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Hi! I'm Vanessa. I have over 20,000 five star reviews, over a decade of teaching experience, and a whole lotta passion for student comprehension. Though I've taught nearly every science subject, biology is my roots :) Questions? Email me at vanessa@biology-roots.com
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Preview of Biology Interactive Notebook Bundle

Biology Interactive Notebook Bundle

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This set includes interactive notebook activities for 8 topics throughout biology. There is a wide range of activities to choose from, including differentiated activities for different levels. This product can be used as part of an existing curriculum. It is not intended to serve as a complete curriculum.1. Cells Interactive Notebook- (includes digital version) 16 activities that cover the differences among prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, plant and animal cells, as well the anatomy of cells
Preview of Homeostasis Stations

Homeostasis Stations

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This is an editable set of homeostasis stations- perfect to introduce homeostasis or as a complete lesson for life science, biology, or anatomy and physiology. They also work GREAT as a sub plan or extension activity! Topics covered:What is homeostasisExamples of homeostasis; students must figure out the problem, response, and counteractionNegative and Positive Feedback LoopsHomeostasis in PlantsTypes of Stations:Informative text- this can be a complete lesson, it's all covered.Video stationAna
Preview of Biochemistry Mini Unit Bundle - Stations Labs Lessons Activity Package

Biochemistry Mini Unit Bundle - Stations Labs Lessons Activity Package

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Looking for some new ideas to catalyze a successful biochemistry unit? Look no more! This package contains the following: This unit can be used as part of a stand alone curriculum or as part of an existing curriculum. 1) Organic Compounds PowerPoint- 38 colorful and visual slides with guided notes included! 2) Editable PPTs for both presentations and guided student notes. 3) Organic Compounds Fill-In Sheet - a nice table format in which students organize information 4) Organic Compound Concep
Preview of Lab Safety Stations

Lab Safety Stations

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These lab safety stations are light hearted and hilarious- but also teaches your students what to do if they get hurt or if there is a fire drill. These stations are available as traditional paper for in class or digital paperless for virtual learning. Topics Included: Before the labProper attireWhere lab safety stations are located (emergency eye wash, fire blanket, first aid)What to do if you find broken equipmentWhat to do if there is a fire drillWhat to do if you injure yourselfWhat to do i
Preview of Stem Cells and Cell Differentiation

Stem Cells and Cell Differentiation

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This is a quick and simple 3 page worksheet that is perfect for homework, early test finishers, or to introduce the concept to upper grades. This covers the definition and importance of stem cells and the process of gene expression to cell differentiation in simplistic terms. *Now also includes a digital versionVocabulary covered:-Stem Cells -Gene expression -Cell Differentiation -Cell Diversity Answer key included. You May Also Be Interested In:Notes: Introduction to CellsThe Cell Theory Pa
Preview of Evidence for Evolution Web Quest

Evidence for Evolution Web Quest

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Evidence for Evolution Webquest: a 4 page Web Quest hosted at evolution.berkley.edu. Also includes a link to use on Google Drive to make it 100% digital. This tool helps students visualize and learn about different lines of evidence involved with evolution, including fossils and transitional forms, relative and numerical (carbon) dating, geography homologous structures, artificial selection, experiments and a few mentions of embryonic development. This webquest involves mostly fill ins and sho
Preview of Evolution Interactive Notebook - Natural Selection Evidence for Evolution INB

Evolution Interactive Notebook - Natural Selection Evidence for Evolution INB

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This is a set of interactive activities to support students as they learn about evolution- from changes over time, to Darwin, to evidence. A version of the notebook is hosted on Google Slides so that your students can access during remote learning!This set includes both paperless and digital. The following interactive notebook activities are included: 1. Introduction to Evolution Bellringer 2. Galapagos Islands Reference Maps 3. Darwin's Influences Map 4. Galapagos Islands Unique Animal Book
Preview of Biology Study Guide Bundle - Biology Review editable

Biology Study Guide Bundle - Biology Review editable

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Don't sit down and spend your time reinventing the wheel when you have access to 13 polished biology or life science study guides. They are 100% editable so you can make them your own! Available in both digital paperless and print! These can be hosted on Google Drive as test prep or review. These study guides were designed with student comprehension in mind with a pedagogical flow of information. This bundle includes 13 EDITABLE, organized, effective, and visually appealing study guides.
Preview of Scientific Method Digital Lessons - Scientific Method Activity

Scientific Method Digital Lessons - Scientific Method Activity

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This is a bundle of activities that are designed to help students have a greater understanding of the scientific method -and it is totally digital. This is a bundle of 3 different digital activities created in Google Slides. I have found this resource to be invaluable. Though it is a simple concept- it really forces kids to think about the scientific method using examples from every day life. It is particularly useful for helping students to learn the difference between a hypothesis and a predi
Preview of Anatomy and Physiology Case Study Bundle - Body Systems Case Studies

Anatomy and Physiology Case Study Bundle - Body Systems Case Studies

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Anatomy Body System Medical Case Study Bundle- This resource is a bundle of anatomy case studies to use in your anatomy or biology class - any class that teaches body systems. These case studies make students feel like doctors and they learn about body system functions and diseases. Many of the body systems are related to each other to further overlap and connect learning! Each case study comes in 3 different versions:Traditional version for independent work or work in partnersTEAMS version in
Preview of Ecology- Biogeochemical Cycles Digital Interactive Notebook Lessons

Ecology- Biogeochemical Cycles Digital Interactive Notebook Lessons

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Biogeochemical Digital Interactive NotebookThis is an interactive activity that is totally DIGITAL! They are designed to be used on Google Drive (and can also be used on Microsoft OneDrive). Here is a video preview that gives you a glimpse into the digital interactive notebooking world. This original product is provided through a link to Google Drive, and allows you and your students to access, edit, and print files from any computer or device. Students work on their digital INB directly in th
Preview of Plant Exhibition Stations - Structure, Vascular Plants, Reproduction, Tropism

Plant Exhibition Stations - Structure, Vascular Plants, Reproduction, Tropism

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These exhibition stations cover all things plants AND have multiple versions: a full version and shortened version. This download also includes a print version as well as a digital version hosted on Google Slides. The full version contains 27 stations that include informative text, observations, exhibitions, diagrams, etc. The shortened version is cut back to 21 stations to save time (I suggest saving the other 6 stations as demos, bellringers, etc.) Topics Include: Characteristics of Plants
Preview of Digital Population Growth- Ecology Interactive Notebook Lesson

Digital Population Growth- Ecology Interactive Notebook Lesson

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Population Growth Digital Interactive Notebook This digital notebook includes 4 different activities that you can use with your students to study ecological population growth- including graphing right within Google slides, a digital flip book, and a digital warmup. This is an interactive activity that is totally DIGITAL! They are designed to be used on Google Drive (and can also be used on Microsoft OneDrive). Here is a video preview that gives you a glimpse into the digital interactive noteb
Preview of Digital Cell Theory Comic Book Timeline

Digital Cell Theory Comic Book Timeline

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This cell theory comic book timeline is available on Google Slides to use as is or in Google Classroom as a refreshing paperless and creative activity for your students! But the best part is, this can easily be printed as used in a paper format, as well! There are two versions of this product: a fill in version in which students fill in key terms, or a blank version designed for higher levels. Students will need a resource to refer to when completing this activity (notes, text book, web site, e
Preview of Cells Digital Lessons - Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Organization of Life Cell Theory

Cells Digital Lessons - Eukaryotic Prokaryotic Organization of Life Cell Theory

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This digital notebook includes self-contained information and digital notebooking lessons hosted on Google Slides. It is completely self contained so that students can gather the information directly within the resource. There are 23 slides that walk students through different major introductory topics including: Cell theoryLevels of OrganizationProkaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells (mentions endosymbiosis theory)Cell OrganellesStem Cells | Cell Diversity (mentions gene expression and cell differenti
Preview of Cell Transport Graphic Organizer - Cell Transport Lessons Homework or Review

Cell Transport Graphic Organizer - Cell Transport Lessons Homework or Review

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Cell Transport Graphic Organizer is a single page graphic organizer to help build the big picture and put all elements of cell transport in their place. It covers a small amount on the cell membrane, as well. There are a total of 12 terms that students must place in the correct spot using the clues and word bank. Answer key included. You may also be interested in:Cell Transport PowerPoint PresentationPassive Transport Coloring- Cell Environments Coloring: Hypertonic, Hypotonic and Isotonic Solu
Preview of Ecology Digital Interactive Notebook Bundle - Digital Ecology Lessons

Ecology Digital Interactive Notebook Bundle - Digital Ecology Lessons

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This is a bundle of various ecology activities that is totally DIGITAL! They are designed to be used on Google Drive (and can also be used on Microsoft OneDrive). There are 13 links/activities total. Here is a video preview that gives you a glimpse into the digital interactive notebooking world. This original product is provided through a link to Google Drive, and allows you and your students to access, edit, and print files from any computer or device. Students work on their digital INB dire
Preview of Intro to Biology Digital Activity - Properties of Life Homeostasis

Intro to Biology Digital Activity - Properties of Life Homeostasis

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Introduction to Life Science or Biology Digital Interactive Notebook- this digital flip book introduces or reinforces concepts among life science or biology that can be used in the first weeks of school. There are 23 slides that walk students through different major introductory topics including: Properties of Life (with a special focus on stimulus/response and adaptation)Levels of organizationHomeostasisVirusesMicroscope BasicsMaybe you're going back virtually, or things are still up in the ai
Preview of Digital Interactive Notebook -Cell Transport Diffusion Osmosis Active Transport

Digital Interactive Notebook -Cell Transport Diffusion Osmosis Active Transport

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Biology Roots
This digital lesson bundle is exclusively hosted on Google Slides, designed for remote learning! There are 26 slides total that include all the info, concept maps, fill-ins, drag and drops, plus more! Included are the following topics: Passive Transport (diffusion, concentration gradient, facilitated diffusion, simple diffusion, osmosis)Cell Environment (isotonic | hypotonic | hypertonic)Active Transport (exocytosis, endocytosis, sodium potassium pump)Cell Membrane (structure and function)This
Preview of Scientific Method Digital Activity - Variables and Control Practice

Scientific Method Digital Activity - Variables and Control Practice

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Scientific MethodThis is a scientific method interactive notebook activity that is totally digital. Here is a video preview that gives you a glimpse into the digital interactive notebooking world. This original product is provided through a link to Google Drive, and allows you and your students to access, edit, and print files from any computer or device. Students work on their digital INB directly in the file on their device or computer. This product will also work with Microsoft OneDrive (
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Experience

Hi! I'm Vanessa. I have over 20,000 five star reviews, over a decade of teaching experience, and a whole lotta passion for student comprehension. Though I've taught nearly every science subject, biology is my roots :) Questions? Email me at vanessa@biology-roots.com

Teaching style

Models, labs, visuals, differentiation, and all the good stuff that makes teaching science fun.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award

My own education history

I attended the University of Massachusetts in Amherst and earned my Masters in Biology and Science Education.

Additional biographical information

Hi, I'm Vanessa. I launched Biology Roots in 2012 because I wanted to share my lessons with the world. I'm an avid science teacher who has taught an array of different subjects: biology, microbiology, chemistry, physical science and forensics! When I'm not devoting my time to education, I am driving my kids to sports practice or making my yard look pretty :)