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Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

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Science Interactive Notebook Bundle - Life Science and Biology

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Engage your students with over 200 Interactive Notebook activities in digital google and regular format for all of your life science needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about cells,

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Christmas Winter Genetics - Punnett squares

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Brrrrrrrr! It's winter, fresh snow is on the ground and it’s time to build your perfect Snowperson! Students really enjoy these fun Punnett Square practice problems that help to reinforce genetics concepts such as homozygous, heterozygous, dominant

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Biology, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Winter

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Back to School Interactive Notebook Activity Pack

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These Back to School interactive notebbook ice breakers are perfect for those first week introductions or to decorate your bulletin board. Allow students to get to know each other while YOU get to know THEM! WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 7

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Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

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Christmas Winter Snowflake Dichotomous Key

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Students will have a flurry of fun with our Snowflake Dichotomous Key activity as they use critical observation skills to identify each individual snowflake - no two are alike! Oh what fun it is to identify snowflakes during the winter

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Biology, Holidays/Seasonal, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Punnett Squares - Fall Halloween Genetics

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Punnett Squares - Fall Halloween Jack o' All Traits for Genetics & Heredity. Boo! Don't be scared to try out our Halloween Punnett Square Practice! The Lanterns in the local patch have been scaring up some new baby Lanterns. Students will

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Halloween

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Google Apps

$4.50

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Nerdy Science Valentine's Day Cards

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Tired of those worn out Valentine's cards that just don't fit the bill when it comes to Science? Our Life Science-Themed Valentine's Day cards will have your kiddos giggling and reminiscing about science concepts they love. With original Getting

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Science, Biology, Valentine's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities

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Endangered Species Halloween Graveyard Project

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Looking for a Halloween ecology project that you can do in a single day, use to decorate your classroom, and engage your students in meaningful dialogue about endangered species? This haunting lesson is perfect to do as a last minute holiday lesson

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Biology, Environment, Halloween

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities

$3.95

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Evolution and Adaptations Thanksgiving Turkey Activity

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Gobble Gobble... or not? Eat up our Tom Turkey Evolution lesson as students create adaptations for Tom to camouflage him from all the hungry people! Use camouflage and other adaptations to help Tom as he tries to avoid being eaten as Thanksgiving

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Thanksgiving

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Google Apps

$4.50

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End of Year Project for ANY Subject {EDITABLE} - Distance Learning

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End of Year Project for ANY Subject {EDITABLE}What's not to love about this fully editable project that can be used in any subject area? It's an end of year lesson that will have your students gearing up for an unforgettable day in the classroom!

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Science, For All Subject Areas, End of Year

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

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Projects, Activities

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Valentines Day - Science Writing Activity

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Love is the air… or is it in the cytoplasm? Students will let their love flow in this cute activity as they act as a cell or the human body and they create a valentine poem and card to the organ or organelle of their choice. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this

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Anatomy, Biology, Valentine's Day

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Google Apps

$2.50

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Plant Seed Bomb Germination Lab - Distance Learning

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Plant Lab for Seed Germination and Making Seed BombsBombs awaaaaaay…. have fun with your students as they create seed bombs that they can grow and observe through all stages of development. This lesson is great for teaching students about the needs

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Summer

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Activities, Printables

$2.00

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What is Science Cubing Activity - Distance Learning

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

What exactly IS science? Are unicorns scientific? What about narwhals? What does science look like to your students? Whether you're just starting the year or you're already at the home stretch, discussing scientific principles is important in any

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Biology, General Science

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Printables

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Life Science Review / Sub Packet

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Need a comprehensive resource to cover life science concepts before the end of the year? Have a day where you can't be there to teach the kids? Whether you're reviewing for end of course tests, you're out and need a sub, or your student needs to

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Environment

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

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Homeschool Curricula, Activities, Handouts

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St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Science Shenanigans

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Ready for a science-themed St. Patrick's Day resource that isn't a leprechaun trap? You're in luck - this Leprechaun Science Shenanigans activity has it all - genetics, evolution, nature of science, art, poetry, and so much fun! Your students will

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Science, Biology, St. Patrick's Day

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Projects, Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$5.95

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End of Year Interactive Notebook Activities

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

End of Year Interactive Notebook Activities for ANY SubjectThis INB Interactive Notebook pack contains activities for the end of the year that will allow students to reflect and look back on their school year while also looking ahead to the new

Subjects:

Science, For All Subject Areas, End of Year

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (53.18 MB)

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Winter Christmas Ecology & Evolution - Camouflaging Caribou Activity

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Casey the Caribou was separated from the herd during the 1,000-mile fall migration from the Arctic tundra to a grazing range deep in the taiga. In fact, Casey accidentally traveled too far and ended up in another biome! Help Casey survive with our

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Winter

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$5.00

Digital Download ZIP (24.06 MB)

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Halloween Science Costume Project

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Looking for a Halloween science project that you can do in a 1-2 days, use to decorate your classroom, and engage your students in thoughtful creativity as they reflect on their favorite scientist or science concept? This Halloween costume lesson is

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Halloween

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Projects, Activities

$3.49

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100th Day of School

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Happy 100! A Student Reflection Celebrating 100 on the 100th day of school, or when you’re on the 100th page of your notebook, or any 100 for that matter. What better way to celebrate than to reflect on YOUR 100 with a $100 bill!WHAT'S INCLUDED in

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Bulletin Board Ideas

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Together Mel and Gerdy have 17 years of life science teaching experience. We taught in an International Baccalaureate school in Georgia. Individually, we served as Science Department Chair, Team Leader, Advisory Chair, Science Fair Club Coordinators, and Yearbook Coordinator. Together, we are a dynamic pair with a flair for lesson planning.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We enjoy inquiry-based, hands-on, cross-curricular activities. We LOVED to co-teach. We frequently brought our classes together into one room and teach them together. The kids loved to interact with other classes and enjoyed seeing their teachers have fun together.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Together we have: Flown weightless on the Zero G (a.k.a. Vomit Comet) and achieved eight total minutes of weightlessness (see Mel holding the sign and Gerdy's long hair achieving new heights): Walked the model's catwalk for Teacher in the Spotlight. Worked alongside Ecologists in Skidaway and Sapelo Island GA. Mel was honored by being featured as Atlanta's 11 Alive Class Act Teacher of the Month where she was interviewed and her class appeared on the morning news!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Gerdy: B.S. Wildlife Biology & M.Ed. Biology both from Auburn University Mel: B.S. Biology & B.S. Biology Education both from Kennesaw University

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We aim to please. Before leaving feedback, please contact us via "Ask a Question" or Email Us and let us know if we can help make our products better for you and your students. Getting Nerdy prides itself in good customer service and would appreciate the opportunity to provide the highest quality science products for your needs. All of our materials are designed for implementation within a middle school setting but can easily be adapted for remedial high school biology or higher level elementary life science with scaffolding and substantial teacher facilitation. **All pictures, graphics, and artwork in our lessons are either purchased legally for use or are created by Getting Nerdy, LLC**