HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans


  • HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans Lab Experiment
    Microbe Lab - Examine a pond water ecosystem
    Free Lesson Plan
     
    Lab
    Students examine pond water to determine abiotic factors (temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH) and biotic factors (microorganisms).
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-7
    HS-LS4-6
    MS-LS2-5 (Biodiversity)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans Worksheet
    Vertebrate Worksheet - Taxonomy
    Free Lesson Plan
     
    Worksheet
    In this vertebrate worksheet, students use a concept map to interpret how animals are related.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS4-1
    HS-LS4-5
    HS-LS4-6
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans Lab Experiment
    Microbe Lab - Biodiversity of Ponds
    Free Lesson Plan
     
    Lab
    Students will observe and record data from 3 samples of pond water. Students will identify organisms (protists, arthropods..etc) and numbers of organisms in each. Students will prepare a report that discusses the biodiversity of each sample.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-7
    HS-LS4-6
    MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
    MS-LS2-5 (Biodiversity)
     
    Published by Shannan Muskopf
  • Multimedia
    California’s Energy Initiative
    Free Video
     
    Multimedia
    California looks into developing clean energy to supply its needs. Economics, environmental science, politics, and electricity generation topics are covered.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-7
    HS-LS4-6
     
    Published by WGBH Educational Foundation
  • HS-LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans Lab Experiment
    Particulates in the Air Lab
    Free Lesson Plan
     
    Lab
    Students put Petroleum jelly on microscope slides to collect air particulates at different locations. Students then discuss the likely sources of the particulates.
    NGSS Standard
    HS-LS2-7
    HS-LS4-6
     
    Published by Stephen Levine

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