The Characteristics of Organisms 5E Lesson includes materials for every "E" phase, including the Characteristics of Organisms Station Lab for Exploration and an interactive PowerPoint with digital INB templates for Explanation.
The lesson also includes introduction materials for Engagement, student-choice project ideas for Elaboration, and assessments for Evaluation.
After completing the Characteristics of Organisms 5E Lesson, students will be able to identify the basic characteristics of organisms, including prokaryotic or eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular, autotrophic or heterotrophic, and mode of reproduction, that further classify them in the currently recognized Kingdoms. They will also be able to compare the results of uniform or diverse offspring from sexual reproduction or asexual reproduction.
Distance-Learning Ready
The Characteristics of Organisms Inquiry Lab is a hands-on activity that is differentiated for advanced, on-level, and modified middle school students.
Students will create new organisms to fit within the current kingdom classification system. They will then trade organisms with another group and attempt identification.
The Characteristics of Organisms Inquiry Lab includes a brief reading passage, comprehension checks, hands-on activities, reflection questions, and a CER conclusion.
Distance-Learning Ready
Year-Round Resources
These year-round activities will increase your students' understanding of many middle school science topics. All of these activities are also included in the Kesler Science Membership.
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Bell Ringers and Warm-Ups
These middle school science bell ringers are an excellent way to engage your students as soon as they walk into your classroom. This comprehensive FULL YEAR resource includes everything you need to start off each science class with an interesting warm-up activity.
Review Board Games
Each game board has been carefully designed to keep students engaged. There are 10 different action spaces on each board and dozens of question cards. All of the actions are related to science concepts and keep the students motivated throughout the game.
Each game is ready to play. Simply print out the board and the cards and let the students enjoy reviewing nine different units.