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Eating Like A Bird (Adaptations and Natural Selection)

Eating Like A Bird (Adaptations and Natural Selection)

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This lab utilizes teacher directions, student directions, and supplementary student sheets. It allows students to use manipulatives as bird beaks to "eat" different foods from different environments. Students are able to garner their data over a 2-day process, which serves as a wonderful discussion piece for how physical adaptations occur over time within populations; and specific adaptations are better suited for specific environments. There are discussion questions built within the data collection sheet, as well as recommended extension activities in the teacher directions.Â

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Unit of Study
Provider:: Discovery Education
Date Added:: 10/09/2017

Ebola Outbreak Lesson Plan

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Ebola Outbreak Lesson Plan

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Interdisciplinary lesson plan on the ebola outbreak for middle and high school students.

Subject:: Biology; English Language Arts; Geography; Life Science; Mathematics; Social Studies
Material Type:: Diagram/Illustration; Lesson Plan; Reading
Provider:: PBS NewsHour
Date Added:: 06/30/2016

Ecosystems Deep Dive

Ecosystems Deep Dive

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This lesson will focus on ecosystems! While exploring in Aurelia, you may have seen two different marine ecosystems - the pelagic ocean and coral reefs. While exploring them, you will have learned about the different animals that call those habitats home and the adaptations they have to do so! This lesson will expand on what ecosystems are, how organisms adapt to their ecosystems, apply that knowledge to a kelp forest ecosystem, and connect this lesson to conservation applications.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Full Course
Author:: The Ocean Institute
Date Added:: 04/19/2024

Educators Toolkits

Educators Toolkits

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Various different resources to teach about plants and wildlife. Available in spanish as well!! Lessons, readings, and small activities. Some guides/coloring sheets available as well.

Subject:: Biology; Environmental Science; Life Science
Material Type:: Diagram/Illustration; Game; Interactive; Lesson Plan
Date Added:: 03/29/2024

The Effect of Acid Rain on Seed Growth

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The Effect of Acid Rain on Seed Growth

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This activity is an in class lab where students will compare different acid solutions on seed germination and growth.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Karen Sabatke
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

Eggs and the Equinox

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Eggs and the Equinox

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Students test the question, "Do eggs balance on the equinox?" Students develop their own procedure, analyze their data and come up with their own conclusions.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Jeanette Landin
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

Elementary Architecture and Construction

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Elementary Architecture and Construction

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Students learn about wildlife habitats, environmental engineering, and the complexities of nest construction by attempting to design and build a nest themselves. Students consider the skills necessary to design a working product that meets a need.

Subject:: Biology; Career and Technical Education; Technology and Engineering
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Author:: Katie Feuerhelm
Date Added:: 06/28/2022

Elementary GLOBE: Soil Treasure Hunt

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Elementary GLOBE: Soil Treasure Hunt

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A learning activity for the Scoop on Soils book in the Elementary GLOBE Series. Students will make predictions about what they think they will find in a sample of soil. They will investigate the sample and sort out the various items they find. Next they will spend time outside observing one or more sites to see what they find in the soil. After recording and sharing their observations they will create their own stories about the things they found in the soil. The purpose of the activity is to learn about natural things commonly found in soil and how these things impact how the soil looks and feels as well as to introduce students to the concept of decomposition. After completing this activity, students will know about various things found in soil including rocks, critters, roots, and other organic material. They will also understand that animals and microorganisms aid in the decomposition process that contributes organic materials to soils.

Subject:: Astronomy; Atmospheric Science; Biology; Career and Technical Education; Chemistry; Earth and Space Science; Ecology; Environmental Science; Forestry and Agriculture; Life Science; Physical Science; Physics; Technology and Engineering
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Diagram/Illustration; Interactive; Lesson Plan; Textbook
Provider:: UCAR
Provider Set:: The GLOBE Program
Date Added:: 11/09/2017

Elementary School Science

Elementary School Science

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Elementary School Science is a valuable resource for elementary school teachers, parents, and tutors. This website offers free lesson plans and resources covering a variety of science topics. Whether you’re teaching in the classroom or supporting learning at home, you’ll find engaging materials here.

Here are some key features of Elementary School Science:

Free Lesson Plans: The site provides comprehensive lesson plans for various science subjects. These lessons are designed to be classroom-ready, complete with objectives, materials, standards, assessments, worksheets, and instructions.
Science Subjects: You can explore lessons related to different science topics. Here are some of the subjects covered:
Animals: Learn about animal classification, habitats, ecosystems, life cycles, and more.
Human Body: Explore body parts, human body systems (circulatory, immune, muscular, respiratory, skeleton, etc.), and the five senses.
Geology and Earth Science: Dive into Earth’s natural resources, plate tectonics, landforms, volcanoes, and more.
Weather: Discover the seasons, water cycle, clouds, storms, and other weather-related concepts.
Space: Explore the universe, planets, moons, stars, and astronauts.
User-Friendly Interface: The website is easy to navigate, allowing educators and parents to quickly access relevant content.
Whether you need lesson plans, activities, or resources, Elementary School Science has you covered!

Subject:: Anatomy/Physiology; Biology; Earth and Space Science; Geology; Life Science; Zoology
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Date Added:: 03/29/2024

Elementary Science, Manufacturing & Construction

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Elementary Science, Manufacturing & Construction

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In small groups, students experiment and observe the similarities and differences between human-made objects and objects from nature. They compare the function and structure of hollow bones with drinking straws, bird beaks, tool pliers, bat wings and airplane wings. Observations are recorded in a compare & contrast chart, and then shared in a classroom discussion, along with follow up assessment activities such as journal writing and Venn diagrams.

Subject:: Biology; Career and Technical Education; Environmental Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Author:: Katie Feuerhelm
Date Added:: 06/28/2022

Elements of Biology: The Cell

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Elements of Biology: The Cell

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This lesson introduces students to the concept of tissue engineering by means of reading and researching suggested online sources to discover the risks and benefits. Students are asked to form an opinion on the future of tissue engineering by writing a short paper.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Learning Task; Lesson Plan; Reading
Provider:: Discovery Education, a subsidiary of Discovery Communications, LLC.
Date Added:: 11/17/2015

Embryology: Hatching Baby Chicks

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Embryology: Hatching Baby Chicks

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This lesson integrates science, math, communication skills, arts, and social studies through hands-on activities. Students are directly involved in hatching baby chicks.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Lesson Plan
Provider:: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Education
Provider Set:: LEARN NC Lesson Plans
Author:: Ann White
Date Added:: 06/25/1999

Energy Flow through Organisms: An Introduction to Photosynthesis and Respiration

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Energy Flow through Organisms: An Introduction to Photosynthesis and Respiration

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This classroom activity introduces students to energy flow through organisms, producers & photosynthesis, and consumers & respiration.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Pedagogy in Action
Author:: Brad Snyder
Date Added:: 02/10/2023

Environmental Assessment Course

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Environmental Assessment Course

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This semester-long project on conducting an environmental audit of a college campus can be done by an individual or by groups of students working in teams. Each group will research a different aspect of campus operations; they will collect data, analyze their findings, and make recommendations for improvements. This SERC Starting Point site includes learning goals, context for use, teaching tips and materials, assessment, and references.

Subject:: Biology; Chemistry; Ecology; Environmental Science; Forestry and Agriculture; Life Science; Physical Science
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Full Course; Reading; Syllabus
Provider:: Science Education Resource Center (SERC) at Carleton College
Provider Set:: Starting Point (SERC)
Author:: Cathy Manduca; Suzanne Savanick; Suzanne Savanick, Science Education Resource Center, Carleton College. Based on a Greening the Campus environmental studies colloquium course taught at Carleton College in 1991.
Date Added:: 11/09/2017

Environmental Biology

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Environmental Biology

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This college-level open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues from a biological perspective.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science
Material Type:: Textbook
Provider:: eCampusOntario
Author:: Matthew R. Fisher
Date Added:: 03/09/2020

Environmental Biology

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Environmental Biology

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This open textbook covers the most salient environmental issues, from a biological perspective. The text is designed for an introductory-level college science course. Topics include the fundamentals of ecology, biodiversity, pollution, climate change, food production, and human population growth.

Subject:: Biology; Environmental Science; Life Science
Material Type:: Textbook
Provider:: OpenOregon
Author:: Alexandra Geddes; Jonathan Tomkin; Kamala Doršner; Matthew R. Fisher; OpenStax; Tom Theis
Date Added:: 01/01/2017

Environmental Biotechnology - New Approaches and Prospective Applications

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Environmental Biotechnology - New Approaches and Prospective Applications

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Taking into consideration the outstanding importance of studying and applying the biological means to remove or mitigate the harmful effects of global pollution on the natural environment, as direct consequences of quantitative expansion and qualitative diversification of persistent and hazardous contaminants, the present book provides useful information regarding New Approaches and Prospective Applications in Environmental Biotechnology. This volume contains twelve chapters divided in the following three parts: biotechnology for conversion of organic wastes, biodegradation of hazardous contaminants and, finally, biotechnological procedures for environmental protection. Each chapter provides detailed information regarding scientific experiments that were carried out in different parts of the world to test different procedures and methods designed to remove or mitigate the impact of hazardous pollutants on environment. The book is addressed to researchers and students with specialties in biotechnology, bioengineering, ecotoxicology, environmental engineering and all those readers who are interested to improve their knowledge in order to keep the Earth healthy.

Subject:: Biology; Environmental Science; Life Science
Material Type:: Textbook
Provider:: InTechOpen
Date Added:: 10/10/2017

Environmental Microbiology, Fall 2004

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Environmental Microbiology, Fall 2004

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A general introduction to the diverse roles of microorganisms in natural and artificial environments. Topics include: cellular architecture, energetics, and growth; evolution and gene flow; population and community dynamics; air, water, and soil microbiology; biogeochemical cycling; and microorganisms in biodeterioration, bioremediation, and pest control.

Subject:: Art and Design; Biology; Environmental Science; Fine Arts; Life Science
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: M.I.T.
Provider Set:: M.I.T. OpenCourseWare
Author:: Polz, Martin
Date Added:: 01/01/2004

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Epigenetics

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Paul Andersen explains the concepts of genetics. He starts with a brief discussion of the nature vs. nurture debate and shows how epigenetics blurs this distinction. He explains how differentiation of cell types results from the inactivation of certain genes. He describes the three processes of epigenetics: DNA methylation, Histone acteylation and microRNA.

Subject:: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources; Biology; Career and Technical Education; Life Science
Material Type:: Lesson
Provider:: Bozemanscience.com
Date Added:: 12/23/2015

Evolutionary Psychology, Spring 1999

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Evolutionary Psychology, Spring 1999

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Current research on the evolution and development of cognition and affect, including intuitive physics, biology, and psychology, language, emotions sexuality, social relations.

Subject:: Biology; Life Science; Psychology; Social Studies
Material Type:: Full Course
Provider:: M.I.T.
Provider Set:: M.I.T. OpenCourseWare
Author:: Pinker, Steven
Date Added:: 01/01/1999