HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
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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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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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Environmental Science Question Bank Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
Lesson Plan (DOCX) & Answer Key with Membership
Test
Question bank to build assessments. An active membership is required to view questions.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
Published by NGSS Life Science
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California’s Energy Initiative Free Video
Multimedia
California looks into developing clean energy to supply its needs. Economics, environmental science, politics, and electricity generation topics are covered.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
Published by WGBH Educational Foundation
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Particulates in the Air Lab Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students put Petroleum jelly on microscope slides to collect air particulates at different locations. Students then discuss the likely sources of the particulates.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
Published by Stephen Levine