NGSS | Disciplinary Core ideas
Find free, ready-to-teach resources aligned to LS1.A-M1. Designed with teachers and artists, in partnership with STEM researchers.
LS1.A-M1 | Disciplinary Core ideas
Grades 6-8
All living things are made up of cells, which is the smallest unit that can be said to be alive. An organism may consist of one single cell (unicellular) or many different numbers and types of cells (multicellular).
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Micro Matchups: A multimedia-rich exploration of protists
Pique curiosity about protists with stunning videos of microscopic matchups. Predict the outcomes using text and data, then watch a Duke researcher provide detailed commentary and research connections. An awesome intro to the wonderful world of protists for middle school to adults.
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Lesson 1
Students will recognize that some protists are unicellular, while others are multicellular. They will also draw comparisons between protists (either unicellular or multicellular) and some common multicellular organisms in the animal kingdom.
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1 lesson and 6 supporting media items.
Lesson 1
Supporting videos