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8th grade biology resources for GATE under $5
DNA Extraction from Strawberries
This Power Point slide show provides a visual for my 5th grade gifted students as they follow the procedures for extracting DNA from strawberries. The entire DNA Extraction lesson, created by Irene Salter, is available at My Science Box: http://www.mysciencebox.org/DNAextraction. I took photographs of each step and have found that it has greatly helped my students and me as we work through each step of the experiment. Every year, I am amazed by the results!If you're looking for resources to u
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5th - 8th
Halloween Creature Adaptation STEAM Activity
In this engaging STEM lesson, students will explore the fascinating world of animal adaptations by creating their own fictional Halloween creatures. They will design unique creatures, place them in Halloween environments with specific challenges, and develop adaptations to help their creatures survive. This project will encourage critical thinking, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how animals adapt to their surroundings. To make this activity even more festive, included is a fictional s
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6th - 12th
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Ectomy: a brain parts board game
Nine major brain regions, one set of forceps: how long will it take your students to put their brain together and win?Each student gets a blank brain map, but all of its parts are in a pool in the middle. Draw a card and answer the question correctly to win that brain part. What if you win two of the same lobes? Trade with other players to get a complete set as fast as you can! Watch out for the hazard cards, mixed into the pile, that force you to "-ectomy" a part and win it all over again.Sampl
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Body Systems Bundle
Germs Everywhere Petri Dish Sampling Lab & Hand-washing Germs Simulant
Students learn how to conduct a good experiment using petri dishes, and real lab techniques such as sterile sampling and consideration of sample sizes. Also contains a hand-washing activity I have done using GloGerm available online- shows students how well they wash their hands (or don't!). They love this part!Student worksheets available for this lab with pre-lab questions, data collect, analysis, and post-lab questions in English and Spanish within the powerpoints via Google Drive links.
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5th - 10th
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Invent an alien: learning about the solar system & systems of the body
This project gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the solar system, systems of the human body, and adaptations. Students will be given the opportunity to research a planet (it's atmosphere, weather, composition, etc.), then invent an alien that would be able to survive on the planet. While inventing their alien, students need to create systems of the alien's body that will allow it to survive on the assigned planet. Students also need to ensure that the alien's bod
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3rd - 9th
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Bacteria and Viruses Hands-On Venn Diagram Activity
This activity offers a hands-on variation of a traditional Venn diagram. It can be used in different ways, although I used it as a preassessment, discussion tool (rather than standard notes) and review.
This file contains:
- the instructions for creating your set of Bacteria and Virus Venn diagram cards as well as facilitating Hands-On Venn Diagrams in each of the three ways mentioned above.
- 38 characteristics cards for bacteria and viruses (all fit on one piece of paper to conserve printing
Grades:
8th - 11th
Global Warming and Animals - Analyzing Charts and Graphs
15 printable or digital pages for students to analyze charts and graphs on global warming and animals: how much land it takes to produce an ounce of meat protein, how many animals are on the endangered list due to human expansion, the increases in meat eating over the years, the number of exotic animals in the wild, money spent on animal research, the biomass of livestock over the years, marine creatures, and more... PRINT: I created a PDF version that you can download on your computer and prin
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4th - 10th
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MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
6 Kingdoms of Life 3-Part Cards (Montessori)
These Montessori 3-Part cards will provide students with a broad overview of the 6 Kingdoms of Life: Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia. Cards feature:- colorful photos of all types of life forms for each Kingdom- title cards- descriptive definitions for each Kingdom- basic comparative facts about each KingdomPrint, cut, and laminate. Students can match image, title, and information cards by reading for clues in the text.
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K - 12th
Cells Menu Choice
Offer your students choice with this cells menu choice project. They can make their own trading cards, write a journal about their travels through a cell, and even create their own social media pages.
All the choices in this menu choice board come with instructions and student handouts so you can use it in the traditional way as a tic-tac-toe board and have students choose three projects to enhance their learning about cells or you can choose to do only one project as a class.
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6th - 8th
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Cell Analogy Project Enrichment Menu
Your download will include a Cell Analogy project enrichment menu. This menu was recently made for a 7th grade science teacher that I'm collaborating with. We decided that this menu would be a great way to provide enrichment for those higher level students working on the "Cell Analogy" Project. It also is an easy way to differentiate, as the lower level students can work on the 2 point items, the on level students can work on the 5 point items, and the higher level students can work on the 8
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6th - 10th
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Fortune Teller for Systems of the Body
This fun device, also called a Cootie Catcher, can help students review the components in these systems: circulatory, digestive, immune, integumentary, muscular, nervous, respiratory, and skeletal. For example, the components of the circulatory system are heart, artery, vein, and capillary and the components of the digestive system is mouth, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. Choose from several options:One player or two playersColor or blackline words that can be coloredHave students fill in d
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4th - 8th
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Cell Analogy Project for 5th Grade GATE
In Virginia, my 5th graders have to know the basic parts of a living animal cell (nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, vacuole) and their functions. In class, I have them do analogies to compare the parts of a cell to the parts of a school and the parts of a mall - it really gets their minds thinking about how such unlike things can be similar based on their functions. Likewise, this project asks students to pick either a futuristic city, medieval castle, a computer, or their house and compare t
Comparing Science-Related Literature and Media
Students will complete a group activity in which they will compare different types of sources to see which is the most objective and reliable. The students will read two articles and fill out the corresponding chart, which they will then use to compare the general media article and the scientific article. This could be used in a Science class or an English class.
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8th - 12th
Human Body Systems: 3D Life-Sized Models Project
Students will work in groups to create 3D life-size head-torso models, to include 5 body systems. The students will research the systems, organs and their functions.
I created this project for 7th grade GT students to expose them to biology. Students were genuinely engaged and the end product was more than I could have asked for! The project does take time, but was well worth it.
Please let me know if you have questions.
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7th - 12th
Genetics Heredity GATE frame
This GATE frame is designed to be used alongside any heredity lesson that includes alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. If you are using TWIG Science, this product aligns best with Grade 6, "The Red List," Driving Question 2.
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6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
Cells Reading Worksheets
Cells Reading Worksheets is a great addition to your Cells unit! With or without a textbook, these cells reading passages and worksheets will help your students expand their knowledge about cells! Cells Reading Worksheets includes reading passages and questions about The Cell Theory, eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, and animal and plant cells and organelles. These are great for use in whole group instruction, independent work, or in a reading station. The advanced worksheet gives students an o
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Cells Activities Middle School
Utah Genetics Stem Cells Webquest
Utah Genetics Stem Cells Webquest was created for my students as they are just starting to investigate stem cells. This webquest uses the most recent 2018 version of Utah Genetics Website and tours within the Stem Cell Segment- there are several sub-tabs that have a few questions each- great for homework or an introduction. Also great for enrichment for accelerated students.
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8th - 12th, Higher Education
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Cell Model Project in Spanish (Proyecto de la célula) NGSS
Next Generation Science Standards!
Great for Spanish Dual Immersion and a link with STEM
Spanish end of unit project. A great way for students to understand the structure and functions of a cell. Students really enjoy sharing their knowledge!
Develops academic language in Spanish. Great resource!
Immune System: a group game
Up to 24 players cooperate (with their team) and compete (to attack or save the body!) in this demonstration game.You'll make the board on the floor, using yarn or tape. Players take the roles of attackers (bacterium or virus), defenders (B cells or T cells) or the body cells whose health is at stake. Each role has a prescribed movement, as in chess. "Body events" happen, and the players react as they can. For example: "Today I went on a 5-mile run, even though I was not feeling well. This used
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Body Systems Bundle
Mouse Evolution Lab Activity/ Natural Selection
Students use event cards to select surival characteristics in mice in two different environments- dark forest floor and light sand enviromment. The event cards model natural selection and over three generations the population of "mice" (genotype cards) will evolve based on the environment and the color of the mouse's coat.
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7th - 10th
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Human Genetics Survey of Traits
A fun and engaging activity that allows students to survey the phenotypes of themsleves, their families and their peers. Students graph the final results in bar graph.
Students enjoy the physicality of the activity and comparing their results with their friends and families.
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7th - 10th
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Gifted and Talented Cellular Respiration RAFT
Gifted and Talented Cellular Respiration RAFT is an activity that requires students to think critically, use multiple perspectives, and be creative, while also demonstrating an understanding of content standards and academic vocabulary. Use this RAFT to push learners to higher levels of critical thinking.
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Cell Analogy City
Cell Analogy City and Company is a great way to get your students engaged in their learning and promote higher level thinking! In this product, you will get:-Instructions, student sheets, and a rubric Low Prep for you! Simply print and copy the student sheets and go over with your students. You May Also LikeAnimal and Plant Cell NotesCells Activities Bundle Cell Structure and Function Review Game Let’s Connect!Be sure to follow my store, Aloha Monday Teaching, for more products! I am adding prod
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Cells Projects
Skeletal System Warm-Up Power Point Presentation
Human Organ Systems, Human Skeletal System, Bones, Skeleton, Warm-Up, Power Point Presentation, Trivia, note-taking skills, notebook, science log, organization, Health, Human Body, Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, GATE, learning station
Power point presentation emphasizing note-taking skills and notebook organization. Students are given 5 questions and are instructed to answer the questions using complete sentences while including the question in the answer.
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instructions f
Grades:
4th - 10th
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