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Fields in the Life Sciences InteractiveFields in the Life Sciences Interactive
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CK-12 Foundation
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6th - 8th
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15 mins
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Fields in the Life Sciences

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Many fields of study require a specialty and a sub-specialty as you progress through your education. Scholars learn about six sub-specialties of life science. From botany to zoology, our knowledge of the world of living organisms expands rapidly.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

science careers, ecology, microbiology, genetics, zoology, botany

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Play the Sci-ology science game made by the Young Scientists Club

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a free CK-12 account to access the interactive
  • Works well for a flipped classroom

Pros

  • Quickly teaches introductory concepts
  • Encourages independent work and group discussion

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4

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