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Biology Common Core SL.6.2 resources
Sleeping in Class Activity: Stages of Sleep, Psychology, & The Enchanted City
Is your psychology class ready to learn about sleep by actually sleeping? What if I told you that one of my best lessons is an activity that allows my students to fall asleep in class. Guess what? It's true! Although sleeping appears to be disengaging, this lesson is quite the opposite. It has become a student favorite as they are completely engaged and will never forget their sleeping activity in psychology class! This Enchanted City: Sleeping Activity is a must use lesson for all psychology
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PBS NOVA Now Podcast Listening Guide: The Science of Fear (Halloween Activity)
Looking for a timely lesson related to fear, horror, scary movies, and Halloween? Then this resource is perfect for you! This podcast listening guide goes with the PBS "NOVA Now" episode entitled "The Science of Fear." This podcast episode is available online and is approximately 31 minutes long. This resource can easily be adapted for use in remote or hybrid learning settings! By downloading this resource, you gain access to a Google Form version of the worksheet which can easily be added to yo
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: PBS NOVA Now Podcast Listening Guide - GROWING Bundle!
PBS NOVA Viewing Guide - Nature's Fear Factor
Looking for a stress-free lesson that is still packed with valuable learning? Then this resource is perfect for you! This viewing guide will take students through the PBS NOVA episode entitled “Nature’s Fear Factor.” This episode discusses the work a team of scientists is doing in Mozambique’s Gorgongosa National Park, where the top predators are gone and the ecosystem’s normal balance of competition is no longer in place. This episode is approximately 54 minutes long. This resource includes a r
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6th - 12th
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PPT with Models, Questions & Experimental Design: Plants & Animals Needs Product
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by just deciphering the model. The teacher and student age can determine how detailed you get with your explanation of the processes. This is a great time t
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1st - 8th
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4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
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Plant & Animal Needs/Products Experimental Design: Photosynthesis & Respiration
Included in this packet are models of plant and animals needs and products with questions as well as an experimental design Q & A with explanation. How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to complete each worksheet by j
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1st - 8th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
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Animal & Plant Needs & Product Powerpoint with Models: Experimental Design
How to be used in a lesson:The models should be shown to the students on the smartboard via the ppt and student discussions should be encouraged by the teacher before any explanations or "teaching" occurs. The model shows them what is going into the plant/animal and what is coming out or being released. Students should be able to list the things entering the organism/leaf and the things exiting. You can discuss states of matter with students, how water entering and leaving, but in a different st
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1st - 8th
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K-2-ETS1-2
, 1-LS1-1
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Octopuses: Outstanding Cephalopods of the Sea. Inquiry-Based Research Project
Project Overview: In this project, students will learn about whales by activating prior knowledge, writing questions, conducting inquiry-based research, creating a presentation, and sharing their findings with the class.ObjectivesBy the end of this project, students will be able to:Identify key characteristics of octopusesDescribe the habitat and diet of octopusesExplain the threats to octopusesDiscuss ways to protect octopusesMaterialsComputers with internet accessPaperPencilsCreative materials
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Sea Creatures Inquiry-Based Research Bundle
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Red-tailed Hawk Keeper Chat with post questions
The Santa Barbara Zoo is proud to present our educational video series: Animal Chats!This video focuses on Charlie- The Red-tailed Hawk, a conversational-style resource with an expert zoo keeper. This product provides informative video footage, new vocabulary terms, and a variety of discussion questions. Teachers can utilize this resource when teaching animal science and conservation.More Animal Chats:--Ectotherm Edition--Elephant Edition (FREE)--Penguin Edition--Snow Leopard EditionCheck out ou
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PreK - 8th
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4-LS1-1
, 2-LS4-1
, K-ESS3-3
The Guardian Frogs of Borneo: Interdisciplinary Science Mini-Unit
This FREE, interdisciplinary mini-unit is all about why exceptions matter in biology and in everyday life. The Gist: Out of 8,000+ frog species, Guardian Frogs are one of the first to show females that call & males that care for offspring. Students will gain wonder and appreciation for how diverse animal mating systems are while doing fun activities and analyzing real data.Driving Questions:Across animal species, is there truth to the stereotype that males are “competitive,” while females ar
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5th - 9th
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MS-LS1-4
Field Trip Activities for the Classroom: Ecosystems
Are you going on a field trip to the zoo? Are you wanting some classroom activities to go along with that field trip that fits in with your science curriculum? This resource includes a discussion guide and short activity to use before going on your trip, a chart students can fill out while on their field trip, a discussion guide to use after you go on your trip, as well as some extension activities that you can do with your students.
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6th - 8th
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Field Trip Activities for the Classroom: Animal Adaptations
Are you going on a field trip to the zoo? Are you wanting some classroom activities to go along with that field trip that fits in with your science curriculum? This resource includes a discussion guide and short activity to use before going on your trip, a discussion guide to use after you go on your trip, as well as some extension activities that you can do with your students.
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6th - 8th
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