activities accompanies the film "Gattaca (1997)".★★ Check out the full preview! ★★ This guide may also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher. PART 1 – Comprehension questions in chronological order. I have made three sets for differentiation. The multiple choice questions may also work well with ESL/ELL students. Answer keys included.45 questions requiring full sentence answers.30 questions requiring full sentence answers (15 removed from th
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9th - 12th
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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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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
Snapping Turtle Anatomy Poster pages and labeling worksheet
Are your students learning about snapping turtles, reptiles, wetlands, or pond habitats? This snapping turtle anatomy poster & page set will be a perfect addition!The learning poster is in color or grayscale. It has some extra information explaining some of the labeled parts (so you know which name is for the top of the shell, which for the bottom part of the shell, etc.). You can use this to display while you're teaching, print it out and hang it on the wall, or print a copy for each studen
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Grades:
2nd - 4th
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
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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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PreK - 5th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, K-ESS2-2
, K-LS1-1
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2nd-Grade Spring Flowers Daffodils Reading Lesson RI.2.2 Main Topic & Key Detail
Are you looking to captivate your students' imaginations and deepen their learning experiences? Get students engaged this spring while learning all about the popular perennial flowers, daffodils. When reading a nonfiction text, it's important to know what it's all about. This spring flowers daffodils nonfiction reading text for RI.2.2 main topic & key details 2nd-grade lesson has just what you need. Learn all about identifying the main topic and supporting details while also reading about da
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Grades:
2nd
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NGSS:
2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Spring Rose Flower Nonfiction Text RI.2.2 Main Topic Key Detail Lesson 2nd Grade
Are you looking to captivate your students' imaginations and deepen their learning experiences? This rose-themed teaching resource is the perfect solution! When reading a nonfiction text, it's important to know what it's all about. This spring rose flower nonfiction text RI.2.2 main topic & key details lesson for 2nd grade has just what you need. Learn all about identifying the main topic and supporting details while also reading about roses. Designed to engage 2nd-grade elementary students,
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Grades:
2nd
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NGSS:
2-LS2-1
, 2-LS2-2
Substance use and abuse digital activity, worksheet, craft, middle school
Delve into the dangers of drug abuse, with this screen based interactive game designed to help your students think and consider reality in our society. There are five interactive activities (30 questions) to complete. The first 2 sections revise their knowledge of the long term effects of substance abuse. The third follows watching a YouTube video about reducing HIV infections in substance abusers - encouraging insight and memory. A “Blog post of Fetal alcohol syndrome” is used as a reading for
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7th - 10th
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Jurassic Park Movie and Genetic Engineering
Use this google slides presentation to prepare students to watch Jurassic Park at the end of a Genetics/Biotechnology Unit. This presentation provides a summary of the plot, explanation of setting and characters, and basics on the genetics concepts seen in the film. It is a great way to introduce the movie to students, especially those who have never seen it.
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