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6th Grade Science: Unit 7 – Organisms and Ecosystems
Empower your 6th-grade students with this comprehensive unit on Organisms and Ecosystems. Aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), this unit covers key biology and ecology concepts. Students will explore relationships between organisms and their environments, energy flow through ecosystems, and the adaptations that enable survival.
What’s Included:
- 5 Detailed Lesson Plans (PDF & editable formats) covering:
- Cell Structure and Function
- Levels of Organization in Living Organisms
- Ecosystems and Biomes
- Energy Flow in Food Chains and Food Webs
- Adaptations and Survival
- Google Slide Presentations for each lesson, with visual aids and discussion prompts
- Activities and Group Projects: Hands-on tasks designed for student collaboration and independent learning
- Assessment Tools: Quizzes, rubrics, and project ideas
- Teacher’s Guide: Suggested discussion prompts, teaching tips, and extension ideas
- Student Interactive Notes: Fill-in-the-blank and graphic organizers (PDF)
- Digital Interactive Options: GPT Assistant for lesson adjustments, quiz creation, and student questioning
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basic structure and function of cells and how they contribute to life processes.
- Identify and describe the levels of organization in living organisms: cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
- Analyze the interactions within ecosystems and the importance of biomes.
- Examine energy flow through food chains and food webs, and its impact on ecosystems.
- Investigate how organisms adapt to their environments for survival.
TEKS Alignment:
- 6.12A: Investigate how the basic structure and function of cells support life.
- 6.12B: Explore the levels of organization within living systems, from cells to organ systems.
- 6.12C: Examine the roles and interactions of organisms within ecosystems and biomes.
- 6.12D: Analyze the flow of energy in ecosystems through food chains and food webs.
- 6.12E: Investigate how adaptations help organisms survive and thrive in their environments.
Preview:
Get a glimpse of the lesson structure and content before purchase.
Pricing:
- Single Lesson Plan: $5
- Full Unit Bundle: $40 (Includes all 5 lesson plans, activities, and assessments)
- Subscription Access: $5/month for ongoing updates and new resources
Free Sample:
Download a free Organisms and Ecosystems Worksheet!
Download and Usage Instructions:
- Instant Access: Upon purchase, you’ll receive a download link via email for all files in ZIP format.
- Editable Formats: Google slide presentations are available in editable formats.
- Terms: Personal use only, not for redistribution.
Customer Reviews:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Unit 7 sparked my students’ interest in ecosystems and organisms. They really enjoyed the energy flow and food web activities, and the lessons were super easy to follow!” — Mrs. Miller, Middle School Science Teacher
