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High school science resources for Google Apps under $5
Element Superhero Project - Chemistry Project - Periodic Table of the Elements
Includes a Digital (Google Slide) Version and a Printable Version — All Versions are EditableThis project is an engaging way to learn about the physical and chemical properties of elements. Most element projects only mention superheroes. However, many elements align more with a villain than a superhero (Like Chlorine!). In this activity, students will have the creative freedom to personify one element on the periodic table into a superhero—or a villain. I have included a huge bundle of resources
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Chemistry Activities - Mega Bundle - Back to School Science
Darwin, Natural Selection, & Evolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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Grades:
6th - 9th
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MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT
Punnett Square Practice Worksheets - Digital or Print
Scaffold students understanding of Punnett squares with these three worksheets that build off of one another. Each new page adds another layer of understanding and critical thinking. These three worksheets will help your students practice Punnett squares in the classroom or in a distance learning setting. Each page is separated in PDF and Google format and ready for you to distribute to your students! Keys are included! Need help teaching Punnett squares before your students practice? Check out
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Unit & Heredity Bundle For Middle School - Digital and Print
The Lion King - Food Chains & Webs, Relationships, & Biomes
**UPDATED TO INCLUDE BOTH DIGITAL (formatting updated as of 4/2024) AND PRINT VERSIONS and you can download the clips file if you don't want students to watch the entire movie** In this activity, students will be expected to watch either the entire Lion King movie or clips to complete the movie guide, which asks ecology related questions. Students will show their understanding of food chains, food webs, symbiotic relationships, and biomes as they watch a favorite movie through a science lens. Af
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3rd - 12th
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HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
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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7th - 10th
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MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Food Chains & Food Webs Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game Options
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up food chains and food webs! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty.
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Biology Whodunnit Activity Bundle - Printable & Digital Game Options
Analyzing Darwin's Finches- Evolution Graphing Activity
How do we know Darwin was right about evolution via natural selection? In this activity students will read/learn about Peter and Rosemary Grant, a couple from Princeton University who traveled to the Galapagos to conduct research. Students will learn what happened to the finch population on Daphne Major following a severe drought, and again following an El Nino. Students will graph data from the Grant's research and answer questions. This is a great activity to include with the HHMI video clip f
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-4
, HS-LS4-5
Also included in: Evolution Bundle
Plate Tectonics - Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Do your students struggle with scientific literacy? Do you find yourself at a loss for how to promote vocabulary retention? Are waning attention spans becoming a larger and larger problem in your classroom from year to year? If you answered yes to any of those questions then this resource is for you. I believe that teaching literacy is the job of every teacher, not just the heroes in English and Language Arts. And the only way we can help our students improve is by modeling and giving them chanc
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6th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-3
, HS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Earth Science Reading Comprehension Bundle
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
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
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Introduction to the Periodic Table of Elements Activity
Introducing the Periodic Table? This is my all time favorite lesson to teach. Introduce the Periodic Table with this puzzle, and have students telling YOU how the Periodic Table was organized!Students work together to discover the best way to organize colored/numbered shape pieces. All you need for this activity is a color printer, sandwich bags (or paper clips) and a prize for the winning group (not totally necessary, but fun). Handout, answer key and lesson plan included. This is the BEST acti
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6th - 11th
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Also included in: Atomic Theory Bundle with Student Workbook
Cell Organelles Speed Dating Activity
CELL ORGANELLES SPEED DATING ACTIVITY- Print & Digital Your students are going to love learning about Cell Organelles with this SPEED DATING IN THE CLASSROOM ACTIVITY! This is a student favorite in my own classroom and your students are sure to love it as well! I like to use this activity to introduce cell organelles to my students, but it can also be used as a review and reinforcement activity. Need a digital option? No problem! I have included a digital option for this resource, making i
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Grades:
7th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Scientific Method Homework Worksheets
This printable or digital worksheet on the steps of the scientific method is packed with problem solving and critical thinking examples and problems. Questions cover hypothesis, control and experimental groups, independent and dependent variables. In given scenarios, students will identify the independent and dependent variables. There are questions of varying difficulty levels, ranging from simple to complex. The student will do more than just list the steps of the scientific method. Student w
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7th - 10th
Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Pedigree Charts and Tables Worksheets - Genetics and Heredity Activity
This 4-page practice problem worksheet will give your students the review and reinforcement they need to master genetics pedigree charts and tables. Both printable and digital versions are included. There are 5 pedigree tables to solve. Students will determine the genotypes of family members in each table. Three of the problems have additional questions to be answered. Two problems involve sex-linked traits, one problem involves blood types, and 2 problems involve dominant/recessive traits
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9th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
Also included in: Genetics Practice Problem Bundle - Punnett Squares
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
Forensics Blood Typing Lab Investigation- Print & Digital
Save yourself the hassle (and $) of ordering blood typing kits for your Forensics class! My no fail blood recipe and blood typing serum recipe uses household products to simulate those expensive kits.Challenge your students to solve the case by presenting them with blood samples from a crime scene along with blood samples from suspects and a victim. Your forensics class will follow the instructions presented in their PRINT and GO student data worksheet to solve the case! This lab is a FAVORITE i
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Forensics Lab Bundle: 10 "Must-Do" Labs for Forensic Science
Genetics - Digital Punnett Squares - Self-correcting
This assignment is designed to provide students with immediate feedback as they learn genetics - Punnett squares. No prep! Simply post the assignment on Google Classroom for students. Each correct answer turns green and reveals a letter of the riddle answer. There are 14 digital Punnett square questions designed to help students improve their understanding of dominant and recessive traits, heterozygous and homozygous genotypes, and the probability of inheriting a certain phenotype. I honestly wo
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Digital Punnett Squares BUNDLE - Genetics | Distance Learning
Blood Type Pedigree Mystery Lab Activity
In this lab activity, students will solve a theft crime using their knowledge of pedigrees and the inheritance of traits (like ear lobe attachment and blood type) to create a pedigree of a mystery family. They will then determine the genotypes of the family members in order to identify the thief. At the end of the lab activity, students will answer questions about their findings and defend their answers with evidence and reasoning. *NOTE* Do not purchase if you have already purchased my Heredity
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7th - 10th
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Characteristics of Life Activity - Is My Teacher a Zombie?
Provide an engaging review of the Characteristics of Life to your Life Science students with this IS MY SCIENCE TEACHER A ZOMBIE? activity! This resource is sure to make your students laugh, while providing them with an engaging review of the Characteristics of Life and practicing CER writing skills. It is customizable, and can be edited to include your name as well as your students' names. Need a digital option? No problem! I have included both a printable and digital version, making it perfec
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6th - 10th
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Counting Atoms Worksheet | Editable, Printable & Distance Learning Options
This worksheet comes in 3 forms: 1) Editable Word Doc, 2) Printable PDF and 3) Google Slides with fillable text boxes. The last option is perfect for a paperless classroom or distance learning. CLICK THE PREVIEW for a closer look at the worksheet.►The Entire Chemistry Unit - All in One Bundle for contains this resource and over 60 others for over 40% OFF.**************************************************************************This is a 1 page worksheet (with answer key) contains questions to
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Chemistry Unit - Editable All in One Bundle - 67 Resources and Growing
Abiotic & Biotic Factors Whodunnit Activity - Printable & Digital Game Options
Nothing like a good criminal investigation to liven up abiotic and biotic factors! Based off my popular CSI projects, I have created Whodunnits? The Whodunnits plan to focus on single content topics as opposed to units and will focus more on skill building than application. Every day can't be a project day, so Whodunnits can be an engaging out-of-their-seat activity to practice important skills. In a Whodunnit, students will work in teams to solve 10 practice problems that increase in difficulty
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6th - 10th
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Also included in: Biology Whodunnit Activity Bundle - Printable & Digital Game Options
Human Body Organ Systems Nervous System Activity Reaction Time Lab PDF GOOGLE
Use a REAL WORLD APPLICATION to add engagement to a nervous system lesson. This reaction time activity shows kids how being distracted affects their ability to react. Even if your students aren't driving yet, they will be soon - and this is a lesson they'll remember! Take a peek at the reviews of this lesson - kids LOVE this activity!⭐ Find this resource in our Nervous System Unit!In this activity, students will:READ a background section to learn about the dangers of texting and driving. The
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7th - 10th
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MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Also included in: Human Body Organ Systems Activity Bundle 15 FUN and ENGAGING Activities
NO PREP Physical and Chemical Changes to Matter Activity Claims Evidence CER
Students read 4 short and engaging informational text passages about physical changes and chemical reactions, then complete a CER for each section using evidence from the text for each one. INCLUDES DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION! ⭐ Find this at a huge discount in our Physical Science CER Bundle! ⭐The CERs focus on evidence of a physical versus a chemical change. Concepts included include physical and chemical changes to matter and the terms exergonic and endothermic. Each of the 4 Sections (1
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-5
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
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