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6th grade biology simulations
Speciation Activity: Students model Mutation, Natural Selection, and Evolution
Students often have trouble with the concepts of Natural Selection and Evolution of a species. Where do new traits come from? Does the environment cause mutations to happen? Or does the mutation come first? How does geographic isolation lead to speciation? This is a fun, easy, low-prep activity that allows students to experience the process of evolution (speciation) due to random mutation and geographic isolation. Students get a solid understanding of where new traits come from and how changes i
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
CELLS CSI Investigation - Examining Plant and Animal Cells
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In this lesson, students will be given a mystery to solve, based on their knowledge of cells. To solve the mystery, they need to know the major differences between plant and animal cells. Students apply their knowledge to a "real-life" scenario in which they must classify cells as plant or animal. Students will record their conclusions in a forensic lab report similar to one that could be used in court. This is an excellent activity for the end of a unit on plant and animal ce
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4th - 7th
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HEREDITY Creature Features - Inherited and Environmental Traits
Use this simple but highly engaging activity to help students make the connection between inherited traits and the similarities between parents and their offspring.
Students will flip a coin to simulate the genetic traits being passed on to the offspring of two made-up “parent” creatures.
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Teacher Instructions
Parent Creatures Posters
Student Sheets
Answer Key
Sample Student Work
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5th - 8th
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The Virtual Biodiversity Game
Students can use this Google form to make choices that determine how many species survive or go extinct in their ecosystem. Through 5 rounds, students are exposed to concepts such as biodiversity, biomes, climate, niches, pollution, and human impact. Students make choices and can see the impact it has on biodiversity (the number of species)This interactive activity is a great introduction to biodiversity. It is a great tool to get students thinking about what contributes to increased or decrease
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS4-6
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
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Genetics and Heredity Lab: Celebrity Babies and Punnett Squares!
Come let's explore the world of genetics by creating Celebrity Babies! Students will use Punnett Squares and the concepts of heredity to become genetic counselors for some of the most popular celebrity couples of today! Included in this activity is: 1. Student Lab Worksheet2. Teachers' Guide3. Baby Templates4. Celebrity Couples (w/simulated genotypes)*Updated December 2022- New Celebrity Couples! 32 Celebrity Couples! Students LOVE this activity and will definitely leave your classroom with a
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Grades:
5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
Halloween Science Game Teaching Biodiversity
The perfect game for Halloween (or any time of year)!In my classroom, this game not only produced lots of laughs, but provided an excellent illustration of biodiversity within an ecosystem that I referred back to often as an example in later class periods.This game consists of two simulations. Each student during each simulation will have a card with a monster. The teacher lurks about the room as a disease. Some monsters are immune to the disease, and some are not. If implemented well (that mean
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5th - 8th
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Survival Games: An Fun, Adaptations-Based Challenge for the Evolution Unit
Explore the theory of evolution with your students as they create a creature that can survive a changing environment!Students will select from thirty two different adaptations, all with different survival perks, in order to design an organism that can (hopefully) survive drastic environment changes. In a Dungeons-and-Dragons-esque style, each adaptation provides points in certain categories of survival. My students become quickly enthralled with the challenge of picking just the right combinatio
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Biology Activities & Worksheets Bundle
DNA Puzzle Lab: Race to Solve the Structure of DNA - NGSS: VIRTUAL FRIENDLY
Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, this fun lab asks students to examine the same information that scientists Watson and Crick had available in order to solve DNA's structure. Students work cooperatively, and compete to be the first to solve the double helix. I'm new to TPT, and would love feedback if you have a minute. I'm adding new content on a weekly basis, so click follow me under my store name to be the first to know.This product is part of a Unit Bundle, which offers al
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6th - 12th
Genetic Mutations & Variations Virtual Exploration Lab
How do genetic mutations lead to variation in species? In this virtual exploration lab, students will learn about the different types of mutations and how these new genotypes can change an organism's phenotype. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-existing Knowledge of Mutations⚗️Identify the difference between Point, Insertion, & Deletion Mutations⚗️Read about Genetic Mutations and how they can be Good & Bad⚗️Describe how Changes in DNA sequence influence Protein FormationNOTE: This acti
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
, HS-LS3-2
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle
Get over 30% off each lab with the Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle! These four interactive lab assignments will help your students understand Living vs Nonliving Things, Cell Size, Cell Types, and Cell Organelles. Students will learn:Living or Nonliving?⚗️Test their pre-existing knowledge of the Characteristics of Life⚗️Compare and Contrast Living and Nonliving Things⚗️Label Items such as Feathers, Atoms, Bacteria, and Milk as Alive or Not Alive⚗️Explain why Viruses are not Living Thing
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Biomagnification Simulation with Skittles
Biomagnification SimulationWhat will the students be doing?In this hands-on activity, students will simulate the biomagnification of a chemical (mercury or DDT) throughout a marine ecosystem. Students will then determine which organisms are most affected by the chemical. After this simulation, students will be able to define and explain biomagnification. This is a fun activity to do with your students. I used it during an evaluation and the principal loved it!What is included?4 Student Workshee
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6th - 12th
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Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
Save 30% on my store's entire virtual lab collection with this Science Virtual Exploration Labs Activity Bundle! These Virtual Labs cover a wide range of topics, including Chemistry, Astronomy, Genetics, and more! If you would like to try a free sample, please download Into the Bloodstream from my store! Currently included in this Virtual Lab Bundle are:ChemistryBuild an AtomThe Periodic TableIsotopes & Atomic MassBuild a MoleculeStates of MatterGas LawsSolutions & ConcentrationAcids &am
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-ESS1-4
, HS-ESS2-5
, MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-5
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Competition for Biotic & Abiotic Factors Stamp & Dice Game
If you have played the Traveling Nitrogen Activity found at: http://www.windows2universe.org/teacher_resources/nitrogen_activity.pdf this game is exactly like that but modified for biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
Students will travel as a white-tailed deer to different lab stations to simulate competition for abiotic and biotic factors in an ecosystem.
Directions (from actual worksheet):
1. Pick a start location….DO NOT sta
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Interactions Within Ecosystems - a complete science unit
Interactions Within Ecosystems is a comprehensive science unit for middle years students with very little prep required by teachers. It is completely laid out with teacher notes and a sequence of activities. Students will learn about many ways in which organisms interact within an ecosystem. In this unit, students will learn about the following science concepts: organisms, biotic and abiotic things, individuals, populations, communities, species, interaction, habitats, ecosystems, microorganis
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Evolution Game: Mutation and Speciation in Action!
You know you have a winning lesson when your entire class of students begs you to let them continue playing a learning game in their free time. That’s the case with this evolution game: not only does it help students experience how evolution works through mutations, cross-breeding, speciation, extinction, and diversity, but it is really fun and creative. Students start out as a flock of white, flightless birds that only eat worms. By rolling dice and pulling mutation and event cards, they mutate
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
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Oil Spill Science Experiment STEM Challenge Lab Activity
This Oil Spill STEM Challenge is a great addition to any ecology, ecological succession or environmental care unit or lesson plan. Lab takes students through a simulation activity, starting with checking off needed materials, going through multiple steps of investigation, drawing, and inferring, and finishing up with a written reflection of the activity. Materials needed for activity are:1. 2 clear cups 2. tin/aluminum container 3. 1 cup water 4. 2 feathers 5. 4 cotton balls 6. sponge 7. 1 c
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Shark Paper Dissection (Female)
Here is the companion to the male shark paper dissection that has been quite popular. Many teachers have decided to give students the option to do a paper dissection rather than a real dissection if it goes against their beliefs. Some teachers use these for when a student is absent for a real dissection and of course, some only use paper or on-line dissections in lieu of the real for financial, environmental or other reasons. Students really seem to like these dissections, and they are suitab
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Grades:
6th - 12th
The Biodiversity Game | Human Effects | Environmental Effects | VA LS.8-9
This life science game shows how biodiversity depends on the environment that organisms are living in. New species are gained or lost based on environmental and human changes. This is a fairly simple activity, which allows the teacher to easily differentiate based on the ability level of the present class. Differentiation suggestions could be: modify instructions/game rules; have students answer questions individually, with partner(s), or whole class; have students create their own "biodiversity
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5th - 9th
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Cell Membrane Bubble Lab
In this lab about cell membranes, students explore the following topics:
1. Membranes are Fluid and Flexible
2. Membranes Can Self-Repair
3. Eukaryotic Cells Feature Membrane Bound Organelles
4. Membrane Proteins Perform Special Functions
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Human Impact Sustainability Overfishing Simulation Activity
Overview:Hit the point home on sustainability with this overfishing simulation activity. In this activity, students will play the role of fisherman removing fish (paper clips) from a pond. They will explore how sustainable fishing practices strengthen ecosystems and increase the amount of useable resources.Why You'll Love It:Easy to implement (few supplies required)Engaging and hands-onGenerates discussion with a real world exampleStudents Will:Work in pairs to simulate unregulated and regulated
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
Also included in: Ecology Unit Growing Resource Bundle
Predator/Prey Interactions: Penguins & Whales (Hands-on activity)
This is a simulation that shows the relationship between predator and prey populations in an ecosystem. It is a hands-on activity that your students are sure to enjoy. The data obtained will demonstrate how animals in an ecosystem depend on each other and show how the predator/prey relationship helps to control the population of each species.
The product includes thorough instructions with ideas for discussion and enrichment, three versions of graphing sheets, a data collection sheet, a qui
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4th - 10th
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4th Grade Science: Natural Resources (NGSS Aligned)
This unit is designed to help students gain a solid understanding of natural resources and what they can do as responsible citizens to conserve non-renewable resources. This unit was developed to address NGSS 4:ESS3-1. It's appropriate for grades 3-6.If you are looking for a digital version of this product click here.Here's what's included in this unit:Activity 1: What is a Natural Resource?: Students watch an introductory video and then find natural resources within their own classroom. •Acti
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
NGSS:
4-ESS3-1
Also included in: 4th Grade Science -NGSS- Entire Year Bundle
Natural Selection Lab - Survival of the Fittest - Middle School Science
Are you looking for a hands-on, inquiry-based lab for your middle school students that demonstrates natural selection? This lab will do just that as it guides students to act as birds in a forest as they prey on skittles to see how the adaptation of camouflage helps a species survive. They will then collect data to see how the fittest survives.The simulation activity includes warm up questions, step by step instructions, a data table, line graph and reflection questions. Students also use math s
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Grades:
6th - 8th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Middle School Science Labs Bundle
Crime Scene DNA Fingerprinting Lab with Key for Bar Codes
This is one of my favorite activities! The students really have a lot of fun with this lesson. After a brief talk about how the DNA in each of us is different, I relate that to how each food item has a different bar code as well. I use bar codes (DNA samples) and place them around my room on various objects. The students have to match the DNA sample (bar code) with the bar codes on their paper to see which perpetrator was at that particular crime scene. You can change the names on the bar code s
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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