HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans


  • HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans Lab Experiment
    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
  • HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans Worksheet
    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
  • HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans Lab Experiment
    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
  • Multimedia
    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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