MS-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms
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Vertebrate Worksheet - Taxonomy Free Lesson Plan
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
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Microbe Lab - Biodiversity of Ponds Free Lesson Plan
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
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External Anatomy of a Frog Free Lesson Plan
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
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Fetal Pig Dissection Free Lesson Plan
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
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Dichotomous Key Free Lesson Plan
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
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Intro to Sponges Free Lesson Plan
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
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Intro to Euglena Worksheet Free Lesson Plan
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
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Introduction to Paramecium Worksheet Free Lesson Plan
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
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Intro to Amoebas Worksheet Free Lesson Plan
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
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Invertebrate Lab Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
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
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Plant Anatomy Lab - What Parts are Food? Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
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
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Arthropod Poetry Free Lesson Plan
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
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Observation of a Living Earthworm Free Lesson Plan
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
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Hydra Microscope Lab Free Lesson Plan
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