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Observation of a Living Earthworm
Sixth graders examine earthworms and their parts. In this earthworm lesson students complete a lab worksheet on the earthworm and test its response to certain factors.
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Diversity of Life
Students study the classification of viruses and describe their structure. In this investigative lesson students complete an activity and answer questions about viruses.
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Mariposas
Students examine how animals use camouflage for survival. For this investigative lesson students define vocabulary words and see how it is the environment that controls which adaptations will help in survival.
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Climate in the Western Regions
Students examine the interactions of the Earth's systems and other objects in space. In this climate change lesson students study the pros and cons of different climates and what their preferences are.
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Bird Beak Buffet
Young scholars complete an activity that allows them to better understand that birds traits are closely related to what they eat, where they live, etc. In this bird trait instructional activity students complete an activity, create...
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Looking at Different Species
Young scholars research a species of bug that they find in a pond. In this species lesson students work in groups and find the similarities and differences between different species of bugs.
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The Living Environment
Ninth graders compare and contrast animals according to their four systems. In this living environment lesson students complete their assignment on the animal they were given and present their findings to the class.
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Invasive Species
Students explore invasive species. In this species analysis activity, students observe invasive species and review the impact the species have on the environment. Students work in groups to investigate the species in varying habitats....
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Tree-Mendous!
Students classify trees. For this tree-mendous lesson, students categorize a variety of trees to assist them in playing a Jeopardy like game. Students identify new vocabulary terms and classify the uses and benefits of trees for...
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Learning About Mammals
Students study the mammal classification and forms of them living in the United States. In this mammal study lesson plan, students read through orders of mammals that exist in the United States. Students also study the taxonomy of an...
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Biology: Variation and Classification
Young scholars investigate classification of different animal groups. In this biology lesson students list characteristics of themselves and others they know to show differences and how they are classified. Young scholars then...
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Animal Trading Cards
Students use a computer program to research an animal and practice taking notes. For this animal research lesson, students use PebbleGo database to research their animal and take notes. Students then make an animal trading card using...
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Identify, Sort, Classify
Students improve their identifying, sorting, and classifying skills. In this categorizing lesson plan, students use cubes to practice their sorting, classifying, and identification skills.
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Animal Classification
Students classify animals. In this animal classification lesson, students identify characteristics from each of the 5 categories of vertebrates. Students group animals by categories.
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Animal Investigation
Third graders gather information and classify animals. In this animal investigation lesson, 3rd graders research animals, and organize the information into notebook.
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Relationships and Biodiversity Lab Practice
In this biodiversity worksheet, students determine the relationship and complete the evolutionary tree for the plants listed. Students review genetic code and DNA sequencing. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer, 8 multiple choice, and...
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Present-Day Rapid Extinctions
In this extinction worksheet, high schoolers review the different human activities that are leading to present-day rapid extinctions. This worksheet has 9 short answer questions.
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Outdoor Activities: Taking Science Outside
Students participate in various outdoor science activities to enhance their observation, classification, and analysis skills. In this outdoor lesson, students begin by observing a tree from a straightforward angle, then from the...
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Animal Classes-Mammal Birds Fish Reptiles Amphibian
Students learn about the characteristics of each animal classification. In this animal classification activity students will first learn the characteristics of each classification. Then, they will find animals from given materials and...
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Classify, Classify, Classify...
In this classification activity, students read the words from the word box and then categorize and sort them into one of the following categories: fruit, numbers, vegetables.
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Grouping Fish
In this fish worksheet, students group fish according to their similarities. Students explain their reasoning for sorting the fish the way they did. This worksheet has 12 fill in the blank questions and 1 short essay.
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Sponges - A Coloring Worksheet
In this sponges worksheet, students read the information about sponges. Students answer the provided questions about the reading passage. Students color the illustration at the bottom of the page.
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Taxonomy and the World of Microorganisms and Viruses
In this taxonomy learning exercise, students understand how organisms are classified using Linnaeus' system. Students classify organisms as either plant or animal. This learning exercise has 24 fill in the blank and 6 matching questions.
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How Are Animals Classified?
In this animal classification worksheet, students describe the animal kingdom including invertebrates, vertebrates, birds, and mammals. This worksheet is a graphic organizer.