We used a video as the grabber. The video was chosen because it is engaging and in some ways threatening. The video encourages the kids to practice healthy choices because it shows what would happen if they didn't.
This problem based learning (PBL) activity allows students to become educated on how excess waste can harm the environment. This activity then has the students form a plan on how their school can limit trash output in their cafeteria, and then sending a letter to their principle describing their plan.
This unit will focus on weather. Students will explore what weather is, how weather is measured and how weather impacts living things.
In this lesson, students will explore plant and animal cells in order to develop an understanding of the differences between these two types of eukaryotic cells.
You 'll watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” in class today. There are countless ways in which homeostasis is disrupted in the Grinch and the Whos in this movie. Enjoy watching the film and then work collaboratively to analyze the anatomy and physiology applications related to the characters in this holiday classic. Assignment written by Heather Welsh on 12/8/18.
Students generate anatonmy ideasfor the creation of Valentine's Day bio-tines.
The three interactive resources in this collection clearly show students what occurs during the process of photosynthesis, including an exploration at the molecular level in the "Atomic Shuffle" interactive.
This 5-E lesson introduces the use of nonfiction materials from the library with a maker component. Students willexamine nonfiction materials,draw diagrams,make models,ask questions of others,and explain their work.
This 6-E lesson introduces the use of nonfiction materials from the library with a maker component. Students willuse critical thinking skills,examine nonfiction materials,draw diagrams,make models,ask questions of others,and explain their work.
This resource is fully aligned to 7.L.1.2 — Compare the structures and functions of plant and animal cells, including major organelles (cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles). Students identify the organelles, describe the function and then peer review others. This resource is engaging, and effectively utlizes technology to engage all learners. It does require access to the following materials, makey makeys, alligator clips, playdoh, and foam board.
This unit serves as an introduction to a course on Human Anatomy and Physiology. It gives a brief overview of how the human organism is organized, and then introduces the body's 11 body systems. Major anatomical terminology is presented in this unit including body regions, body planes, anatomical directions, and body cavities. Major survival needs are discussed along with how these needs are continually balanced within the body as the human organism uses negative and positive feedback mechanisms to maintain homeostasis.
Students are introduced to ecosystems, food webs, and keystone species. They draw a simple food web and predict the impact keystone species have on an ecosystem.
This unit investigates the delicate balance of an ecosystem through the disruptive effects of an invasive species. Students look at various case studies of different invasives, most of which affect ecosystems in Michigan. The great Lakes provide a backdrop for an exploration of food webs, predator-prey interactions, and trophic levels through the lens of the changes caused by the introduction of an invasive species.
In this problem-based learning module, students will investigate the importance of genetic diversity will be explored by examining several case studies revealing consequences that can occur in individuals within a limited gene pool and how a variety of genes can lead to the survival of a species. Students will be able to create and interpret information from pedigree charts.
Students will learn about spiders, and be able to name the different parts of the spiders. Students will learn how they get food, water and what they eat. Coding the “Spider” (mouse bot) to get the food to the web.
Our planet is precious. Connecting to our world and becoming aware of our surroundings and ways we can keep Earth beautiful can be empowering to students and adults alike! Our goal with this project is to encourage and empower students to reduce waste in our classrooms, our school, our community and beyond!
We have been rearing salmon in our classroom for a long time, and the students love it. The project before this point was very teacher lead and much of the care, and set up was done for the students. We are excited to make a student-led project based unit that will better cover the content and incorporate the standards we are looking to teach.
Standard: L.HE.M.2 Reproduction: I am able to describe how traits are passed on through asexual and sexual reproduction and compare the advantages and disadvantages of both types of reproduction.
Students will use online videos and photo galleries to conduct a virtual bolus dissection for the Laysan albatross and learn how marine debris can be mistaken for food and harm marine organisms.
This 6-E lesson introduces the use of nonfiction materials from the library with a maker component. Students willuse critical thinking skills,examine nonfiction materials,draw diagrams,make models,ask questions of others,and explain their work.