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Two Weeks of Biology Lesson Plans for Experimental Design

Deciding how you will start the year off is always a challenge. I choose to start with experimental design for several reasons.

First, it allows me to establish my procedures  and expectations for the lab  and the classroom right away.

Next, starting with experimental design allows me to easily engage my students in science.  I can grab their attention and then dive further into the content.

Finally, starting with experimental design helps me see my students’ understanding of science. With this knowledge, I can quickly make adjustments to my instruction to better accommodate my students.

I hope you enjoy these free lessons!

In these two weeks of Biology Experimental Design Lesson Plans your students will:

 

 

 

 

  • Design and carry out their own experiment.
  • Practice making observations
  • Write Hypotheses
  • Write Procedures
  • Identifying independent and dependent variables.
  • Choose the proper equipment
  • Create a Lab Report

You can get these lesson plans and more emailed directly to your inbox.  Download them below.

 

If you need a Full Biology Curriculum you can learn more here.

 

 

What Students Really Need To Hear

On the first day of school our student were shown a video about titled “What Students Really Need To Hear.” This may be a good video to include in your first day biology activities as a bell ringer. It is motivational video that can hopefully help encourage your students to get off to a great start.