This lesson discuss Why Do Organisms Grow Differently? Genetic and Environmental Factors. This lesson is intended for students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and covers NGSS MS-LS1-5. Your lesson also includes TWO BONUS activities 'Story Prompt The Genetic Code Unraveling the Threads of Life' and 'Crash Course Video Worksheet - Nature Nurture Not That Simple'.

✅ Why Do Organisms Grow Differently: What affects how things grow including genetic factors and environmental factors and how they work together.

✅ Student + Teacher Versions: Includes editable PowerPoint and Google formats with fill-in-the-blank notes to keep students active and focused. PDF also included.

✅ Multimedia-Rich Lesson: Features diagrams and embedded videos to support visual and auditory learning.

✅ No Extra Prep Required: Just download, open, and start teaching.

This package includes the lesson (student and teacher versions of the presentation), TWO embedded videos, a 4-question auto-graded Exit Ticket, a student lesson handout as a document, plus two activities - 'Story Prompt The Genetic Code Unraveling the Threads of Life' and 'Crash Course Video Worksheet - Nature Nurture Not That Simple'. The presentation is fun and applicable with many opportunities for inquiry-based learning and discussion.

In order, the lesson covers:

• What Affects How Living Things Grow?
• What Are Genetic Factors?
• Genetic Influences on Growth
• What Are Environmental Factors?
• How Genetic and Environmental Factors Work Together

Included in the lesson package is:

• The teacher version of the presentation
• The student version of the presentation
• 4-Question auto-graded Exit Ticket
• TWO embedded videos
• Student lesson handout
• Crash Course Video Worksheet - Nature Nurture Not That Simple
• Story Prompt The Genetic Code Unraveling the Threads of Life

The student version of the presentation contains multiple blanks that need to be filled in throughout the lesson. These blanks are conveniently underlined and bolded on the teacher copy. I have found this to be the most effective means of keeping my students engaged and active without having them write everything out. This also leaves more time for discussion and activities.

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