Biology Labs

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  Rate of Photosynthesis Lab
  Free Lesson Plan
  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

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  Monstrous Mutations
  Free Lesson Plan
  Lab Each student will simulate an animal that can only digest peanuts as its food source. Unfortunately, random mutations have produced some unusual characteristics in recent offspring. Each group will find out what mutation they represent by selecting a letter from the paper bag the teacher has provided.
  NGSS Standard HS-LS1-1 HS-LS3-2 MS-LS3-1 (Mutations)
  Published by Pamela S. Moy

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  The Effects of Light and Temperature on the Growth and Development of Plants Lab
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  Lab Students learn how visible light constitutes only a small part of the spectrum of radiant energy. Light can be separated into a variety of colors if passed through a prism. Certain colors correspond to different wavelengths of the light present. Certain wavelengths are reflected by plant pigments and others are absorbed. When plants are grown in different wavelengths and temperature variations, the size, color and the length of their growth processes are affected.
  NGSS Standard HS-LS1-5
  Published by Minnie L. Robinson

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  Structure of Seeds and Effects of Fertilizer on Plant Growth
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  Lab Students learn about the structural components of seeds of higher plants and the functions of each of these components. Students also investigate how fertilizer affects the growth of plants, particularly of seedlings, and how this relates to seed structure.
  NGSS Standard MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures) 5-LS2-1 (Movement of Matter) 5-LS1-1 (Plant Nutrition) 4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
  Published by Ben Stark

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

More lesson plans are in the works.