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Biology Common Core RST.6-8.3 resources
Classification Lab on Dichotomous Keys - Classification of Living Things
In this dichotomous key classification lab activity, students will rotate through stations using 3 different dichotomous keys in order to classify 27 different invertebrates and vertebrates. As students become masters of classification keys, they will have fun exploring the classification of living things. All pictures and diagrams needed for the activity are included.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless d
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Protein Synthesis Translation Activity
This activity is designed to help our students master the concepts of transcription and translation. The details of these concepts are very difficult for many of our students. This activity provides a visual method of teaching students how the information stored in DNA produces traits and characteristics in living organisms. Using a DNA template, students will transcribe mRNA, and translate the information to create a “mystery organism.” Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the p
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
Science Sub Plans - 52 Articles MEGA BUNDLE | Printable & Distance Learning
Updated to Include Distance Learning Options. Each article sub plan comes in two versions with full answer keys: 1) Easily printable PDFs, as well as 2) Google Slides. Students can type in their answers directly in the Google Slides for paperless classrooms / distance learning. Don't fear, get your emergency secondary science sub plans right here! This bundle contains 52 SCIENCE ARTICLES with questions and full answer keys at 44% OFF the price of them separately. A whole year's worth of s
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7th - 12th
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Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
This NO PREP, PRINTABLE, EDITABLE, AND DIGITAL Biology Curriculum contains everything you need for an entire year of Biology! For less than $3 a day, you can save your time, energy, and sanity. Each of the 20 Complete Units includes a teaching PowerPoint presentation, notes, labs, homework assignments, task cards, daily quizzes, activities, worksheets, review games and unit tests. Resources are included in both printable and digital formats. Keep scrolling to see the list of 20 bundles. This cur
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-7
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Population Ecology Lab Simulation - Modeling Population Growth
This guided inquiry graphing activity (both printable and digital) involves the student in a study of the growth rate of a rabbit population. The student assumes the role of a scientist to determine the birth rate, mortality rate, growth rate, and total population size of the rabbit population over a 20 year period. The data is plotted on a graph where the student will clearly see the initial exponential growth of the population followed by logistic growth. The activity will reinforce the conce
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Genetics Unit Bundle Mendelian and Non Mendelian Genetics Punnett Squares
This genetics bundle includes everything you need to teach this unit. Students will learn about Mendel's experiments, the laws of inheritance, Mendelian and nonmendelian genetics, Punnett squares, mutations, and genetic disorders. Includes multiple practice problem worksheets: Punnett squares, monohybrids, dihybrids, incomplete dominance, codominance, pedigree tables, sex-linkage, blood types, and multiple alleles. Complete list of topics/concepts covered can be found below. Many of the resourc
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-2
Cell Structure and Function Bundle Cell Organelles Cellular Transport Cells
This Cell Structure Bundle has you covered from start to finish. It covers the history of cell studies, the cell theory, characteristics of living organisms, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the cell organelles found in both animals and plants, and cellular transport (osmosis, diffusion, active and passive transport).In short, this complete teaching unit includes everything you need to teach a unit on Cells to your life science or biology students. Resources are available in BOTH printable and
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Science Skills Mega Bundle: Graphing, Concept Mapping, Scientific Method, Metric System, Scientific Measurement, Lab Safety, Significant Digits, Analyzing Data, Graphic Organizers, Scientific Notation, Scientific Writing, and More!After many years of teaching, I have come to realize that what my students need the most is a solid foundation in the science skills. If I can teach them the skills of science, then the rest of my school year flows along very nicely.This bundle contains all of my le
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7th - 11th
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Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
This complete teaching unit on classification and taxonomy includes everything you need to teach this unit to your life science or biology students. Many of the resources are available in BOTH printable and digital formats. Resources include a 71-slide PowerPoint presentation packed with colorful and interesting photographs, teacher notes, printable and digital student notes, labs, dichotomous classification keys, classification task cards, kingdoms card sort game, homework assignments, review
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Dichotomous Key Activity
This hands-on (printable and digital) activity will ensure that your students become experts on using and building dichotomous classification keys. Students will first use an included classification key to identify the leaves of cone bearing plants, followed by a second activity that requires students to construct their own key to classify 12 different primates.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless digital
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Dichotomous Classification Key for Insects and Arthropods
Science students of all ages love to use a classification key to identify organisms. Students begin this activity by using the included dichotomous key to determine the scientific names of 12 insects. In the second part of the activity, students must designed their own key to identity 5 different arthropods. Analysis and follow up questions are included. This activity is suited for scientists in grades 4 - 7. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student hand
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4th - 7th
Dihybrid Crosses Punnett Squares Practice Worksheets
Genetics Practice Problem Worksheet on the Dihybrid (Two-factor) Cross. This is a 6-page worksheet of 12 dihybrid, or two factor, genetics practice problems. Both printable and digital versions are included. The worksheet provides extra practice for beginning genetics students. Students will determine the genotypes of the parents, fill in the 16 box Punnett squares, and answer questions about the probability of obtaining various offspring. Suitable for Biology or Life Science students in gra
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Practice Problem Bundle - Punnett Squares
Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
This printable or digital resource is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals and is perfect for the younger scientists! The simple pictures and key are designed for students learning to use a dichotomous key for the first time. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. There are follow up and analysis questions. Finally, students will write and construct their own classification key to classify
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Virus and Bacteria Bundle
It's all here! This bundle contains everything you need to teach a quality unit on viruses and bacteria to your biology or life science students. From the engaging PowerPoint to the final unit test, this bundle contains loads of NO PREP materials that are ready to be used with your students. All resources in this bundle are printable, and many of the resources in this bundle are available in Google Apps (Google Slides and Google Forms) digital versions.What is included in this bundle? ( Items
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Introduction to Ecology Bundle
In this Ecology Bundle, students will learn about habitats and niches, biotic and abiotic factors, the greenhouse effect and ozone depletion, food chains and food webs, levels of ecological organization, climate zones, and so much more. See complete list below. PRINTABLE, EDITABLE, DIGITAL.In short, this complete teaching unit includes everything you need to teach an introductory ecology unit to your life science or biology students. Resources are available in BOTH printable and digital formats
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-3
Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
Students love dichotomous classification keys! This fun activity has 12 emoticon members that belong to the Genus Smiley. Both printable and digital versions are included. Students will become proficient in using a dichotomous key as they identify the 12 members of the Genus Smiley. In the second part of the activity, students will try their hand at writing a classification key of their own. Given images of 6 different insects, students will write a short key to classify each one. This activity
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5th - 7th
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Ecology Chat 2 Population Lab Stations Predator Prey Graphing Population Growth
These 9 "Ecology Chat!" lab stations will ensure that your students have mastered the concepts of population ecology. Topics include carrying capacity graphing, predator-prey relationships, exponential and logistic growth, and more! See complete list below. Students will work together to solve a problem, complete a task, and /or carry out a small experiment at each of the 9 stations. I use the word “chat” to emphasize to my students that they are to work together and have a productive discussion
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9th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Monohybrid Crosses Punnett Squares Genetics Practice Worksheets
This is a practice problem worksheet that I use when I first begin to teach genetics. This resource contains 4 printable or digital student pages consisting of 10 monohybrid (or one factor) crosses. This worksheet provides the needed practice to ensure that beginning genetics students master this early and simple concept. Students will determine the genotypes of parents and predict the probability of obtaining different types of offspring by using Punnett squares.Both printable and digital ve
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Grades:
8th - 12th
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Practice Problem Bundle - Punnett Squares
Introduction to Biology Bundle
This complete unit on "Introduction to Biology" includes everything you need to teach the first unit of the year to your biology students. Topics covered include Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Graphing, Microscopes, Characteristics of Life, and more! See complete list of topics below. Resources are available in printable and digital formats. Resources include a Powerpoint presentation packed with colorful and interesting photographs, a complete lab safety unit, teacher notes, student notes, 4 l
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-1
Population Ecology Bundle
This "Population Ecology Unit Bundle" includes everything you need to teach a unit on population ecology to your life science, environmental science, or biology students. The bundle contains a 64-slide PowerPoint presentation with notes, a set of task cards, 2 labs, homework assignments, quizzes, test prep review questions, crossword, and unit test.From the engaging PowerPoint to the final unit test, this bundle contains loads of NO PREP materials that are ready to be used with your students. Ma
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Grades:
9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Microscope Bundle
This complete teaching bundle includes everything you need to teach a unit on "The Microscope" to your biology or life science students. Both printable and digital versions are included. Resources include a teaching PowerPoint, notes for teacher, guided notes outline for students, 2 lab activities, task cards, homework assignment, jeopardy review game, crossword puzzle, quiz, and Teacher Guide. It was written for my standard Biology class, and is very appropriate for your students in grades 6
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8th - 10th
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Human Impact on the Environment Unit Ecology Bundle
This "Humans and the Environment Complete Unit Bundle" includes everything you need to teach a unit on "Human Impact on the Environment" to your life science or biology students. From the engaging PowerPoint to the final unit test, this bundle contains loads of NO PREP materials that are ready to be used with your students. All resources are printable, and many of the resources in this bundle are available in Google Apps (Slides and Forms) digital versions. What is included in this bundle? ( Ite
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
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Scientific Method Lab Student Designed Experiment
This lab activity will ensure that your students understand the scientific method and how to design a controlled experiment. In this inquiry lab activity, students are guided through the process as they write and implement an experiment of their own design. Push your students to do more than just list the steps of the scientific method. This activity will teach them how to APPLY the scientific method.In my many years of teaching, I have discovered that my students do not truly understand how
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Dichotomous Classification Key to Thanksgiving Dinner Science
This Science-y dichotomous classification key activity is such fun! This is a very simple dichotomous key that can be used around Thanksgiving. Students must use their critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify the scientific names of the foods eaten at the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621. Science students of all ages love to use a dichotomous classification key to identify organisms. This activity is well suited for the younger scientists in grades 5 - 8, but I will admit that
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5th - 8th
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