The Study of Life Phenomena-Based Lesson: Tardigrade Cryptobiosis Presentation | Biology | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Biology (grades 9–12) chapter The Study of Life, built around the phenomenon Tardigrade Cryptobiosis. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: The Study of Life Phenomena-Based Lesson: Tardigrade Cryptobiosis Teacher Discussion Guide; The Study of Life Phenomena-Based Lesson: Tardigrade Cryptobiosis Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: The Study of Life Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Tardigrade Cryptobiosis Presentation.

Sections: NGSS Dimension; Specific Performance Expectation & Dimensional Alignment; Slides; Segment; Focus Activity & Instructional Goal; Anchoring Driving Question (student Sensemaking):; Teacher Script (read Aloud To Introduce Phenomenon):; Talk Move Category. Sample item: “• Tier 1 (Observation): What physical, structural, and chemical transformations happen to the tardigrade's tissues when all surrounding moisture evaporates?”

What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 22 slides).

Standards: HS-LS1-2 — Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for high school Biology, grades 9–12.

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