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Pheed the World: Edible Phyla

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss the contributions of different organisms to our world. In this biology lesson, students research countries with limited food supply. They create an improvement plan for a fictitious country assigned to them.
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Classification: Dichotomous Key

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars explain the classification process of organisms. In this biology lesson, students practice writing the names of organisms scientifically. They answer the dichotomous key and discuss answers as a class.
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Poriferans and Cnidarians

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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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I Oppose!--Counter-argument/Classifying

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students create an effective classification and counter argument.  In this counter-argument lesson, students decide upon a label for at least three types of people and then describe their groups.  Students describe three types...
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Observation of a Living Earthworm

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine earthworms and their parts.  In this earthworm lesson students complete a lab worksheet on the earthworm and test its response to certain factors. 
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Diversity of Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
Students study the classification of viruses and describe their structure.  For this investigative lesson students complete an activity and answer questions about viruses. 
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Mariposas

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine how animals use camouflage for survival.  In this investigative lesson students define vocabulary words and see how it is the environment that controls which adaptations will help in survival. 
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Climate in the Western Regions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the interactions of the Earth's systems and other objects in space.  In this climate change lesson students study the pros and cons of different climates and what their preferences are. 
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Bird Beak Buffet

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students complete an activity that allows them to better understand that birds traits are closely related to what they eat, where they live, etc.  In this bird trait lesson plan students complete an activity, create a data board and...
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Looking at Different Species

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Young scholars research a species of bug that they find in a pond.  In this species instructional activity students work in groups and find the similarities and differences between different species of bugs. 
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The Living Environment

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare and contrast animals according to their four systems.  For this living environment lesson students complete their assignment on the animal they were given and present their findings to the class. 
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Invasive Species

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Pupils explore invasive species. In this species analysis lesson, students observe invasive species and review the impact the species have on the environment. Pupils work in groups to investigate the species in varying habitats. Students...
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Tree-Mendous!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners classify trees. In this tree-mendous lesson, students categorize a variety of trees to assist them in playing a Jeopardy like game.  Learners identify new vocabulary terms and classify the uses and benefits of trees for...
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Biology: Variation and Classification

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate classification of different animal groups. In this biology lesson plan students list characteristics of themselves and others they know to show differences and how they are classified. Students then answer...
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Learning About Mammals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students study the mammal classification and forms of them living in the United States. In this mammal study lesson, students read through orders of mammals that exist in the United States. Students also study the taxonomy of an eastern...
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Animal Trading Cards

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students use a computer program to research an animal and practice taking notes. In this animal research lesson, students use PebbleGo database to research their animal and take notes. Students then make an animal trading card using...
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Identify, Sort, Classify

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners improve their identifying, sorting, and classifying skills. In this categorizing lesson plan, students use cubes to practice their sorting, classifying, and identification skills.
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Animal Investigation

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders gather information and classify animals. In this animal investigation lesson, 3rd graders research animals, and organize the information into notebook.
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Animal Classification

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars classify animals. In this animal classification lesson, students identify characteristics from each of the 5 categories of vertebrates. Young scholars group animals by categories.
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Relationships and Biodiversity Lab Practice

For Students 9th - 12th
In this biodiversity worksheet, students determine the relationship and complete the evolutionary tree for the plants listed. Students review genetic code and DNA sequencing. This worksheet has 1 graphic organizer, 8 multiple choice, and...
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Present-Day Rapid Extinctions

For Students 9th - 12th
In this extinction activity, high schoolers review the different human activities that are leading to present-day rapid extinctions. This activity has 9 short answer questions.
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Outdoor Activities: Taking Science Outside

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students participate in various outdoor science activities to enhance their observation, classification, and analysis skills. In this outdoor lesson, students begin by observing a tree from a straightforward angle, then from the...
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Animal Classes-Mammal Birds Fish Reptiles Amphibian

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students learn about the characteristics of each animal classification. In this animal classification instructional activity students will first learn the characteristics of each classification. Then, they will find animals from given...
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Classify, Classify, Classify...

For Teachers K
In this classification instructional activity, students read the words from the word box and then categorize and sort them into one of the following categories: fruit, numbers, vegetables.