Aligned with TEKS 6.13C

This Variation Unit Bundle covers 6th Grade TEKS 6.13C. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach how variations within a population can be an advantage or disadvantage to the survival of a population (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 6.13C

Resources included in this unit bundle:

Variation Lesson Plan (TEKS 6.13C)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Variation - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 6.13C)

  • Traits
  • Variation
  • Examples of Variation
  • Advantages of Variation
  • Disadvantages of Variation
  • Diagram
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Variation - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 6.13C)

  • A hands-on activity where students will complete an investigation into the advantages and disadvantages of certain traits in a changing ecosystem
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Variation Literacy Article (TEKS 6.13C)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Variation - Independent Practice (TEKS 6.13C)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Variation S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 6.13C)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Variation - Task Cards (TEKS 6.13C)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. variation, trait, population, etc.)
  • Examples of variation
  • Variation basics
  • Analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of variation
  • Chart/diagram practice
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Variation - Small Group Activity (TEKS 6.13C)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Variation card sort activity (advantages and disadvantages)
  • Complete Answer Key


Variation Assessment (TEKS 6.13C)

  • 33 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 57 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Variation Warm-Up (TEKS 6.13C)

  • Examples of variation in species
  • Advantages vs. Disadvantages of various traits
  • Advantages and disadvantages of variation
  • Short answer questions
  • Multiple choice practice


Variation Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 6.13C)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Variation Exit Tickets (TEKS 6.13C)
  • Variation Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 6.13C)