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key words: periodic table worksheets, finding elements, using the periodic table, periodic table homework, periodic table activity Have your students get to know the periodic table by matching certain clues (questions/statements) with elements. Not only does it help them associate chemical elements with their symbols and read the periodic table, but it also brings out their creative and imaginative side. - 22 questions/statements that must be matched with specific elements. - Students then must

Free DNA Extraction Cheek Cells or Strawberries is a fun activity to do and it only takes about 15 minutes! You can do it on a half day, as a fun "freebie" lab, or as a demonstration. Procedure is short and there are NO analysis questions with this mini lab. Gives students a chance to do something fun and interesting. Comes with teacher notes with directions and tips. You may also be interested in the following DNA resources ✿DNA PowerPoint Presentation(All you'll ever need to know about DNA

This is designed for your high school or middle school class the week of Thanksgiving! The day before thanksgiving break can be chaotic. In my case, it's the pep rally, so some classes might not meet, and those that do often have absent students (cheerleaders, athletes), and then to top it off, we are usually on the reduced class time schedule! That day is not the day to try to prepare kids for tests, present new material, or do any activities of great importance in pedagogy. Gobble Gobble Zzzz

This is a fun spin on protein synthesis, designed as an introductory activity to help your students get the hang of translation. Instead of having your students practice using amino acids, translate those mRNA codons into words that reveal the punchline of a joke! There are 5 jokes total which are decoded using a special chart. Answer key included. Very versatile assignment- can be used as warm up, homework, classwork or just for something fun! You may also be interested in: ✿ DNA PowerPoint P

This reading and graphing exercise explores bees, colony collapse disorder (CCD) and how it can affect crops- and the students. This science sub plan explains how commercial beehives are affected by CCD, and what the possible solution might be. This resource encourages literacy in science (reading and graphing). Please note that is this is designed to cover one 50 minute class period. It is not a front and back sheet of paper; but rather more comprehensive and engaging.This sub plan ties in wit

Classification - This is a two page introductory tool to classification. Students are asked to help a zoo organize a group of animals in order to help the zoo design a better layout. Students are also asked to make subgroups to further divide/classify the groups, as well as a mnemonic of the taxonomy ladders, and to "Guess That Organism!". This could easily be incorporated into your classroom as a warm up or as homework. Enjoy! You may also be interested in:☆Classification of Living Things

In this activity, students create a class "Frankenstein"- which is basically all the student's traits collaborated together. This is one of my favorite things to do for Halloween in Biology class (though it can be done year-round!) Warning: This takes planning and preparation! You will need a roll of LARGE paper as one of the traits for Frankenstein is height (and we do actual size!) The students are randomly assigned genes #'d 1-23 (if you have more students you could add more traits OR assign

This is a 3 page reading exercise in which students relate physical similarities of two organisms to their DNA (amino acid sequences). Cytochrome c and hemoglobin amino acid sequences of various animals are compared to that of humans. This promotes critical thinking skills as students read and graph. This activity also ties into common ancestors and how they may play a role in the similarities of two or more organisms. You may also be Interested in:Evolution Interactive Notebook ActivitiesHomol

Students read and answer questions about the history of the Christmas tree. Students learn about seven different tree species used as Christmas trees. Those celebrating Christmas choose their top two Christmas trees and why. Students not celebrating Christmas can choose to write about how their special holiday incorporates plants (or animals). Students consider brief information comparing real trees to artificial trees and write a small excerpt on what they prefer and why. Students construct a p

Have your students see diffusion in action with this spin on the traditional cornstarch and iodine demo. Complete with predictions and analysis. Materials required: cornstarch, iodine, beaker, dialysis tubing or baggies. Other resources you may be interested in: 1. Cell Transport PowerPoint Presentation- student fill in version included; completely editable; 42 slides 2. Passive Transport Coloring-students color and label the different types of passive transport and answer questions. 3. Cell E

These package includes 23 Greek and Latin scientific root words pertaining to numbers and colors. There are two sizes to choose from: Poster (large) and Word Wall (medium)- choose whichever size works best for your classroom. The cards are colorful and eye-catching. Each card is focused on the root word and pictures that follow. A great addition for any classroom! You may also be interested in: Biology Root's Complete Set: Root Words: Posters, Word Walls and Handouts ✿✿Please check out some

Looking for a presentation to introduce the scientific method and get your kids excited for their year in your science class? This PowerPoint presentation is 27 slides and includes student notes. The presentation includes: -What is science? -The Scientific Method Specific steps Scientific Method in action Examples -3 Slides on the history of science (Dark Ages, Renaissance, Age of Discovery). You may also be interested in: Scientific Method BundleBeginning of the Year Bundle fo

Monohybrid Cross Practice: Give Peas a Chance 25%? 50%? 100%? Give peas a chance with this 10 question practice worksheet that can be used as classwork or homework. Great to use as soon as you introduce Mendel and his peas. This document supports digital. There is a PDF included in the download with directions a link to Google Slides. Covers different traits among peas and all sorts of different combinations. Designed as an introductory tool for your genetics unit. Answer key included. You may

Introductory tool to CER: Claim Evidence and Reasoning Helps students understand what CER is, and what it is not. Includes two practice problems of varying levels; one CER scenario is simple and one is advanced. Do one or both! This CER practice makes a great addition to your first week of school and gives students a smooth start to their CER writing tool if you use it in your classroom. CER Scenario #1 includes a simple mystery where students must state their claim, provide their evidence, a

This is a brief, 2 page review for general plant reproduction with a focus on alternation of generations. This is a very simplified version that can be used as homework or as classwork to reinforce what students have learned. Brief mention of asexual reproduction. This worksheet could be paired with a video to help students visualize the reproductive cycle or asexual reproduction (such as side runners in strawberries). You may also be interested in these budding resources:Plants PowerPointSeed

Some teachers prefer the chart, some prefer the wheel. This has both! Print whichever page you'd prefer to use in your classroom. Please consider my other protein synthesis products: DNA and RNA Reading + ColoringTranscription and Translation: The GobblygooksThe Ultimate DNA PresentationDNA Activity Package Vanessa Jason (Biology Roots) All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. Not for public dis

Planning your high school biology curriculum is easy with this FREE Biology Scope and Sequence! This comprehensive tool serves as a biology curriculum map and biology pacing guide to help high school biology teachers organize an entire school year. Whether you're a first-year biology teacher creating a biology curriculum from scratch or an experienced educator looking to refresh your course, this flexible planning resource provides a year-long roadmap for teaching biology. Use it as your biology

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