Tag: living

  • Investigation: Earthworm

    Investigation: Earthworm

    This earthworm lab is a revised version of the observation lab that I have used for years. I wanted to make the lab more open-ended and include terminology within the lab instead of expecting them to know it from their notes or textbooks. Taxonomy chapters on annelids and other invertebrates are being phased out, and…

  • The Martian and the Car

    The Martian and the Car

    This worksheet is one of the older ones in my collection, and was recently updated to include a Claim-Evidence-Reasoning section (instead of short response/essay). This a a great way to introduce the topic of life and how we define whether something is living or not. In this scenario, a Martian is observing earth and decides…

  • The Lion in Your Living Room

    The Lion in Your Living Room

    A video worksheet to follow the documentary The Lion in Your Living Room. Includes multiple choice questions to keep students focused while watching the film.

  • Case Study – Are Nanobacteria Alive?

    Case Study – Are Nanobacteria Alive?

    In this case study, students review the evidence of scientists on both sides of the controversy questioning whether nanobacteria are living organisms.