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DNA Structure dry lab is a cut n' paste activity in which students build models of DNA and then answer 10 general questions about the structure of DNA. The download is a PDF file. All DNA pieces are included, complete with teacher tips and an answer key. A paperless version is also available hosted on Google Slides to support your remote learning needs. Also included are extra parts if you'd like to build an RNA model (ribose and uracil cut outs). If you'd like a complete package that contains

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 an activity designed to be a final in-class assessment for pedigrees. Students should already be familiar with pedigrees before doing this in class. A 5.5 page activity titled "The Blue People of Troublesome Creek" focuses on the "Blue Fugates" of Kentucky. This family suffered from a rare genetic disorder known as methemoglobinemia. This is really fascinating and my students LOVE hearing about this. They can hardly believe it's real. It goes into detail about the history of the Fugates

This is a hands on activity where students can visualize pesticide resistance (evolution) over time. A population of deer ticks have become resistant to Permethrin. The students are asked to label 6 generations of deer ticks based on percentages given (there is some basic math required). Covers the following: Evidence for evolution, microevolution. Pesticide Resistance, Drug ResistanceThis includes a paperless version to support your digital needs! The download includes both a print version an

This is a set of 2 worksheets on pedigrees that can be used as homework, classwork, or one of each. The pedigree practices cover autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked recessive traits. Students are required to do a number of things from analyzing to determining genotypes, and draw their own. The worksheets are editable should you need to alter anything for your class. Answer keys included. You may also be interested in:Pedigree NotesPedigree QuizPedigree Activity Package (ALL

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

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

Stuck finding a resource that helps teach cladograms and evolutionary trees? Look no more. This is a 5 page PDF that is a great introductory tool to cladograms and evolutionary trees. It is completely self-contained so it would also make a great sub plan on the subject! I've received some wonderful feedback on this item and I'm glad to be assisting students in learning about this topic! *Bonus- digital version included as a Google Drive link to support distance learning. What's covered:☞ Analys

Ecology Worksheets: Population Growth Homework is a set of two worksheets that make a great homework assignment (or can be easily used as an class assignment). Designed to reinforce basic topics in ecological population growth. Included in this bundle are: 1) Population Growth- includes an interesting reading article on human population and helps to reinforce very basic concepts such as exponential growth and density factors. 2) Ecological Data and Population Growth- a brief reading followed by

This is a 2 page coloring and analysis activity to give students a better understanding of hypertonic and hypotonic solutions, as well as isotonic solutions. There is a differentiated version for advanced levels where the students draw their own water and solutes to create the different types of environments. There are 16 short answer/fill ins that flow in an organized fashion. This resource makes a great classroom resource but could also be used as homework or a sub plan. You may also be inte

This is a 4 page lab using gummy bears and their delicious gelatin matrixes as cell models to demonstrate the process of osmosis. This traditional spin is designed to be easy-peasy- just dixie cups, gummy bears, salt, rulers, and water! Students must perform calculations (volume, percent change) and graph their data, as well as answer questions pertaining to osmosis and environments (hypotonic; hypertonic). This lab is spanned over the course of 3 days- it is designed so that students chip away

This is a 24 slide PowerPoint about pedigrees. It takes students through a few refreshers about homologous chromosomes and alleles and then ventures into autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked pedigrees. The notes provide guidelines to help determine if the trait is autosomal or X-linked; and dominant or recessive. (Y-linked and mitochondrial are not included in the notes, but they would be an easy addition to add to the end of the notes). Completely editable; student notes ARE

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

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

Cell Membrane Fluid Mosaic Model is a two page document consisting of cut outs and student directions to make a fluid mosaic model. This can be used for INB or as a freestanding project. The student directions are editable, so you can modify for your classroom. A paperless version of this activity is available on Google slides to support remote learning. Students build their model, create a key, and answer the questions provided about their model and the cell membrane in general. Includes phosp

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 reading exercise covers nutrition labels: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as why we have nutrition labels, how to read them, and what the numbers mean. By the time your class is done with this they will know exactly what is in their food, what makes a calorie, and how to read a nutrition label. *Digital Version included to support distance learning* You'll find a link to Google Drive in the download. Please note that is this is designed to cover one 50 minute class period. It i

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

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