Ocean Biome Model – 3D Model – Biome Project

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Did you know that when your students are developing and using models, they are engaging in the practices of the Science and Engineering Process focused on in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)?

Not only does the NGS Magnified Ocean Biome 3D Model make use of the NGSS Science and Engineering Process, it also supports the following targeted performance standards from the NGSS:

5 – LS2-1. Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants, animals, decomposers, and the environment.

MS-LS2-3. Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

Modeling can begin in the earliest grades, with students’ models progressing from concrete “pictures” and/or physical scale models to more abstract representations of relevant relationships in later grades. (NRC Framework, 2012, p. 58)

Along with the model activity, the following is included in this download:

• Background of developing and using models in the science classroom
• Teacher Guide (with colored photos) of building the NGS Magnified models
• Template for optional pocket to hold brochure/model key
• Template for correct sizing of brochure and model key
• Two options for models – one with and one without labels
• A fully labeled Spanish version of this 3D model is also included in this product, making it ideal for bilingual learning or Spanish-speaking students

The following are featured in this model:

• Sea Turtle
• Angel Fish
• Dolphin
• Butterfly Fish
• Orca Whale
• Sting Ray
• Jellyfish
• Starfish
• Manatee
• Tiger Shark
• Whale Shark
• Seagrass
• Cleaner Wrasse
• Coral
• Clams

Terms of Use:

Cliff Note Version: Product is for ONE TEACHER – Please do not distribute illegally and if using with your students in an online capacity, make sure documents are password protected.

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