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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

This unit supports distance learning- a PDF with links to Google Drive is included in order to assign student activities remotely.Ecology 3 week unit with 200+ pages including interactive notebook activities, task cards, review games. Covers ecosystems, energy flow, food webs, population growth, biogeochemical cycles, biomes and human impact. This unit can be used as a stand alone curriculum or as part of an existing curriculum. 4-5 week unit plan with answer keys and unit planner included! ✽✽ E

Complete and engaging cells unit bundle covers cell theory, prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells, plant and animal cells, and cell differentiation. There are labs, coloring activities, stations, coloring activities, task cards, and reading activities that explore common cell structures as well as differences. This unit plan is NGSS compatible! This is a complete cells unit plan containing everything you need to successfully teach your students. It even comes with its very own pacing guide; t

This comprehensive evolution unit has everything you need to teach principles of natural selection, evidence for evolution, Darwin's history, and mechanisms of macroevolution and microevolution. This NGSS aligned evolution bundle takes your students on an adventure through evolution from notes to the test, and all the fun stuff in between: reading exercises, labs, games, web quests, and more are included in this evolution unit! Google Links are also included for the evolution activities have be

Looking for a FUN and engaging way to teach your students about the body systems? Students can travel from station to station - OR- you can print smaller versions and have the students use the cards as independent centers. Their task is to analyze the cards in different ways and write the answers on the sheet provided (see preview). Inspired by the Bodies Exhibit, my exhibition labs always go above and beyond- exploring interesting facts, medical conditions, as well as the traditional classroom

Genetics unit that your students will LOVE! This genetics bundle contains many unique resources with plenty of new and fresh examples and variety. Topics covered:MendelGenotypes and PhenotypesMonohybrid CrossesPunnett SquaresTest CrossesDihybrid CrossesIncomplete DominanceX-linked genesCodominancePedigreesResources include:Inquiry based resources Detailed, illustrated PowerPoint and differentiated student notesModels and SimulationsQuizzes and testHomeworkPaper Labs Reading exercises This unit i

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

Protein synthesis simulation that is FUN! Students transcribe DNA samples from a mysterious creature species, which are hybrids among birds, lions, and horses and can have a mix of traits from each. Students are required to transcribe the DNA into mRNA and then translate the codons into specific proteins to figure out which trait each creature DNA sample contains. Once the traits are determined, students will draw the creatures as their final masterpiece. See the preview for a more detailed loo

This is a complete cell division unit (mitosis and meiosis) with plenty of materials to cover a range of activities including labs, coloring, review games, reading materials, study guides and more! There are options for differentiation plus a unit planner to save you time. There are many digital versions hosted on Google Slides. This download includes both paperless and print options. The following topics are covered:☆ Binary Fission ☆ The structure of chromosomes. ☆ Why cells need to divide ☆

This is a complete DNA unit, from notes to test and all the fun stuff in between. This DNA bundle includes DNA structure and function, DNA replication, protein synthesis and mutations. This DNA bundle includes DNA task cards, paper labs, DNA models, study guides, coloring, the class Frankenstein project- and more! Included in this DNA unit are the following lessons:50 or 90 pacing guides✿ DNA ATLAS (Optional Inquiry)✿ DNA PowerPoint Presentation (All you'll ever need to know about DNA in b

Easy to use and effective practice that can be implemented as a homework assignment or used in class. Perfect for when students are learning about population genetics/ types of natural selection. Students must first analyze 3 graphs that indicate directional selection, disruptive selection, or stabilizing selection. They then must match those graphs to various definitions and scenarios. Lastly, they must read 5 situations and decide which type of selection the population is exhibiting. This co

This is a complete plants unit for a life science or high school biology course that covers plants in its curriculum. This no prep plants bundle includes notes, labs, stations, practice, activities, coloring, and projects all about plants! INCLUDED IN THE DOWNLOAD:Plants PowerPoint PresentationPlants Exhibition StationsLab: Plants Transpiration /Water TransportSeed Germination LabPlant Tissues ColoringAngiosperms vs GymnospermsFlower Dissection Lab Adaptation ProjectTopics Include: Brief overv

This is a complete and comprehensive photosynthesis unit plan that covers includes everything from notes to the test and all the fun stuff in between. This photosynthesis bundle includes both paperless and print options. The download includes a PDF with links. Photosynthesis topics included:✿ Guided Inquiry: Photosynthesis ATLAS ✿ Light dependent reactions of photosynthesis - electron transport chain ✿ Light independent reactions - Calvin Cycle ✿ Connection between light and dark reactions ✿ A

Dinosaur Cladogram Practice- students analyze a cladogram representing multiple families of dinosaurs. This is a great visual and can be used as traditional classwork, a homework assignment, or as part of an interactive notebook- or even a warm up! It has many uses! There are 12 questions total that ask students to determine how the cladogram is designed, which species share close relationships, mark a common ancestor, circle a clade, etc. This makes a great introductory tool to help students u

This is a 3 page activity that can be used as an introductory tool or as reinforcement. for endocytosis and exocytosis transport. The first two pages are a coloring activities for each process. The second page is an analysis page that includes True or False; fill ins; and illustration analysis. There are a total of 11 analysis questions. Topics Covered:❀Endocytosis (Pinocytosis; Phagocytosis) ❀Exocytosis This is a versatile resource that is designed as classwork or could easily be used as sub

This bundle of pedigree practice includes everything you need to teach pedigrees - a pair of guided notes, two practice sheets, The Blue People of Troublesome Creek (students need to map family traits using a pedigree), and a quiz. Included:Pedigree PowerPoint Presentation: 24 slides, student notes included! Pedigree Practice: TWO practice sheets titled "Analyzing a Pedigree" and "Pedigree Practice and Construction". The Blue People of Troublesome Creek: A classroom favorite! 5 pages of pedig

Photosynthesis Lab: Elodea and Carbon Dioxide In this lab titled "The Elodea Took My Breath Away!" students will be able to "see" photosynthesis in action as colors change (or don't) using Elodea, bromothymol blue, and carbon dioxide. This is a 3 page lab with background info, materials list, clear procedure, data tables/analysis. This can also be done as a demonstration that you, the teacher, can set up beforehand to show the class if you do not have the time or materials. Bromothymol blue is

This resource includes everything you need to teach your cellular respiration unit, from notes to test and all the good stuff in between. The cell respiration bundle includes a comprehensive pacing guide so that you know exactly what to to do with the cellular respiration materials - in order! Cellular Respiration Lessons included: 1) ATLAS Optional Inquiry2) Cellular Respiration Notes 45 slide PowerPoint slide on all things respiration: ATP, glycolysis, Krebs cycle, ETC, fermentation. Inclu

Biotechnology Bundle includes PowerPoint, Web Quests, Stations, Reading Passages, Study Guide, quiz, test, and more! Topics included in the bundle: Gel Electrophoresis Transgenesis with the main focus on plasmid transformation Gene Therapy CRISPRPlease note that NO other topics are included. PCR gets an honorable mention. If you cover more topics such as cloning or stem cells, you will need to supplement. What is this bundle designed for? The bundle is designed to supplement a biotechnology unit

Population Genetics Mini Unit (Hardy-Weinberg) is an activity package that includes the following to help provide you with some fun and effective items to teach population genetics and the Hardy-Weinberg principle. Included in this activity package: 1. Population Genetics PowerPoint Presentation (student notes included2. Types of Selection Practice: Students practice determining if a population is showing signs of disruptive, directional, or stabilizing selection. 3. Normal Distribution Lab: P