MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms


  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Worksheet
    Vertebrate Worksheet - Taxonomy
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    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
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Lab Experiment
    Microbe Lab - Biodiversity of Ponds
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    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
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Lab Experiment
    External Anatomy of a Frog
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    Lab
    The eyes, legs, and mouth of the frog is dissected and analyzed.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Lab Experiment
    Fetal Pig Dissection
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    Lab
    Fetal Pig dissection lab manual.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS1-2
    MS-LS1-3 (HBS)
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Worksheet
    Dichotomous Key
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    Worksheet
    Students practice using keys on an imaginary creature (Norns).
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-5
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS4-2 (Anatomical Structures)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Worksheet
    Intro to Sponges
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    Worksheet
    Students will read and answer questions on a sponge's anatomy, physiology, reproduction and metabolism. Students will also color drawing for corresponding body parts.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Worksheet
    Intro to Euglena Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    An introductory protozoan worksheet for students to learn about an Eugenia. Students answer question about an Eugenia's anatomy, physiology, and metabolic processes. Students also color the organelles of an Eugenia.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Worksheet
    Introduction to Paramecium Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    An introductory protozoan worksheet for students to learn about a Paramecium. Students answer question about a Paramecium's 's anatomy, physiology, and metabolic processes. Students also color the organelles of an Paramecium.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-1 (Cell Types)
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Worksheet
    Intro to Amoebas Worksheet
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    Worksheet
    An introductory protozoan worksheet for students to learn about an Amoeba. Students answer question about an Amoeba's anatomy, physiology, life cycle, and issues affecting human health. Students also color the organelles of an Amoeba.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Lab Experiment
    Invertebrate Lab
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    Lab
    In this invertebrate lab, students compare the anatomy of earthworms, snails, and several arthropods. All of the invertebrates in this lab can be purchased at a low cost from a local pet store.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Lab Experiment
    Plant Anatomy Lab - What Parts are Food?
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    Lab
    In this plant anatomy lab, students learn about the structure of angiosperm plants and their diversity of plant forms. Students make claims about which parts of plants, fruits, and vegetables come from.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
     
    Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Worksheet
    Arthropod Poetry
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    Worksheet
    Students read the rhymes about arthropods and predict which associated scientific term explain the rhyme.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
    4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
    3-LS1-1 (Life Cycles)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Lab Experiment
    Observation of a Living Earthworm
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    Lab
    Students observe a live earthworm and answer questions about the Phylum Annalida, segmentation, sides (dorsal, ventral, posterior, anterior), receptacles (clitellum, setae, seminal), and responses to stimuli.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS2-4 (Ecosystem Affect on Populations)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms Lab Experiment
    Hydra Microscope Lab
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    Lab
    Students will observe a living and a preserved hydra using a microscope. Students will then draw what they observe and label the parts. Third, students will touch the hydra and to see how the it reacts. Last, students add some food to the slide and maybe watch the hydra feed.
    NGSS Standard
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf

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