STEM Curriculum, Grades 4-12
These lessons cover STEM topics for grades 4-12. Many of them include options for advanced students. Additionally, the lessons meet Next Generation Science Standards. Another resource is the Common Core Standards for Oregon.
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| Lesson Title Sort ascending | Lesson Summary | Subject | Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Why Genetically Modify | Students learn about 3 different types of genetically modified products to understand that each GMO is different from others. | Biology, Atmospheric Science, Ecology | Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) |
| Whale Jenga | In this lesson on ocean acidification, Whale Jenga, students learn about how changes in the food web might impact the ocean ecosystem. | Biology, Ecology, Marine | Elementary (4-5) |
| Understanding Ocean Acidification | Students in this lesson will learn about the pH scale, the carbon cycle, using scientific notation, and reading chemical equations. | Biology, Chemistry, Atmospheric Science, Marine | Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8) |
| Traits Bingo | Students cross off or color bingo squares in response to questions about their traits. | Biology | Elementary (4-5) |
| Tiny Oligotrophic | Tiny Oligotrophic is a fast-to-learn, strategic tile placement game where players compete to place biomass the fastest. | Biology, Chemistry, Atmospheric Science, Marine | Elementary (4-5) |
| Thermal Expansion | In this lesson students learn about how warming waters affect the ocean ecosystem. | Biology, Ecology, Marine | Elementary (4-5) |
| Symbiosis | Students in this lesson will learn about symbiosis and the three subtypes. Students will also learn about the relationship between microalgae and their host cnidarians, what coral bleaching is, and how climate change affects coral reef systems. | Biology, Atmospheric Science | High School (9-12) |
| Survivor | In this lesson students learn about the food web, carrying capacity, and limiting factors for a species. | Biology, Ecology | Elementary (4-5) |
| Stream Webs Field and Classroom Watershed Investigation Curriculum | Biology, Ecology | Elementary (4-5), Middle School (6-8), High School (9-12) | |
| Specialists vs. Generalists | In this lesson students learn about food webs and explore specialist and generalist diets. | Biology, Ecology | Elementary (4-5) |