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These are easy to use and effective graphing practice sheets that also come in a differentiated form for different learners. Versatile uses including classwork or homework. Two practice sheets as follows: 1) Interpreting Graphs- students analyze graphs (bar graph, line graph, pie chart, scatter plot). 2) Graphing Practice- it's just how it sounds! Students practice their graphing skills by converting text into nice visuals :) Also included are differentiated versions of each. These versions are

This is a hands on protein synthesis activity that serves as an interactive model to help students build an understand of transcription and translation, their relationship and outcomes. No matter how it's done, this is a successful activity when teaching protein synthesis; it is visual, hands-on, and promotes critical thinking. Digital version available on Google Slides!There is a total of 5 pages: a page with directions and a cut-out mRNA strand, a nucleus page, a ribosome page, a page with a

Sub Plan L: Big Foot and the Scientific MethodThis is a useful tool to help encourage scientific literacy in reading, graphing, and making connections to the scientific world. This is a fun and interesting science sub plan that explores Big Foot- and why he's so hard to study with limited evidence. *This does not suggest that Big Foot exists, nor does it suggest that he does not. The writing is fairly balanced and explores both hearsay and cryptozoology.* *Class Packet option included to save

Graphing practice for secondary science - middle school or high school. Complete and editable graphing bundle includes graphing practice, editable PowerPoint notes titled How to Interpret Graphs to hellp introduce or reinforce data literacy and graphs, as well as a graphing quiz to finish it off! Suitable for grades 7 and up. Included in the package is: 1. How to Interpret Graphs PowerPoint Presentation - for science Covers line graphs, bar graphs, scatter plots and pie charts. Answers include

This is a 37 slide PowerPoint presentation introducing the metric system (SI units) and unit conversions. This is one of my favorite PowerPoints to use in class, and students refer to it over and over again. Practice problems are included (as are answers to problems [via animations]); so you can discuss and practice as a class! Can be easily adapted to suit your classroom needs. Recommended for grades 7+. Includes: What is a standard/why it is useful to standardize The Metric System (powers o

Evolution and Natural Selection PowerPoint is an 80 slide presentation designed to take you through your evolution unit and provide your students with notes for learning and appreciating evolution. Evolution student notes include two versions to choose from: fill in the blank style and guided two column. I. History of Evolutionary Thought !!. Charles Darwin the Naturalist III. Charles Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection IV. What Evolution is Not V. Descent with Modification/Speciation VI. Ev

DNA RNA Reading and Coloring Activity is a combined packet on DNA and RNA. Students read about DNA and RNA and answer 20 questions. The coloring instructions are mixed within the reading, referring to each structure as it goes along. *Also includes digital version hosted on Google Slides. The packet has 4 main parts: 1) The Reading (structure and role of DNA and RNA) 2) 20 Questions (Short answer and fill in) 3) DNA Coloring 4) RNA Coloring Answer sheet is included. Students color in DNA + RNA

This is a Cell Theory Guided Reading designed to introduce your students to the foundations of the cell theory. This packet is versatile and promotes scientific thinking and can be used as classwork or active reading that will help students identify the basic principles of the cell theory. Students fill in tables, diagrams, and answer analysis questions that relate the findings of different scientists the the cell theory and how it applies today. Answer key is included. You may also be inter

Making (Hypothetical) Babies! A 4-page completely editable document that your students will love! All they need is a coin, a partner, and a pencil. This activity simulates heredity, but more specifically: Mendel's law of segregation and meiosis. Students first make gametes and then combine their gametes to make babies using their very own traits. An extra sheet for absent students is included to make things easier. Appropriate for grades 7 and up. A digital version is also available on Goog

This is a three page lab titled "Pigment Powered Plants!". It is a simple chromatography lab in which you will need to provide spinach leaves and solvent (isopropyl alcohol is listed but acetone will also do the trick). In this lab students dissolve plant pigments on filter paper so that the pigments are separated into chlorophyll a + b, carotenes, and xanthophyll. PDF version included with MS Word Doc. The procedure is clear and the results are no-fail. The procedure can be easily done in on

** Looking for the complete bundle? Check out the Cell Transport Complete UnitLooking to diffuse your lesson plans in another direction? This zip folder contains 13 documents that I use for my Cell Transport Unit! (Diffusion, Osmosis, Active/Passive Transport, Cell Environments). Includes the following: 1. "Do Now" In which the students apply their knowledge of diffusion to a food coloring demo (great introductory activity). 2. 42 Slide PowerPoint on Cell Transport- includes diffusion and

Cell organelle stations that include 16 plant and animal organelles with versatile uses and clear graphics. This activity can be used as review or test prep or a quick formative assessment. Traditional paper and paperless digital included available on BOTH Google Slides and Google Forms for easy grading.16 stations complete with a hint (students answer what the highlighted organelle is). You can also make this a timed contest (which I do with my honors class). Plant and animal cells included.

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

Polished study guide with editable copy that comes in both print version and paperless! Designed to help organize and flow information so your students can study for their assessment in a well-thought out manner. This includes both traditional paper and digital paperless hosted on Google Slides. This 3 page study guide that covers the following:Evolution Natural Selection Adaptation Process that lead to new species (Descent with modification, divergence, etc.) Evidence Darwin Genetic variatio

This set of classification notes includes 60 PowerPoint slides covering all things classification, and also includes two versions of student notes. Topics included in classification notes:-Binomial nomenclature (rules, purpose, Carolus Linnaeus) -Levels of classification -Brief overview of the 6 kingdoms -Example- how classification works (using the ring tailed lemur) -Taxonomy/Phylogeny -Convergent evolution/analogous characters -Derived characters/ancestral characters -Cladistics/Cladogram -E

This is a 78 slide powerpoint presentation that is chunked into sections so you can present a little each day. Editable PowerPoint that contains a set of guided notes for students. The notes are set up in 5 parts (you will not be able to present these all in one class period- I would recommend dividing it up into at least 2-3 parts but you can present them however you wish!) 1. Introduction and basic vocabulary 2. Energy Flow in Ecosystems 3. Population Growth 4. Biogeochemical Cycles 5. Commun

Sub plan (or classwork!) designed to captivate your classroom by introducing them to a society before antibiotics, and in fact, before the concept of germs. A brief introduction to Semmelweis (the first doctor that thought to wash his hands), Pasteur, and Koch, followed by the discovery, history, and resistance of antibiotics. Classroom Packet option included! 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 co

Dichotomous Keys Activity- students read the dichotomous key to identify the scientific Latin name of each creature. Students love getting to know the weatheronauts. They are cute little weather-loving aliens from the planet Luna Nimbus. There are 12 in the weatheronaut family; the student's task is to use the provided dichotomous key to map out the correct species. The second portion of this activity is designed so that students must create their very own dichotomous key using the 6 creatures

This is an editable set of 25 task cards that cover light dependent and light independent reactions, factors that affect photosynthesis, and more and can be recorded onto a handy 2 page answer sheet that students can use later as review. There are some blank cards included if you choose to add more. They make a great way to review for an upcoming test! The tasks cover all things photosynthesis and will prepare your students to the fullest. Recommended for grades 7-8 (life science) and up. INC

This cell organelle reading activity titled Anatomy of an Animal Cell explores all the organelles and their function includes step by step coloring and analysis questions of animal cells. This is a great way to introduce cell organelles to your students! A step by step coloring activity that also includes 20 questions or fill ins about the parts and functions of an animal cell. Could also be used as an easy sub plan. Includes the following organelles and cell parts:Nucleus Rough and Smooth ER