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Great for early finishers - simply have your middle school students login to Epic (free) and then they can use this library and click on the book they want to read on plants or animals. ...

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MS-LS1-5 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

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MS-LS1-5 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

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Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms.

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Students who demonstrate understanding can:

MS-LS1-5.

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. [Clarification Statement: Examples of local environmental conditions could include availability of food, light, space, and water. Examples of genetic factors could include large breed cattle and species of grass affecting growth of organisms. Examples of evidence could include drought decreasing plant growth, fertilizer increasing plant growth, different varieties of plant seeds growing at different rates in different conditions, and fish growing larger in large ponds than they do in small ponds.] [ Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include genetic mechanisms, gene regulation, or biochemical processes.]

The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing explanations and designing solutions in 6-8 builds on K-5 experiences and progresses to include constructing explanations and designing solutions supported by multiple sources of evidence consistent with scientific knowledge, principles, and theories.

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

MS-LS1-5.

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. [Clarification Statement: Examples of local environmental conditions could include availability of food, light, space, and water. Examples of genetic factors could include large breed cattle and species of grass affecting growth of organisms. Examples of evidence could include drought decreasing plant growth, fertilizer increasing plant growth, different varieties of plant seeds growing at different rates in different conditions, and fish growing larger in large ponds than they do in small ponds.] [ Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include genetic mechanisms, gene regulation, or biochemical processes.]

The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing explanations and designing solutions in 6-8 builds on K-5 experiences and progresses to include constructing explanations and designing solutions supported by multiple sources of evidence consistent with scientific knowledge, principles, and theories.

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

MS-LS1-5.

Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. [Clarification Statement: Examples of local environmental conditions could include availability of food, light, space, and water. Examples of genetic factors could include large breed cattle and species of grass affecting growth of organisms. Examples of evidence could include drought decreasing plant growth, fertilizer increasing plant growth, different varieties of plant seeds growing at different rates in different conditions, and fish growing larger in large ponds than they do in small ponds.] [ Assessment Boundary: Assessment does not include genetic mechanisms, gene regulation, or biochemical processes.]

The performance expectation above was developed using the following elements from the NRC document A Framework for K-12 Science Education:

Science and Engineering Practices
Constructing explanations and designing solutions in 6-8 builds on K-5 experiences and progresses to include constructing explanations and designing solutions supported by multiple sources of evidence consistent with scientific knowledge, principles, and theories.

* The performance expectations marked with an asterisk integrate traditional science content with engineering through a Practice or Disciplinary Core Idea.

The section entitled "Disciplinary Core Ideas" is reproduced verbatim from A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Cross-Cutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. Integrated and reprinted with permission from the National Academy of Sciences.

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MS-LS1-5 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

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Students who demonstrate understanding can: MS-LS1-5. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how environmental and genetic factors influence the growth of organisms. [Clarification Statement: Examples of local environmental conditions could include availability of food, light, space, and water.

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Master growth factors with our interactive vocabulary lesson! Students create social media-style posts on Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat to showcase their grasp of key terms. Strengthen class cohesion by sharing work on a collaborative Padlet. Foster fun learning with Quizlet and Blooket links for playful reviews. Accessible via customizable Canva or no-prep View-Only links. Dive into growth factors effortlessly and engage students in a vibrant learning journey. Ideal for NGSS MS-LS1-5.

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Vocabulary: Factors of Growth (MS-LS1-5)

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Master growth factors with our interactive vocabulary lesson! Students create social media-style posts on Instagram, TikTok, or Snapchat to showcase their grasp of key terms. Strengthen class cohesion by sharing work on a collaborative Padlet. Foster fun learning with Quizlet and Blooket links for p...

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This set of activities is a great way to introduce or review the environmental and genetic factors of growth in plants and animals. They are in PDF format and include a word search, a word scramble, matching, and a crossword. Thirty BINGO cards are included. Perfect for 6th through 8th-grade student...

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Unlock the secrets of growth with this "Factors Influencing Growth: Choice Board" - an interactive Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource designed to explore the fascinating impact of environment and genetics on growth through self-selected activities. Engage students with differentiated learning options to suit varied schedules. NGSS-aligned: MS-LS1-5. Rubric included.

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Factors Influencing Growth: Choice Board (MS-LS1-5)

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Unlock the secrets of growth with this "Factors Influencing Growth: Choice Board" - an interactive Project-Based Learning (PBL) resource designed to explore the fascinating impact of environment and genetics on growth through self-selected activities. Engage students with differentiated learning opt...

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