Human Impact on Oceans Inquiry Lab - NGSS MS LS2-4, TEKS 6-8

In this lab, students will learn about the collapse of the North Atlantic Cod population. They will model the effects of a fishing quota on a population in recovery. Then they will use beans to estimate a population of cod (this part can be omitted if time does not allow).

This product contains three complete, NGSS- and TEKS-aligned labs that are differentiated for all of your students. All labs have comprehension questions, Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (C.E.R.) prompts, and a reflection section.

What's Included?

• Teacher resource pages, including prep time, standards/objectives, teacher directions, materials, and additional resources
• Answer keys - suggested answer keys for the labs
• CER conclusion and reflection questions - Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning statements along with 3 reflection questions per lab
• Fully editable files
• NGSS- and TEKS-aligned materials

3 Differentiated Labs:

• Dependent Student Lab - A complete lab. This level is written with a combination of procedural instructions and inquiry questions. They are moderately student-centered with guided inquiry questions throughout the lab. Suggested for on-level learners.
• Modified Student Lab - A complete lab. This level provides the most structured lab experience. The lessons may eliminate parts of the lab and change the questioning to include sentence stems or multiple choice questions. Suggested for learners who may benefit from modifications.
• Independent Student Lab - A complete lab. This level is the most student-centered experience. Suggestions are made for the students to get started, but most of the decisions will be student-generated. The students will be responsible for most aspects of the lab and will have the least guidance. Suggested for advanced learners.

Materials Needed Per Group:

• 1 set of Cod Cards (printed and cut apart – tell the students not to peek at them until the instructions say so.)
• 1 cups white dry beans in a container
• 1 cup of dark beans in a container
• 1 bowl that can easily hold 3 cups
• Red, Blue, and Green markers (If there is more than one of each, the Marking step will go faster.)
• 1-cup and ¼-cup measuring cups
• Modified only: a calculator for the population estimates.

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This is a finished product; it will be updated with formatting or corrections as needed. Future improvements and new features will be sold as a separate product.