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Mitosis
Seventh graders describe the stages of mitosis. In this biology instructional activity, 7th graders explain the importance of cell division. They complete an activity packet at the end of the instructional activity.
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Photosynthesis and Plant Reproduction
Students explain the process of photosynthesis. In this biology lesson, students label the different reproductive parts of the flowers. They watch a short video then identify the leaf parts on the board.
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Designer Babies
Learners differentiate phenotypes and genotypes. For this genetics lesson, students complete the punnett square. They design their own baby by choosing the phenotype they want.
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Plant Reproduction
Students identify the different parts and function of a flower's reproductive system. In this biology lesson, students explain how pollination works. They watch a video and practice labeling parts of both flower and leaf.
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Making a Model Lung
Students build a model lung. In this life science lesson, students name the different parts of the lung and their function. They explain the process of breathing.
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Maternal Nutrition during Pregnancy and Lactation
Learners explain the relationship among nutrition, infection and diseases. In this health science lesson, students suggest ways to break the nutrition-infection cycle. They brainstorm solutions to prevent infectious diseases in the...
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How Smoking Affects Our Repiratory System
Seventh graders examine the dangers of smoking. In this life science lesson, 7th graders survey their schoolmates about the factors that would influence them to smoke. They present their findings in class by creating a presentation.
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Learning about Biotechnology and GMO’s
Tenth graders describe the different methods of biotechnology. In this biology activity, 10th graders assess the pros and cons of using GMO's. They create posters that either supports or discourages its use.
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Bean Bugs
Learners practice how to estimate the size of a population of organisms. In this estimation lesson, students hypothesize how to estimate a population of organisms. Learners learn to use a quadrat system to estimate population.
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Elements of Biology: Biomes
Learners describe the different types of biomes. In this biology lesson, students create a map of assigned biome with descriptive paragraphs. They share their findings to class.
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Evolution Explorations
Middle schoolers compare characteristics of animals and human beings. In this biology instructional activity, students observe an animal and record their observations. They infer whether the evolution theory is true or not.
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Brain Watching
Young scholars identify the different parts of the nervous system. In this biology lesson, students research methods to diagnose and cure neurological disorders. They present their report to class.
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Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health
Learners research about different genetic disorders. In this biology lesson, students create a poster highlighting facts about the disorder. They present their findings in class.
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The Human Genome Project: WebQuest Jigsaw
Twelfth graders research facts about the Human Genome Project. In this biology instructional activity, 12th graders brainstorm on the pros and cons of this project. They complete the jigsaw puzzle and present their findings in class.
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The Scientists’ Way
Students summarize the steps of the scientific method. In this life science lesson, students explain the importance of varying only one variable at a time. They analyze possible flaws in their experiment.
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Organisms – Their Needs
Students compare and contrast different organisms characteristics. For this life science lesson, students design an experiment about plants and animals needs. They collect data and write their conclusion about the experiment.
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Mountain Pine Beetle
Students identify the different parts of a tree. In this biology lesson, students investigate how mountain pine beetles kill trees. They examine the beetles' anatomy using a microscope.
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Exploring Marine Objects
Students identify the sources of water on Earth. In this life science instructional activity, students list the different plants and animals that live in the ocean. They explore marine objects in the lab and draw them.
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Burnaby Lake Field Trip
Learners identify different organisms found in the lake ecosystem. For this life science lesson, students discover the predator-prey relationship through a game. They explain how beavers adapt to the environment over time.
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Poriferans and Cnidarians
Students study the major phyla of the animal kingdom. In this biology lesson unit, students identify their general characteristics. They define taxonomy terminologies.
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Wagons Test
Students examine the characteristics of different biomes. In this ecology lesson, students design biomes where given animals can live. They discuss the design within the group and share it with the class.
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Introduction to Simulation Project
Students create a simulated self-sustaining ecosystem. In this biology lesson, students examine the different food chain and ecosystems in their model. They recommend some improvements and changes to an existing ecosystem.
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Taking Care of Me
Students brainstorm on the effects of stress on the body. In this health science lesson, students write journals three times a week about how they feel. They determine strategies to cope with stress.
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The Science of HIV
Students research about the characteristics of HIV. In this biology lesson plan, students cite ways to prevent AIDS especially among uninformed teens. They plan a community awareness campaign targeting teens.