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A text and data based inquiry in which students learn about kleptoplasty and how sea slugs are using "stolen chloroplasts" to perform photosynthesis. The activity includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and modeling prompts. This cluster of questions is modeled after the NYS Life science regents exam in terms of complexity and style. Standards addressed: HS-LS2-3 HS-LS1-5 HS-LS1-6 HS-LS1-7 Disclosure: Informational texts, data and questions compiled through the use of mul

Natural selection butterfly labThe students become predatory birds (using their hands) to catch butterflies (paper) at varying degrees of camouflage in their environment over multiple butterfly generations to see how populations change over time. Students read, model, collect data and analyze data to support 3 of the natural selection/evolution NGSS standards. NGSS / NYSSLS Standards:HS-LS4-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence that the process of evolution primarily results from four

Standard: HS-LS2-7 Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity. Focus is on Invasive Species in New York StateOverview of the interactive slide activity:- Students watch the following TED video about invasive species: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spTWwqVP_2s - Students explore this NYS website about invasive species: https://www.sleloinvasives.org/invasives/ -Students answer questions based on the video and website

Standard: HS-LS2-8 Evaluate the evidence for the role of group behavior on individual and species’ chances to survive and reproduce. In this activity students gather evidence from various video sources to determine the many ways group behavior can increase the chances of an organisms/species survival and reproduction. Student prompts:  Read the Question we are investigating: Does “group behavior” increase the chances of an organism/species to survive and reproduce? Watch the videos in the resea

HS-LS2-7 Ocean Acidification Slide Activity In this activity students are taken through video clips, graphs and models defining the problem of ocean acidification and its impact on shellfish. By the end of the activity students brainstorm a possible solution and identify potential trade-offs for their solution. *Students should have some understanding of pH and neutralization reactions prior to this activity (or it can be added in). See my "Acid Base Slides Activity" on tpt. This is an interact

This Data Analysis unit introduces students to data analysis concepts through the phenomena of Monarch Butterfly Migration and Conservation. Concepts include:Quantitative and Qualitative dataTrends and Extrapolation Levels of biological organizationCorrelation vs Causation as well as vocabulary essential to HS-ETS1-3 HS-ETS1-3: Evaluate a solution to a complex real-world problem based on prioritized criteria and trade-offs that account for a range of constraints, including cost, safety, re

HS-ESS2-7 Coevolution of Earth Systems and Life (plants) Video Activity Students are prompted to watch two short videos on the topic of the coevolution of life and Earth, read a document about the coevolution of life and Earth and then write an argument based on evidence from the videos and or reading. The first video is free from PBS Learning media: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvaearth-sci-enviroplantevol/how-environmental-changes-drove-early-plant-evolution-nova/ The second video

Ocean Acidification Interactive Slide ActivityStudents work through 7 slides gathering information and evidence about the causes and effects of ocean acidification on shellfish. At the end of the activity students brainstorm a possible solution and evaluate that solution for possible risks. **Editable Google Slides Prior knowledge assumed: acids can be neutralized by bases (This is in one question, but could be modified to exclude that question or more information about acids and bases can be ad

HS-LS1-2 - Case Study: Chocolate and Dogs Using the phenomena that chocolate is toxic to dogs students investigate how structure determines function in terms of how molecules and receptors on cells interact. Students compare the molecular structure of adenosine, caffeine and theobromine(chocolate) as well as analyze complex text, models and infographics. Step 1: Use the 5 pages of models and data resources provided to determine answers to the questions that follow each resource. Step 2: Write a

This activity uses axolotl limb regeneration as a phenomena to take students through mitosis and cell differentiation. It includes a full page informational text, reading comprehension questions, modeling and revised modeling prompts. It also uses "Labexchange" website to take students through the phases of mitosis to fill in notes about the phases. Standards: HS-LS1-4

Phenomena: Celiac Case Study adapted from Biology Corner. Activity: This activity uses the case study to have students explore the different hierarchical levels of biological organization from cells to organism as they diagnose a woman with Celiac disease. It ends with students completing a model to meet the following standard: HS-LS1-2: Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms Upda

There are two parts of this activity. In Part 1 students read small chunked texts with guided questions to determine how the first smallpox vaccine was developed. In Part 2 students complete a fill-in-the-blank summary about vaccines that includes a word bank and more modern vaccine techniques. *some prior knowledge of white blood cells, antigens, antibodies and pathogens is assumed. Fill in the blank word bank includes the following terms: vaccines, virus, flu, white blood ells, immune respon

Case Study: The Cat with the "Wonky" Eye - HSLS1-2 - CER -Structure and Function Students explore the symptoms of Horner's syndrome in a domestic cat. Through the analysis of three models and an ear swab students gather evidence that the nervous system (including neurotransmitters) are being impacted by the pressure/inflammation from an ear infection. Students then have to explain in a CER format how the ear infection causes the effects/symptoms of Horner's syndrome. Topics/Vocabulary: structur

Students apply their knowledge of organ systems to analyze the symptoms and veterinary diagnosis of a baby goat with a heart defect. Students use this information to make a recommendation as to wether or not this goat should be bred in the future. Tasks include: -reading complex text, using context clues to define unfamiliar terms and then using a short glossary of terms to finally make sense of the complex text -Using previous knowledge of organ systems to write explanations -Develop models to

HS-ESS2-7 Coevolution of Earth Systems and Life (plants) Video Activity Students are prompted to watch two short videos on the topic of the coevolution of life and Earth, read a document about the coevolution of life and Earth and then write an argument based on evidence from the videos and or reading. The first video is from PBS Learning media: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvaearth-sci-enviroplantevol/how-environmental-changes-drove-early-plant-evolution-nova/ The second video is f

HS-ESS2-7 Coevolution of Earth Systems and Life (plants) Video Activity Students are prompted to watch two short videos on the topic of the coevolution of life and Earth, read a document about the coevolution of life and Earth and then write an argument based on evidence from the videos and or reading. The first video is from PBS Learning media: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvaearth-sci-enviroplantevol/how-environmental-changes-drove-early-plant-evolution-nova/ The second video is f

HS-ESS2-7 Coevolution of Earth Systems and Life (plants) Video Activity Students are prompted to watch two short videos on the topic of the coevolution of life and Earth, read a document about the coevolution of life and Earth and then write an argument based on evidence from the videos and or reading. The first video is from PBS Learning media: https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/nvaearth-sci-enviroplantevol/how-environmental-changes-drove-early-plant-evolution-nova/ The second video is f

Introduction to pH in an interactive slide activity. Includes: - Vocab with definitions -description of pH as it relates to H ions with a nice visual -description of pH test paper and home made versions of pH tests -has students predict the pH of common household substances. - Video of myself testing these substances in a lab with pH paper (created during the pandemic shut down) - Optional activity where students could test the substances themselves if materials are available -Fill-in the bl

Designed for AP Biology (but could be used for any course): Topic 1.1 Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding 2.A Describecharacteristicsofvisualrepresentationsof biological concepts and processes. 11 "Stations"All 11 stations include a link to a video that shows properties of water in action8 of the 11 stations include a hands on demo for students to attempt their own version of the visuals presented in the videosCER: Claim Evidence Reasoning Students summarize their understanding of each

This worksheet walks students through how matter is cycled through photosynthesis and respiration chemical equations. Includes: Models of chemical equations with reactants and products. Compares chemical equations to a cake recipe with the ingrediants as the reactants and the cake as the product. Students compare the presence of each reactant in the product (Example: in the cake there are 3 eggs in the reactants and 3 eggs are in the cake; In photosynthesis there are hydrogen atoms in the react