Ecosystems 5E Lessons

  • Everything You Need

    Each of the 5E lessons comes with the following downloadable files: Objective and I CAN statement cards, Engagement Activity, Differentiated Station Lab, Editable Interactive PowerPoint, Interactive Notebook Templates, Modified Notes, Anchor Chart Ideas, Student Choice Projects, Homework Activity, Assessment (including modified)

  • Standards Alignment

    All of the 5E lessons are aligned to the middle school TEKS and middle school NGSS standards. For a complete alignment guide see the FAQ below.

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    The 5E lessons are created by an award-winning classroom teacher. Save yourself loads of prep time and start focusing your energy on teaching the content.

Bundle Includes:

Everything you need to teach a unit on ecosystems. Each of the lesson plans follows the 5E model and provides you with the exact tools to teach the topics. All of the guesswork has been removed with these NO PREP lessons.


What’s Included in Each 5E Lesson?

Engagement:
Objective and I CAN statements for class display
Blank Objective and I CAN statements – Available for editing
Engagement Activity - Specific instructions for an engaging introduction

Exploration:
Differentiated Station Lab – Student-Led and differentiated for all learning styles. Includes printed, interactive, and Google Form versions.

Explanation:
Editable PowerPoint - No more boring notes! Choose from standard or interactive versions
INB Templates – Templates for student interactive notebooks, now also available as digital INB bundles
Modified Notes
Anchor Chart Diagrams and Ideas

Elaboration:
Student Choice Project – completed in class or at home

Evaluation:
Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle (when applicable)
Homework – Weekly homework assignment
Assessment – Open-ended and modified assessment

Course curriculum

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    Start Here
    • Start Here: What's in a Kesler Science 5E Lesson?
    • The Most Simple Way to Do Distance Learning with Kesler Science
    • How to Upload PowerPoint Files into Google Slides
    • Helpful Materials: Rubric Makers, Binder Labels, Station Lab Signs
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    Ecosystems Interactive Notebook (INB) Paper and Digital Bundle
    • Digital INB Bundle PREVIEW
    • Paper INB Bundle PREVIEW
    • Interactive Notebook DOWNLOADS and DESCRIPTIONS
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    *New TEKS.8.13C* Adaptations for Survival
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.6.12A* Biotic & Abiotic Competition
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.7.14B@* Characteristics of Kingdoms
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.8.11C* Describing the Carbon Cycle
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.7.12A* Diagram Trophic Levels
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.8.12A* Disruptions in Ecosystems
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.6.12B* Ecological Relationships
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.6.12C* Hierarchy of Ecosystems
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.7.11A* Human Activity & Water
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.7.11B* Humans and Ocean Systems
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.7.12B* Matter in Biosphere
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.7.13D* Natural & Artificial Selection
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.8.12B* Succession & Species Diversity
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.8.12C* Sustainability of an Ecosystem
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.7.14A* Taxonomy
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
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    *New TEKS.6.13C* Variations & Survival
    • 1 Engagement > Objective and Word Wall PREVIEW
    • 1 Engagement > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Teacher Directions PREVIEW
    • 2 Exploration > Station Lab - Print Version PREVIEW (Dependent)
    • 2 Exploration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 3 Explanation > Presentation - Answer Key PREVIEW - Interactive with Digital INBs
    • 3 Explanation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 4 Elaboration > Student Choice Projects PREVIEW
    • 4 Elaboration > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS
    • 5 Evaluation > Assessment PREVIEW
    • 5 Evaluation > DOWNLOADS and DIRECTIONS