Halloween Science of Zombies - Activity & Sub Plan | Print & Online

Updated for Distance Learning! In addition to the printable version, a Google Slides version of the article and all the activities have also been provided (with text boxes to type out all the answers). This version is great for distance learning and paperless classrooms.

Here's a scientifically packed and fun educational treat for Halloween or for any other day you would like to infuse something different and fun into your lessons. The science of zombies is a fascinating secondary science activity that instantly engages your students and works wonderfully as a science sub plan. This one day lesson (or two days if you want to do all the activities in this resource) gives students a chance to learn science through using zombies as a hook. The science topics explored are sure to engage, gross out, and interest your students. Click the PREVIEW to read the first page of the article and for a better look at the resources.

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TEACHERS WHO HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT HAVE SAID:

♥ "My grade 8s loved this unit!!! There is some really factual info in amongst the hideousness of discussing zombies...it got even the most reluctant readers involved! Thanks!!" (Thanks Julie R.)

♥ "My students LOVED this! I left it as a sub assignment, and a few of the class set of readings disappeared--for a bit. The offenders wanted to show someone (friend, family, etc.) what they read in science class. They wanted to discuss it the following day, so we spent about 30 minutes of our 50-minute class discussing the reading and asking questions." (Thanks Anonymous Buyer)

♥ "This is the coolest thing ever! Students are always asking about zombies, and if it really is possible. This is a great activity and sadly when I used it as a sub plan they didn't want to go back to the regularly scheduled lessons!This was a great activity for my students. They really enjoyed it and got a lot out of it. Thank you!" (Thanks Herlinda B.)

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SCIENCE TOPICS COVERED IN THE ARTICLE

(1) The Transmission of Contagion

(2) Rabies, Hydrophobia

(3) Prion Diseases like Kuru and CJD, Encephalitis

(4) Neurological Brain Damage affecting Speech, Aggression and Fear.

(5) Congenital Insensitivity to Pain (CIP)

(6) Hyperthyroidism

(7) Parasitic Tapeworms

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THIS RESOURCE CONTAINS

Printable Version

(1) 6 page article (with diagrams) (Printable PDFs)

(2) 2 page question worksheet with answer key (Editable Word Doc & Printable PDFs)

(3) 1 page zombie apocalypse survival chart (Editable Word Doc & Printable PDF)

(4) 1 page crossword (Editable Word Doc & Printable PDF)

(5) 1 page quick mark quiz with answer key (Editable Word Doc & Printable PDF)

(6) 2 page lesson implementation guide for the teacher (Editable Word Doc)

Digital Version

(1) 6 page article (with diagrams) (Google Slides)

(2) 2 page question worksheet with answer key (Google Slides)

(3) 1 page zombie apocalypse survival chart (Google Slides)

(4) 1 page crossword (Google Slides)

(5) 1 page quick mark quiz with answer key (Google Slides & Self-Grading Google Forms Option)

(6) 2 page lesson implementation guide for the teacher (Google Slides)

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