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Biology Common Core WHST.6-8.1a resources
Ecology Mystery - C-E-R Changes In Ecosystems, Invasive Species, Habitat Loss
What happens when something disrupts the ability of a system to meet the needs of the organisms within its bounds? In this activity, students will explore what that “something” might be when presented with the problem of a precipitous decline in the native tree frog population of Mayberry, Florida.In this activity, students will identify possible causes for the “silent nights” Mayberry is now experiencing as the tree frog population has plummeted. While there is no one right answer, students ca
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Is It Alive? Living vs Non-living CCSS NGSS MS-LS1-1 (Editable)
This two day lesson covers the Next Generation Life Science Standard MS-LS1-1 with a focus on Living and Nonliving Organism. Also included are the Common Core Writing (WHST.6-8.1 and WHST.6-8.7) as well as the Science and Engineer Practices (Planning and Carrying out Investigation) that are attached to this standard. Easily adaptable to Interactive Notebooks.
Packet includes:
*Standards
*Venn Diagram
*T-Chart
*Characteristics of living things (6 slide presentation with visuals)
*Survival of l
Grades:
5th - 9th
CCSS:
CER Genetic Engineering Scientific Argument Set Debate Project 2-Pack Secondary
Engage your middle and high school students during units of study on genetics with our Genetic Engineering Scientific Argumentation CER & Debate 2-Pack!This resource offers a comprehensive and engaging way to explore topics like:CRISPR technologiesGenetically modified organisms - including humans!Using genetic engineering to bring back extinct organisms — sure to be a class favorite! Animal cloning ...and much more!Perfect as a way to explore the applications of genetics, our 2-pack provid
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
8th Grade Florida B.E.S.T. Science FSSA Prep Booklet
8th Grade Florida Science FSSA Prep Booklet covers: Stars Life Cycle, Light Energy, Weathering & Erosion, Photosynthesis, Biotic & Abiotic Elements. Printable & Nearpod (integrates with Google Classroom)Benchmarks: SC.8.E.5.5 Describe and classify specific physical properties of stars: apparent magnitude (brightness), temperature (color), size, and luminosity (absolute brightness). SC.7.P.10.1 Illustrate that the Sun’s energy arrives as radiation with a wide range of wavelengths, i
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6th - 8th
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CCSS:
Human Body Systems CER Pack Scientific Arguments Middle School 20 Prompt Choices
Support scientific argumentation in your middle and high school science classes with our comprehensive Human Body Systems C.E.R. Pack! This versatile toolkit offers 20 student-friendly prompts to deepen your students' understanding of the human body.Choose from 10 prompts that explore individual body systems such as the circulatory, nervous, digestive, and more, allowing your students to explore the functions of each system in detail.Alternatively, opt for our set of 10 NGSS-aligned prompts, wh
Grades:
6th - 9th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Nature vs Nurture Discussion - Inheritance - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology discussion activity on nature versus nurture, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about genetics and inheritance! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students explore 5 hypothetical scenarios while applying their knowledge of genes and heredity. To what extent are our traits inherited (innate) or learned (environmental)? With strong social
Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
, MS-LS4-5
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Science Reading Passages Bundle Cite Text Evidence and Claim Evidence Argument
This resource is a non-fiction reading and reading response bundle connected to NGSS Middle School Science Standards. The non-fiction reading bundle covers middle school science topics such as chemistry, ecosystems, and earth science. Resources included in the bundle:The Physical Science resource includes:A 16-page pdf:A 1-page historical newspaper article about a fictional artificial sweetener that is being touted as a healthy alternative to sugar (in 1958), one with a cream background and a du
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-PS1-3
Ecology: Biotic and Abiotic Factors and the Cycling Of Matter
This digital product explores the differences between biotic/abiotic factors. It explores what matter cycling is and its’ importance. Students interpret text and diagram models of the various cycles (NCHOPS) of matter in order to answer questions and even make their own guided models. This product includes a simulation activity on carbon cycling and human impact on the cycles. Finally, it includes writing prompts and the RaCERS graphic organizer to scaffold thinking! For use with Microsoft and G
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, 5-LS2-1
, 5-PS3-1
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Charles Darwin Slide Show Project/Evolution/Natural Selection
This is a self paced slide show project for students about Darwin and his contributions regarding the theories of natural Selection and evolution. Most students should complete this in about one hour. Teachers can also have students present these projects for further use of class time. Students can search via the internet or use this website as a starting point https://darwingame2.s3.amazonaws.com/index.htmlStudents can use power point, google slides or canva.com
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Grades:
7th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Mosquitoes Unit Study for Middle and High School
Come summer and mosquitoes are up in arms against humankind- biting and causing diseases and transmitting some deadly viruses. But did you know that nature actually NEEDS mosquitoes? This research notebook will help you understand them better- beyond bites, diseases, lifecycle and more.What will you be researching on:Etymology and classificationBody systems and anatomy (body segments, limbs, wings, exoskeleton, and respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems and sensory
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Grades:
7th - 12th
CCSS:
Healthy Diet Debate - Food and Nutrition - Grade 7-9 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology discussion activity on healthy diets, recommended for grade 7-9 students learning about food and nutrition! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the benefits and problems associated with various diets. In the process, they must consider balanced diets, food groups, and how health and nutrition req
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 7-9 MYP Middle School Science
Phones in School Debate - Communication - Grade 7-9 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology / physics / social studies discussion activity on cell phones in school, recommended for grade 7-9 students learning about communication! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the costs and benefits of using devices in the classroom. In the process, they will discuss mental health, the use of techn
Subjects:
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 7-9 MYP Middle School Science
Artificial Life Debate - Organization of Life - 8-10 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology discussion activity on creating artificial life, recommended for grade 8-10 students learning about characteristics of living things! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the benefits and risks associated with creating synthetic organisms. In the process, they will discuss the characteristics of l
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Grades:
8th - 10th
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, HS-ETS1-3
Enhancement Debate - Human Senses - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology discussion activity on sensory enhancement and augmentation, recommended for grade 6-8 students learning about human senses! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the benefits and risks of sensory enhancement technologies. In the process, they must consider scientific discoveries, sensory disorders
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-5
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 6-8 MYP Middle School Science
Drug Legalization Debate - Body Systems - Grade 7-9 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology / social studies discussion activity on drug legalization, recommended for grade 7-9 students learning about body systems! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the pros and cons of legalizing various substances. In the process, they will discuss addiction, drug effects, law enforcement, and public
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Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 7-9 MYP Middle School Science
Human Heart Circulatory System Reading Passage and Activities
Introduce or review the anatomy of the human heart and the circulatory human body system. Use these human circulatory system activities during a unit on the heart and the cardiovascular system. Includes a labeled diagram of the human heart. Terms covered include: superior vena cava, inferior vena cava, left ventricle, right ventricle, atrium, vein, aorta, pulmonary artery, circulation, valve, septum, capillary, chamber, blood vessels, high blood pressure, defibrillator, and more. Includes the fo
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Heart and Circulatory System Unit Activities Bundle
Extraterrestrial Life Debate - Characteristics of Living Things - MYP Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology / earth and space science discussion activity on extraterrestrial life, recommended for grade 5-7 students learning about the characteristics of life! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss the possibility that alien life exists in our universe. In the process, they will explore the characteristics
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Eating Meat Debate - Ecology - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Get your middle school science class talking with this biology / environmental science discussion activity on eating meat, recommended for grade 5-7 students learning about ecology! Designed with MYP in mind but appropriate for any middle school, high school, international, or homeschool STEM curriculum.Students take on one of 5 character roles to discuss whether a plant-based or meat-based diet is better for humans and the environment. In the process, they will explore ancestral diets, animal w
Grades:
5th - 7th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Full Year Debate Discussion Bundle - Grade 5-7 MYP Middle School Science
Unit Study on Scorpions
Are scorpions insects? Are all scorpions venomous? Do all scorpions sting? What should you do if one stings you? What do scorpions eat? Why do they have such formidable pincers? Can they be kept as pets? If you'd like to learn all about scorpions, then this research unit is for you!!What will you be researching on:Etymology and classificationBody systems and anatomy (body segments, limbs, exoskeleton, and respiratory, digestive, circulatory, nervous and reproductive systems and sensory organs)Gl
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Science_Mice engineered to survive COVID-19_Current Events Reading_2023
Researchers have genetically engineered the first mice that get a human-like form of COVID-19, according to a study published online in Nature.Current events news lesson plans articles for students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home school lessons, or informally chatting with your teen at home. Follow @ NewsLes
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7th - 11th
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Digestive System Lab
This lab is a great way to demonstrate the pathway of food to waste through the GI tract. This document was created to accompany the lab, and contains instructions broken down by each stage of the GI tract and includes a brief description on how each step of the lab imitates the actions of the organs in the Digestive System. Please be warned - this lab does require a fair amount of (common) materials and can be messy, but students love it and will talk about it for days!The lab report that accom
Grades:
7th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
Science_Eyeball Transplant Breakthrough_Current Events Article Reading_2023
Current events news lesson plans for middle and high school students in grades 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Doctors have successfully performed the world’s first full eyeball transplant. The patient cannot currently see out of the transplanted eye—experts say it remains unknown whether vision will be restored. Reading passages cover contemporary issues. Great for current events journaling, reading comprehension practice, standardized test prep, enrichment courses, substitute teacher plans, home sch
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6th - 12th
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CCSS:
Epidemiology and Viral Diseases Informational Text | Printable & Digital
This reading comprehension quiz goes over basic principles of epidemiology, pathogens, and viral infectious diseases. This activity covers the definitions of endemic, fomite, natural reservoir, pandemic, pathogen, vector, vertical transmission, and zoonosis, information on the viral diseases COVID-19, Chikungunya, dengue fever, MERS, SARS, West Nile fever, and Zika virus disease, and the effects of climate change on the spread of disease. It has ten short answer/free response questions - broken
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Grades:
9th - 12th
Types:
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-5
Save Our Manatees FSSA and NGSS Lesson
Save Our Manatees Biotic and Abiotic Elements B.E.S.T. Florida Science Lesson Plan | This resource is great for teaching middle school science, characteristics of biotic and abiotic elements, the effects of each on marine life and ecosystem, and MUCH MORE! Google Classroom Ready Lesson Includes: Biotic and Abiotic Elements characteristics, definitions, and identificationThe effect of abiotic and biotic elements on marine life - Florida Manatees The effect of abiotic and biotic elements on the ec
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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