MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits


  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Lab Experiment
    Plant Anatomy - Which sex is it?
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    Lab
    Students will be able to identify the parts of a flower and tell whether or not the flower has both male and female sex organs (perfect) or just one sex organ (imperfect).
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
    		  
    Published by Pamela Moy
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Test / Quiz Recently Updated
    Meiosis Quiz Question Bank
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    Test
    The meiosis quiz question bank includes meiosis, crossing over of homologous chromosomes, fertilization, genetic variation, and diploid and haploid chromosome numbers. You can use the question bank to build assessments, and active membership is required to view questions.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-2
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Worksheet
    Intro to Sponges
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    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
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Worksheet
    Introduction to Paramecium Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    An introductory protozoan worksheet for students to learn about a Paramecium. Students answer question about a Paramecium's 's anatomy, physiology, and metabolic processes. Students also color the organelles of an Paramecium.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-1 (Cell Types)
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Worksheet
    Arthropod Poetry
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    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
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Lab Experiment
    Hydra Microscope Lab
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    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
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Lab Experiment
    Plant Life Cycle - Structure and Function of Seeds
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    Lab
    In the following exercises the structure of a seed (particularly the embryo) is observed and two experiments are performed to show the function of the cotyledons in providing nourishment to the plant during the early times after germination.
    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)
    2-LS2-2 (Seed & Pollination)
    		  
    Published by Ben Stark
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Lab Experiment
    Mendelian Genetics Lab - Dragon Genetics
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    Lab
    In this genetics lab, students use Popsicle sticks to represent a pair of homologous chromosomes with multiple genetic traits. Teams of students use their sets of Popsicle sticks to model fertilization and then identify the genetic makeup and phenotypic traits, resulting in a fictitious baby dragon.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Worksheet Recently Updated
    Diploid vs Haploid Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    In this meiosis chromosome worksheet, students answer questions about the number of chromosomes generated by either mitosis or meiosis. Haploid and diploid chromosome numbers help students understand the reproduction type used in each process.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-4
    HS-LS3-1
    HS-LS3-2
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits Lab Experiment
    Mitosis Microscope Lab
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    Lab
    In this mitosis lab, students will observe plant cells in the different phases of the cell cycle, including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. This mitosis microscope lab is a great lab to help students practice their microscope skills, including focusing and the field of view.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-4
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science

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