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Free 8th grade biology activities
Animal and Plant Cell Match and Color Pages FREEBIE
Students will use the color code chart to color each cell organelle to distinguish the different structures. Great as an introduction activity for students to learn the organelles. Could also be used as a homework assignment, science center, or extra credit! Also makes a great study tool after the coloring is complete!
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Cell City Interactiv
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Cells BUNDLE
Beaks Lab Natural Selection Activity
In this fun natural selection activity students will simulate Darwin's finches and see how survival of the fittest can lead to evolution. This lab is available for free many places online, I just took bits and pieces of what worked for me and compiled it into a new format. In this lab, students will simulate birds needing to collect food. Each bird has a different beak (tweezers, clothespin, etc) and collects different food types (macaroni, beans, etc.) This lab has been left editable so you can
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Evolution Bundle
Science Unit Vocabulary Worksheet Science Substitute Plan
This anytime, great vocabulary review science activity helps students to organize and demonstrate their thinking and understanding on the current unit. This 30-60 minute activity gets students to list and identify key words, possibly define vocabulary by drawing or using key words and main concepts visually using a graphic organizer. This one-pager, print-and-go reflection activity allows students to compare and contrast information and works as a great sub plan too!FOLLOW ME FOR FREEBIES AND MO
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4th - 10th
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Digestive System Introduction & Coloring Activity
Do you teach the digestive system to your high-school students? This 4-page activity is the PERFECT way to introduce the digestive system to your anatomy, health, or biology students! No prior teaching required! Zero prep needed! This activity takes my students approximately 30 minutes. Pages 1 - 2: These pages are all about digestive system basics. Students will read about the difference between the gastrointestinal tract and accessory organs, mechanical and chemical digestion, and absorption.
Grades:
7th - 12th
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Also included in: Anatomy and Physiology Full Year Curriculum
Respiratory System - PowerPoint, Notes and Lab
O2 is A-OK in our book... at least that's what you'll learn during our respiratory system presentation, notes and lab. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• EDITABLE Animated PowerPoint with daily objective, bellwork, student notes and lab instructions• NON-EDITABLE PDF notes pages and lab pages• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microsoft School with directions provided or altered to fit your school’s personal learning management syste
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Characteristics of Life Inquiry Activity
In this introductory inquiry activity, students will work with a partner or in a small group to categorize cards as living or nonliving. Through class discussion and argumentation, students will come up with a class list of which cards fall into each category, as well as a list of qualifications for how they determined what they consider to be alive. This activity is a great way to kick off the school year or your ecology unit by having students critically think, engage in discussion, make cla
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7th - 10th
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Barf Bag Lab: Yeast Fermentation Experiment - Cellular Respiration Lab
Your students will be talking about this fermentation lab for years to come! Not really "barf", but the mixture of cereal, yeast, and water sure looks like it when the sandwich bag bursts open! This quick and easy lesson is perfect for life science or biology students learning about cellular respiration or fermentation.Please Note: This lab is also part of my Full-Year Biology Curriculum and the Biology Unit 4: Cellular Energy!This inquiry lab involves very little preparation. Because the ferme
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-7
Also included in: High School Biology Lab Experiments - Biology Lab Activity Bundle
Photosynthesis Interactive Diagram Game
OverviewThis hands-on manipulative, reading passage, and student assessment page requires students to identify the components of photosynthesis and explain the role of each in the process. Using this colorful, clear game board, student groups will work collaboratively to name and describe all components involved in photosynthesis and develop an understanding of the carbon dioxide-oxygen cycle in plants. Students have the opportunity to practice the game multiple times until they attain mastery o
End of the Year Reflection Writing Google Slides & Printable Free Activity
This end of the year, Google Slides and printable reflection activity is a great way to look back on this past school year. This resource can be used for any subject and includes a set of directions, a rubric, and an editable template to support students.Students will choose three pieces they can reflect on. Students will answer guided questions and create a catchy claim to make a statement about what they took away from each piece of evidence. This product is part of my #1 Science Mega Bundle
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Physical Science Interactive Notebook Year Bundle- Science Unit Plan
The Heart Coloring Page and Reading Passage | Printable & Digital
A FREE excerpt from the Human Body Coloring Book and Human Body Coloring Book Assistant. About the Product• This a stand-alone resource – NO textbooks required.• Passage provides a foundation and complete explanation of difficult science concepts.• Literacy tools help students extract, organize and summarize facts from the readings.• Coloring page provides visualization of concepts discussed in the readings.• Supplements help solidify understanding and provide a practical application of concepts
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4th - 12th
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Lab Safety Science Scientific Investigation Google Slides Lesson Activity
This Google Slides, digital AND printable science lesson on Lab Safety allows students to type directly into text boxes, add images, and access slide presentations embedded in each lesson all ready to go! Print to accommodate your students as well!This digital and also printable lesson includes:two warm-ups (Slide 1)Cornell notes (Slide 2)activity with directions and student slide (Slide 3 and 4) a slide presentation to follow along with the notesan evaluation sheet for students and/or teachers
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4th - 10th
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What is Science Cubing Activity - Distance Learning
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 science classroom. This FREE resource is the perfect way to grab students' attention and maintain their interest throughout the year.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS 1-2 DAY LESSON:EDITABLE Guiding PowerPoint NON-EDITABLE PDF cubing templateSTUDENTS WILL:Answ
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Grades:
3rd - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Activity Cell Energy Sorting Worksheet
GET KIDS THINKING with this quick yet effective cell energy activity!⭐ Our CELL ENERGY UNIT has everything you need to cover this topic! ⭐In this activity, students will sort and categorize 24 phrases that are associated with either photosynthesis or cellular respiration. Phrases review the reactants and products of each process, where they occur, how energy is involved, etc. This gets kids thinking beyond memorized definitions!Compliments the Following NGSS Standards:MS-LS1-6: Construct a scien
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Complete Cell Energy Unit
Cell Organelles Structure and Function Interactive Notebook Activity
Our students need something to do. They need something that engages them into the note-taking process. That is where interactive notes come into the picture. As they learn about the function of various organelles and structures found in eukaryotic cells, students cut, match, and/or define. Upon completion, they will have created a set of flash cards that they will be able to interactive with and use to better understand the structure and function of cell organelles. Do you need a set of int
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Cell Organelles and Structures Unit Bundle of Activities and Assessments
Ocean Animal Coloring Pages: an exploration of the underwater world
The Ocean Animal Coloring Pages aims to provide a fun coloring activity for your students, as well as give an intuitive introduction to sea animals. --------------------------------------------------------------------------**We would appreciate a lot if you could follow our store or leave a feedback after downloaded this resource. Your support will motivate us to post more fun and educational product.**--------------------------------------------------------------------------Your students can c
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PreK - 9th
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Let's Build: A Plant Cell
This plant cell activity will help your students identify the 10 main organelles that make up a plant cell. They identify the organelle by sight, by name, and by function.
The organelles included are:
*cell wall
*cell membrane
*cytoplasm
*nucleus
*vacuole
*chloroplasts
*ribosome
*mitochondria
*endoplasmic reticulum
*Golgi body
This file includes a picture, name tag and function tag for each of the ten organelles. Students choose a color (or can be assigned a color) for each one and
Grades:
5th - 8th
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Evolution - Task Cards
These open-ended and inquiry-based cards will get your kids thinking about evolution! Engage your students with 20 evolution and natural selection task cards, perfect for warm-ups, exit tickets, project starters, stations, differentiation, review, enrichment, and so much more! Use these activities as stand-alone lessons or as a supplement to our Evolution Bundle. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this UNIT-LONG PRODUCT:• TWENTY NON-EDITABLE think ticket cards in two sizes: → Darwin's theory of evolution by na
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-5
, MS-LS4-4
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Also included in: Life Science Task Card Bundle
Pedigree Worksheet Genetics and Heredity
Create a pedigree using a silly story that traces the trait for a shiny nose through multiple generations. Ready to use right away, your class will enjoy this no prep activity. Loads of fun!Get this set of 4 pedigree activities! Each one has a silly story that traces a superpower themed trait through multiple generations. Your students will gain a deep understanding of pedigrees.The one-page story traces the recessive trait for a shiny nose through three generations. After reading the stor
Grades:
6th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Plant and Animal Cells Life Science Vocabulary Word Search Coloring Activity
Give your Biology Life Science students a fun word search to naturally explore and discovery vocabulary words from the Cells Structure and Function unit. Also, students can color images related to the vocabulary. This product is part of my Cell Unit Bundle!Check out my Cell Unit Bundle:Table of Contents & Score Sheet (digital Google Slide version included)Pre-Post Assessment with answer key (use as warm ups)Unit Cover Page with Learning Goals & Word Bank (editable version included)Lesson
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Grades:
4th - 10th
Dichotomous Key Minion Notes & Practice
Dichotomous Key Notes with PracticeWorksheet explains the basic definition of what a dichotomous key is then students will use a dichotomous key to find the names of Gru's minions. 6 minion examples
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5th - 8th
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Scientific Method Lab | Water Drops on Penny | Science Notebook | Middle School
The classic water drops on a penny lab has never been more clear, cut and dry than this! Save paper by going digital or print: the choice is yours! Students will identify and label parts of the scientific method on which type of water will hold more drops on a penny: soapy or plain. Students will collect and record data, complete a bar graph, and a five part conclusion. This product is part of my SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION COMPLETE CURRICULUM.Want to try this activity digitally?! Try it for free h
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Scientific Method Notebook | Science Digital Bundle | Middle School
Genetics: Observing Human Traits Lab {Free}
This is a 2-page quick lab activity for recording observable dominant and recessive traits. Students will first determine and record their phenotypes for 16 different traits. Then they will record and determine the frequency of dominant and recessive traits of their classmates for 9 of the traits. Designed for standard level biology. Differentiated introduction included.
We usually go through the personal traits inventory as a class before the students walk around the room and interview th
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6th - 10th
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Human Respiratory System ACTIVITY Worksheet - FREE (Science, Biology)
This free interactive activity on human respiratory system comes in two-sides foldable format, is fun and will help students label the parts of this human body system. Observing, identifying and labeling human organs by pinpointing their exact location in the human body is a good way to understand the human systems.UPDATE/NOTE: Explore other activity / worksheets, task cards, all-in-1 packs and bundled teaching resources on human body systems by visiting the following links:Respiratory System –
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5th - 8th
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Microscope Introduction, e-Lab - Distance Learning
Do your students struggle with the proper use of microscopes? Our introductory lab on microscope usage and slide preparation will have your student viewing specimen like an old pro. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:Data CollectionData AnalysisResults and ConclusionsSTUDENTS WILL:Learn the parts of a compound light microscope, how to use the different objective lenses and what not to do with a microscopePractice what they learn when they view a newspaper “e” under low, medium, and high powerDraw wh
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Grades:
4th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
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