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Biology

Evolution Blended Unit

Submitted by skodackjosh on Tue, 05/01/2018 - 12:24pm.

In this unit on evolution, students will investigate and communicate information that common ancestry and biological evolution are supported by multiple lines of empirical evidence.

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
9-12

Evidence for Evolution

Submitted by ameyer on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 10:57am.

Students will uncover what pieces of evidence scientists have for evolution. Students will get to see how many pieces of evidence fit together to give scientists clues about earth history and evolution.

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
8
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10
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Microscopy

Submitted by Terri on Tue, 05/16/2017 - 10:43pm.

This is a simple blended learning plan for introducing the microscope and cells. It is also the beginning lesson in a unit that will ultimately lead to with students synthesizing their own cell theory which they will compare with the currently accepted Cell Theory.

Resource Type: 
Lesson
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
7

Animal Engineering - Which animal would you invest in?

Submitted by KKDM77 on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 5:08pm.

Synopsis: students “design” a hybridized animal that they will try to pitch to investors.  

Resource Type: 
Project
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
6-8

Cell Cycle Planning Unit

Submitted by DShea129 on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 2:51am.

Cell Cycle can be a very abstract and difficult section of Biology to learn. The goal here is to use constant reinforcement with students and allow for open communication between teachers and students for help and discussion.

Resource Type: 
Lesson
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
9-12

A View of the Cell

Submitted by sydletziii on Sat, 11/19/2016 - 11:15am.

This unit, using videos, an interactive program, and research, allows exploration of the cell from the first of observation to the cell to the final project of describing how the parts of the cell interact and work together as a function of the cell. This is the first time students have been asked to achieve this level of understanding of the cell.

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
9-12

Cells

Submitted by epetricca on Sat, 08/13/2016 - 11:19am.

A 9th grade biology unit on cells. Students will learn about what makes up cells, how cells transport material into and out of themselves, and how to tell the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
9

Evolution via Natural Selection

Submitted by skapenga on Fri, 08/05/2016 - 12:13pm.

This unit introduces the theory of evolution taking into consideration the sensitive nature of this topic for some students. Students are given ample opportunity to share their preconceptions before diving into the scientific evidence for evolution. Students are able to use simulations to experience survival of the fittest and draw conclusions based on what they experience.

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
9-12

6th grade Ecosystems and Ecology

Submitted by eddyk on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 3:58pm.

6th grade blended using where students are investigating different types of organisms, their relationship to each other, and larger impact on ecosystems.

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
6

Genetics Unit, High School

Submitted by konni.lubbers on Mon, 05/16/2016 - 2:08pm.

Unit designed to support students while learning about the biology genetics unit in the regular classroom. The unit goes into more detail and gives more practice to students in the terms and concepts of the unit.

Resource Type: 
Unit
Content Area: 
Science
Grade: 
10

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