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Fiber and Hair Analysis CER activity

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

As a station during my study of microscopes, kids read fictional scenarios and determine the culprits by looking at pictures of hair/fur and fibers related to their cases. Students then fill out the CER worksheets to explain how they came to their

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Forensics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.50

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"You Be the Doctor" medical diagnosis activity

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Have students sort the 24 pathogen cards into the following categories: bacteria, virus, fungi, or protist. Then, add the treatment cards to the correct category. Once students sort and review the cards, they're ready to take up residency at the

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Health

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$4.00

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"Levels of Organization in the Environment" graphic organizer

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Students have a visual for their Interactive Notebooks when it comes to remembering organism, population, community, and ecosystem.

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

$1.50

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Autotrophs vs. Heterotrophs worksheet

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

I use this worksheet in order to get students to "read for understanding." I want to see if they can tell me, from what they read, what an autotroph and a heterotroph is. In a way, it's very similar to Frayer Models in which students give examples

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Homework

$2.00

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Mystery Microscopic Objects activity

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Students learn how microscopes can change the overall appearance of everyday objects but looking at them magnified. Students will match picture cards with the mystery picture of the object magnified. For instance, there is a mystery card with a

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Forensics

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$4.00

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Infectious Disease PowerPoint and Note Sheet

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

This is a PowerPoint for students when introducing infectious disease: pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, protists/parasites, and fungi. I start off with a very basic lab demonstration using water, baking soda, and litmus paper to simulate

Subjects:

Science, Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$3.50

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Lab Safety Symbols matching activity

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Students cut out all of the lab safety symbols and paste them next to the correct descriptions. Also accompanies my lab safety symbol PowerPoint presentation.

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities

$3.00

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Animal Adaptations & Evolution presentation and student note sheet

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Students will learn about animal adaptations. Topics include:-types of adaptations-mimicry and camouflage-variations and cell mutationsScientists mentioned:-Lamarck-DarwinDarwin's Theory explored further through:-journey around the world (namely,

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$4.00

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Domains of Life Reference Chart

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

I created this as a quick resource for students while learning about the three domains of life. I printed multiple copies in color and laminated them (or put them in these colorful, plastic sleeves I purchased off of Groupon). Our district uses

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers

$2.00

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"Spillover: Zika, Ebola & Beyond" video questions

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

As part of my infectious disease unit, my students watch the PBS video "Spillover: Zika, Ebola, & Beyond." This 2016 documentary has experts like Dr. Peter Piot (who discovered Ebola) and Dr. Anthony Fauci discussing global pandemics. With our

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Health

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets

$2.50

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Lab Safety warm up

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Half sheet printout for students to complete as they enter the classroom as their warm up. Can also be used as an exit ticket.

Subjects:

Basic Principles, General Science

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets

$1.00

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"The World's Most Dangerous River" video questions

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

The documentary "The Worlds Most Polluted River" is from Germany's DW. It's in English with subtitles. The crew investigates Indonesia's Chitarum River. The video is about 45 minutes long and shows examples of point and nonpoint sources of

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$3.00

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Cell Division (mitosis and meiosis)

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Included in this file are PowerPoint/PDF notes on mitosis and meiosis, as well as student note sheets for their Interactive Notebooks. I also included warm ups and exit tickets that I use for formative assessment. I supplement these notes with

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Assessment

$5.00

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Introduction to DNA and Genetic Vocabulary

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Prior to teaching about Gregor Mendel, the laws of inheritance, and using Punnett Squares, I teach my students about the discovery of DNA and its basic structure. I also have them create a genetics vocabulary glossary for their Interactive Notebooks

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Interactive Notebooks

$5.00

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Forms of Energy PowerPoint

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Introduce the basic forms of energy by using this PowerPoint. In addition, have the students create a Foldable in which they can describe each form of energy behind the 10 tabs or have them take down the information as Cornell notes. I've created

Subjects:

General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Activboard Activities

$3.00

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Energy Pyramids (with chain and web review)

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Basic discussion of energy pyramids. Heavy on the vocabulary associated with food chains and food webs. Students have guided notes to fill in during discussion. Spaces for them to draw or write in names of organisms into the pyramid. All

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts

$3.00

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Animal Adaptation Vocabulary Review

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Use this resource as a warm up to class or an exit ticket after learning about animal adaptations. The PowerPoint presentation and accompanying student worksheet is available in my store as "Animal Adaptations Vocabulary."

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

$2.00

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Compare & Contrast the Needs and Characteristics of Living Things

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Can be used as a warm up or an exit ticket when teaching the needs and characteristics of life.

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment

$1.50

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Needs of Living Things

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Students are introduced and/or review the basic needs of all living things.

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Lectures, PowerPoint Presentations

$2.50

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Cell Organelle Scavenger Hunt (basic)

By Science Gator Middle School Resources

Students, armed with "clipboard" answer sheets, roam the room completing this scavenger hunt. They must find pre-posted answer cards hidden around the classroom in order to find answers to questions about cell organelles.

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Centers

$3.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I just completed my 19th year teaching middle school science. Whether it was a spiral curriculum or a specific focus like physical, it seems I've taught the gamut! Here you'll find activities that I've used with my inclusion classes, meaning I've had a classroom of general ed students along with gifted learners, ESL/ELL students as well as those in special ed with extensive IEPs.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I'm a very visual learner so many of my activities and presentations are colorful and full of images to enhance the concepts. I try to structure my classes with some sort of warm-up, a presentation (PowerPoint, flipchart, or video with accompanying question sheets), individual student practice, and cooperative group work. These activities will soon be uploaded to TpT as well.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BaE and MEd from the University of Florida, majoring in elementary education and specializing in middle grades science. Certified pre-K to 5, middle school science, Earth/Space science and gifted endorsed.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Taught 14 years in Southwest Florida but now a resident of Henrico County, Virginia.

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5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific

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Specialty, Science, Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry, Environment, Physics, Social Studies, Health, Geography, General Science, Physical Science, Forensics