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Food and Nutrition - Healthy Eating, My Plate & Food Groups Interactive Notebook
Need engaging materials to teach students about food and nutrition or healthy eating habits? This nutrition unit includes activities about food groups, My Plate, and making healthy eating choices. Students will be introduced to basic information on food groups, appropriate serving sizes for different food groups, and the My Plate recommended guidelines for healthy eating. This food and nutrition unit was designed to help middle and high school life skills students learn rules of healthy eating
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8th - 11th
An Atomic Assault: Nuclear Chemistry Unit (PBL)
An Atomic Assault: A "Nuclear Chemistry" Unit (PBL) for High School ChemistrySummary: A father is accused of assault with a radioactive substance. To go forward with a criminal case, investigators need to know what substance was used. Students will study radiation, radioactive decay, and half-life to determine what radioactive substance was used.This product is also part of a BUNDLE found here.Both the classroom version and the distance learning version follow the outline below. In the distanc
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10th - 12th
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HS-PS1-8
Also included in: High School Chemistry: Case Files (PBL) BUNDLE
Grade 8 Fluids Ontario Science Unit Workbook | Powerpoint Slides Included
This science unit workbook follows global and specific expectations of Ontario's grade 8 science curriculum (Matter and Energy - Fluids). Students will learn about fluids' properties by analyzing flow, viscosity, and density and evaluating factors that affect fluids, such as temperature and pressure, among other expectations. Test this resource in your classroom by downloading the free Chapter 1 fluids resource!I'll get straight to the point. Many students don't enjoy reading textbooks because t
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8th - 9th
Also included in: New 2022 Curriculum - Grade 8 Ontario Science Unit Workbook Bundle
Genetics & The Study of Heredity Interactive Notebook
The Life Science Interactive Notebook: Genetics: The Science of Heredity chapter showcase student’s ability to:Explain how scientists use the principles of probabilityConstruct and understand Punnett squaresDescribe the principle of independent assortmentIdentify and explain steps of meiosisDifferentiate meiosis from mitosisDescribe the work of Gregor Mendel the Father of Genetics and his use of pea plants in geneticsEach activity enables students to process the information given by the teacher
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5th - 9th
Also included in: Life Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
Case of the Poisonous Pill: Chemistry "Moles" Story-lined Unit
The Case of the Poisonous Pill: A Problem-based "Moles" Unit for High School ChemistrySummary:A girl falls ill and dies after taking a medicine that her mother gives her. Soon other deaths are reported. The common factor in all of the cases is Extra-strength Tylenol.Loosely based on the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders, this problem-based learning investigation requires students to use moles, percent composition, and empirical formulas to determine why people keep dying after taking Tylenol.For a
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: High School Chemistry: Case Files (PBL) BUNDLE
Cell Processes & Energy Interactive Notebook
The Life Science Interactive Notebook: Cell Processes & Energy chapter showcase student’s ability to:Describe where plants get the energy needed to produce foodRecognize the overall equation for photosynthesis and cellular respirationExplain the role of sunlight and chlorophyll in photosynthesisIdentify two types of fermentationIdentify and describe the structure of DNAExplain the process of DNA replicationDescribe the main events of the cell cycle and the four phases of mitosisUnderstand ho
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5th - 11th
Also included in: Life Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
The Martian -Problem Based Learning Novel Unit (Common Core Aligned)
This comprehensive PBL novel unit for Andy Weir's, "The Martian," places your students on Mars with the main task of survival. It is sure to engage your students in a rigorous, research-based, meaningful learning experience! The unit contains the following assignments and resources:-Pacing Guide for teaching the novel-Problem Based Learning guide (includes 20+ problems for students to research and solve)-Supplemental Tasks/group assignments-NASA Webquest!-Reading assessments-Discussion questi
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8th - 12th
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Prosthetic Leg Engineering Design STEM Challenge
Prosthetic Design STEM ChallengeAfter learning the history and uses of prosthetic legs, students use the engineering design process to build a prosthetic leg that is interchangeable for multiple people. This design challenge is followed by a research extension to design a prosthetic leg for an animal. Lesson Sequence: Introduce real-world careers of biomedical engineers and show a video on fabricating a prosthetic legRead about the history of prostheticsLearn important concepts related to prosth
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5th - 9th, Higher Education
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MS-ETS1-2
, 4-LS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Year-Round STEM Engineering Challenges Bundle (Middle School STEM)
An Aquatic Apocalypse – "Solutions Chemistry" Unit (PBL)
An Aquatic Apocalypse: A Problem-based "Solutions Chemistry" Unit (PBL) for High School ChemistrySummary:Millions of fish are dead along a stretch of the White River that passes through Indiana. So, what happened? This problem-based unit asks students to complete a series of experiments to determine the possible cause of the fish kill. See the Preview for a list of materials and other background information as well as the first day activities.Each day has an "in-class" and "absent" version of t
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10th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-PS1-5
, HS-PS1-7
, HS-PS1-2
Also included in: High School Chemistry: Case Files (PBL) BUNDLE
The Stone Age | Early Humans PowerPoint and Google Slides | Interactive
The Stone Age | Early Humans Interactive Power Point**New Update - Now includes additional Google Slides version for Distance Learning during Covid-19 | Coronavirus This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations (Entire) CurriculumThis teaching resource is quite the virtual experience! This Ancient Civilizations PowerPoint can be used as a powerful classroom presentation or students can click their way through it on individual computers. This resource is aligned with Early Humans and The Sto
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4th - 9th
The Boy and the Bottle - A "Properties of Matter" Unit (PBL)
The Boy and the Bottle: A Problem-Based "Properties of Matter" Unit (PBL) for High School ChemistrySummary:A child is brought to the emergency room unconscious. The doctor is concerned that the child has been poisoned, possibly by the contents of his bottle. This problem-based unit asks students to complete a series of experiments to determine whether the boy’s bottle contains something besides water.Both the classroom version and the distance learning/ absent version follow the outline below.
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: High School Chemistry: Case Files (PBL) BUNDLE
Change Over Time & Classification Interactive Notebook
The Life Science Interactive Notebook: Change Over Time & Classification chapter showcase student’s ability to:Explain why biologists classify organismsRelate levels of classificationList characteristics used to classify organisms into groups, including domains and kingdomsDescribe important observations Darwin made on his voyageExplain how natural selection leads to evolutionState evidence that supports the theory of evolutionDescribe how most fossils formState what the Geological Time Scal
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5th - 10th
Also included in: Life Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
Found or Forgery: "Atomic Theory and Basics" Story-Lined Unit for Chemistry
Found or Forgery: "Atomic Theory and Basics" Problem-based (PBL) Unit for ChemistryThe painting appeared in 1937, approximately 250 years after the death of its painter – Johannes Vermeer. It was declared authentic and sold for $5.1 million (in today’s values).During World War II, the painting was sold to a member of the Nazi party. When the war was over, the sale was linked back to a modern Dutch painter named Han Van Meegeren. Han Van Meegeren was charged as a Nazi collaborator for the theft a
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10th - 12th
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Also included in: High School Chemistry: Case Files (PBL) BUNDLE
Australian Curriculum - Year 7 Geography: Place and liveability resource pack
Resource pack to assist in teaching Year 7 Geography: Unit 2 - Place and liveability.This pack includes:*Vocabulary activities*Worksheets*Suggested hands on activities*Liveability ranking foldable*List of Additional resourcesGeography - Australian Curriculum content descriptors:Year 7:(ACHGK043)(ACHGK044) (ACHGK045) (ACHGK046) (ACHGK047)
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6th - 9th
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Reproductive & Endocrine Systems - Human Body PowerPoint, Notes, and Activity
A short and easy to teach unit on the reproductive system with an emphasis on the functions of he endocrine system and how the two systems work together. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 2-3 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 19 slide fully-editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work and guided notes • 10 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which includes aligned notes and cut and paste activity• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microso
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Animal Behavior Unit Bundle - 7 files
This product includes the Animal Behavior Unit Bundle - 7 files. Each topic contains a PowerPoint presentation, Notes Outline, Homework Assignments, Quizzes, and Unit Exam. In total, there is 1 PowerPoint Presentation Lesson Plan, 1 Notes Outline, 2 Homework Assignments, 2 Quizzes, and 1 Exam. All individual components of this curriculum can be purchased and viewed separately in my main catalog.My PowerPoint presentations have been made to be both informative on curricular topics and visually s
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7th - 12th, Higher Education
Ecosystems Terrarium Building Project - Biomes Project - Earth Day Activity
Desert Ecosystems Hands-on Activities - Ecosystems and Desert Biomes Project: All About Terrariums - Learn - Build - Teach! Hands-on Project-Based Learning! Great Earth Day Project!Students learn all about desert ecosystems and then build their own Desert Terrariums in class. Once they have learned their new skills, it's their turn to be the instructor and teach others how to make a Desert Terrarium. Great for a Parent Night Event. Imagine students in the role of teachers leading a workshop,
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2nd - 9th, Adult Education
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NGSS:
5-LS2-1
Ecology & Ecosystem Levels of Organization - PowerPoint, Vocab, Notes & Activity
Use this Ecology mini-bundle to introduce your ecology unit using differentiated vocabulary lessons and a creative drawing lesson as students create the levels of ecological organization. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 15+ slide fully-editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work and guided notes • 8 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which includes vocabulary and notes pages• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed aboveSTUDENTS WILL:• Follow along with
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5th - 9th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS2-2
Special Education and Autism Science Unit - Water Cycle Unit and Vocabulary
This water cycle unit is specifically designed for students in special education and autism classrooms. This unit will help you easily provide standards-based science content on a level appropriate for your students. Use this unit for ready-to-go activities for the classroom in addition to homework that easily aligns with what you are doing in class. Datasheets are included to make your life easier, they will help you keep a measurable record of student progress and understanding of vocabulary
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5th - 12th
Modern Genetics Interactive Notebook
The Life Science Interactive Notebook: Modern Genetics chapter showcase student’s ability to:Identify some patterns of inheritance in humans.Identify the building blocks of DNADescribe DNA's structure and the rules for base pairing in DNADescribe the process of DNA replicationDescribe the difference between autosomes and sex chromosomesIdentify two major causes of genetic disorders in humansExplain how geneticists trace inheritance of traits using karyotypes and pedigreesDescribe three ways of p
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Also included in: Life Science Interactive Notebook - Complete Bundle
Medical Terminology Course Long Curriculum
EVERY fall I have a former student contact me giving endless thanks for having this curriculum build in with our Anatomy and Physiology course. Most of the time they are a new college student telling me how they are so far ahead of their peers now due to the knowledge gained from our weekly Med Terms Quizzes and Lists. This 15 week curriculum provides you with 15 weeks of Medical Terminology word parts (about 10-20 terms per week) along with 15 weeks of quizzes (multiple forms for some weeks to
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10th - 12th
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A Year of Fun Science Bellringers!
180 slides! 36 weeks of general science bellringers that encourage students to think creatively and critically while they engage with mysterious close-up pictures, riddles, trivia, and jokes! These bellringers can be used for any science class because they are not topic-specific. I've also provided a FREE handout for students to write down their answers for grading or participation grades!Note: This was designed according to my class's T&T Trivia setup (Tuesdays and Thursdays, they use a scr
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Grades:
5th - 12th
Human Reproduction: Guided Note Packet
Demystify Human Reproduction & Life Cycle with this Engaging Note Packet!Reduce planning time and empower your students to confidently explore human reproduction and the life cycle with this comprehensive guided note packet!What makes this resource unique?Two units in one: Covers both human reproduction and the human life cycle for a complete understanding.Visually engaging: 53 pages packed with vibrant illustrations, diagrams, and graphic organizers.Interactive learning: Foldable worksheets
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Electricity and Magnetism Unit Bundle
This unit includes 2 Parts, 10 lessons (50 minutes each) and 18 pages of printable work bundles. The Work Bundles have students fill-in critical notes, conduct exciting hands-on activities, answer questions, interpret graphs, includes games, built-in quizzes, and much more. The work bundles chronologically follow the detailed and interactive set of slideshows. A Quiz Game concludes for a great review and additional assessment. Answer Keys, materials list, video links, crosswords, built-in quizz
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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MS-PS2-3
, MS-PS2-5
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