6th Grade Biology Lesson

⭐As ticks are spreading north and west, the prevalence of Lyme disease is increasing rapidly! Is this due to climate change? Students will read to find out about ticks, Lyme disease, and precautions they can take to minimize their chances of getting the disease. There two posters included with the reading showing ticks, and even the bulls-eye rash.

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Teach biomes with Halloween creatures! This lesson is perfect before or after Halloween. Students will analyze graphs and use context clues to figure out which biome each creature belongs to.

Includes...

• Worksheet for students to fill out
• Script for kicking this engaging and fun activity off
• Keys in the speaker notes

Teacher note: I would print these, laminate them and put them in file folder with the creature file number on them to make them more mysterious and really get students excited about it! Each group gets one creature and then must identify which biome it belongs to. Buy the bundle for the slides that go along this activity!

Tennessee States Standards

• 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1 - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-3 - Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Are you looking for a creative & unique project to spice up your Human Impacts on the Environment unit? Unlock the interesting world of the HUMAN IMPACT and EXTINCTION with this interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles of Biology- Human Impacts. This activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key science concepts. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Fossils Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Non Fiction Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2- 4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Extinction

★ Human Impact on the Land- Pollution, Global Climate Change & Biodiversity Loss

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other common state and international science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a Biology or Human Impacts unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to Extinction of organisms.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

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Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Disease Prevention with Treatments? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 20 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Prevention Definition

✦ Immune system Role

✦ Vaccination Role

✦ Why do people get vaccine injections (vaccinations)?

✦ What is a vaccine?

✦ How does a vaccine work?

✦ What treatments do patients get when they are infected by a disease?

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• Online Learning
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This product includes quick notes for students who should focus on the important details of the heart - human body system.

Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: the heart, 4 parts of the heart - right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, left ventricle, circulatory system relating with the heart, carbon dioxide, and oxygen.

These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes notes with short answer questions based on what was reviewed in the notes. There is a review packet attached that includes fill in the blank questions, a diagram to label the parts of the human heart, and an answer key. A key is provided for the fill in the blank answers.

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Digestive System Vocabulary Review Freebie

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Digestive System Notes and Review

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Circulatory and Respiratory System Notes and Review

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Skeletal and Muscular System Notes and Review

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End of Year "Science Talk" Activity for Middle and High School Students

This resource features an engaging "Science Talk" activity that will have your students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period during the last week of school! In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about science and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective. I use this lesson at the end of every year to see how my students' perspectives on science have developed and matured throughout the school year. This is perfect if you are looking for an engaging lesson plan during the one of the toughest weeks of the year!

Product includes:

- Comprehensive Lesson Plan

- "Science Talk" Sheet for students to fill out

- 6 Corresponding "Science Quote" signs to hang up around your room

Though I utilize this product during the last week of school, it really can be used all year long. I hope that it is as successful in your class as it is in mine!

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Students will learn about the life cycle of the periodic cicadas! These amazing insects only appear every 17 years! There is an article, questions with an answer key, suggested videos, and more!

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Practice the difference between structure and function and bring the excitement of Halloween into your classroom with this engaging and educational lesson plan! Perfect for middle school science classes, this lesson aligns with NGSS and Tennessee State Science Standards, making it a valuable addition to your curriculum.

In this hands-on activity, students will dissect and compare the structures of candy corn and real corn kernels. Through observation, discussion, and a taste test, students will explore the differences between natural and artificial products, and learn about the functions of various seed parts.

Key Concepts Covered or Practiced:

• Practicing making observations and differentiating between structure and function
• Structure and function of seed parts
• Sensory observation and descriptive language

Lesson Includes:

• Lesson Plan Slides: Instructions and tips to guide you through the lesson.
• Lab Worksheet: A comprehensive worksheet for students to record their observations and reflections.
• Slides Presentation: A visually appealing presentation to enhance your lesson and keep students engaged.

Add a Sweet Twist to Your Science Lessons! Make learning memorable with this unique lesson that blends education and fun. Your students will love the opportunity to explore science concepts while enjoying a tasty treat.

NGSS and Tennessee State Standards:

• NGSS MS-LS1-4 and Tennessee 6.LS1.3: Use argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to support an explanation for how characteristic animal behaviors and specialized plant structures affect the probability of successful reproduction of animals and plants respectively.

Are you looking for a creative & unique project to spice up your Life Science unit? Unlock the interesting world of Photosynthesis and Respiration with this interactive and visual blackout poem project. While creating these poems, your students will delve into the fundamental principles of Biology and Earth Science. This Photosynthesis and Respiration activity will enable your students to comprehend the world around them in a educational and creative way. Everything you need for this visual project is included; EZ step-by-step procedures, sample student exemplars and a simple rubric.

• What is a Blackout Poem? Students create blackout poems using nonfiction science readings (included!). By highlighting important words and phrases and "blacking out" the rest of the reading, a unique poem is created. Draw or paint a related image on the blackened out space to finish off your creativity project.

ENGAGE your kids with this print and go project based learning activity. This blackout poem is designed to help students understand important key science concepts. It project fits well with NGSS, MYP and other International science standards. It also makes a great sub plan.

What's Included in this Fossils Blackout Poem Project?

★ Clear and easy to follow editable student directions- digital and printable.

★ Editable project specifics and expectations.

★ Exemplar student projects.

★ Non Fiction Reading and Comprehension Questions.

★ Quick Prep Info and Instructor Directions.

How To Use This Resource?

★ This creativity activity can be used with multiple age groups and requires 2-4 class periods to complete.

★ Use this activity as a review of unit topics or as a creative summative assessment.

What Topics are Covered with this Project?

★ Photosynthesis Process

★ Respiration Process

★ The Carbon Cycle

Nitty Gritty:

Aligned with the Next Generation, MYP and other common state and international science standards, this project is a valuable resource for science teachers looking to engage their students and reinforce key concepts. It's perfect for use as a part of a Life Science unit. It can also be used as a stand alone activity related to the the Plant and Animal Cellular Processes.

The blackout poem project includes a comprehensive worksheet that guides students through the process of creating these visual poems.

Thank you for considering this product for your classroom!

What other teachers have said about Super Star Science products:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- C. A. I LOVED this resource!!! This was one of my favorite assignments I gave to my students this year. Many of them have never tried blackout poetry before, so they were really challenged to push their creative boundaries and the results were super cool. 10/10 recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Samantha White. I loved this resource! It was such a great, creative approach that also tied on other disciplines. It also made for some pretty, yet educational, art work for our classroom! Thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Robyn G.- I love these templates and the idea of concise projects! I have printed them and provided them online for digital use for my students--thank you!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Stephanie C.H. Loved it!! What an engaging challenge to use in online school and with younger grades! This activity is so well explained and set up. The visuals are very clear and the instructions make it easy to use this challenge without much work ahead of time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Ann H. This is one of the most original and creative project-based lessons I have seen. Students are highly engaged in the subject matter....

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Check out a few of my other science and engineering resources.

*Marshmallow Catapults

*Science Careers & Fields Research Project- "Science 'Ology"

*The Rainbow Lab- Detailed Lab Procedures Practice

*Fun Video Claim, Evidence & Reasoning Analysis Activity Middle School

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Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Atoms? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 13 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Atoms Definition

✦ Compartments of the atoms And its particles

✦ Model of the Atom

✦ Particles

✦ HISTORY OF ATOM MODEL

✦ Democritus

✦ Dalton (balling ball model)

✦ Thomson (plum pudding model)

✦ Rutherford

✦ Bohr

✦ Modern atomic model

This resource is great for:

• In-Classroom Teaching (Displaying for the Whole Class)
• Online Learning
• Homeschooling
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This product is made for:

• adapting instruction
• differentiating instruction
• on level learners
• struggling writers
• struggling readers
• ESL/ENL
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• Classwork
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This product includes quick notes for students who should focus on the important details of the nervous system

Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: the nervous system and how it works, brain, spinal cord, and nerves are controlled in the nervous system, nerves, neurons, messages that are sent from your hand to brain very fast, labeling the parts of the brain, control center for the body is the brain and the spinal cord and why, and why your nerves do not wait for a message, it just happens - reflex. 

These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes notes with short answer questions based on what was reviewed in the notes. Students will also answer questions using a key to review vocabulary covered in this lesson as well. 

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Digestive System Notes and Review
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Circulatory and Respiratory System Notes and Review
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Students will learn about the life cycle of cicadas! They will also learn about Brood X.
These amazing insects only appear every 17 years! There is an article, questions with an answer key, suggested videos, and even a simple STEM Challenge. Students are challenged to make a device that best muffles sound!!

What others are saying about our science lessons.

"This product is thorough and ready to use. Thanks for putting this together. I'm telling the other teachers that I know about this and am encouraging them to purchase it too."

"Great resource for NGSS!"

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Teach biomes with Halloween creatures! This is the Google Slides for the Halloween Creature Biomes. This lesson is perfect before or after Halloween. Students will use graphs and context clues to figure out which biome each creature belongs to.

Includes...

• Instructions for in class and distance learners.
• Worksheet for students to fill out
• Answer key
• Tips in the speaker notes

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1 - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-3 - Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Line graph? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 17 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ What is a line graph

✦ What are the variables

✦ How to draw a line graph

✦ Steps to analyze the line graph

This resource is great for

• In-Classroom Teaching (Displaying for the Whole Class)
• Online Learning
• Homeschooling
• Sharing on Google Classroom or Other Platforms as a Tool for Revision

-Follow us on TeachShare to be informed with new products and updates.

This product is made for:

• adapting instruction
• differentiating instruction
• on level learners
• struggling writers
• struggling readers
• ESL/ENL
• Deaf Education
• Homework
• Classwork
• Homeschooling
• Bell Work
• Virtual Instruction
• Remote Instruction

This product includes a quick vocabulary review for students who should focus on the important details of the digestive system - the human body.

Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: digestive system and where it begins, small intestine, large intestine, nutrients - fats/oils, dairy, meat, fruit, vegetables, and grains, and the levels of cellular organization - organism, organ system, organ, tissue, and cells.

These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes a quick vocabulary review based on the digestive system. A key is provided for the fill in the blank answers.

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This non-fiction text about the human digestive system comes with a graphic organizer to help students show what they know! It makes for a great independent or partner reading! There are also 8 posters, showing each organ in detail.

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Looking for an interactive activity for Earth Day? This activity and worksheet takes the students on a tour of numerous ecosystems using Google's 3D Expeditions. It can be self-paced with students answering questions along the way or teacher-led with you in the front acting as the tour guide. Perfect for a sub plans or a last minute Earth Day lesson plan.

This activity includes...

• Teacher notes and instructions
• Brief history of Earth Day
• Suggested activities for students to do at home for Earth Day
• Student worksheet featuring instructions and 24 short answer questions
• Bonus activity at the end

Tennessee State Standards

• 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size.
• 6.LS2.4: Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes.
• 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes.
• 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1: Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-3: Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.

Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Writing a Hypothesis in a Scientific Method? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 39 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Writing a Hypothesis in a Scientific Method

✦ practice writing a hypothesis

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Students will learn about adaptations in this product that includes adapted notes, review, and an adaptations project template. Adaptations will be covered in this lesson as well and will cover – camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry.

In this product, students will have the opportunity to answer comprehension questions, complete drawings based on a diagram or picture provided, and answer fill in the blank questions using a key based on previously learned adaptations vocabulary words. Students can complete these questions independently, in a group, or with help.

Students are provided with an Adaptations Product template at the end of the product. Students will choose one adaptation that was learned about: camouflage, warning coloration, and mimicry, and will use the internet/Google to search for an animal that uses one of these adaptations to survive. Students will answer short answer questions, circle pictures, and draw a picture of their animal.

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Are you a Science teacher introducing your Upper Elementary students to Plant and Animal Cells? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 27 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Unicellular Organisms

✦ Multicellular Organisms

✦ Cells Under the Microscope

✦ Animal Cell vs. Plant Cell

✦ Plant & Animal Cell Parts

✦ Organelles

✦ Cell Membrane

✦ Cytoplasm

✦ Nucleus

✦ Mitochondria

✦ Vacuole

✦ Cell Wall

✦ Chloroplast

This resource is great for:

• In-Classroom Teaching (Displaying for the Whole Class)
• Online Learning
• Homeschooling
• Sharing on Google Classroom or Other Platforms as a Tool for Revision

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