Organisms
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Microbe Lab - Examine a pond water ecosystem Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students examine pond water to determine abiotic factors (temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH) and biotic factors (microorganisms).NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
MS-LS2-5 (Biodiversity)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Biome Resource Availability Worksheet Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
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Worksheet
Assess student’s knowledge of the terrestrial biomes and the resources available to organisms in each biome.NGSS Standard
MS-LS2-1 (Resource Availability)
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Vertebrate Worksheet - Taxonomy Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
In this vertebrate worksheet, students use a concept map to interpret how animals are related.NGSS Standard
HS-LS4-1
HS-LS4-5
HS-LS4-6
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Microbe Lab - Biodiversity of Ponds Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students will observe and record data from 3 samples of pond water. Students will identify organisms (protists, arthropods..etc) and numbers of organisms in each. Students will prepare a report that discusses the biodiversity of each sample.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS2-5 (Biodiversity)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Ecosystem Worksheet Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
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Worksheet
In this ecosystem worksheet, students are introduced to ecosystem stability and the factors that contribute to ecosystem stability. Students are also introduced to the different types of terrestrial ecosystems.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-2
HS-LS2-6
MS-LS2-2 (Interactions Across Multiple Ecosystems)
MS-LS2-4 (Ecosystem Affect on Populations)
Published by NGSS Life Science
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What is Life Worksheet - Frozen Frog Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
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Worksheet
This is a great twist on an interesting fact that wood frogs can freeze in the winter and thaw in the spring to resume living. Students will evaluate claims and evidence on if a frozen frog is alive. This worksheet helps students to build their claim evidence and reasoning skills.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-6
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Plant Growth Germination Lab Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
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Lab
The goal of this basic lab is break the misconception that photosynthesis is how plants grow. Students should also learn that plants grow by cell division. Students will be able to move past the misconception that plants use photosynthesis, not cell division, to grow.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-4
HS-LS1-5
Common Core Standard
RST 9.10.3, 9.10.5, 9.10.7, WST 9.10.1b, 9.10.1e, 9.10.2a, 9.10.7, 9.10.9
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Cell Differentiation Test Question Bank Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
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Test
Question bank to build assessments. An active membership is required to view questions.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-4
Published by NGSS Life Science
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The Science of Ape Intelligence Free Lesson Plan
Free Video
Multimedia
Student will watch the video about the science of ape intelligence and, after watching, discuss answers to questions related to similarities and differences between intelligence in apes and in humans. Students are first organized into teams to track experiments and field observations. Students then watch the video (online or by DVD) and take notes on their topic. Student next will meet in their groups and fill in the two worksheets. Lastly, student will have a class discussion about the topics discussed.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-8
MS-LS1-8 (Brain)
Published by Margy Kuntz, NGHT, Inc. and WGBH Educational Foundation
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Parts of a Prokaryote Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Students read a short passage about prokaryotes and color in the different parts a bacteria cell. Students then answer 10 review questions about prokaryotes.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-1 (Cell Types)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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How HIV Infects Cells - AP Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Students read about how HIV infects cells, answer 3 questions, and then color the virus / cell parts for 15 keywords.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-2
MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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External Anatomy of a Frog Free Lesson Plan
Lab
The eyes, legs, and mouth of the frog is dissected and analyzed.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-2
MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Fetal Pig Dissection Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Fetal Pig dissection lab manual.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-2
MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Group Behavior Test Question Bank Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
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Test
The animal group behavior quiz question bank includes natural selection, mutualism, parasites, altruism, and sentry behavior. You can use the question bank to build assessments, and active membership is required to view questions.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-8
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Intro to Sponges Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Students will read and answer questions on a sponge's anatomy, physiology, reproduction and metabolism. Students will also color drawing for corresponding body parts.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Intro to Euglena Worksheet Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
An introductory protozoan worksheet for students to learn about an Eugenia. Students answer question about an Eugenia's anatomy, physiology, and metabolic processes. Students also color the organelles of an Eugenia.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Intro to Amoebas Worksheet Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
An introductory protozoan worksheet for students to learn about an Amoeba. Students answer question about an Amoeba's anatomy, physiology, life cycle, and issues affecting human health. Students also color the organelles of an Amoeba.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Invertebrate Lab: Earthworms and Soil Fertilization Free Lesson Plan
Lab
How do earthworms influence soil structure? Students observe and discuss how worms ingest soil, break down organic matter, and eject material as surface or sub-surface casts. Also discussed is the formation of water-stable aggregates, the aeration of the soil, and the improvement of soil water-holding capacity.NGSS Standard
MS-LS2-1 (Resource Availability)
5-LS2-1 (Movement of Matter)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
Published by Carolyn Matthews
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Invertebrate Lab Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
In this invertebrate lab, students compare the anatomy of earthworms, snails, and several arthropods. All of the invertebrates in this lab can be purchased at a low cost from a local pet store.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
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Plant Anatomy Lab - What Parts are Food? Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
In this plant anatomy lab, students learn about the structure of angiosperm plants and their diversity of plant forms. Students make claims about which parts of plants, fruits, and vegetables come from.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
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Bacteria, Virus, & Multicellular Organisms Worksheet Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
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Worksheet
In this microbe worksheet, students compare and contrast prokaryotes, eukaryotes and viruses. The purpose of this worksheet is for students to see the difference between single-celled organisms, multicellular organisms, and a virus.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-1 (Cell Types)
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Cell Differentiation Lecture Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
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Lecture
A good introduction to stems cells and cell differentiation.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-4
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Arthropod Poetry Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Students read the rhymes about arthropods and predict which associated scientific term explain the rhyme.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
3-LS1-1 (Life Cycles)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Observation of a Living Earthworm Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students observe a live earthworm and answer questions about the Phylum Annalida, segmentation, sides (dorsal, ventral, posterior, anterior), receptacles (clitellum, setae, seminal), and responses to stimuli.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS2-4 (Ecosystem Affect on Populations)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Hydra Microscope Lab Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students will observe a living and a preserved hydra using a microscope. Students will then draw what they observe and label the parts. Third, students will touch the hydra and to see how the it reacts. Last, students add some food to the slide and maybe watch the hydra feed.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Vertebrate Classification Challenge Free Lesson Plan
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
Students practice a vertebrate classification using the organisms discussed in the Prentice Hall textbook called the Parade of Life: Animals.NGSS Standard
MS-LS2-5 (Biodiversity)
MS-LS4-2 (Anatomical Structures)
Published by Tracy Trimpe
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Invertebrate Classification Challenge Free Lesson Plan
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
Students practice an invertebrate classification using the organisms discussed the Prentice Hall textbook called the Parade of Life: Animals.NGSS Standard
MS-LS2-5 (Biodiversity)
MS-LS4-2 (Anatomical Structures)
Published by Tracy Trimpe
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Human Population Growth Lab - Spread of an Infectious Disease Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
In this human population growth lab, students simulate the exponential growth of an infectious disease in a population. Students then discuss how human diseases spread and their exponential and logistic growth curves. Lastly, students graph the simulated results.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-2
Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
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Fungi Lab - Moldy Jell-O Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
In this fungi lab, students learn to design an experiment by creating an independent variable and using mold growth as the dependent variable.NGSS Standard
MS-LS2-1 (Resource Availability)
Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
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Food Chain Lab - Owl Pellets Free Student Handout
Lab
In this food chain lab, students dissect owl pellets to learn how the owl is part of a food chain. Since the owl regurgitates these compact pellets, owl pellets are undigested parts that the owl eats, which contain fur and bones of small rodents. Dry pellets will not smell and are acceptable for students to handle with gloves.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-2
HS-LS2-4
MS-LS1-7 (Metabolism)
MS-LS2-1 (Resource Availability)
Published by Shannan Muskopf