5th grade Summer biology simulations

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

Grades:

5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

NGSS:

HS-LS3-3

, HS-LS3-1

Halloween Science Game Teaching Biodiversity

Created by

Focus Learning Resources

The perfect game for Halloween (or any time of year)!In my classroom, this game not only produced lots of laughs, but provided an excellent illustration of biodiversity within an ecosystem that I referred back to often as an example in later class periods.This game consists of two simulations. Each student during each simulation will have a card with a monster. The teacher lurks about the room as a disease. Some monsters are immune to the disease, and some are not. If implemented well (that mean

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Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

4th Grade Science Plant and Animal Structures Bundle (NGSS Aligned)

Created by

Biology, Environment, General Science

This bundle includes two units: Plant Structures and Animal Structures. This bundle was created to support NGSS 4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. The unit is appropriate for grades 3-5.This bundle is full of inquiry-based engaging activities. Since each of these units is sold separately, you can click on the links below for a full description of what's included

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th, Higher Education

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Simulations

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle

Created by

Building Brix of Science

Get over 30% off each lab with the Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle! These four interactive lab assignments will help your students understand Living vs Nonliving Things, Cell Size, Cell Types, and Cell Organelles. Students will learn:Living or Nonliving?⚗️Test their pre-existing knowledge of the Characteristics of Life⚗️Compare and Contrast Living and Nonliving Things⚗️Label Items such as Feathers, Atoms, Bacteria, and Milk as Alive or Not Alive⚗️Explain why Viruses are not Living Thing

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-1

, MS-PS1-1

4th Grade Science Light and Sound (NGSS Aligned)

Created by

Biology, Physical Science, Physics

This comprehensive unit introduces students to wave energy in the form of light and sound. The unit begins with lessons relating to waves. Many hands on opportunities help students develop a strong understanding of necessary concepts. This unit was designed to address several standards in the NGSS fourth grade curriculum: 4-PS3-2, 4-PS4-1, 4-PS4-2, and 4-LS1-2. This unit is appropriate for grades 3-5If you are looking for a digital version of this product click here.Here's a list of all th

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities, Simulations

NGSS:

4-PS4-2

, 4-LS1-2

, 4-PS4-1

, 4-PS4-3

Also included in: Custom Bundle: Ohio 5th Grade Science

Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle

Created by

Building Brix of Science

Save 30% on my store's entire virtual lab collection with this Science Virtual Exploration Labs Activity Bundle! These Virtual Labs cover a wide range of topics, including Chemistry, Astronomy, Genetics, and more! If you would like to try a free sample, please download Into the Bloodstream from my store! Currently included in this Virtual Lab Bundle are:ChemistryBuild an AtomThe Periodic TableIsotopes & Atomic MassBuild a MoleculeStates of MatterGas LawsSolutions & ConcentrationAcids &am

Subjects:

Biology, Chemistry, General Science

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-5

, MS-ESS1-4

, HS-ESS2-5

, MS-LS1-7

, HS-LS1-5

...

4th Grade Science: Animal Structures (NGSS Aligned)

Created by

Basic Principles, Biology, Environment

This unit was designed specifically to address NGSS 4-LS1-1: Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support, survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. This unit is appropriate for grades 3-5. Upper Elementary students learn about the structures animals have to help them with nutrition, self-defense, reproduction, and communication. Activities include:Activity 1: Animal Structures Sort: This introductory activity gets students fo

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 5th

Types:

Research, Activities, Simulations

NGSS:

4-LS1-1

Also included in: 4th Grade Science Plant and Animal Structures Bundle (NGSS Aligned)

Summer Break Simulation | Last Day of School Activity

Created by

Mr and Mrs Social Studies

This no-prep, game-based Summer Camp Simulation will be a fun activity for the last day of school! In this last day of school activity with printable and digital options, students will participate in a game-based simulation in which they attend a summer camp with many different activities, events, and social opportunities!Simulations can be such fun and meaningful activities, but they often take a lot of work and preparation to set up, which is why we did all of the work for you! You don't need

Subjects:

End of Year, For All Subjects, Summer

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: Seasonal Activities and Printables for Teachers | Fall Winter Spring Summer

Competition for Biotic & Abiotic Factors Stamp & Dice Game

Created by

Sciencerly

If you have played the Traveling Nitrogen Activity found at: http://www.windows2universe.org/teacher_resources/nitrogen_activity.pdf this game is exactly like that but modified for biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem. Students will travel as a white-tailed deer to different lab stations to simulate competition for abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem. Directions (from actual worksheet): 1. Pick a start location….DO NOT sta

Subjects:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

Grades:

PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Oil Spill Science Experiment STEM Challenge Lab Activity

Created by

The Owl Spot

This Oil Spill STEM Challenge is a great addition to any ecology, ecological succession or environmental care unit or lesson plan. Lab takes students through a simulation activity, starting with checking off needed materials, going through multiple steps of investigation, drawing, and inferring, and finishing up with a written reflection of the activity. Materials needed for activity are:1. 2 clear cups 2. tin/aluminum container 3. 1 cup water 4. 2 feathers 5. 4 cotton balls 6. sponge 7. 1 c

Subjects:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

Grades:

4th - 6th

Types:

Interactions Within Ecosystems - a complete science unit

Created by

Off the Page

Interactions Within Ecosystems is a comprehensive science unit for middle years students with very little prep required by teachers. It is completely laid out with teacher notes and a sequence of activities. Students will learn about many ways in which organisms interact within an ecosystem. In this unit, students will learn about the following science concepts: organisms, biotic and abiotic things, individuals, populations, communities, species, interaction, habitats, ecosystems, microorganis

Subjects:

Unit Plans, Activities, Simulations

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Also included in: Science Bundle - Structures and Forces, Ecosystems, Flight, and Electricity

Evolution Game: Mutation and Speciation in Action!

Created by

Astonishing Science

You know you have a winning lesson when your entire class of students begs you to let them continue playing a learning game in their free time. That’s the case with this evolution game: not only does it help students experience how evolution works through mutations, cross-breeding, speciation, extinction, and diversity, but it is really fun and creative. Students start out as a flock of white, flightless birds that only eat worms. By rolling dice and pulling mutation and event cards, they mutate

Subjects:

Games, Simulations, Lesson

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS2-4

, MS-LS2-1

, MS-LS3-1

, MS-LS4-2

, MS-LS4-4

...

Predator/Prey Interactions: Penguins & Whales (Hands-on activity)

Created by

Nicole Paul

This is a simulation that shows the relationship between predator and prey populations in an ecosystem. It is a hands-on activity that your students are sure to enjoy. The data obtained will demonstrate how animals in an ecosystem depend on each other and show how the predator/prey relationship helps to control the population of each species. The product includes thorough instructions with ideas for discussion and enrichment, three versions of graphing sheets, a data collection sheet, a qui

Subjects:

Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Back to School, For All Subject Areas, Summer

Back to School REVERSE Escape Room: Candy Land-Inspired Break IN to ANY Class!

Created by

English Gamechangers

The only thing sweeter than summer break? Knowing that you’ve got a game-changing activity in store for the first days back. Kick your new school year off with a REVERSE escape room -- which is *SO. MUCH. BETTER.* than the traditional approach of “hi! Now let’s waste 40 minutes reading the syllabus" and “Let’s Do Some Super Awkward Icebreakers!” approach to a traditional course introduction. Introduce course routines, cool tech tools, and classroom procedures to start your class year off with a

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Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Games, Simulations

The Biodiversity Game | Human Effects | Environmental Effects | VA LS.8-9

Created by

Kangaroo Science

This life science game shows how biodiversity depends on the environment that organisms are living in. New species are gained or lost based on environmental and human changes. This is a fairly simple activity, which allows the teacher to easily differentiate based on the ability level of the present class. Differentiation suggestions could be: modify instructions/game rules; have students answer questions individually, with partner(s), or whole class; have students create their own "biodiversity

Subjects:

Activities, Games, Simulations

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

4th Grade Science: Natural Resources (NGSS Aligned)

Created by

Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science

This unit is designed to help students gain a solid understanding of natural resources and what they can do as responsible citizens to conserve non-renewable resources. This unit was developed to address NGSS 4:ESS3-1. It's appropriate for grades 3-6.If you are looking for a digital version of this product click here.Here's what's included in this unit:Activity 1: What is a Natural Resource?: Students watch an introductory video and then find natural resources within their own classroom. •Acti

Subjects:

Grades:

3rd - 6th

Types:

Unit Plans, Activities, Simulations

NGSS:

4-ESS3-1

Also included in: 4th Grade Science -NGSS- Entire Year Bundle

Crime Scene DNA Fingerprinting Lab with Key for Bar Codes

Created by

Ian Keith

This is one of my favorite activities! The students really have a lot of fun with this lesson. After a brief talk about how the DNA in each of us is different, I relate that to how each food item has a different bar code as well. I use bar codes (DNA samples) and place them around my room on various objects. The students have to match the DNA sample (bar code) with the bar codes on their paper to see which perpetrator was at that particular crime scene. You can change the names on the bar code s

Subjects:

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Cells - Cell Size Lab PowerPoint & Handouts

Created by

Cells - Cell Size Diffusion and Math Lab Why are cells so small? This integrated math lab allows students to experiment with various "cell" sizes to determine the ideal cell size. Lab activity includes lots of measurements and calculations to demonstrate why the ratio of surface area to volume is so important with respect to cells. Great demonstration lab or a challenging individual or group lab for higher level learners and differentiated grouping.• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Math

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-1

Also included in: Cell Processes - PowerPoint & Notes, Labs, Activities, & Projects

Animal Adaptations Activity- Bird Beak Lab

Created by

Rose STEM

This is a hands on activity that helps students understand how the body parts of animals are adaptations that help them survive in their particular habitat. Seven stations are designed that each have a mini poster with the picture of a bird and its food, various kitchen gadgets that simulate birds' beaks, and "food". Students test the different gadget beaks to see which one works best at picking up the designated food item for each bird. The gadgets and food can easily be found in your kitch

Subjects:

Activities, Simulations, Centers

Grades:

2nd - 5th

Types:

Levels of Organization Virtual Microscope Lab

Created by

Building Brix of Science

What are the five levels of biological organization? In this virtual lab, students will analyze cross-sections under a virtual microscope to see the different levels of organization in the human body and plant system. Students will also:⚗️Test their pre-existing knowledge of the Levels of Organization⚗️Label various structures as a Cell, Tissue, Organ, or Organ System⚗️Analyze Cross-Sections under a Microscope and Identify the Different Structures⚗️Explain how cells, tissues, and organs work tog

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-3

, MS-LS1-1

Also included in: South Carolina 6th Grade Science Growing Full Activity Bundle

Hybrid Genetics Card Match-Up Activity

Created by

Want a fun, hands-on way to teach the genetics concepts of selective breeding and hybridization in your middle school science class? Then this hybrid activity is the perfect "match" for you! Get your students thinking critically about the advantages and disadvantages of selective breeding and how the creation of hybrids impacts evolution. **Use of this resource does require prior knowledge of selective breeding and hybridization. Used alone, in pairs, or in small groups, these hybrid matching fl

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Graphic Organizers, Simulations

NGSS:

MS-LS3-2

Making Poop! Modeling the Digestive System Lab (Digestive System Model)

Created by

Science Explorin with Mar and Lauren

Get ready to be thoroughly grossed out with your students! This lab will have you modeling the process of digestion and it's a lab your students won't forget. This resource includes colorful directions for each station and two editable student labs : one for printing and one for digital learning management systems. The required materials are easy to find : water, graham crackers, bananas, small plastic bag, big plastic bag, paper towels, and a funnel.

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