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Biology independent work packets under $5
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
Human Body Systems Science Crossword Puzzle Skeletal Digestive Nervous 5th Grade
You will receive one human body systems crossword puzzle packet for your 5th grade, 6th grade, or 7th grade science students to research and review the muscular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, immune, lymphatic, integumentary, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive system. This human body systems worksheets packet includes:vocabulary word bankword scramblematching definitionscrack the codeword searchcrossword 1A on one pagecrossword 1B on two pagescrossword 2 on one pagean
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Grades:
5th - 7th
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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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
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
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
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
CCSS:
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
This printable or digital resource is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals and is perfect for the younger scientists! The simple pictures and key are designed for students learning to use a dichotomous key for the first time. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. There are follow up and analysis questions. Finally, students will write and construct their own classification key to classify
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Grades:
4th - 7th
CCSS:
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
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
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Dichotomous Classification Key for Insects and Arthropods
Science students of all ages love to use a classification key to identify organisms. Students begin this activity by using the included dichotomous key to determine the scientific names of 12 insects. In the second part of the activity, students must designed their own key to identity 5 different arthropods. Analysis and follow up questions are included. This activity is suited for scientists in grades 4 - 7. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student hand
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Grades:
4th - 7th
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
Grades:
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
Habitat and Niche Practice
Biology students often struggle with the differences between an organism's habitat and its niche. In this printable, editable, and digital practice worksheet, students will first determine the habitat of a variety of living organisms, then match an organism to its niche. Second, students will observe included photographs to determine the habitat/niche of each. This resource provides a thoughtful homework or classwork assignment during your units on ecology to ensure that your students have a sol
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in: Introduction to Ecology Bundle
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes
What's in a Name? (A Study of Biological Prefixes and Suffixes.) Master the science vocabulary! Do not let the science vocabulary master you! This is a familiar topic in my science classroom. The new vocabulary words in a first year life science or biology class can be overwhelming. However, many of the vocabulary words contain either a prefix or a suffix that will help the student understand the meaning of the word. With a general knowledge of these prefixes and suffixes, a beginner to the
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Genetics & Heredity Middle School Science Sub Plan Independent Work No Prep
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Genetics and Heredity independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction or review of Genetics and Heredity in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great f
Grades:
7th - 10th
Life Science Reading Passages Cells Reproduction Genetics 5th and 6th Grade
Get your hands on this no-prep life science reading bundle today! 6 comprehension passages in with illustrations to help students understand what is being taught.Teachers may use these passages to evaluate their students, or for a wide-ranging review of reading strategies and science themes.Titles include:Cells, Cell Parts and Functions, Reproduction and Growth of Cells, Genetics, DNA, Uses of Genetics Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Introduction to Cells Close Reading Packet
Introduction to Cells Close Reading Packet- Print & Digital Provide your Biology students with a basic understanding of the history of cell theory with this 9 page, no prep, INTRODUCTION TO CELLS CLOSE READING PACKET. Use as an introduction to your cell unit or to provide review and reinforcement. This packet would also make a GREAT sub assignment!Need a digital option? No problem! I have included a Google Slides version of this packet, making this resource PERFECT for distance learning, onl
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Grades:
7th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Nonfiction Passages with Text Features - Ocean Animals - PDF & Digital
Teach nonfiction text features and learn about ocean animals and habitats with these ocean animal reading passages and comprehension questions! Each nonfiction activity will engage your students with fascinating facts about sea life including blue whales, flying fish, sea anemones, and more as they practice identifying and analyzing text features, main idea, author's purpose, and other nonfiction reading skills.This resource includes the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Ease
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Grades:
6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Nonfiction Reading Unit - Ocean Animals Reading Passages
Biology Taxonomy Classification of Living Things Worksheet with Easel Activity
Taxonomy Handout and Study Guide for Classification of Living Things. Explains taxonomy (classification of living things) in a simple and easy format that life science students can use as a study guide or reference sheet for their biology or life science notebook. Features a mnemonic device for remembering the order. Includes a study guide worksheet with some basic questions about the classification system, and a practice sheet with key. Great to start out the year and have this ready for back t
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Cell Transport Diffusion and Osmosis Reading Passage and Questions
Overview:Cell transport can be a challenging topic for most students. Start things off right with a detailed reading passage written with students in mind. Engaging graphics and relatable analogies help build connections about the cell membrane and its role during cell transport. Follow-up comprehension questions increase accountability, while the optional critical thinking scenario challenges students to apply what they have learned.Why You'll Love It:Print-and-goDetailed graphics help build co
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Cells and Organelles Unit Resource Bundle
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
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
Evidence of Evolution Worksheet Human Hominid Evolution Activity
Students learn about early human evolution, answer text-dependent analysis questions, and graph data. ⭐Consider pairing this with our Opposable Thumb Lab with Graphing.In this activity, students will:READ about changes in hominids over time, including information about physical changes, behavioral changes, and a simple data table. GRAPH weight vs. height and changes in brain size of hominid ancestors.ANSWER several text-dependent analysis questions. Please note: This resource is designed as a
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Grades:
7th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS4-2
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
Life Cycle of a Plant Structure and Function All About Plants Growth Changes In
Life Cycle of a Plant: You will download an "All About Plants" worksheet packet for your students to review the life cycle of a plant structure and function and also growth and changes in plants. These no prep science reading comprehension passages and questions will work well in your 4th grade, 5th grade, or middle school science sub plans, for morning work, or even to supplement your spring or summer school curriculum.This all about plants packet included:life cycle of a plant reading passages
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Grades:
4th - 6th
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