Biology Lessons

Download biology activities submitted by Mentors in the New York State Biology-Chemistry Professional Development Network.

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Standard 1 / Laboratory Skills | Standard 4, Key Idea 6 | Standard 4, Key Idea 1

Standard 1 / Laboratory Skills

Investigation of Learning Using Mazes

Students conduct an experiment to determine the effect of repetition on maze learning. They design and conduct an experiment to investigate the effect of a factor of their choice on maze learning.

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Standard 4, Key Idea 6

The Water Cycle 08.pdf

Use hands-on models to introduce students to the processes involved in the water cycle.

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Standard 4, Key Idea 1

The Ties That Bind

In this learning activity, nerve cells and their cell receptors will be the core content theme. The 5E Model is used to teach the basic concepts and their roles in cellular communication. Learning strategies (Engaging Work Splash, Reading Comprehension accompanied by scaffold questions, Labeling Diagrams, Envelope Activity, Pair-Share Activity, Connection to the Real-World, and Concept Mapping) are some of the pedagogical strategies used in this two-day lesson.

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