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Anatomy simulations
Frog Paper Dissection
This activity is a perfect alternative to dissection or as an elaboration or evaluation. I have taught Biology for 36 years, and have done many real dissections of many different animals, but have changed my mind on whether students need a real frog to dissect in high school. Recently, I have given this activity to my students instead of doing a real dissection, and they have fun, stay safe and don't hurt any animals! Students who were absent during a real dissection could do this activity to
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7th - 12th
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Fetal Pig Anatomy and Simulated Dissection Worksheet (female)
This worksheet can be use to preview or review the female fetal pig dissection, or can stand alone as a comparative anatomy lesson. It could also be used for students who were absent for dissection or as an alternative to dissection. Students read steps as if they were doing a dissection, and color the diagram as they go. Then, they answer questions at the end, where they have to do a comparison of the female reproductive organs and human reproductive organs, and also a comparison of the pig
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7th - 12th
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Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle
Get over 30% off each lab with the Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle! These four interactive lab assignments will help your students understand Living vs Nonliving Things, Cell Size, Cell Types, and Cell Organelles. Students will learn:Living or Nonliving?⚗️Test their pre-existing knowledge of the Characteristics of Life⚗️Compare and Contrast Living and Nonliving Things⚗️Label Items such as Feathers, Atoms, Bacteria, and Milk as Alive or Not Alive⚗️Explain why Viruses are not Living Thing
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Rat Paper Dissection
This is the new installment of my paper animal dissections. It can be used instead of real dissections to save an animal's life and to allow all students the access. My own biology students enjoy doing these paper dissections. It reinforces human anatomy studies as well as comparative anatomy. Hope it meets expectations! You can make it a little more difficult or easy by changing up the questions.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Virtual Human Brain Dissection
This is a virtual dissection alternative that allows students to dissect a 3D human brain, record observations, answer analysis questions on the observations and label a sheep's brain with the synonymous human brain structures. The analysis questions are mixed formats between direct questions and critical thinking concluding questions. This activity can be completed completely online or printed out for in-person instruction. It is meant to serve as an alternative method to performing a dissectio
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
Fetal Pig Dissection: Paper Lab & Regular Lab - NGSS Aligned: Distance Learning
Body Systems and Organ – Fetal Pig Dissection This product comes with two versions of the Fetal Pig Dissection Lab: 1 paper model version, and 1 normal version (which would require you to purchase fetal pigs). It also comes with an answer key, and links to annotated videos of the dissection. In this activity NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned activity, students (Part 1:) complete a quick matching section for 11 organ systems, (Part 2:) Determine the gender of the pig, and age of th
Grades:
7th - 12th
Fetal Pig Paper Dissection
This paper dissection can be used as an alternative to a real dissection. Perhaps this is for the student who was absent during the dissection, for the students who don't want to do the dissection, or for the entire class when dissection is not a choice. The dissection is pretty simple and could be done by younger students. Blood vessels, bone, muscle and brain are not included. I think your students will enjoy this activity!
Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Medical Terminology Activity
⚡A medical terminology activity that challenges students to think to about all parts of the medical term in order to truly understand its meaning. Students will work through the prefix, root, and suffix of medical terms and learn about combining forms. Your students will understand how medical terms are put together and the reasoning behind them. Students will be given several examples to work through along with creating some of their own medical terms by using the principles they learn in this
Grades:
11th - 12th
Shark Paper Dissection (Female)
Here is the companion to the male shark paper dissection that has been quite popular. Many teachers have decided to give students the option to do a paper dissection rather than a real dissection if it goes against their beliefs. Some teachers use these for when a student is absent for a real dissection and of course, some only use paper or on-line dissections in lieu of the real for financial, environmental or other reasons. Students really seem to like these dissections, and they are suitab
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6th - 12th
Protein Synthesis, Mutations & Modeling Hemoglobin Lab: NGSS - Distance Learning
In Brief: First, students read about protein synthesis, gene mutations, and chromosomal mutations. Then, students practice transcribing and translating mutated genes, identifying the type of mutation that occurred. Then, students read about protein structure, and put it all together using normal/sickle hemoglobin as an example. By comparing the change in amino acid sequence, students determine the cause of sickle hemoglobin, and construct origami models of the normal/sickle hemoglobin. Finally,
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7th - 12th
Virtual Pathology Lab
In this lab students will study and evaluate blood smears of several human patients, and based on both the patient’s symptoms and appearance of red and white blood cells, they will diagnose them with the correct disease or disorder. Prior to the patient diagnoses, students will read through the virtual hematopathology manual to familiarize themselves with the types of cells found in human blood, as well as with the symptoms associated with each disease. Diseases studied include malaria, pernic
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Abigail W.
PhET Action Potential Virtual Simulation
Do you students need an opportunity to apply what they've learned about action potentials propagating down a neuron's membrane? It's a complicated topic that will need some practice in order to fully comprehend. This simulation provides them with an immersive experience that will have them applying all of the complex steps of the action potential that they have learned. This student worksheet will guide them through the free PhET Simulation which is in HTML format. This is compatible with studen
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-PS3-1
, HS-PS3-3
Cells - Cell Size Lab PowerPoint & Handouts
Cells - Cell Size Diffusion and Math Lab Why are cells so small? This integrated math lab allows students to experiment with various "cell" sizes to determine the ideal cell size. Lab activity includes lots of measurements and calculations to demonstrate why the ratio of surface area to volume is so important with respect to cells. Great demonstration lab or a challenging individual or group lab for higher level learners and differentiated grouping.• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items
Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Cell Processes - PowerPoint & Notes, Labs, Activities, & Projects
Levels of Organization Virtual Microscope Lab
What are the five levels of biological organization? In this virtual lab, students will analyze cross-sections under a virtual microscope to see the different levels of organization in the human body and plant system. Students will also:⚗️Test their pre-existing knowledge of the Levels of Organization⚗️Label various structures as a Cell, Tissue, Organ, or Organ System⚗️Analyze Cross-Sections under a Microscope and Identify the Different Structures⚗️Explain how cells, tissues, and organs work tog
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: South Carolina 6th Grade Science Growing Full Activity Bundle
DNA on the Floor- General Bio DNA Replication Modeling (Best Seller)
**This got a huge update on 5/31/23.**Several years ago, I found this activity on a teacher’s blog. There were no instructions- just a few pictures of the process- and I created these instructions on my own from there. I’ve since modified the process to work for my classes.I NEVER skip this activity- it helps students have those “lightbulb” moments that make replication click. Understanding the lagging strand can be very challenging, and I find that this activity makes it so much more accessible
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9th - 12th
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Starfish Anatomy and Simulated Dissection Worksheet
This worksheet can be used as a preview or review of a real starfish (sea star) dissection or as a stand-alone worksheet. It can also be used as a sub lesson or as a make-up assignment for a student who was absent for the real dissection. Students read the steps to a would-be dissection, and then label and color the diagrams. You can add to the assignment by having students write the function of each part or by writing some questions on the board.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Action Potential Neuron Activity
Using the free PhET simulation, this activity helps guide students through the process of an action potential by focusing on the membrane of a neuron. This lab would be most appropriate for an high school Biology or Anatomy and Physiology course. The directions are geared towards students completing the assignment independently, however this could also be projected on a board and completed as a class too! The document is an editable word doc.
Grades:
9th - 12th
Hybrid Genetics Card Match-Up Activity
Want a fun, hands-on way to teach the genetics concepts of selective breeding and hybridization in your middle school science class? Then this hybrid activity is the perfect "match" for you! Get your students thinking critically about the advantages and disadvantages of selective breeding and how the creation of hybrids impacts evolution. **Use of this resource does require prior knowledge of selective breeding and hybridization. Used alone, in pairs, or in small groups, these hybrid matching fl
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5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Guided Neuron Firing Modeling: Hands-On Activity (zipped folder- Word & PPT)
Action potentials are HARD to teach. I tried teaching the concepts with POGILs, but I felt that the information was still too abstract and too hard to process for most of the students. Thus, I designed this activity since I couldn't find anything else that I really liked. This activity requires the assembly of giant neurons (using five 8.5x11 sheets taped end-to-end); if you take a look at my preview file, I have a video in there (or just watch it here) that shows what the final product looks li
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10th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Neuron Firing Modeling: Guided AND Student-Driven Versions, Bundled
Anat & Physio - CELL & Tissue Types Virtual Lab/Simulation (Digital/Printable)
Looking for a virtual option for your lab on human cell and tissue types? Or do you need an alternative makeup lab for students who were absent? This virtual lab is interactive as students manipulate a virtual microscope and view specimens via the virtual eyepiece. Students also need to identify the tissue type (epithelial, connective, muscular or nervous) as well as the location and function of each. It is recommended that students have been introduced to the cell and tissue types prior to comp
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10th - 12th
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Human Body Systems Virtual Exploration Lab
What functions do our organs systems perform? In this virtual lab, students will look at a human body with the eleven organ systems and their structures. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Human Body⚗️Identify the Different Organ Systems based on Appearance⚗️Describe the Function and Main Components of the Organ Systems⚗️Compare the Endocrine & Reproductive differences in Males & Females NOTE: This activity links to the free Interactive from SciGen. Check it ou
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: South Carolina 6th Grade Science Growing Full Activity Bundle
Crayfish anatomy and Simulated Dissection Worksheet
This worksheet can be used as a preview or review for the real crayfish dissection or as a stand-alone assignment. The student reads the information, which is presented as if dissecting, and then colors and labels the diagram. It can be used as a sub lesson plan or for a student who has been absent for the dissection.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Action Potential Modeling Activity 2024
Understanding the events along a membrane that lead to an action potential can be very confusing for students. I use this interactive hands-on activity as an introduction to what happens. It allows me to be more of a facilitator and help groups work through the concepts, like concentration gradients and the movement of charges. Key to the activity is also provided.
Grades:
11th - 12th, Higher Education
Cat Paper Dissection
This paper dissection goes along with my other paper dissections such as the frog and pig. It is a great alternative to a real dissection. It can be given to those students who don't want to dissect or who are absent for the dissection or can be given to the entire class when a real dissection is not an option. It still gives the students the idea of where the organs situated in the body and what organs are dorsal, ventral, etc. Students color the organs, cut them out, glue them into place a
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
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