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Students will draw conclusions about blood disorders by observing blood smears (cell counts). Students will also in inferences about how abnormal amounts of cells will affect the body based on knowledge of blood cell types.

Part 1: Nephron model- In this investigation you will construct a model of a nephron, the filtering unit of the kidney, using a semipermeable membrane to filter a solution (containing the congo red dye, yellow food coloring and water) which simulates blood as it is entering the kidney via the renal artery. The resulting filtrate resembles urine. As the experiment progresses, notice the filtration occurring with the nephron (dialysis tubing) and the resulting substances being taken out of the ‘

Culminating performance task where students explore the characteristics of life and what it means to be alive. Part 1: Students observe various objects and decide if it is living (alive, dormant, or dead) or nonliving with justification. Students will also discuss a mystery object, the "living rock". Part 2: Testing for Life Gizmos Simulation (can be taken out if Gizmos is not used). Part 3: Students are presented with the following scenario- As an expert working for SpaceX, provide evidence &

Students will gather different evidence for evolution such as: embryology, homologous structures, vestigial structures, analogous structures, fossil records, and biochemical analysis. In the analysis students will analyze a phylogenetic tree and assess how DNA evidence is more accurate then protein comparisons, why vestigial structures remain, the differences between homologous & analogous structures, and clarify misconceptions over why evolution is a theory.

Your group is a part of the equipment designing firm for Boogie Down Sporting Goods Company. Your firm has been hired to design a football helmet that can protect players and withstand a maximum impact speed.The team in the firm that comes up with the most effective design will get the contract for the account.

Adapted lab activity to observe osmosis occurring in red onion cells under the microscope.

Performance Task adapted from Illinois Storylines. Part 1: Macromolecule Introduction Students analyze where animals get their macromolecules and their differing diets. CER conclusion on elephant vs lion diet. Part 2: Adapted performance task where students design and conduct an experiment to test which food belongs to which animal and then justify using their knowledge of macromolecules. Student scenario: A generous donor has shipped dry food to an animal rescue and rehabilitation center in A

Adapted simulation activity using skittles to represent atoms in order to show the photosynthesis reaction.

Virtual/Remote lab activity testing pH utilizing video simulations.

Students will practice graphing multiple sets of data using real time data of Disney park wait times. Student scenario: Your group is doing the 4 parks in one day challenge which means park hopping all 4 Disney Parks in one day! You will need to decide on two rides from each of the 4 parks you’d like to ride most and create a poster graphing the hourly wait times comparing the 8 rides so you can map out your day strategically . Students are also given information about the fast pass prices an

A performance task where students are given the role of an ecological researcher tasked with collecting & analyzing evidence from the patients and the environment of Minamata to determine and report on what is causing this disease. Students will analyze different data sets revising their hypothesis each time. Also included is a modified biomagnification simulation adapted from Monterey Bay Aquarium (you can google, it's a free resource...I made cards for this simulation on Canva). Students cre

Graphic organizer reference (with visuals) to show vitamin and mineral uses, sources, deficiency disease, and symptoms.

Adapted activity to demonstrate mitosis using pipe cleaners. Includes real world application based analysis section.

Students will write a creative story from the first person of their favorite food describing what they see and experience through each step of digestive,

Students will interpret a plate tectonics map (Regents Reference Table) to compare to an earthquake, volcano, & tsunami activity map.

Part 1 involved practicing navigating periodic table. Part 2 is trivia in which the internet may be used. Part 3 is short response. Part 4 involves using clues to discover the unknown element.

Reading that discusses what food provide us with organic molecules and their importance in the body. (can be used with accompanying signpost activity)

Great STEM activity to promote group collaboration and engagement

Inquiry based task: students will use information about the different type of respiratory structures and how they may be useful in certain environments to infer which respiratory system belongs to each animal. Followed by analysis questions making connections between respiratory structures & complexity of organism.

Students will take on roles within the digestive process in groups to simulate the process of digestion and understand how nutrients are taken in and absorbed into the blood. Followed by real world application analysis.