• Lab Experiment
    Characteristics of Life Lab
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    Lab
    Students will learn use their observation skills to determine if an object is living, dead, dormant, a product of a living thing, or never alive using the main characteristics of life.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-3
    HS-LS4-2
    MS-LS1-1 (Cell Types)
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Multimedia
    Cracking the Code of Life
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    Multimedia
    This NOVA video covers topics including the human genome, mutations, genetic variations, the supreme court decision to patent genes, finding cures to diseases, and genetic modification.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by WGBH Educational Foundation and Clear Blue Sky Productions
  • Lab Experiment
    Cheek Cell Lab
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    Lab
    In this short lab, students take a sample of cheek cells from themselves using a toothpick, put a stain on the slide along with the cheek cells, and observe the nucleus and cell membrane under a microscope. Students also answer analysis questions about the procedure and cells.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-2 (Cell Organelles)
    MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Lecture
    Metric System Lecture - Converting Metric and English Systems
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    Lecture
    Students are introduced how how to relate the English system of measurement (feet, pounds, and gallons) to the metric units (meter, kilograms, and liters).
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Lecture
    Metric System Lecture - Converting Units
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    Lecture
    Students are introduced to using a "metric ladder" to calculate conversions within the metric system.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Lecture
    Metric System Lecture - Length
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    Lecture
    Students are introduced to the basic units of length and how to measure distances.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    Scientific Variables Worksheet - Practice #2
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    Worksheet
    This SpongeBob worksheet cover control groups, independent variables, dependent variables, and data analysis. Answer keys have been provided. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    Scientific Variables Worksheet - Practice #1
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    Worksheet
    This SpongeBob worksheet cover control groups, independent variables, dependent variables, and data analysis. Answer keys have been provided. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Test / Quiz
    Parts of the Microscope Quiz
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    Test
    Students are to label a diagram of the microscope using 12 keywords.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    Genetics with SpongeBob - Incomplete Dominance
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    Worksheet
    This worksheet provides several practice problems related to incomplete dominance with Poofkins (a special kind of flower) and Goobers (a special breed of jellyfish!) An answer key is provided. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Test / Quiz
    SpongeBob Genetics Quiz
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    Test
    This SpongeBob genetics quiz includes heterozygous, homozygous, dominant, recessive, phenotype, genotype, and Punnett squares. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    Punnett Square Genetics with SpongeBob #2
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    Worksheet
    A second helping of Bikini Bottom fun exploring the genetics of SpongeBob and his pals! An answer key is provided. SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    Punnett Square Genetics with SpongeBob #1
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    Worksheet
    What happens when SpongeBob SquarePants marries SpongeSusie RoundPants? Explore the genetics of Sponge Bob and his pals with this fun worksheet! An answer key is provided! SpongeBob SquarePants and all related characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Project
    Human Body Wanted Poster Project
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    Project
    Students will create a to create a "Wanted" poster about an organ. Students will research an organ system contains your organ, the organ's main functions, ow does your organ works with other systems to keep the body healthy, which diseases or disorders affects your organ, and can a person live without the organ.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
    MS-LS1-8 (Brain)
    		  
    Published by Stacy Baker & Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    How DNA Controls the Workings of the Cell
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    Worksheet
    Students are given two partial sequences of DNA bases for the gene insulin, 1 is from a human and 2 is from a cow. Students transcribe and translate the code and then analyze the sequence for mutations.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Worksheet
    Genetic Ethics Questions
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    Worksheet
    Students answer multiple choice questions on science ethics relating to genetics (cloning, gene therapy). The class then discusses the pros and cons of each of the questions.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Worksheet
    Examining the Stages in Ecological Succession
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    Worksheet
    Students analyze how a pond changes and answer questions based upon the pictures of the pond.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-2
    HS-LS2-6
    MS-LS2-4 (Ecosystem Affect on Populations)
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Lab Experiment
    Peppered Moth Modeling Lab
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    Lab
    Students will simulate how predators locate prey in different environments using forceps, newspaper and colored papers. Students will analyze how color affects an organism's ability to survive in certain environments.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-2
    HS-LS4-3
    MS-LS4-6 (Trait Frequencies)
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Worksheet
    Dichotomous Key
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    Worksheet
    Students practice using keys on an imaginary creature (Norns).
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-5
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS4-2 (Anatomical Structures)
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • 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
  • Worksheet
    Intro to Euglena Worksheet
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    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
  • 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
  • Worksheet
    Intro to Amoebas Worksheet
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    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
  • Lab Experiment
    Rate of Photosynthesis Lab
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    Lab
    Students perform a simple experiment of photosynthesis using Elodea, baking soda, water and a lamp. The amount of bubbles are counted per minute.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-5
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Lab Experiment
    Invertebrate Lab: Earthworms and Soil Fertilization
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    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
  • Lab Experiment
    Cell Membrane Lab: Vitamin E and Aging of Cells
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    Lab
    In this cell membrane lab, students learn how Vitamin E inhibits the oxidation of phospholipid and glycolipid molecules in cell membranes. Students then take this concept further with predicting ways to save humans from several life threatening problems revolved around the cell membrane and the immune system.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-6
    		  
    Published by Kelly Ludwig
  • Lab Experiment
    Circulatory System Lab - Heart Rate Regulation
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    Lab
    In this heart rate lab, students learn how to measure heart rate and then they design an experiment to test the effects of an activity or stimulus on heart rate. In their lab report, students analyze and interpret the experimental data, and culminate with a presentation of their experiment to the class.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    HS-LS1-3
    MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Lab Experiment
    Invertebrate Lab
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    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
  • Lab Experiment
    Plant Anatomy Lab - What Parts are Food?
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    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
  • Lab Experiment
    Evolution by Natural Selection Lab
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    Lab
    In this evolution by natural selection lab, students start by answering questions on how mice's habitat affects the survival rate of different fur colors of mice. The students simulate the mice using a fork or spoon and a cup and try to eat pom-poms. The pom-poms are different colors, and they reside in different color habitats. Students learn how other evolutionary adaptations contribute to differences in survival and reproductive rates, allowing students to see changing allele frequencies in their modeled population.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-2
    HS-LS4-3
    HS-LS4-4
    MS-LS4-4 (Benefits of Variation)
    MS-LS4-6 (Trait Frequencies)
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Lab Experiment
    Transcription and Translation Lab - From Gene to Protein
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    Lab
    In this transcription and translation lab, students learn how a gene provides the instructions for making a protein, and how a mutation in the gene for sickle cell hemoglobin can result in sickle cell anemia. Students use paper models to transcribe and translate the DNA into a protein.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS3-1
    HS-LS3-2
    MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Lab Experiment
    DNA Extraction Lab
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    Lab
    In this DNA lab, students extract DNA from their cheek cells to learn about the structure of DNA and DNA replication. The lab has students think about why they were using each reagent and how that relates to the polarity of lipids. Students answer questions regarding DNA base pairing and it relates to the central dogma (DNA - Proteins - Traits).
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Lab Experiment
    Sense of Taste Lab
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    Lab
    In this lab about the sense of smell and taste, students investigate how a person identifies different flavors of jellybeans. Students learn about the olfactory receptors and the olfactory bulb transmit information to the brain and how the brain interprets salt, sweet, sour, bitter, or savory flavors.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
    MS-LS1-8 (Brain)
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Lab Experiment
    Genetics Lab - Introduction
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    Lab
    In this genetics lab, students are introduced to genetics vocabulary, including meiosis, fertilization, Punnett squares, and pedigree analysis. Students flip coins to mimic the probability of genetics and use the coin flip results to answer inheritance questions.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Lab Experiment
    Chromosome Modeling Lab - Mitosis, Meiosis and Fertilization
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    Lab
    In this chromosome modeling lab, students create pairs of socks models of chromosomes to model the processes of mitosis, meiosis, and fertilization. Students also build a foundation about meiosis and fertilization and how it relates to genetics and genetic disorders.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-4
    HS-LS3-1
    HS-LS3-2
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Lab Experiment
    Osmosis and Diffusion Lab
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    Lab
    What is osmosis? In this diffusion lab, students make predictions about the effects of osmosis to try to answer this driving question. The experiment focuses on students designing experiments to test these predictions. Students should have prior knowledge of diffusion.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-2 (Cell Organelles)
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Worksheet
    Metabolism Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    In this metabolism worksheet, students match metabolism vocabulary to the types of food they eat. The concepts of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis are also included.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-6
    MS-LS1-7 (Metabolism)
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Designing a Scientific Model Lab
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    Lab
    The goal of this scientific modeling lab is to have students make predictions based on data without ever finding out if their prediction is actually correct. Concepts like iteration, using data from experiments, and prediction make up the core of the lesson.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Worksheet
    Bacteria, Virus, & Multicellular Organisms Worksheet
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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
  • Project
    How Matter & Energy Moves Through The Ecosystem Project
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    Project
    In this carbon cycle project, students will model how a carbon atom makes a round trip from a person through the atmosphere and ecosystem and end finally back in the same person. This carbon cycle project video covers concepts like photosynthesis, consumption, cellular respiration, carbon reservoirs, and the 10% rule for energy flow.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-5
    HS-LS1-7
    HS-LS2-4
    MS-LS2-3 (Cycles & Energy Flow)
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Carbohydrate Lab
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    Lab
    The goal of this carbohydrate lab is for students to test for the presence of carbohydrate monomers and carbohydrate polymers in food. Students experiment with different unknown substances (baby food, cereal, milk, etc) and test if they are composed of monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-6
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Worksheet
    Biomolecule Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    Students answer introductory questions about the four main biomolecules. Topics include carbohydrates, mono - poly saccharides, lipids, saturated, proteins, amino acids, nucleic acids, polymers and monomers.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-6
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Project
    DNA to Me Lyrics Project
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    Project
    In this protein synthesis project, students will write a poem or music lyrics about DNA, protein synthesis, and phenotypes. This DNA project is a culmination of what students who have already learned about DNA structure, DNA base pairing, genes, transcription, translation, and phenotypes.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS1-6
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Worksheet
    Dihybrid Cross Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    In this dihybrid cross worksheet, students will practice performing two trait crosses. Students will cross different parental genotypes and determine the offspring phenotype, and probabilities of having each trait. The last question asks students to make the connection between multiple traits and Mendel’s law of independent assortment.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Worksheet
    Punnett Square Worksheet - Human Genetic Disorders
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    Worksheet
    In this Punnett square worksheet, students will learn about human genetic disorders for autosomal, sex-linked, pleiotropy, and incomplete dominant traits. Students will cross different parental genotypes and determine the offspring genotype, phenotype, and probabilities of having the genetic disorder and being a carrier of the genetic disorder.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-3
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Populations & Ecosystem Stability Lab
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    Lab
    In this population and ecosystem stability lab, students participate in an activity that models predator-prey and how resilient a population can be when limiting factors are introduced or removed. Students will model biotic and abiotic factors and how those factors affect population size. At the end of the experiment, students will make a population growth graph based on the experiment and calculate the growth rate through many generations.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-1
    HS-LS2-2
    HS-LS2-6
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Photosynthesis Modeling Lab
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    Lab
    In this photosynthesis modeling lab, students act out the three parts of photosynthesis: photosystem 2, photosystem 1, and the Calvin cycle. Students at the end of the lab will learn the chemical formula for photosynthesis, how CO2 is used to build glucose and why oxygen gas is released as a waste product. This photosynthesis modeling lab is great for visual and kinesthetic learners.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-5
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Multimedia Recently Updated
    African Lions: Modeling Populations Q&A
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    Multimedia
    Students will read and answer questions to distinguish between exponential and logistic population growth, identify carrying capacity, differentiate density-dependent and density-independent limiting factors, apply population models to data sets, and determine carrying capacity from population data. Students will also make predictions based on graphs and interpret graphical data to analyze factors that influence population growth.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-1
    HS-LS2-2
    HS-LS2-6
    		  
    Published by Concord Consortium
  • Lab Experiment
    Bacteria Transformation
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    Lab
    Students construct paper recombinant plasmids to simulate the methods genetic engineers use to create modified bacteria. They learn what role restriction enzymes, DNA ligase, and genes play in the modification of organisms. This activity will use the insulin gene and combine it with a bacteria's gene sequence (plasmid DNA) for the production of the protein insulin for medicine.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by Teach Engineering
  • Test / Quiz
    Latin Prefixes and Suffixes Test Question Bank
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    Test
    Latin Prefixes and Suffixes question bank to help you build assessments. This is great for introducing students to biology. An active membership is required to view questions.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Lipid Lab - Hydrogen Bonding
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    Lab
    Students examine the properties of water by dropping water onto a penny. Students will be able to explain how the cell membrane, a lipid, can be used to separate the cell from its environment in order to run its own metabolism.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-6
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    The Carbon Dice Game Lab
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    Lab
    Students play the roles of individual carbon atoms going through carbon-transforming processes in an ecosystem. Key ideas include (a) carbon-transforming processes in individual organisms (eating, digestion, biosynthesis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration and death/defecation) move carbon atoms from one carbon pool to another, (b) carbon atoms visit some pools much more often than others, and (c) the game is a model of how atoms move through ecosystems—like real ecosystems in some ways and unlike it in others.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-4
    HS-LS2-5
    MS-LS2-3 (Cycles & Energy Flow)
    		  
    Published by CarbonTIME
  • Lecture
    Biomolecules Lecture Notes
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    Lecture
    This PowerPoint is an introduction to making polymers from monomers (dehydration synthesis) and breaking of polymers into monomers (hydrolysis). The notes also focus on converting one macromolecule into different macromolecule.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-6
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lecture
    Bioenergetics Lecture Notes
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    Lecture
    An introduction to cellular respiration, photosynthesis and ATP and ADP. The goal of the notes is help student make the connection about the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-5
    HS-LS1-7
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Cell Surface Area to Volume Lab
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    Lab
    Students build a 3 models to represent 3 different cell sizes. Students will then calculate the surface area and volume for each model.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-2 (Cell Organelles)
    		  
    Published by Cheryl Massengale
  • Lab Experiment
    Build an Food Web Lab
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    Lab
    Using biotic and abiotic factors, students will build a food web and energy pyramid using examples of producers, consumers, and decomposers. Craters of the Moon National Monument
    NGSS Standard
    5-LS2-1 (Movement of Matter)
    		  
    Published by National Park Service
  • Lab Experiment
    Gene Expression - Ghost in Your Genes
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    Lab
    Students model how scientists use DNA microarrays to determine levels of gene expression in breast cancer patients, and then choose treatments based on what they learn.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-1
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by Margy Kuntz and NOVA / PBS
  • Lecture
    Metric System Lecture - Volume
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    Lecture
    Students are introduced to the basic units of volume and how to measure volume of regular and irregular objects.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    Human Body Systems Word Search
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    Worksheet
    A word search with 31 terms related to the human body systems.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
    MS-LS1-8 (Brain)
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    Nervous System Crossword
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    Worksheet
    17 question crossword puzzle about the nervous system.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    MS-LS1-8 (Brain)
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    Skeletal & Muscular System Crossword
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    Worksheet
    19 question crossword puzzle about the skeletal and muscular systems.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
    		  
    Published by Tracy Trimpe
  • Worksheet
    DNA Fingerprinting Crime Scene
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    Worksheet
    Students will examine crime scene evidence to determine who is responsible for eating the Queen's special imported Lindbergher Cheese. Students will model the process of electrophoresis and DNA fingerprinting.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Worksheet
    Graphing Deer Populations Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    Students use data about deer populations to create a graph and answer conceptual questions based upon the data.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-1
    HS-LS2-2
    MS-LS2-4 (Ecosystem Affect on Populations)
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Worksheet
    Human Population Growth Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    In this worksheet, students will create a graph of human population growth, use it to predict future growth, and identify factors that affect population growth.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-1
    HS-LS2-2
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Lab Experiment
    Food for Thought Lab
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    Lab
    Students model how populations of different regions of the world compare with regards to numbers and food availabilty. Students will be divided by regions, and given food. The amount of food is based on statistics of each region.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-1
    HS-LS2-2
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Lab Experiment
    Natural Selection Lab - Beans Simulation
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    Lab
    Students model natural selection by using tools such as spoons to "capture" beans and determine the best adaptations for survival.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-2
    HS-LS4-3
    MS-LS4-6 (Trait Frequencies)
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Multimedia
    Survival of the Sneakiest - Comic Strip
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    Multimedia
    This comic follows the efforts of a male cricket as he tries to attract a mate, and in the process, debunks common myths about what it means to be evolutionarily "fit."
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-2
    HS-LS4-4
    MS-LS4-4 (Benefits of Variation)
    		  
    Published by Josh Frankel
  • Project
    Taxonomy Project - YEAR 2525
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    Project
    Pretending the students are an alien taxonomists, they are to create a taxonomic scheme for the organisms on planet Earth. Students create a dichotomous key, drawings of the organisms, and a food web.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-5
    		  
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • 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
  • Lab Experiment
    Observation of a Living Earthworm
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    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
  • 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
  • Lab Experiment
    Aerobic and Anaerobic Respiration Lab: Breathing and Holding Your Breath
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    Lab
    In this aerobic and anaerobic respiration lab, students learn a basic understanding of the regulation of breathing. Students then design an experiment to test whether changing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in their bodies influence how long they can hold their breath.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    HS-LS1-3
    		  
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • Lab Experiment
    Mendelian Dragon Genetics Lab
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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
  • Test / Quiz
    DNA Structure Quiz
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    Test
    With this DNA structure quiz, students’ knowledge of the structure of DNA is assessed. Topics include double helix, nucleotide monomers, DNA polymers, nucleic acids biomolecules, DNA replication, complementary strands and base pairing, deoxyribose sugar and phosphate backbone, and nitrogen bases, adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-6
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • 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
  • Worksheet
    Classification Mnemonic Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    In this classification worksheet, students will learn the structure of the Linnaeus’s classification system by creating a mnemonic about how organisms are organized, from the kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, the genus to species.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-1
    HS-LS4-5
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Properties of Water Lab
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    Lab
    In this chemistry lab, students examine the properties of water by dropping water onto a penny. Students will be able to visually see how hydrogen bonding causes the cohesion of water by the formation of a water bubble on top of the penny. At the end of the lab, students will graph their results.
    NGSS Standard
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Worksheet
    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
  • Lab Experiment
    Cellular Respiration Modeling Lab
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    Lab
    In this cellular respiration modeling lab, students act out the three parts of cellular respiration: glycolysis, electron transport chain, and the Kreb cycle. Students at the end of the lab will learn the chemical formula for cellular respiration, how ATP is synthesized using NADH and FADH2, and why acetyl Co-A is broken down and CO2 gas is released as a waste product. This cellular respiration modeling lab is great for visual and kinesthetic learners.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-7
    HS-LS2-3
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Endocytosis Lab
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    Lab
    In this endocytosis modeling lab, students try to figure out how to put food molecules into a paper bag by only using their hands and string and without exposing the inside of the bag. This modeling lab is a challenging activity until one group gets why the string is needed to pinch off the side of the bag to make a vesicle around the food molecules. Topics covered include vesicles, endocytosis, and phagocytosis.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-2 (Cell Organelles)
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Intro to Microscopes Lab
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    Lab
    This accessible microscope lab introduces how to focus the microscope. Topics in this microscope lab include objectives, the field of view, resolution, making a wet-mount slide, and measuring with a ruler.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-1 (Cell Types)
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Biological Acids and Bases Lab
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    Lab
    In this introductory acids and bases lab, students will determine the pH of common household acids and bases and transfer their knowledge about acids and bases to the human body's homeostasis. This lab is an easy hands-on biochemistry lesson to introduce homeostasis to students.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-3
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science
  • Lab Experiment
    Double Helix Modeling Lab
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    Lab
    In this DNA modeling lab, students build a paper model of the double helix. Students label the DNA molecule with the four DNA nucleotides and practice nitrogen base paring. At the end of class, students can attach all the models and twist and coil them to simulate super coiling.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS3-1
    		  
    Published by NGSS Life Science

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