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CO.2.Life Science

Life Science
2.1. Individual organisms with certain traits are more likely than others to survive and have offspring in a specific environment. Students can:
2.1.a. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based explanation for why a given organism with specific traits will or will not survive to have offspring in a given environment
2.1.b. Analyze and interpret data about specific adaptations to provide evidence and develop claims about differential survival and reproductive success
2.1.c. Use information and communication technology tools to gather information from credible sources, analyze findings, and draw conclusions to create and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Virtual Lab Nerve Conduction
Presentations Discovering Cells
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
 
2.1.d. Use computer simulations to model differential survival and reproductive success associated with specific traits in a given environment
2.2. The human body is composed of atoms, molecules, cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems that have specific functions and interactions. Students can:
2.2.a. Develop and design a scientific investigation about human body systems
Interactive/Simulation Cardiovascular System
Interactive/Simulation Digestive System
Interactive/Simulation Excretory System
Interactive/Simulation Nervous System
Interactive/Simulation Respiratory System
Interactive/Simulation The Endocrine System
Interactive/Simulation The Immune System
Interactive/Simulation The Male Reproductive System
Interactive/Simulation The Skin
Interactive/Simulation Types of Joints
Interactive/Simulation Types of Muscles
Presentations Blood
Presentations Body Organization
Presentations Endocrine System
Presentations Muscular System
Presentations Nervous System
Presentations Process of Digestion
Presentations Skeletal System
Presentations The Immune Response
Flip Charts The Immune System
Flip Charts The Nervous System
 
2.2.b. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation regarding the functions and interactions of the human body
Multimedia Lesson Light and Optics
Interactive/Simulation Cardiovascular System
Interactive/Simulation Digestive System
Interactive/Simulation Excretory System
Interactive/Simulation Respiratory System
Interactive/Simulation The Immune System
Interactive/Simulation The Male Reproductive System
Interactive/Simulation The Skin
Presentations Body Organization
Presentations Muscular System
Presentations Process of Digestion
Presentations Refraction and lenses
Presentations Skeletal System
Presentations The Immune Response
Flip Charts Sound
Flip Charts The Immune System
Flip Charts The Nervous System
Vocabulary Terms Light and Optics
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Light and Optics
 
2.2.c. Gather, analyze, and interpret data and models on the functions and interactions of the human body
Multimedia Lesson Light and Optics
Interactive/Simulation Cardiovascular System
Interactive/Simulation Digestive System
Interactive/Simulation Excretory System
Interactive/Simulation Respiratory System
Interactive/Simulation The Immune System
Interactive/Simulation The Male Reproductive System
Interactive/Simulation The Skin
Presentations Body Organization
Presentations Muscular System
Presentations Process of Digestion
Presentations Refraction and lenses
Presentations Skeletal System
Presentations The Immune Response
Flip Charts Sound
Flip Charts The Immune System
Flip Charts The Nervous System
Vocabulary Terms Light and Optics
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Light and Optics
 
2.3. Cells are the smallest unit of life that can function independently and perform all the necessary functions of life. Students can:
2.3.a. Gather, analyze, and interpret data and models on the different types of cells, their structures, components and functions
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
Multimedia Lesson Mitosis
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Animal Cell
Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration
Interactive/Simulation Plant Cell
Presentations Amoeba
Presentations Animals
Presentations Cell Transport
Presentations Chromosomes
Presentations Chromosomes
Presentations Discovering Cells
Presentations Euglena
Presentations Paramecium
Presentations Plant-Like Protists
Presentations Plants
Presentations Specialized Cells
Presentations Spirogyra
Presentations Types of Nutrients
Presentations Volvox
Flip Charts How Genes Work
Flip Charts Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Mitosis
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mitosis
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
2.3.b. Develop, communicate, and justify an evidence-based scientific explanation regarding cell structures, components, and their specific functions
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
Multimedia Lesson Mitosis
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Animal Cell
Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration
Interactive/Simulation Plant Cell
Presentations Amoeba
Presentations Animals
Presentations Cell Transport
Presentations Chromosomes
Presentations Chromosomes
Presentations Discovering Cells
Presentations Euglena
Presentations Paramecium
Presentations Plant-Like Protists
Presentations Plants
Presentations Specialized Cells
Presentations Spirogyra
Presentations Types of Nutrients
Presentations Volvox
Flip Charts How Genes Work
Flip Charts Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Mitosis
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Chromosomes, Genes and DNA
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Mitosis
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
2.3.c. Compare and contrast the basic structures and functions of plant cells, animal cells, and single-celled organisms
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Animal Cell
Interactive/Simulation Plant Cell
Presentations Amoeba
Presentations Animal-Like Protists
Presentations Animals
Presentations Euglena
Presentations Fungi
Presentations Organization of Cells
Presentations Paramecium
Presentations Plant-Like Protists
Presentations Plants
Presentations Protists
Presentations Specialized Cells
Presentations Volvox
Presentations What Is a Protist?
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
2.3.d. Employ tools to gather, view, analyze, and report results for the scientific investigations of cells
Multimedia Lesson Cells
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Animal Cell
Interactive/Simulation Plant Cell
Presentations Animals
Presentations Cell Transport
Presentations Discovering Cells
Presentations Plants
Presentations Specialized Cells
Flip Charts How Genes Work
Flip Charts Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Mitosis & Meiosis
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Flip Charts Modern Genetics
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Vocabulary Terms Cells
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Cells
 
2.4. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are important processes by which energy is acquired and utilized by organisms. Students can:
2.4.a. Gather, analyze, and interpret data regarding the basic functions of photosynthesis and cellular respiration
Multimedia Lesson Food Chains and Food Webs
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration
Interactive/Simulation Kingdom Identification
Interactive/Simulation Paramecium
Interactive/Simulation Photosynthesis
Presentations Energy Flow
Presentations Euglena
Presentations Plant-Like Protists
Presentations Plants
Presentations Spirogyra
Presentations Volvox
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
2.4.b. Use direct and indirect evidence to describe the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration within plants - and between plants and animals
Multimedia Lesson Food Chains and Food Webs
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration
Interactive/Simulation Kingdom Identification
Interactive/Simulation Paramecium
Interactive/Simulation Photosynthesis
Presentations Energy Flow
Presentations Euglena
Presentations Plant-Like Protists
Presentations Plants
Presentations Spirogyra
Presentations Volvox
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 
2.4.c. Use computer simulations to model the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration within plants - and between plants and animals
Multimedia Lesson Food Chains and Food Webs
Multimedia Lesson Protists: Pond Microlife
Multimedia Lesson Six Kingdoms of Life
Interactive/Simulation Cellular Respiration
Interactive/Simulation Kingdom Identification
Interactive/Simulation Paramecium
Interactive/Simulation Photosynthesis
Presentations Energy Flow
Presentations Euglena
Presentations Plant-Like Protists
Presentations Plants
Presentations Spirogyra
Presentations Volvox
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Vocabulary Terms Protists: Pond Microlife
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Photosynthesis and Respiration
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Protists: Pond Microlife
 

CO.3.Earth Systems Science

Earth Systems Science
3.1. Major geologic events such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mid-ocean ridges, and mountain formation are associated with plate boundaries and attributed to plate motions. Students can:
3.1.a. Gather, analyze, and communicate data that explains Earth's plates, plate motions, and the results of plate motions
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Plate Tectonics
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Interactive/Simulation Continent Movement Over Time
Presentations Continental Drift
Presentations Sea-Floor Spreading
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Plate Tectonics
Flip Charts Plate Tectonics
Flip Charts Rocks
Flip Charts Rocks
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Flip Charts Volcanoes
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
3.1.b. Identify, interpret, and explain models of plates motions on Earth
Multimedia Lesson Plate Tectonics
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Presentations Sea-Floor Spreading
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Plate Tectonics
Flip Charts Plate Tectonics
Flip Charts Rocks
Flip Charts Rocks
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Flip Charts Volcanoes
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
3.1.c. Use maps to locate likely geologic ''hot spots'', using evidence of earthquakes and volcanic activity
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Flip Charts Volcanoes
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
3.1.d. Use web-based or other technology tools to show connections and patterns in data about tectonic plate boundaries and earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Flip Charts Volcanoes
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
3.2. Geologic time, history, and changing life forms are indicated by fossils and successive sedimentation, folding, faulting, and uplifting of layers of sedimentary rock. Students can:
3.2.a. Describe the geologic time scale and why it is used
 
3.2.b. Identify and describe the impact of major geologic events on life on Earth
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Our Solar System
Multimedia Lesson Plate Tectonics
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Presentations Climate Change
Presentations Continental Drift
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Flip Charts Volcanoes
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Our Solar System
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Our Solar System
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
3.2.c. Identify and describe major events in Earth's geologic history
Multimedia Lesson Earth's Climate
Multimedia Lesson Earthquakes
Multimedia Lesson Our Solar System
Multimedia Lesson Plate Tectonics
Multimedia Lesson Volcanoes
Presentations Climate Change
Presentations Continental Drift
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Earthquakes
Flip Charts Science Grade 6
Flip Charts Volcanoes
Vocabulary Terms Earth`s Climate
Vocabulary Terms Earthquakes
Vocabulary Terms Our Solar System
Vocabulary Terms Volcanoes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earth`s Climate
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Earthquakes
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Our Solar System
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game Volcanoes
 
3.2.d. Use direct and indirect evidence to determine the sequence of events in geologic time