Biology worksheets for Easel Activities

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

, MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS2-4

, MS-LS2-1

Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT

Darwin, Natural Selection, & Evolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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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

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

That Rocks Math Science and ELA

NGSS:

MS-LS4-6

Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT

Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration No Textbook No Problem!

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Are you trying to teach about photosynthesis and cellular respiration but don't have a textbook to follow? No textbook- no problem!Included in this product are:1) 2 original informational texts and questions about photosynthesis and cellular respiration,2) a photosynthesis science notebook activity, including a modified version,3) a cellular respiration notebook activity, including a modified version,4) two graphic organizers for comparing photosynthesis and cellular respiration.This product no

Subjects:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers, Interactive Notebooks

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-2

, MS-LS1-6

Plant and Animal Cell Organelles and Structures Worksheets

Created by

Science from the South

Do you need a set of differentiated cells worksheets for teaching or assessing your students about organelles of the plant and organelles of the animal cell? The plant and animal cell activities in this download will help your middle school or high school students organize information about the structure and function of the various parts of plant and animal cells. You can use one of the worksheets to speed up learning about cells for your kids at home as part of distance learning or in the class

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Worksheets, Printables

Also included in: Plant and Animal Cells Bundle of Activities and Assessments with Differentiation

Weather Fronts & Air Masses - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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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

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-ESS2-5

Also included in: Weather Activity Bundle

Carrying Capacity & Limiting Factors - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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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

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Biology, Science, Vocabulary

NGSS:

MS-LS2-1

Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT

Animal Habitats & Classification | Sorting Activities

Created by

Fairy Poppins

These animal classification activities help kids learn to sort animals based on their habitat or attributes. They can be integrated into various learning areas such as math and science. All of the hands-on activities have corresponding worksheets to consolidate learning experiences.What's included:Activities vary in complexity so can be adapted to suit different year levelsActivities can be used with the included pictures or animal figurinesThere are simple sorting labels for young learners and

Subjects:

Grades:

PreK - 2nd

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

Protein Synthesis Guided Practice - Transcription and Translation

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Let your students independently explore protein synthesis with this guided practice. One of my first attempts in flipped classroom style of learning, and I'm happy to report that it was a great success and to share this resource! This resource is great for early finishers or for differentiated reteaching, since the worksheet provides both explanation and practiceStudents will move through a simple step by step process covering first DNA to mRNA, then mRNA to tRNA. They will practice using the co

Subjects:

Worksheets, Handouts, Homework

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-LS1-1

Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT

Biodiversity - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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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

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Anatomy, Biology, Vocabulary

NGSS:

MS-LS2-5

Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT

Human Body Systems Science Crossword Puzzle Skeletal Digestive Nervous 5th Grade

Created by

Promoting Success

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

Subjects:

Grades:

5th - 7th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Independent Work Packet

Also included in: Digestive System Circulatory Nervous Respiratory Skeletal Muscular Integumentary

Evidence for Evolution - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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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

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets

NGSS:

MS-LS4-3

, MS-LS4-1

, HS-LS4-1

, MS-LS4-2

, MS-LS4-4

Also included in: Evolution - FULL UNIT

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Article Worksheet Set PRINT and GOOGLE

Created by

Biology, General Science, Other (Science)

Three different readings are included, each with their own corresponding worksheet!Photosynthesis - This text and worksheet focus on the basics of photosynthesis, including the reactants and products, chloroplast, and chlorophyll. Cellular Respiration - This text and worksheet focus on the basics of cellular respiration, including the reactants and products and the mitochondria. Photosynthesis/Respiration Relationship - This text and worksheet focus on the cyclical nature of photosynthesis and

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, HS-LS1-5

, MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS1-6

Also included in: Biology and Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Articles Bundle

Carbon Cycle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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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

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS2-4

Also included in: Ecosystems - FULL UNIT

Cell Cycle & Mitosis - Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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Introduce the cell cycle with this easy to use and check worksheet. Students will do a quick reading and answer questions based on the information they learn. Great for homework or reteaching!Approximate Reading Level: 6-10th Grade Vocabulary covered includes:The Phases of Interphase & MitosisChromosomeSister ChromatidsChromatinCentromereMutationUses for this product:Ready to print Sub PlansFlipped Classroom pre-readingWhole or small group opportunity to model and teach Close Reading strateg

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-LS1-4

Also included in: Mitosis & Meiosis - FULL UNIT

DNA Mutations Informational Text Article and Worksheet PRINT and GOOGLE

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Genetic mutations simplified to an INTRODUCTORY LEVEL - addresses NGSS MS-LS3-1 without overcomplicating it! Plus, includes PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions!⭐You may also be interested in our DNA & Chromosomes BUNDLE!In this activity, students will:READ the article "Mutant DNA", an informational text that introduces them to DNA mutations. COMPLETE a graphic organizer summarizing information in the text.ANSWER 18 text-dependent questions.Topics include:Basics of how mutations occurDescripti

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

NGSS:

HS-LS3-1

, MS-LS3-1

Also included in: Biology and Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Articles Bundle

Natural Selection Activity Genetic Diversity Article Reading Worksheet

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Perfect reading to introduce natural selection (NGSS MS-LS4-4) and effective for sexual reproduction units (NGSS MS-LS3-2).Includes PRINT and GOOGLE versions! This resource includes:2-page article about variation within species10-question analysis sectionThe analysis includes:How variations within a species help the species as a whole surviveStudents generating their own examples of variation within a speciesComplete of a short claims/evidence/reasoning section related to genetic variationClass

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS3-2

, MS-LS4-4

, MS-LS4-6

Also included in: Biology and Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Articles Bundle

Human Body Organ Systems Digestive System Nutrition Article Food Label Activity

Created by

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

It's amazing how much middle school students DON'T know about nutrition and reading nutrition labels. Students always really get into this activity, and it leads to great discussions about what "healthy" food really means. This activity pairs well with our NO PREP Digestive System Stations Activity!Or, get this lesson as a part of our complete Digestive System Unit!This is a 2-Part Activity:Part One: Students read the article "Why do we need food?". The article explains the basics of calories

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-7

, MS-LS1-3

Also included in: Biology and Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Articles Bundle

Human Body Organ Systems Skeletal System Activity Bones Article and Worksheet

Created by

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Includes PRINT and GOOGLE SLIDES versions!⭐You may also be interested in our Simple Machines in the Human Body resource.⭐ Check out our Musculoskeletal System Unit!In this NGSS MS-LS1-3 skeletal system reading activity, students will:READ an article about the functions of the skeletal system, the basics of osteoporosis, and how to keep bones healthy.RESPOND to 10 text-dependent analysis questions. COMPLETE a graphic organizer. ⭐ Need an EASY and NO PREP way to teach the skeletal system?⭐ Try ou

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS1-3

Also included in: Biology and Life Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Articles Bundle

Analyze Populations Graphs Worksheet with Carrying Capacity and Limiting Factors

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In this ecological populations worksheet, students analyze 9 simple populations graphs to get more familiar with understanding changes in populations and reading simple graphs. INCLUDES DIGITAL GOOGLE SLIDES VERSION! ⭐ Get this activity at a discount in our POPULATIONS MINI-UNIT!Students will practice the following skills:How to INTERPRET basic population graphsESTIMATE carrying capacity by looking at a population graphANALYZE how limiting factors affect populationsThis activity is designed as

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS2-2

, MS-LS2-3

, MS-LS2-4

, MS-LS2-1

Also included in: NGSS Aligned Middle School LIFE SCIENCE Curriculum Bundle

Protein Synthesis Practice - Transcription and Translation

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Give your students more experience with transcription and translation with this challenge. Each set of questions starts students with a different step in the protein synthesis process, and students will show their understanding of these processes by finding the missing pieces in each situation. Who is this resource for?This resource can be used by classroom teachers, tutors, and parents of students in grades 6-9. It comprehensively covers the topics mentioned, and provides opportunities for stud

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 8th

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

NGSS:

HS-LS1-1

Also included in: DNA - FULL UNIT

Monohybrid Cross Punnett Square Genetics Coloring Worksheet Set with Monsters

Created by

Elly Thorsen

This resource comes with three worksheets involving monohybrid crosses. In order to successfully complete these worksheets, students need an understanding of how to solve Punnett squares and know the definitions of dominant, recessive, heterozygous, homozygous, genotype, phenotype and purebred. Read below for more details about each worksheet.--Worksheet 1: Students read descriptions and solve Punnett squares to identify each monster’s genotype and phenotype. Then they color the monsters accordi

Subjects:

Worksheets, Activities, Homework

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

NGSS:

MS-LS3-2

Genetic Engineering Reading Article Humans Influence Inheritance of Traits

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Includes both PRINT and GOOGLE versions! This genetic engineering activity introduces students to a technology that humans use to influence the inheritance of traits, GENETIC ENGINEERING. The Article Covers:Basics of how genetic engineering worksPros and cons of genetic engineeringImpact on medicine, food, society, and the environmentAnalysis Section Includes:17 text-dependent questionsGraphic organizer for summarizationWriting prompt about students' position on genetic engineeringThis is a gr

Subjects:

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types: