HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans
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Microbe Lab - Examine a pond water ecosystem Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students examine pond water to determine abiotic factors (temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH) and biotic factors (microorganisms).NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
MS-LS2-5 (Biodiversity)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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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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Environmental Science Question Bank Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
Lesson Plan (DOCX) & Answer Key with Membership
Test
Question bank to build assessments. An active membership is required to view questions.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
Published by NGSS Life Science
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California’s Energy Initiative Free Video
Multimedia
California looks into developing clean energy to supply its needs. Economics, environmental science, politics, and electricity generation topics are covered.NGSS Standard
HS-LS2-7
HS-LS4-6
Published by WGBH Educational Foundation