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12th grade science independent work packets under $5
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
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
Viruses vs Bacteria Virtual Science Lab Demonstration
Teach the differences between bacteria and viruses in the human body with this virtual science demonstration lab! Perfect for biology, microbiology, and life science lessons to teach health and all about how cells are impacted by each of these!This is the PDF Version of this exciting resource, to purchase the Digital Version meant for Google Drive, please visit my store at the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/TeachwithbriThis lab demonstration is meant to be used independentl
Grades:
5th - 12th
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
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in: Population Ecology Bundle
Cladogram Activity - Classification of Living things
This printable or digital problem solving activity teaches students how to build a cladogram and reinforces the important concepts of cladistics to your biology or life science students in grades 8-12. I use this activity when teaching my unit on classification and taxonomy, but it would also be appropriate to use during your lessons on evolution and natural selection. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless
Subjects:
Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Graphing Practice Activity - Science Line Graphs, Data Analysis and Graphing
Graphing is a fundamental "must-have" skill in a science class. These practice problems will provide your students with a solid foundation and/or review of the basics of constructing line graphs. Further, students will practice analyzing data and using graphs to make predictions. If applicable to your teaching situation, you can have students complete their work in a digital Google Apps format. What is included in this resource?Editable and Printable 3-page student handoutPaperless Digital Vers
Grades:
8th - 12th
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Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Cell Cellular Transport Osmosis Diffusion Worksheet Membranes, Active & Passive
Students will review transport across cellular membranes, such as active transport, passive transport, osmosis, diffusion, concentration gradients, cytolysis, plasmolysis, hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic, facilitated diffusion, and transport proteins. This printable and digital "Transport Across Membranes Practice Problem Worksheet" will provide the practice students need to master these concepts. Students will label drawings and answer critical thinking questions about cellular transport.Both
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8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Predator Prey Relationships Reading and Graphing Activity - Community Ecology
Students will dive into a reading activity on predator prey relationships, followed by a graphing activity that uses historical data from the Hudson Bay Company on lynx and rabbit populations over a 90 year period. Perfect for population ecology or community ecology units, this activity reinforces graphing skills and uses analysis questions to get students using their critical thinking skills. Students will gain practice analyzing data and using graphs to make predictions. Choose to use the trad
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-8
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Fossils Virtual Field Trip Rock Cycle Earth Science Digital Version
Don't just teach about rocks in Earth Science, the rock cycle, with fossils, how they are formed, and earth science- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about fossils and how they are formed and learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Tour of fossil museumVideo to learn all about fossilsExplore different types of fossils up close with website linksRead about the fossilsWatch a video ab
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
States of Matter Worksheets Solids Liquids Gases Digital or Print NGSS MS-PS1
This lab is VIRTUALLY NO PREP! You will need a computer for each student or you can have students share a computer. You can use this to introduce the concepts, however I typically use it as a review. You can also pick and choose from the activities, I have the students do it in class during a 1 hour 45-minute period and most students finish in about an hour. I also include a KEY for easy grading and prep. This product is a total of 5 activities using some Chemistry websites and PHET University o
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Grades:
6th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-PS1-4
, MS-PS1-2
, MS-PS1-1
Crystals Minerals and Gemstones Geology Virtual Field Trip digital
Don't just teach about rocks, the rock cycle, and minerals and gemstones- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about gemstones, learn what makes a gemstone and a mineral, and explore to learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Museum Tour (Gem & Mineral Museum at the Smithsonian)Learning VideoInteractive Gemstone websiteWebsite readings to learn about gems and mineralsInteractive vir
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Human Body Introduction Bell Ringers Human Body Warm Ups
Introduction to the Human Body: NO PREP Biology or Life Science Warm-Ups, Bell-Ringers, Exit Slips, or Additions to Interactive Notebooks for your units on human anatomy and physiology. Covers the Organization of the human body, overview of the systems of the human body, human body tissues, cavities, body regions and more! See detailed list of topics below.19 student pages of biology / life science warm ups or bell ringers for your introductory unit on the human body.No gluing, cutting or fol
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Human Body Systems Anatomy Physiology Bell Ringers Bundle
Mars Virtual Field Trip Explore the Mars Rover
Take a virtual field trip to space and to Mars and explore the Mars Rover. Perfect activities, worksheets, and tasks for middle and high schoolers for Mars and Space Science. This PRINT and Go resource is perfect for distance learning or classroom use to help students explore and take a field trip without ever having to leave the classroom. All questions and activities can be answered from exploring the virtual field trip site. Rather than just look around using the 360 view, these tasks give
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Grades:
4th - 12th
North America Create a Map Worksheet | Absolute and Relative Location Map Clues
End the cycle of bored students copying from a book to label maps! This Create-a-Map Worksheet takes labeling maps to the next level! Challenge your class to think critically using only absolute & relative location clues. Easy-to-follow directions make these a fun way to integrate mapping in your classroom! Everything you need is included!Includes Printable Resources: Microsoft & PDFPrintable Map Worksheet"Where is it?" Clues WorksheetAnswer KeyTeacher Reference GuideLocations Covered:US
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Grades:
5th - 12th
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Computer Science Career Exploration Webquest (Career In STEM Explorer)
Computer science is one of the fastest growing industries, with over 1 million new jobs being added annually. Expose your students to lucrative careers in computer science using interactive online career exploration activities with this Computer Science Career Exploration Webquest! In part one students will work to define computer science and explain why computer science is important. In part two students will use Career In STEM® Explorer resources to discover 13 cool computer science careers (3
Grades:
6th - 12th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-PS4-3
Chemistry Review Curriculum Elements Atoms Compounds Molecules Spanish Digital
This no prep, engaging chemistry review lesson will make your job easier and your students will know the difference between atoms, molecules, compounds and elements. And! They will learn some uses of common chemicals to put the vocabulary in context with this chemistry curriculum. AND! It includes a Spanish version!What students do: -Students read a one page passage on the differences between Elements, Atoms, Compounds and Molecules.-Students attempt to sort cards under “Molecules” and “Molecul
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Grades:
4th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-PS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Ecology Lab - Exploring an Ecosystem Project
In this ecosystems project or activity, your students will be closely examining a small outdoor ecosystem. They will analyze the physical features of the ecosystem, the living organisms within the ecosystem, and the interactions between the biotic and abiotic components. Students will look for autotrophs, heterotrophs, predator-prey relationships, producers, consumers, decomposers, and much more. Students will create an ecosystems map to show their findings.Choose to use the traditional printabl
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-1
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Climate Change Reading & Worksheet Extreme Weather Claim Evidence Reasoning CER
This product helps students understand the science of Climate Change and the possible impact it has on extreme weather events. It was written in 2015 and considering the intensity of the 2017 hurricane season the article is very prophetic. Students will use evidence in the article that climate change has and will continue to contribute to more intense storms, snow, rain, droughts and other weather events.Claim Evidence Reasoning or C.E.R. charts are great for getting your students to explain phe
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Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
Genetically Modified Foods Research Project (GMO's, Genetics and Agriculture)
This project can be used in a genetics unit to dig deeper into genetically modified organisms (GMOs)/genetically modified foods with your class. In the project students will self-select two (2) examples of genetically modified foods (plant or animal) to investigate. Students are then asked to find:how the food source has been genetically modifiedwhy these modifications were madeadvantages of these modificationsdisadvantages of these modificationsStudents are asked to present their findings usin
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in: Genetics Teaching Resources Bundle
Save an Endangered Species from Climate Change Project - NGSS - Google Doc
This is the Google Doc version! I have specifically re-worked it for distance learning, but it can easily be used in person, too! A PDF version of the original (very similar) is also available in my store.Designed to support NGSS HS-LS2-7: Design, evaluate, and refine a solution for reducing the impacts of human activities on the environment and biodiversity.This fun research project includes the following in five pages:-Student instruction sheet-Teacher scoring guide-Virtual Gallery Walk audien
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Grades:
9th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS2-7
Rock Cycle Types of Rocks Virtual Field Trip - Digital Version - Geology
Don't just teach about rocks in Earth Science, the rock cycle, and the three types of rocks, metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous- EXPERIENCE IT with this interactive Virtual Field Trip! Students can explore all about rocks, the rock cycle, types of rocks and explore to learn all about them with different ready to go tasks and activities.Take a Virtual Field trip with:360 VR Tour of Bryce Canyon to explore rock formations and rock typesVideo to learn all about types of rocksExplore different ty
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Grades:
4th - 12th, Higher Education
Also included in: Geology and Rock Cycle Virtual Field Trip discount Bundle digital
Hardy Weinberg Population Genetics Practice Problems
Our biology students need all the practice they can get in how to use the Hardy-Weinberg equation and how to interpret the results of the equation. Both printable and digital versions are included. These practice problems will ensure that your students master these concepts. The Hardy-Weinberg Principle is an essential component to a unit on the evolution of populations, population genetics, and speciation. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts
Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-3
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Cell Differentiation and Specialization Reading Passage and Questions
Overview:Cell differentiation can be a challenging concept for students, especially if they have been looking at traditional cell models and diagrams that only show one type of cell. This introductory reading passage, examples page, and comprehension question assignment is the perfect transition to cell differentiation for your middle school students! This is an awesome assignment for students if your time is limited for cell differentiation or you aren't able to do a full stem cell project.Why
Grades:
6th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections (STD/STI) Project with Choice Board
This resource takes a project-based, student-led approach to learning about sexually transmitted diseases and infections. Teens don't plan to get STDs or STIs, but it happens! Without focusing on shame and guilt, this resource allows teens to complete research and engage in school-appropriate role-playing activities that prepare them with the skills needed to deal with STDs/STIs in their lives.This resource includes two pages that can be printed double-sided.On page one, you will find a project
Grades:
9th - 12th
A Day at the Clinic: Nervous System- Diseases and Disorders Mini-Case Studies
This activity includes 7 mini case studies on disorders of the nervous system (Alzheimer's disease, migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and more). Each case involves a patient who presents with symptoms and students will come up with a diagnosis by identifying key symptoms, determine diagnostic tests, offer treatment options, and finally, discuss the prognosis for the condition. Teachers can determine the depth of student response and whether students work independently or with
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Grades:
10th - 12th, Higher Education
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