Organisms


  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Microbe Lab - Examine a pond water ecosystem
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    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
  • Organisms Worksheet
    Vertebrate Worksheet - Taxonomy
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    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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Microbe Lab - Biodiversity of Ponds
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    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
  • Organisms Worksheet
    Ecosystem Worksheet
    Published by NGSS Life Science. 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
  • Organisms Worksheet
    What is Life Worksheet - Frozen Frog
    Published by NGSS Life Science. 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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Plant Growth Germination Lab
    Published by NGSS Life Science. 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
  • Multimedia
    The Science of Ape Intelligence
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    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
  • Organisms Worksheet
    Parts of a Prokaryote
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    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
  • Organisms Worksheet
    How HIV Infects Cells - AP
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    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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    External Anatomy of a Frog
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    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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Fetal Pig Dissection
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    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
  • Organisms Test / Quiz
    Group Behavior Test Question Bank
    Published by NGSS Life Science. 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms Worksheet
    Bacteria, Virus, & Multicellular Organisms Worksheet
    Published by NGSS Life Science. 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms 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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Vertebrate Classification Challenge
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    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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Invertebrate Classification Challenge
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    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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Human Population Growth Lab - Spread of an Infectious Disease
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    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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Fungi Lab - Moldy Jell-O
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    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
  • Organisms Lab Experiment
    Food Chain Lab - Owl Pellets
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    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

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