The experiments in this module fall under ten topics that relate to two aspects of life science:

1. The Diversity of Living Things
2. A Study of Trees & Forests 

In each section you will find teacher notes designed to provide you guidance with the learning intention, the success criteria, materials needed, a lesson outline, as well as provide some insight on what results to expect when the experiments are conducted. Suggestions for differentiation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment. 

Lesson Topics: 

Lesson 1 - Defining Living Things

Learning Intentions:

• Identify and describe the characteristics and basic needs of living organisms; recognizing how basic needs get met
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary
• Discuss and evaluate the effect of human interference on the survival of living things as they strive for basic needs 

Lesson 2 - Classification Systems

Learning Intentions:

• Describe the five-kingdom classification model of all living things; sort and classify living things
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary
• Discuss and evaluate the effect of human interference on the survival of living things as they strive for basic needs
• Assess the benefits of biodiversity to all living things on the planet 

Lesson 3 - The Animal Kingdom Print and PowerPoint

Learning Intentions:

• Identify the types of multicellular organisms that make up the kingdom of animals, research a species of each sub-category
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary 

Lesson 4 - The Plant Kingdom Print and PowerPoint

Learning Intentions:

• Identify the types of multi-cellular organisms that make up the kingdom of plants; research a plant species, determine plant category and adaptations
• Make predictions, formulate questions, and plan an investigation
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary 

Lesson 5 - Monera, Protist and Fungi Kingdoms

Learning Intentions:

• Research and describe the characteristics, effects, and benefits of the monera, protist, and fungi kingdoms
• Make predictions, formulate questions, and plan an investigation
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary 

Lesson 6 - Microscopic Work

Learning Intentions:

• Identify the parts of a microscope and demonstrate how to use it to view and describe microscopic specimens
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary
• Assess the benefits of biodiversity to all living things on the planet

Lesson 7 - Because of Biodiversity

Learning Intentions:

• Research examples of the interdependence of living things, determine factors that threaten continued interdependence
• Make predictions, formulate questions, and plan an investigation
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary
• Discuss and evaluate the effect of human interference on the survival of living things as they strive for basic needs
• Assess the benefits of biodiversity to all living things on the planet
• Analyze and debate a local issue that impacts the abundance and health of biodiversity in the area

 Lesson 8 – Trees

Learning Intentions:

• Recognize the benefit of trees to other living things, research types of trees, their uses, and their characteristics
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary
• Assess the benefits of biodiversity to all living things on the planet

Lesson 9 - Learning About Leaves

Learning Intentions:

• Recognize different types of leaves and describe their characteristics; determine hidden colors in deciduous leaves
• Make predictions, formulate questions, and plan an investigation
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary 

Lesson 10 - A Forest of Trees

Learning Intentions:

• Conduct a tree study to determine its characteristics and that of its leaves
• Gather and record observations and findings using drawings, tables, written descriptions
• Recognize and apply safety procedures in the classroom
• Communicate the procedure and conclusions of investigations using demonstrations, drawings, and oral or written descriptions, with use of science and technology vocabulary
• Discuss and evaluate the effect of human interference on the survival of living things as they strive for basic needs
• Assess the benefits of biodiversity to all living things on the planet
• Analyze and debate a local issue that impacts the abundance and health of biodiversity in the area

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