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High school science lessons under $5
Pedigree Practice- The Blue People Pedigree Activity
This is an activity designed to be a final in-class assessment for pedigrees. Students should already be familiar with pedigrees before doing this in class. A 5.5 page activity titled "The Blue People of Troublesome Creek" focuses on the "Blue Fugates" of Kentucky. This family suffered from a rare genetic disorder known as methemoglobinemia. This is really fascinating and my students LOVE hearing about this. They can hardly believe it's real. It goes into detail about the history of the Fugates,
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9th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS3-3
Classification Cladograms and Trees Activity
Stuck finding a resource that helps teach cladograms and evolutionary trees? Look no more. This is a 5 page PDF that is a great introductory tool to cladograms and evolutionary trees. It is completely self-contained so it would also make a great sub plan on the subject! I've received some wonderful feedback on this item and I'm glad to be assisting students in learning about this topic! *Bonus- digital version included as a Google Drive link to support distance learning. What's covered:☞ Analysi
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9th - 11th
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DNA RNA Reading and Coloring Activity
DNA RNA Reading and Coloring Activity is a combined packet on DNA and RNA. Students read about DNA and RNA and answer 20 questions. The coloring instructions are mixed within the reading, referring to each structure as it goes along.*Also includes digital version hosted on Google Slides. The packet has 4 main parts:1) The Reading (structure and role of DNA and RNA)2) 20 Questions (Short answer and fill in)3) DNA Coloring4) RNA ColoringAnswer sheet is included. Students color in DNA + RNA molecu
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8th - 11th
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DNA Model Paper Project
DNA Structure dry lab is a cut n' paste activity in which students build models of DNA and then answer 10 general questions about the structure of DNA. The download is a PDF file. All DNA pieces are included, complete with teacher tips and an answer key. A paperless version is also available hosted on Google Slides to support your remote learning needs. Also included are extra parts if you'd like to build an RNA model (ribose and uracil cut outs). If you'd like a complete package that contains t
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7th - 10th
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Mythbusters : Food Fables (science video worksheet) / Thanksgiving / Holiday
MYTHBUSTERS VIDEO WORKSHEETSUBJECTS: SCIENCE, PHYSICS, STEMGRADES: 7-12*Video is necessary for completion of this worksheet.*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchase.*Always view all videos for content prior to showing to your students.$AVE WITH A MYTHBUSTERS MEGA BUNDLE - CLICK HERE!*Mythbusters "FOOD FABLES" (Season 13, Episode 7)A 25-question worksheet to accompany the Mythbusters episode which is perfect to view around the Thanksgiving season. This episode f
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Mythbusters: Bundle #3 (10 Science Video Worksheets / STEM) - SUB PLANS
Protein Synthesis- Transcription and Translation
Protein synthesis simulation that is FUN! Students transcribe DNA samples from a mysterious creature species, which are hybrids among birds, lions, and horses and can have a mix of traits from each. Students are required to transcribe the DNA into mRNA and then translate the codons into specific proteins to figure out which trait each creature DNA sample contains. Once the traits are determined, students will draw the creatures as their final masterpiece. See the preview for a more detailed look
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8th - 10th
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Cell Theory Packet
4 pages dedicated to the cell theory available as both traditional paper as well as digital paperless. Students learn about Hooke, Schwann, Schleiden and Virchow and how their scientific discoveries lead to the cell theory.Students fill in tables, diagrams, and answer analysis questions. Common core aligned to literacy in science (see preview).Answer key is included. You may also be interested in:Notes: Introduction to CellsCell Theory Popup TimelineCell Type Jigsaw + Venn Diagram (Eukaryotic an
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7th - 10th
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Cell Transport- Gummy Bear Osmosis Lab
This is a 4 page lab using gummy bears and their delicious gelatin matrixes as cell models to demonstrate the process of osmosis. This traditional spin is designed to be easy-peasy- just dixie cups, gummy bears, salt, rulers, and water! Students must perform calculations (volume, percent change) and graph their data, as well as answer questions pertaining to osmosis and environments (hypotonic; hypertonic). This lab is spanned over the course of 3 days- it is designed so that students chip away
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6th - 10th
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Earth Day - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Presentation, Handout, & Assignment
Earth Day - The Great Pacific Garbage Patch Presentation, Handout, & Assignment: The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also called the Pacific Trash Vortex, is a wide range of trash, plastic, chemical sludge, and debris floating together in a large mass in the Pacific Ocean. Use this shocking information to engage your students on Earth Day to encourage them to consider ways to help prevent this disaster from continuing to grow. With the included presentation, handout, and assignment, there will
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7th - 11th
Enzyme Inquiry Activity
By analyzing a series of enzyme diagrams and a set of guided questions, students independently explore the function of enzymes. This lesson is designed for students to complete with little to no background knowledge of enzymes, and makes a great unit opener. Follow the assignment up with the HW assignment that goes along with my YouTube video.Metabolism & Enzymes follow-up video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvqpmhqfXfQQuestions and HW assignment are editable Word docs. PDFs included as w
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle- All of my resources
Science Sub Plan - Scientific Method
Sub Plan L: Big Foot and the Scientific MethodThis is a useful tool to help encourage scientific literacy in reading, graphing, and making connections to the scientific world. This is a fun and interesting science sub plan that explores Big Foot- and why he's so hard to study with limited evidence. *This does not suggest that Big Foot exists, nor does it suggest that he does not. The writing is fairly balanced and explores both hearsay and cryptozoology.* *Class Packet option included to save pa
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: Science Literacy Sub Plans Bundle
The Classroom is a Cell: A Cell Organelle Analogy Scavenger Hunt and Lesson
Teaching Cells? Introduce your unit with this cell analogy activity! In this activity students will be presented with the challenge of finding organelles of a cell. These organelles will be found associated with their analogies (whether that is the physical location, the images provided, or both). Upon finding the organelle, students will observe the analogies and make inferences about the organelles function. Following the hunt, the classroom will participate in a whole group discussion (with t
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle: Cell Analogy Scavenger Hunt, Word Wall and Clipart Images
Rock Cycle Lesson with Starbursts | Hands-on | Homeschool approved
Are you looking for a lesson plan that introduces and explains the rock cycle in a fun way? This hands-on lesson uses the 5E model to teach the students that a rock can change from one type of rock to another. It has been classroom tested by me many times and definitely student approved! It has also been homeschool tested and parent/child approved. The lesson plan that comes with this resource is very detailed, making it perfect for homeschooling. Please click the preview where you can view ever
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Grades:
3rd - 9th
NGSS:
MS-ESS2-1
Also included in: Three Types of Rocks & The Rock Cycle 5E Science Lessons with Worksheets
Atoms, Molecules, Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures PowerPoint Lessons
Topic/terms covered in this PowerPoint presentation include: Atoms, Chemical Bonding, Molecules, Elements, The Periodic Table of Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, and The Difference between Mixtures and Compounds.
This presentation is a spoof of the James Bond Spy Movies. It opens with 007's music and a school-friendly adaptation of the "gun barrel" opening of all Bond movies. Agent Double H-O (H20-water) presents 21 slides of definitions, explanations, examples, and comparing and contrasting o
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5th - 12th
Chemical Reaction in a Baggie Lab - Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions
Students will create their very own endothermic and exothermic reactions in a baggie. This lab will help students differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions and understand how energy can change in a chemical reaction. This product includes:★ 3 Page Student Lab Sheet (includes lab directions, data table, & lab questions)★ Full Answer Keys & Example Student Responses★ Teacher Directions for Lab Setup & Tips for Success***Please note: This lab requires the following item
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Chemistry Activities - Mega Bundle - Back to School Science
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Steps of Crime Scene Investigation- Lesson & Activity [Print & Digital]
Teach the 7 Steps of Crime Scene Investigation to your Forensics students with this ultra-engaging lesson & jigsaw activity! This lesson & activity bundle places the responsibility of learning on the students, making you available for more of a facilitator role. Need a digital option? No problem! Each resource in this bundle includes both a PRINTABLE & DIGITAL version, making it perfect for flipped classrooms, distance learning, online courses and traditional classrooms. *Note: the
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8th - 12th
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Student Case Study - The role of sodium in maintaining homeostasis
Death by water! Your high school students will love learning about hyponatremia- mine always do! Patient case studies make a great addition to a Biology or Anatomy course and the problem-based lessons provide a great example of real NGSS phenomena. This case study fits seamlessly with a unit on osmosis or cells.Case studies are perfect for extending thinking on a topic or for use as sub plans. Answer keys are included.Topics addressed: Hyponatremia, sodium concentration, intracranial pressur
Cell Organelles and Structures BINGO Review Game Activity
Do you need an activity or game to help your biology students master their understanding of the various prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell organelles' structure and function? This Cell Organelles Bingo activity is perfect for assessing student knowledge and recognizing organelles and other structures found in cells, including plant and animal cells. You can use the resource as a part of many different activities. It can prepare your students to make cell models, complete a set of interactive note
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Cell Organelles and Structures Unit Bundle of Activities and Assessments
Mythbusters : NASA Moon Myths (science video sheet / STEM / space / sub plans)
MYTHBUSTERS VIDEO WORKSHEETSUBJECTS: SCIENCE, PHYSICS, STEMGRADES: 7-12*Video is necessary for completion of this worksheet.*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchase.*Always view all videos for content prior to showing to your students.$AVE WITH A MYTHBUSTERS MEGA BUNDLE - CLICK HERE!*Mythbusters "NASA Moon Landing Hoax" (Season 6, Episode 2)A 32-question worksheet to accompany this excellent Mythbusters episode focusing on science questions revolving around cons
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: SPACE & PLANETS Bundle Package #2 (15+ Assignments / NASA / STEM)
Saving Sam: Inquiry Science Teamwork Lab
"Saving Sam" is a fun, simple lab that will get your students to start "thinking like scientists". Students are given a job: save Sam the worm. To find a solution, students will have to work together and communicate. This activity requires less than 5 minutes of teacher set-up and minimal materials (a cup, a round gummy candy, and a gummy worm for each pair of students).
This packet includes a teacher guide, including pictures of the activity, and leveled directions and worksheets. It includes
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6th - 12th
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Symbiosis Color by Number with Reading and Analysis Questions
Give students practice analyzing symbiotic relationships to determine if they are examples of commensalism, mutualism, or parasitism, using this non-fiction reading passage with questions and color-by-number answer sheet. Engage BOTH sides of the brain with the content! You’ll receive:• An information page that defines symbiosis, lists the three main types of symbiotic relationships and gives an example of each.• A worksheet containing examples of each type of symbiotic relationship. The wor
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Ecology Unit Bundle
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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End of Year Science Activity or Summer Project on Biodiversity MS-LS2-5
This fun and engaging NGSS middle school activity and lesson challenges students to be park rangers and develop and present solutions to various real problems facing Yellowstone's ecosystem while teaching them the importance of maintaining its BIODIVERSITY! This low prep activity has student worksheets that take about five days to complete and addresses the Next Generation Science Standard's Performance Expectation MS-LS2-5. Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ec
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Science Survival Article - Shark Attacks (Sub - Emergency Plans / animals)
SCIENCE SURVIVAL ARTICLE : SHARK ATTACKSSUBJECT: SCIENCE, LANGUAGE ARTS, PHYSICAL EDUCATIONSUB PLANS: YES!GRADES : 6-11Here's a fun article I usually save for a fun time filler or after a Man vs. Wild video. It works great for any animal units, extra credit, homework or also as emergency sub plans. Students love these "Science Survival" articles because it's learning beyond the normal content.Included with your purchase:1) a 2-page article on Surviving a Shark Attack! This article is filled w
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6th - 11th
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