12th Grade Lessons

Carbon Chemistry Biology Lesson | Organic Molecules, Functional Groups

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Carbon Chemistry lesson. This senior biology lesson overviews the importance and role of carbon in biochemistry. It discusses organic molecules, hydrocarbons, the functional groups used in reactions, acids and bases as well as providing examples of dehydration and hydrolysis reactions so that studen

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-6

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Carbohydrates and Lipids Biology Lesson | Macromolecules, Polysaccharides

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Carbohydrates and Lipids lesson. This senior biology lesson covers the structure and function of both carbohydrates and lipids. Specifically, it teaches about isomers, mono, di, and polysaccharides, fatty acids, fats, phospholipids, steroids, and waxes. The lesson includes many pictures and structur

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-6

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Proteins and Nucleic Acids Biology Lesson | Function of Proteins, Amino Acids

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Proteins and Nucleic Acids lesson. This senior biology lesson covers the structure and function of both proteins and nucleic acids. Regarding proteins, it teaches about primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure as well as what amino are and the role they play in proteins. The second hal

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS3-1

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Enzymes Biology Lesson | Structure and Function of Enzymes, Cofactors & Coenzyme

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Enzymes lesson. This senior biology lesson covers the structure and function of enzymes. Specifically, it teaches about what catalysts are and why enzyme activity is a requirement for life. It cofactors, coenzymes, and enzyme inhibition. Lastly, the presentation discusses allosteric regulation, enzy

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS1-5, HS-PS1-6+1

Also included in: Macromolecules and Biomolecules 5E Lesson | Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins

Cell Membrane and Transport - Google Slides and Distance Learning Ready

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Cell membrane and transport lesson. This senior biology lesson covers the structure and function of membranes. Specifically, it teaches about how membranes act as both a barrier as well as a transportation network for different substances coming into and leaving the cell. It discusses in detail the

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-LS1-2

Also included in: Cell Membrane and Transport 5E Lesson Bundle | Hypotonic, Hypertonic, Isotonic

Metabolism - Google Slides and Distance Learning Ready

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Metabolism lesson. This senior biology lesson covers how the body metabolizes food for energy. Specifically, it teaches energy and metabolism, thermodynamics, kinetic vs. potential energy, and bond energies. Lastly, the lesson compares and contrasts exothermic and endothermic reactions, shows how to

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-PS3-4+3

Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Fully Editable Biology Activities, Lessons, Assessments

ATP - Energy Currency of the Cell Lesson | ATP Synthesis, ATP Cycle, Biology

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ATP introduction lesson. This brief, senior biology lesson describes what ATP is, its structure, how it provides energy for the cell, and how it is regenerated. The lesson includes many pictures and diagrams so that your students will gain a better understanding of the concepts. This lesson package

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2+5

Also included in: Pennsylvania Keystone Biology Exam - Complete Curriculum Prep Bundle

Food as Fuel - Google Slides and Distance Learning Ready

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Food as Fuel. This senior biology lesson starts by describing and contrasting different types of fuels (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) as well as the energy content of each. It then overviews what calories are and why we need them. Lastly, the lesson teaches about how energy is released from foo

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-2, HS-LS1-2+4

Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Fully Editable Biology Activities, Lessons, Assessments

Introduction to Cellular Respiration & Fermentation - Google & Classroom Ready

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Introduction to Cellular Respiration & Fermentation. This senior biology lesson starts by describing and contrasting aerobic respiration, glycolysis, pyruvate oxidation, and the electron transport chain in detail. It then discusses various applications including cyanide, rigor mortis, and lactic

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2, HS-LS1-3+4

Also included in: Cellular Respiration Unit - SENIOR Biology Teaching Bundle

Glycolysis & Pyruvate Oxidation - Aerobic Respiration - Google & Classroom Ready

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Glycolysis and Pyruvate Oxidation - Aerobic Respiration. This senior biology lesson describes the purpose of cellular respiration then dives deep into the steps of glycolysis. Each step is outlined and includes diagrams and an explanation. The presentation concludes with a description of pyruvate ox

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2+5

Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Fully Editable Biology Activities, Lessons, Assessments

Krebs Cycle and the ETC - Aerobic Cellular Respiration -Google & Classroom Ready

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Krebs Cycle and the ETC - Aerobic Respiration. This senior biology lesson starts by reviewing Glycolysis and Pyruvate Oxidation. It then describes the Krebs Cycle and points out key points where energy is harvested, energy carriers are created, as well as when and where waste products are removed. T

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2+4

Also included in: Cellular Respiration Unit - SENIOR Biology Teaching Bundle

Efficiency and Regulation of Cellular Respiration - Google & Classroom Ready

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Efficiency and Regulation of Cellular Respiration. This senior biology lesson starts by reviewing what ATP is, how it's created, and how much we're able to make. It then shifts focus to discuss how efficient we are at making ATP, talks about metabolic rates, and how cellular respiration is regulated

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS1-4, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2+4

Also included in: Cellular Respiration Unit - SENIOR Biology Teaching Bundle

Photosynthesis - Comprehensive Senior Biology Resource- Google & Classroom Ready

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Photosynthesis - Senior Biology. This two or three-day, comprehensive senior biology lesson starts by reviewing what photosynthesis is and the photosynthesis equation. It then looks at chloroplasts and pigments, specifically, chlorophyll a and b as well as Carotenoids and Xanthophylls. The presentat

11th - 12th Science, Biology, Earth Sciences

NGSS HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-3, HS-LS1-5+4

Also included in: Photosynthesis Complete 5E Lesson Bundle | How Photosynthesis Works, RuBisCo

Genetic Disorders, Screening, & Therapy -Google Slides & Distance Learning Ready

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Genetic Disorders, Screening, and Therapy - This senior biology lesson begins with an overview of what biotechnology and genetic screening are and how they relate to improving the health of living things. It next discusses the two types of gene therapy then goes into more depth on four genetic disea

11th - Adult Education Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS3-1+1

Also included in: Biology Curriculum | Fully Editable Biology Activities, Lessons, Assessments

Homeostasis - Google Slides & Distance Learning Ready

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Homeostasis - This senior biology lesson begins with an overview of what homeostasis and homeostatic control are as well as the three main components - sensor, integrator, and effector. It next discusses and contrasts negative and positive feedback using plenty of examples. The lesson is very in-dep

11th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Also included in: Homeostasis Unit Curriculum | Thermoregulation, Body System Interactions

Thermoregulation - Google Slides & Distance Learning Ready

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Thermoregulation - Maintenance of Internal Body Temperature - This senior biology lesson begins with an overview of what thermoregulation is and how it regulates body temperature through specific metabolic responses in the hypothalamus. It next discusses and contrasts ectotherms and endotherms and h

11th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Also included in: Homeostasis Unit Curriculum | Thermoregulation, Body System Interactions

The Urinary System - Google Slides & Distance Learning Ready

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The Urinary System - Maintenance of the Body's Water Balance - This senior biology lesson begins with an overview of what the urinary system is and why it is critical for the health of the body. It then goes into detail about the structures and functions of the urinary system specifically, the kidne

11th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Also included in: South Carolina State Standards-Science: Gr 7 SC.7-3.Human Body Systems & Disease

The Endocrine System - Google Slides & Distance Learning Ready

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The Endocrine System - The Body's Chemical Control System - This senior biology lesson begins with an overview of what hormones are, where they are produced, and the purpose they serve. The presentation then discusses the structure and functions of specific glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, and

11th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Also included in: Homeostasis Unit Curriculum | Thermoregulation, Body System Interactions

The Nervous System Anatomy | Google Slides & Distance Learning Ready

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The Nervous System - Anatomy - This senior biology lesson begins with an overview of what the nervous system is and what it does. The presentation then breaks the nervous system into the CNS and PNS and goes into detail on each. The next section of the lesson looks more deeply at the spinal cord and

11th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Also included in: South Carolina State Standards-Science: Gr 7 SC.7-3.Human Body Systems & Disease

The Nervous System Signal Transmission | Google Slides & Distance Learning

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The Nervous System - Signal Transmission - This senior biology lesson continues where part one - The Nervous System - Anatomy left off. It begins with an overview of the importance of neural transmission and what it is. The presentation then breaks down the steps of neural firing in detail - resting

11th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Also included in: South Carolina State Standards-Science: Gr 7 SC.7-3.Human Body Systems & Disease

The Reproductive Systems | Male and Female Reproductive Systems

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The Human Reproductive Systems - This senior biology lesson looks at the reproductive system from a homeostasis point of view. It overviews some structures but the focus is on the hormones and cycles involved, not the anatomy. The presentation begins with the male reproductive system and teaches abo

11th - 12th Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Also included in: Homeostasis Unit Curriculum | Thermoregulation, Body System Interactions

Homeostasis Unit Curriculum | Thermoregulation, Body System Interactions

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This Senior High School Biology package includes a full lesson and activity set for a complete unit on Homeostasis. Within the unit package, you'll find the lessons, activities, and Exit Tickets for each lesson. Additionally, each lesson is fully Google compatible which each resource properly format

11th - Adult Education Science, Biology, General Science

NGSS HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3

Earth's Origins - How We Got Here - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

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Earth's Origins - How We Got Here - This one-day senior Earth and Space lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket, THREE videos, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with many opport

10th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Environment

Also included in: Earth and Space - Senior Earth Unit-Lessons & Activities-Distance Learning Ready

Earth’s Composition - Google Slides and PowerPoint Lesson

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Earth’s Composition - This one-day senior Earth and Space lesson package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), an auto-graded Exit Ticket, THREE videos, and a student lesson handout as a document. The presentation is fun and applicable with many opportunities for in

10th - 12th Science, Astronomy, Environment

NGSS HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS1-6, HS-ESS2-7

Also included in: Earth and Space - Senior Earth Unit-Lessons & Activities-Distance Learning Ready