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Biology Common Core CCRA.R.1 lessons
Symbiosis Color by Number with Reading and Analysis Questions
Give students practice analyzing symbiotic relationships to determine if they are examples of commensalism, mutualism, or parasitism, using this non-fiction reading passage with questions and color-by-number answer sheet. Engage BOTH sides of the brain with the content! You’ll receive:• An information page that defines symbiosis, lists the three main types of symbiotic relationships and gives an example of each.• A worksheet containing examples of each type of symbiotic relationship. The wor
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Ecology Unit Bundle
Life Science Reading Passages Cells Reproduction Genetics 5th and 6th Grade
Get your hands on this no-prep life science reading bundle today! 6 comprehension passages in with illustrations to help students understand what is being taught.Teachers may use these passages to evaluate their students, or for a wide-ranging review of reading strategies and science themes.Titles include:Cells, Cell Parts and Functions, Reproduction and Growth of Cells, Genetics, DNA, Uses of Genetics Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5
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5th - 7th
Henrietta Lacks and Bioethics CER Research Project - Black History Month Project
Looking to spark amazing discussion and engage your students in real-world debate, all while learning an important figure in Black History? Help your students learn about Henrietta Lacks, HeLa Cells, and the property rights of biological materials with this bioethics research project. Students will gather information from text and video sources. Then they will craft an argumentative essay using the CER format.The lesson meets science, reading, and writing standards. Students begin with gathering
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8th - 11th
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Grade 3 and 4 Life Science Reading Comprehension Characteristics of Organisms
This pack of colorful comprehension passages are perfect for introducing your students to science. If you are wanting a variety of reading articles this is worth checking out!With an array of questions to follow each fascinating reading article, implement life science into your curriculum with ease knowing most of the work is already done for you.Titles include:Animal and Plant Needs and the Environment, Environments, Ecosystems, and Organisms, Instincts, Behavior, and Survival, Plant and Animal
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2nd - 4th
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Biomes -- 5E Unit Plan (NGSS MS-LS2-1)
This complete 5E instructional sequence introduces Earth’s biomes and uses these as a vehicle through which to teach biotic and abiotic factors and address the Next Generation Science Standard MS-LS2-1. It is the first unit in my NGSS-aligned Middle School Life Science Curriculum (coming soon), but it can easily be incorporated into any curriculum. Activities expect students to read, discuss, use technology, analyze data, and conduct research. Five days of complete lesson plans are included in
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Grades:
5th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-1
Life Science Reading Comprehension Characteristics of Organisms Digital Resource
This pack of colorful comprehension passages are perfect for introducing your students to science. If you are wanting a variety of digital resources this is definitely one to check out.With an array of questions to follow each fascinating reading article, implement life science into your curriculum with ease knowing most of the work is already done for you.Titles include:Animal and Plant Needs and the Environment, Environments, Ecosystems, and Organisms, Instincts, Behavior, and Survival, Plant
Animal Classification Group Research Project
This comprehensive group research project is everything you need in order to teach animal classifications for mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates! It includes 21 pages of graphic organizers, vocabulary, and grading tools. It is easy to use and an awesome collaborative project that your students will love! Specifically, it includes: 1. How-to-Use Guide: Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading. 2. National
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2nd - 4th
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NGSS:
3-LS2-1
, 3-LS1-1
Also included in: Animal Classification Research Project BUNDLE
KARYOTYPING CHROMOSOMES USING C.E.R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning)
USING CLAIM, EVIDENCE, AND REASONING TO KARYOTYPE CHROMOSOMES
Given are 8 worksheets which make claims about specific karyotypes. The students state their chosen CLAIM, give 3 statements of EVIDENCE, Reason their REBUTTALS for the Claims they did not choose and finally use their facts from the notes and the karyotype to REASON their argument.
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-8 KARYOTYPES TO MAKE A CLAIM ABOUT MALE AND FEMALE NORMAL AND ABNORMAL KARYOTYPES.
-NOTES ON EACH KARYOTYPE
-TEACHER NOTES/KEY
NGSS (Next Ge
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Rebuttal Bundle: TOP SELLER
Exploring Nature: STEM / STEAM Outdoor Investigation - What it Takes To Survive
Your kids will explore structures and their functions as they take a close look at plants and animals that are found right outside their home or school. They'll learn from a very young girl in Ecuador how, like her, they can be real citizen-scientists in their communities. They will plan and investigate, hands-on, what is needed for a seed to sprout and grow. In the process they will naturally apply math and measurement, learn to isolate and test variables, and analyze and interpret their own da
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PreK - 5th
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NGSS:
K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, 2-LS4-1
, K-ESS2-2
, K-LS1-1
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Genetic Petri Dish Lab - Middle School Genetics Practice
Teaching genetics can be challenging as students grapple with the difficult vocabulary. This lab seeks to provide understanding of genetic concepts with real-world examples and plenty of practice with tough words. Best used as a stations lab, students have a four-part worksheet that matches with information on different pages. They will read the info and answer questions. I have used this with great success with my 8th graders. It was well worth the time putting it together!
Science Reading/Sub Plans: A Unique Relationship Between Dolphins & Humans
This is an excellent activity for when you need a substitute or can be used to introduce the symbiotic relationships! This completely editable google doc allows you to alter the article to include information you cover in your class or give as-is to students! There are 8 questions included along with an answer key.Students will learn about how dolphins help fishermen catch fish through a mutualistic relationship, what a symbiotic relationship is, importance of marine ecosystem conservation and M
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages Human Body Systems Word Document
Generate new interest in life science by using these reading passages. These comprehension resources are full of color and fun topics.Inspire your students to improve their science knowledge knowing that most of the work is already done for you.Titles include:Skeletal and Muscular Systems, Circulatory and Respiratory Systems, Nervous System, Digestive System, Reproductive System.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5th and 6th grade. There
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5th - 7th
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Elementary Life Science Texts and Making Inferences InformationalText Set
This set includes instructions and an "equation" for making inferences that your students can use on any non-fiction text, a non-fiction article at two reading levels, a student worksheet, and a teacher key. This resource supports NGSS Science Standards for Life Science in elementary classrooms. Learning to make inferences can be a difficult task for elementary school-aged readers. This resource includes:A 5-page pdf:A fictional non-fiction newspaper article about a community member who was a vi
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4th - 6th
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NGSS:
5-LS1-1
Also included in: Elementary Science Reading Comprehension Skills Bundle
Common Core - Body Systems: Skeletal System
CommonCore Body Systems: Skeletal SystemThe FREE full lesson is designed to give students an in-depth understanding of the human skeletal system, at the same time building confidence with analyzing informational texts and becoming self-motivated learners.This entire lesson can be accomplished in 70-90 minutes, but could easily be broken into two days (instruction day 1, student exploration with informational texts day 2).The download includes the following items:Lesson Plan (3 pages)Unit Plan Ov
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6th - 9th
Dingoes at Dinnertime Novel Study Unit - Magic Tree House #20
This novel study unit for Magic Tree House #20: Dingoes at Dinnertime by Mary Pope Osborne will save you hours of planning for your book clubs or literature circles. With daily activities that focus on higher-level reading comprehension skills, reading Dingoes at Dinnertime will be a fun and engaging experience for your students. This no fluff novel study format engages students, but it doesn't overwhelm your book groups/literature circles with countless chapter questions that just require them
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2nd - 3rd
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Nathan's Investigation Bundle
eBook Description: Nathan isn't sure what he's doing for his science project, but he does know how to practice his tennis serve. While he's serving at the park, he meets Caelif and Ortho, who have been disagreeing about an answer to a very pressing question. Nathan realizes that, by helping his new friends, he will also have a great science project for his biology class. Nathan, Caelif, Ortho, and a swarm of their friends conduct a controlled experiment. Rather than jumping to conclusions, a log
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
Magic Tree House Lions at Lunchtime: Magic Treehouse #11 Novel Study
This novel study unit for Magic Tree House #11: Lions at Lunchtime by Mary Pope Osborne will save you hours of planning for your book clubs or literature circles. With daily activities that focus on higher-level reading comprehension skills, reading Lions at Lunchtime will be a fun and engaging experience for your students. This no fluff novel study format engages students, but it doesn't overwhelm your book groups/literature circles with countless chapter questions that just require them to reg
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2nd - 3rd
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How Living Things Grow Boom Cards
The How Living Things Grow Boom Card activities encourage children to understand and explore the life cycles of living things, showing how living things come from eggs or seeds and change as they grow. The three interactive activity types give children opportunities to recognize the different stages of growth of some plants and animals. This activity is ideal in spring when evidence of the life cycles of nature is found everywhere, but it can be used at any time as part of a nature, science or p
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K - 2nd
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1-LS3-1
A Thief in Pollinator Paradise - eBook
The "Meadowians" in Pollinator Paradise are busy with the usual small community gossip: the merits of growing in the sun versus the shade, the tree limb that dropped with a "crack!" in the night, and the citrus scent filling the air. As they chat, the flowers and their coevolutionary partners, the insects, do their jobs, producing and transporting pollen. They are so preoccupied, in fact, it takes them a while to realize that many products have gone missing from their peaceful meadow environment
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
Also included in: A Thief in Pollinator Paradise Bundle
Stem Cell Worksheet/Activity
Looking for a way to introduce stem cells to your Biology, Life Science, or Biomed class? This activity is a great choice. Featuring an article for students to read and analyze, conclusion questions, vocab, AND a thought-provoking short essay! This introduces stem cells easily to any student who has a basic idea of cells and cell division, and it also promotes content-area literacy. The activity can be done mostly as a class, with discussion of each question, or it can be an individual activity.
Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages Word File Bundle 3rd and 4th Grade
These reading passages will help lighten your load while bringing life science into the classroom. With 79 pages in this sizeable bundle, comprehension questions follow each article.Reading passages are based on CCSS standards for Grades 3-4, feel at ease as you practice a range of comprehension skills with most of the work done for you.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed for 3rd and 4th grade. There are pictures and graphs to help explain key areas and each lesson
1-LS3-1: Apple Life Cycle-Benchmark ELD Unit 3 "An Apple Grows"
I will be adding on as I enhance my teaching with this unit! I use Benchmark ELD from Benchmark Adelante for first grade. These documents focus on ELD strategies! Yay! These documents are what I use to go along with the text "An Apple Grows".
Included:
-Sequence cards: large and mini
-Transitional phrases cards and sentences
-Bubble map
-Flow chart
-Life cycle images for students
-Designated sentence patterning chart for Emerging and Expanding levels
-Blank flow chart for Bridging level
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1st
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Life Science Reading Comprehension Word File Life Cycles of Organisms
Whether you are introducing your students to life science or looking for a simple reading comprehension pack, this no prep passages product is ideal.With colorful passages, these easy-to-use reading articles are ideal for homework or holiday work. The various types of life science questions and topics available will challenge each student in your class.Titles include:The Life Cycle of Plants, The Life Cycle of Animals, Heredity.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:These passages are designed fo
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2nd - 4th
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Synthetic Biology Podcast - Listening Comprehension, HOT Questions
I love doing weekly podcasts with my 8th graders (and I think they enjoy it too!). This podcast will be great to use as a cross-curricular assignment. This zip file comes with an editable word doc (because I like to upload mine to Google Classroom for them to complete), editable PPT and a PDF. Answer key provided.Students click on the title which will take them to the short podcast. Students listen to the short podcast and read the article, while answering the listening comprehension questions.
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