MS-LS3.B: Variation of Traits
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Plant Anatomy - Which sex is it? Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students will be able to identify the parts of a flower and tell whether or not the flower has both male and female sex organs (perfect) or just one sex organ (imperfect).NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by Pamela Moy
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Meiosis Quiz Question Bank Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
Lesson Plan (DOCX) & Answer Key with Membership
Test
The meiosis quiz question bank includes meiosis, crossing over of homologous chromosomes, fertilization, genetic variation, and diploid and haploid chromosome numbers. You can use the question bank to build assessments, and active membership is required to view questions.NGSS Standard
HS-LS3-2
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Intro to Sponges Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Students will read and answer questions on a sponge's anatomy, physiology, reproduction and metabolism. Students will also color drawing for corresponding body parts.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Introduction to Paramecium Worksheet Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
An introductory protozoan worksheet for students to learn about a Paramecium. Students answer question about a Paramecium's 's anatomy, physiology, and metabolic processes. Students also color the organelles of an Paramecium.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-1 (Cell Types)
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Arthropod Poetry Free Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Students read the rhymes about arthropods and predict which associated scientific term explain the rhyme.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
3-LS1-1 (Life Cycles)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Hydra Microscope Lab Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students will observe a living and a preserved hydra using a microscope. Students will then draw what they observe and label the parts. Third, students will touch the hydra and to see how the it reacts. Last, students add some food to the slide and maybe watch the hydra feed.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by Shannan Muskopf
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Plant Life Cycle - Structure and Function of Seeds Free Lesson Plan
Lab
In the following exercises the structure of a seed (particularly the embryo) is observed and two experiments are performed to show the function of the cotyledons in providing nourishment to the plant during the early times after germination.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
3-LS1-1 (Life Cycles)
2-LS2-2 (Seed & Pollination)
Published by Ben Stark
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Mendelian Genetics Lab - Dragon Genetics Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
In this genetics lab, students use Popsicle sticks to represent a pair of homologous chromosomes with multiple genetic traits. Teams of students use their sets of Popsicle sticks to model fertilization and then identify the genetic makeup and phenotypic traits, resulting in a fictitious baby dragon.NGSS Standard
HS-LS3-3
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
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Diploid vs Haploid Worksheet Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
Lesson Plan (DOCX) & Answer Key with Membership
Worksheet
In this meiosis chromosome worksheet, students answer questions about the number of chromosomes generated by either mitosis or meiosis. Haploid and diploid chromosome numbers help students understand the reproduction type used in each process.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-4
HS-LS3-1
HS-LS3-2
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by NGSS Life Science
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Mitosis Microscope Lab Free Lesson Plan (PDF)
Lesson Plan (DOCX) & Answer Key with Membership
Lab
In this mitosis lab, students will observe plant cells in the different phases of the cell cycle, including interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. This mitosis microscope lab is a great lab to help students practice their microscope skills, including focusing and the field of view.NGSS Standard
HS-LS1-4
MS-LS3-2 (Types of Reproduction)
Published by NGSS Life Science