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Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

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Pedigree Practice and Analysis - PowerPoint and Notes

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Take the guesswork out of tracing genetic traits through a family tree with this mini-bundle that will teach your students how to read and analyze pedigree charts, predict the next generation of offspring, and think critically about how relatedness

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$5.00

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Genetics Monohybrid Cross Punnett Square Practice 2

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Need MORE reinforcement for teaching monohybrid Punnett square crosses in your middle school Genetics class? Students will get plenty of practice using Punnett Squares with this enrichment lesson that reinforces vocabulary and challenges students

Subjects:

Math, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

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Worksheets, Activities, Homework

$3.50

247

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Squid Paper Dissection - Scienstructable 3D Dissection Model

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Our authentic squid dissection model is perfect alternative to the often difficult to dissect real-thing! You'll love our eco-friendly 3D Scienstructable dissection models which can be used as a dissection-free exploration, a pre-dissection tool, or

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

$19.95

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Human Body Systems Complete Bundle - PowerPoint Unit, INB, Task Card, Word Wall

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Unit Lesson Plans complete with guiding PowerPoint and student pages? ✓Word walls? ✓ Interactive Notebooks? ✓Task Cards? ✓You're ready to teach with this comprehensive bundle for teaching the Human Body. Engage your students with our animated

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

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Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps, Lesson

$120.35

$99.95

165

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Sponge Paper Dissection - Scienstructable 3D Dissection Model

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This Sponge 3-D dissection anatomy model can be used as a dissection-free sponge exploration, a pre-dissection study tool, or even as a summative assessment for comparative anatomy. This 2 day lesson includes:• 14 PowerPoint slides with bell work,

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

$11.95

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Virus Lab - Epidemic Simulation Activity

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Virus Lab - Epidemic Activity - PowerPoint and Handouts. In this classification activity, students simulate a virus epidemic lab using a party scenario and virus and vaccine stickers. This is a relevant activity when discussing influenza or corona

Subjects:

Science, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Laboratory

$4.00

218

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Finding Nemo Movie Companion Questions

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Movie Day! Students will have oceans of fun watching Finding Nemo and reviewing dichotomous keys, animal relationships, and all things marine biomes with these movie companion questions. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 4 page NON-EDITABLE

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides, Google Apps

$3.95

230

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Food Chains Food Webs and Energy Pyramids - PowerPoint, Notes and Extension

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Use this Ecology mini-bundle to teach all about food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids with a lesson that teaches the difficult concept of how energy is transferred form one organisms to the next in a fun and easy to understand way. WHAT'S

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Google Apps, Lesson

$11.95

231

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Science Interactive Notebook - Nature of Science & Scientific Method

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Engage your students with 20 Interactive Notebook activities for all of your scientific method unit needs. Our interactive notebook flippers will have your kids "flipping" their way to learning all about the nature of science and the scientific

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

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Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$11.95

312

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Bacteria Research Project

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There's bacteria on your smartphone?! Ew! In this InstaGerm project, students create a social media profile for one of the organisms of the prokaryotic domains. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 2 NON-EDITABLE PDF handouts with instructions

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

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

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Projects, Activities, Printables

$2.50

199

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Meiosis Cell Division - PowerPoint, Notes, Class Survey and Project

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Ensure your students understand the difference between meiosis and mitosis with this 1-day mini-bundle that covers meiosis cell division and the creation of haploid and diploid cells. In this lesson, students will take brief notes about egg and

Subjects:

Math, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Handouts

$8.00

161

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Needs & Characteristics of Living Things PowerPoint and Notes

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Needs & Characteristics of Living Things - PowerPoint & Handouts. Students learn about the four things needed for life - water, food, shelter, and homeostasis. Then, they complete a folding manipulative great for interactive notebooks about

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

$8.00

154

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Ecology Biome in a Bottle Ecosystem Model Project Activity

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Biome in a bottle, ecosystem in an envelope, habitat in a handbag…what on earth? No seriously…what on EARTH are you going to create?! Think about where you live – the organisms that surround you and the environment they live in and get started on

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Laboratory, Google Apps

$5.95

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Rat Paper Dissection - Scienstructable 3D Dissection Model

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Your students will scurry to see this amazing dissection model! Our 3D Scienstructable dissection models can be used as a dissection-free exploration, a pre-dissection tool, or as a summative assessment for comparative anatomy. You'll never hear

Subjects:

Science, Anatomy, Biology

Grades:

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

Types:

Projects, Activities, Google Apps

$24.95

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Scientific Method - Graphing Practice

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Scientific Method - Graphing: Review the various types of graphs used in science, including creating graphs, interpreting graphs and analyzing graphs. This product includes:* Engaging PowerPoint complete with instructions and student examples* Pdf

Subjects:

Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$4.50

Digital Download ZIP (3.49 MB)

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Life Science Supplemental - Interactive Notebook, Word Wall, Task Card Bundle

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Word walls? ✓ Interactive Notebooks? ✓Task Cards? ✓You're ready to teach with this comprehensive bundle to supplement your life science curriculum. Engage your students with over 200 Interactive Notebook activities, a year-long visual word wall with

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Activities, Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps

$218.25

$169.95

127

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Cells Complete Bundle - PowerPoint Unit, INB, Task Cards, Word Wall

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Unit Lesson Plans complete with guiding PowerPoint and student pages? ✓Word walls? ✓ Interactive Notebooks? ✓Task Cards? ✓You're ready to teach with this comprehensive bundle for teaching Cells and Cellular processes. Engage your students with our

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, Environment

Grades:

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

Types:

Interactive Notebooks, Google Apps, Lesson

$126.85

$99.95

106

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Symbiosis Notes and Want Ad Project

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Desperately seeking a symbiotic relationship. Students get creative as they research mutualism, commensalism and parasitism and create a want ad looking for a suitable partner. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 3-5 DAY LESSON:• 4 page NON-EDITABLE PDF handout

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Projects, Google Apps

$5.95

267

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Back to School Interactive Notebook Activity Pack

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

These Back to School interactive notebbook ice breakers are perfect for those first week introductions or to decorate your bulletin board. Allow students to get to know each other while YOU get to know THEM! WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• 7

Subjects:

Science, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Printables, Interactive Notebooks

$5.00

171

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Evolution Complete Bundle - PowerPoint Unit, INB, Task Cards, Word Wall

By Getting Nerdy with Mel and Gerdy

Unit Lesson Plans complete with guiding PowerPoint and student pages? ✓Word walls? ✓ Interactive Notebooks? ✓Task Cards? ✓You're ready to teach with this comprehensive bundle for teaching Evolution. Engage your students with our animated PowerPoints

Subjects:

Biology, Environment, General Science

Grades:

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

Types:

Unit Plans, Interactive Notebooks, Lesson

$68.85

$57.95

145

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Together Mel and Gerdy have 17 years of life science teaching experience. We taught in an International Baccalaureate school in Georgia. Individually, we served as Science Department Chair, Team Leader, Advisory Chair, Science Fair Club Coordinators, and Yearbook Coordinator. Together, we are a dynamic pair with a flair for lesson planning.

MY TEACHING STYLE

We enjoy inquiry-based, hands-on, cross-curricular activities. We LOVED to co-teach. We frequently brought our classes together into one room and teach them together. The kids loved to interact with other classes and enjoyed seeing their teachers have fun together.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Together we have: Flown weightless on the Zero G (a.k.a. Vomit Comet) and achieved eight total minutes of weightlessness (see Mel holding the sign and Gerdy's long hair achieving new heights): Walked the model's catwalk for Teacher in the Spotlight. Worked alongside Ecologists in Skidaway and Sapelo Island GA. Mel was honored by being featured as Atlanta's 11 Alive Class Act Teacher of the Month where she was interviewed and her class appeared on the morning news!

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

Gerdy: B.S. Wildlife Biology & M.Ed. Biology both from Auburn University Mel: B.S. Biology & B.S. Biology Education both from Kennesaw University

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

We aim to please. Before leaving feedback, please contact us via "Ask a Question" or Email Us and let us know if we can help make our products better for you and your students. Getting Nerdy prides itself in good customer service and would appreciate the opportunity to provide the highest quality science products for your needs. All of our materials are designed for implementation within a middle school setting but can easily be adapted for remedial high school biology or higher level elementary life science with scaffolding and substantial teacher facilitation. **All pictures, graphics, and artwork in our lessons are either purchased legally for use or are created by Getting Nerdy, LLC**