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8th grade biology resources
All About Me Science Flask - First Day of School Science Activity
Engaging Back to School Science ActivityYour students will answer "all about me" questions within a flask graphic organizer. Students can color and attach an optional chemical reaction topper. Displaying the flasks on a bulletin board will make your science classroom pop!Science Distance Learning OptionThis resource also includes a digital Google™ Slide version of the flask graphic organizer. Included:➤ Printable "All About Me" Flask ➤ Optional Chemical Reaction Topper➤ Digital "All About Me" Fl
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Also included in: Back to School Science All About Me - Bundle | Distance Learning
Food Chains, Food Webs, Energy Pyramids - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT
Emergency Science Sub Plan or Activity | Root Monster Project
This is a fun and engaging activity that will teach students how to use root words to decipher the meaning of science terms. Students will complete multiple root skill sections including a section where they will make a fun root monster drawing. Their root monster must match the characteristics of 5 science root words. There is also a creative writing section where students will write a story about their monster that must include at least 7 science root words.Included:★ Activity Directions★ Root
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5th - 8th
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Frog Dissection Lesson & Model - 3D Paper Scienstructable
Ready to make your dissection lessons less messy, less chaotic and stress-free? Our hands-on, authentic, and eco-friendly 3-D paper frog dissection model lessons are the perfect way for your students to dissect and explore frog anatomy in a way that's humane, budget-friendly and easy on the planet. Each paper frog dissection model lesson includes a student-friendly reading that covers in-depth organism anatomy structure and function, a black-line and a color dissection specimen template provides
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS4-2
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Also included in: Dissection - Vertebrate Animals Bundle - Distance Learning
Human Body Systems Activity: Biology Digital Escape Room (Science Breakout Game)
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the human body systems. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Video Preview (f
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6th - 9th
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Biology Chat First Day of School Ice Breaker Lab Station Activity
The first day of school should be fun, not boring! This first day of school biology lab station ice breaker activity will help your students learn about their classmates, while serving as a diagnostic tool for the instructor. Do you want to be the fun teacher, or the one who reads the class syllabus out loud on the first day of school?What are the benefits of this activity?Group work is an important part of what we do in a science class. Each student will need a lab partner, and there will be ma
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8th - 12th
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Monster Genetics (Traits, heredity, punnett squares, dominant, recessive)
Introducing and reviewing genetics (dominant/recessive traits) in your classroom? This activity pack is perfect for upper elementary and middle school! This Create-A-Monster Lab is engaging and fun while focusing on genetics and heredity in the classroom. Each student plays "Rock, Paper, Scissors" to determine which genes they inherit from their parents then their monster displays the dominant or recessive traits accordingly. My students thoroughly enjoyed this short lab to reinforce the vocab
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Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-1
, 3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
, 1-LS3-1
Natural Selection - Science Color By Number | Review Worksheet
In this activity, students will answer 12 questions regarding natural selection. Once finished, they will use the answers to color the corresponding parts of a fun beetle coloring page. And best of all, the questions are editable! You can change the wording or create different questions to match your needs.Included:➤ Student Question Sheet ➤ Student Coloring Page ➤ Teacher Keys ➤ Editable Question Template Note: The editable question template was created using Google™ Slides. You can type direct
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Grades:
6th - 8th
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Punnett Square Practice Worksheets - Digital or Print
Scaffold students understanding of Punnett squares with these three worksheets that build off of one another. Each new page adds another layer of understanding and critical thinking. These three worksheets will help your students practice Punnett squares in the classroom or in a distance learning setting. Each page is separated in PDF and Google format and ready for you to distribute to your students! Keys are included! Need help teaching Punnett squares before your students practice? Check out
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Unit & Heredity Bundle For Middle School - Digital and Print
The Lion King - Food Chains & Webs, Relationships, & Biomes
**UPDATED TO INCLUDE BOTH DIGITAL (formatting updated as of 4/2024) AND PRINT VERSIONS and you can download the clips file if you don't want students to watch the entire movie** In this activity, students will be expected to watch either the entire Lion King movie or clips to complete the movie guide, which asks ecology related questions. Students will show their understanding of food chains, food webs, symbiotic relationships, and biomes as they watch a favorite movie through a science lens. Af
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Grades:
3rd - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Famous Scientists Research Project - Digital - End of Year Science Activity
Science Google™ Classroom Activity | Engaging Science ProjectStudents will research a scientist and design a digital wanted poster. This activity is 100% paperless! Teachers, all you need to do is download and share the Google™ slides with your students. Your students will love the custom graphics and realistic wanted poster templates I have created. To further understand what is included, please read below.Included:✔ Student Direction Page (sets clear guidelines) ✔ List of Famous Scientists✔ Tw
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5th - 8th
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Genetics & Heredity Activity: Biology Digital Escape Room (with Punnett Squares)
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of genetics and heredity. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom!Important: Please view the Vid
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Ecosystem Ecology Webquest
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ In this ecosystem ecology webquest, students will complete four online tasks to learn about ecological levels and factors, food chains and webs, energy pyramids, ecological relationships, biodiversity, and more!Students will learn about and apply knowledge of ecosystem ecology it through engaging short videos, tutorials, interactives, and even a build-your-own ecosystem game. Editable MS Word, PDF, and Google Slides all included! This webquest makes a great introduction, review, absent s
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
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Also included in: Biology Webquests Discount Growing Bundle
Butterfly Extreme Difficulty Dot-to-Dot / Connect the Dots
Connect the dots to reveal the picture of the butterflies. There are 979 dots to connect in this dot to dot - an extreme challenge for kids and adults alike! Include this fun and challenging activity in a lesson about butterflies, insects, or biology. Great for elementary life science class. Print this dot to dot for your classroom, year after year. PDF format. Dot to dot is on pg 1. Answer key on pg 2.If you enjoyed this dot-to-dot, you may also like another butterfly dot-to-dot I created, depi
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2nd - 9th
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Also included in: Butterfly Extreme Difficulty Dot-to-Dot 3-Pack PDF Bundle
Adaptations, Mutations and Natural Selection - Evolution PowerPoint and Handouts
May the best beak win as students fight for survival of the fittest in this lesson about mutation, adaptation and evolution by natural selection. Charles Darwin would be so proud!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 19 EDITABLE PowerPoint slides with bellwork, instructions, notes and embedded answer keys to handouts• 6 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages that align with the PowerPoint• Mutation Bird Beak Lab ActivitySTUDENTS WILL:• Learn about how mutation leads to adaptation and Charles Darwin's contri
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Back to School Science All About Me - Bundle | Distance Learning
Digital and Printable All About Me Organizers for Science Distance LearningGet to know your students — even from home! This bundle includes three "All About Me" science graphic organizers. This bundle is great if you teach multiple subjects or if you want students to choose their design. Each design includes a digital and printable version, a student example, AND a bulletin board banner. Included in this Bundle:All About Me Science AtomAll About Me Science FlaskAll About Me Science RocketKindly
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5th - 8th
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Biogeochemical Cycles Doodle Notes - Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Water Cycle
Four biogeochemical cycles are included in these no prep Doodle Notes: the carbon cycle, the water cycle, the nitrogen cycle and the phosphorus cycle. A fun worksheet alternative, these Doodle Notes are custom illustrated, with clear and engaging diagrams of each cycle. Students will label and describe each part of the cycle. My Doodle Notes are super easy for you to use. They make differentiation effortless, with multiple versions to choose from. An answer key presentation is included, so you c
Grades:
7th - 10th
Evolution Pesticide Resistance Natural Selection Activity
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 and
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Plant and Animal Cell Organelles Activity: Digital Escape Room (Cell Structures)
This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of plant and animal cell organelles and their functions. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided.Update: This escape room now includes a fully digital version. Don't worry, you can still choose to complete this escape room entirely through printing.An editable template of the questions is also now available so you can adjust the escape room to meet the needs of your classroom
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5th - 8th
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Natural Selection With Darwin Evolution Webquest
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This evolution by natural selection webquest makes a great introduction your evolution unit and a great sub-plan! Your students will learn about natural selection and answer questions while viewing the Natural Selection Amoeba Sisters video on YouTube. They then will play Who Wants to Live a Million Years game where students select adaptations for a species to ensure its survival in changing environments over time. This is one of my best selling resources! I hope your students have as mu
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Grades:
8th - 11th
NGSS:
HS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
, HS-LS4-5
Also included in: Evolution Bundle - Growing Discount Bundle
Physical and Chemical Changes Sort Cards | Print and Digital
Looking for a hands-on way to reinforce the concepts of physical and chemical changes? This resource was made to provide engaging activities to assess the concepts of physical and chemical changes. These sorts can be completed individually or as a whole group activity. They can be completed in the classroom or online. This contains:•Two sets of small sort cards for physical and chemical changes•Two sets of large sort cards for physical and chemical changes•Pocket pattern that can be used in inte
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Grades:
2nd - 8th
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Plant and Animal Cell Organelles and Structures Worksheets
Do you need a set of differentiated cells worksheets for teaching or assessing your students about organelles of the plant and organelles of the animal cell? The plant and animal cell activities in this download will help your middle school or high school students organize information about the structure and function of the various parts of plant and animal cells. You can use one of the worksheets to speed up learning about cells for your kids at home as part of distance learning or in the class
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6th - 10th
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Food Chains & Food Webs Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game Options
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up food chains and food webs! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty.
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Biology Whodunnit Activity Bundle - Printable & Digital Game Options
Cell Organelles Card Sort Game
This printable or digital resource is a Cell Organelles Mix-n-Match Card Sort Game used to reinforce and review the structures found in plant and animal cells. The set includes organelles found in both plant and animal cells: Nucleus, cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, mitochondria, ribosome, vacuole, cytoskeleton, centrioles, lysosome, peroxisome, cilia, flagella, cell wall, plastids, chloroplast, chromoplast, leucoplast, extracellular matrix (ECM), intercellular junctions
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
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