4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
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Structure of Seeds and Effects of Fertilizer on Plant Growth Free Lesson Plan
Lab
Students learn about the structural components of seeds of higher plants and the functions of each of these components. Students also investigate how fertilizer affects the growth of plants, particularly of seedlings, and how this relates to seed structure.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
5-LS2-1 (Movement of Matter)
5-LS1-1 (Plant Nutrition)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
Published by Ben Stark
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Invertebrate Lab: Earthworms and Soil Fertilization Free Lesson Plan
Lab
How do earthworms influence soil structure? Students observe and discuss how worms ingest soil, break down organic matter, and eject material as surface or sub-surface casts. Also discussed is the formation of water-stable aggregates, the aeration of the soil, and the improvement of soil water-holding capacity.NGSS Standard
MS-LS2-1 (Resource Availability)
5-LS2-1 (Movement of Matter)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
Published by Carolyn Matthews
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Invertebrate Lab Free Student Handout
Free Teacher Notes
Lab
In this invertebrate lab, students compare the anatomy of earthworms, snails, and several arthropods. All of the invertebrates in this lab can be purchased at a low cost from a local pet store.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
Published by Ingrid Waldron and Jennifer Doherty
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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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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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Starfish Classification Lab Free Lesson Plan
Lab
To understand how the starfish (Echinoderm) relates to its classification. Students will give three characteristics of each animal, so they can identify the organism. All students will discuss the relationship between the arthropods and echinoderms.NGSS Standard
MS-LS1-4 (Animal Plant Structures)
MS-LS4-2 (Anatomical Structures)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
3-LS1-1 (Life Cycles)
3-LS2-1 (Animal Group Behavior)
Published by Henry Dill
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Invertebrate Diversity Lab: Insects Free Lesson Plan
Lab
In this invertebrate lab, students collect and observe local insects. The main purpose of the lab is to build students' observation skills.NGSS Standard
MS-LS2-5 (Biodiversity)
4-LS1-1 (Plant Animal Structures)
2-LS4-1 (Biodiversity)
Published by Allen Nelson