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Common Core RST.6-8.4 independent work packets
Geologic Time Scale and Evolution of Life on Earth Activities
This worksheet plus timeline activity provides excellent instruction on the geologic time scale, evolution of life on Earth, relative and radioactive dating, order of evolutionary events, transitional fossils, and more. See complete list of topics below. Students will complete a 6-page handout and a 2-page timeline of the history of life on Earth. This activity can be used as a classroom activity or a homework activity during your "History of Life on Earth" or "Evolution" units. Choose to use t
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Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Classification Lab on Dichotomous Keys - Classification of Living Things
In this dichotomous key classification lab activity, students will rotate through stations using 3 different dichotomous keys in order to classify 27 different invertebrates and vertebrates. As students become masters of classification keys, they will have fun exploring the classification of living things. All pictures and diagrams needed for the activity are included.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless d
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS4-2
Also included in:Â Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Physical Science Reading Comprehension Motion and Energy Fifth and Sixth Grade
This useful physical science passages pack allows you to assign, check and review reading comprehension with ease. Includes full answer keys and CCSS aligned questions.Numerous science pictures to help explain difficult topics. Give this reading comprehension product a try today!Titles include:Kinetic and Potential Energy, Force and Motion, Simple Machines, Simple Machines 2, Thermal Energy, Sound and Light Energy.Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially de
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Population Ecology Lab Simulation - Modeling Population Growth
This guided inquiry graphing activity (both printable and digital) involves the student in a study of the growth rate of a rabbit population. The student assumes the role of a scientist to determine the birth rate, mortality rate, growth rate, and total population size of the rabbit population over a 20 year period. The data is plotted on a graph where the student will clearly see the initial exponential growth of the population followed by logistic growth. The activity will reinforce the conce
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Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in:Â Population Ecology Bundle
Food Chains and Food Webs Activity Worksheets
In this 9-page activity, students will explore food chains, food webs, energy pyramids, trophic levels, energy flow, producers, consumers, decomposers, autotrophs, heterotrophs, and all the vocabulary terms associated with these concepts. I have included this activity in a traditional printable format as well as a paperless digital format for use in Google Drive, Google Classroom, and/or Microsoft OneDrive.This resource includes:Editable and Printable 9-Page Student Handout (50 Questions)Colorfu
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Grades:
8th - 10th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Scientific Method PowerPoint
This is a 33-slide PowerPoint presentation on the scientific method. Students work through a sample problem to identify the hypothesis, the experimental and control groups, the independent and dependent variables, and the conclusion. Steps of the scientific method are covered, but more importantly, the lesson provides examples and practice problems illustrating the application of the scientific method. Analysis questions and answers are included. Choose to use the traditional printable version,
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Science Skills Mega Bundle: Graphing, Concept Mapping, Scientific Method, Metric System, Scientific Measurement, Lab Safety, Significant Digits, Analyzing Data, Graphic Organizers, Scientific Notation, Scientific Writing, and More!After many years of teaching, I have come to realize that what my students need the most is a solid foundation in the science skills. If I can teach them the skills of science, then the rest of my school year flows along very nicely.This bundle contains all of my le
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Grades:
7th - 11th
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Graphing PowerPoint: Data Analysis and Graphing Practice
This 30 slide PowerPoint and notes bundle (printable and digital) covers the skills of graphing, creating data tables, and analyzing data. This resource will provide your science students with a solid foundation and/or review of these most important science skills. Students will interpret graphs, use graphs to make predictions, learn to organize data in data tables, and learn to construct line graphs, bar graphs, and pie graphs. Many graphing practice problems are included in the notes that
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Grades:
8th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Cladogram Activity - Classification of Living things
This printable or digital problem solving activity teaches students how to build a cladogram and reinforces the important concepts of cladistics to your biology or life science students in grades 8-12. I use this activity when teaching my unit on classification and taxonomy, but it would also be appropriate to use during your lessons on evolution and natural selection. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless
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Grades:
8th - 12th
NGSS:
HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in:Â Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Human Impact on the Environment PowerPoint and Notes
What is the ecological impact that humans have upon our fragile environment? This PowerPoint lesson is designed to teach students about the human behaviors that have consequences for our planet, such as the burning of fossil fuels, ozone depletion, overfishing, the clear cutting of forest areas and more. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Our students are the decision makers of tomorrow. It is imperative that we give them the ecolog
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Grades:
7th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Science Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions PDF Bundle 5th-6th Grade
This collection of reading passages are perfect for teachers who want to focus on science, while keeping it fun at the same time. Comprehension articles are highly interesting and have a range of questions that follow.Diagrams and other science graphics help explain what is being discussed.Science Reading Comprehension: This collection of science comprehension lessons are perfect for teachers who want to focus on reading, while keeping it fun at the same time. Comprehension passages and question
Grades:
5th - 7th
Classification of Living Things Powerpoint and Notes Kingdoms Cladograms
These 71 slides will captivate your students with stunning photos and diagrams to provide an in-depth study of "The Classification of Living Organisms" for your biology students. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. The PowerPoint covers all the topics you would expect to find in a traditional high school biology textbook, including Carolus Linnaeus, binomial nomenclature, homology, phylogeny, cladograms, the 6-kingdom classification s
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Viruses and Bacteria Powerpoint and Notes
This 73 slide Power Point and Notes bundle covers the topics of viruses and bacteria found in a typical biology textbook. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Written for biology or life science students in grades 8-12, this colorful and engaging PowerPoint will hook your students from the very first slide. The slides are packed with photos and diagrams that will grab and hold your student's attention.What is included in this resource?
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8th - 11th
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Also included in:Â Virus and Bacteria Bundle
Cell Cellular Transport Osmosis Diffusion Worksheet Membranes, Active & Passive
Students will review transport across cellular membranes, such as active transport, passive transport, osmosis, diffusion, concentration gradients, cytolysis, plasmolysis, hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic, facilitated diffusion, and transport proteins. This printable and digital "Transport Across Membranes Practice Problem Worksheet" will provide the practice students need to master these concepts. Students will label drawings and answer critical thinking questions about cellular transport.Both
Grades:
8th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in:Â Cell Structure and Function Bundle Cell Organelles Cellular Transport Cells
Dichotomous Classification Key for Insects and Arthropods
Science students of all ages love to use a classification key to identify organisms. Students begin this activity by using the included dichotomous key to determine the scientific names of 12 insects. In the second part of the activity, students must designed their own key to identity 5 different arthropods. Analysis and follow up questions are included. This activity is suited for scientists in grades 4 - 7. Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student hand
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Grades:
4th - 7th
Ecosystems PowerPoint and Notes - Matter Recycling and Energy Flow in Ecosystems
This colorful and engaging 83-slide PowerPoint presentation, "Ecosystems: Energy Flow and the Recycling of Matter", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the ecological principles concerning the flow of energy through the ecosystems as well as the biogeochemical cycles (carbon cycle, water cycle, nitrogen cycle) responsible for the recycling of matter. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. What is Included?83-slide PowerP
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Periodic Table of Elements Scavenger Hunt Puzzles: The Complete Set of Puzzles
Ready for a wild ride through the world of elements? Buckle up, educators, because we've got a Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt that'll make your students' heads spin faster than a noble gas!Introducing our Non-Traditional, Student-Friendly, Periodic Table-Friendly, and Downright Awesome Introduction to the Periodic Table! This bundle is packed with so much excitement, you'll need a hazmat suit to contain it!Here's what your students will uncover:Elements named after scientists, because who doesn't
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Grades:
5th - 10th
Cell Organelles Mitosis Photosynthesis Respiration Cell Structure Bell Ringers
This resource is a set of 59 Warm-Ups, Bell-Ringers, Exit Slips, and/or Interactive Notebook Pages for your units on cell structure, cell division, cellular respiration, and photosynthesis. These activities are perfect for the first few minutes of your class. Both printable and digital versions are included. The 59 student pages cover the topics found in the cell structure and physiology chapters of a traditional high school biology textbook.Both printable and digital versions are included. Th
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Grades:
8th - 11th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-6
Also included in:Â Cells, Genetics, DNA and RNA, Ecology, Evolution Bell Ringers Bundle
Habitat and Niche Practice
Biology students often struggle with the differences between an organism's habitat and its niche. In this printable, editable, and digital practice worksheet, students will first determine the habitat of a variety of living organisms, then match an organism to its niche. Second, students will observe included photographs to determine the habitat/niche of each. This resource provides a thoughtful homework or classwork assignment during your units on ecology to ensure that your students have a sol
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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Also included in:Â Introduction to Ecology Bundle
Biomes PowerPoint and Notes
This colorful and engaging PowerPoint presentation, "Biomes of the World and Aquatic Ecosystems", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the ecological principles concerning terrestrial biomes and aquatic ecosystems. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. Your students will learn the major characteristics of each biome as well as the representative plants and animals of each biome. This is a 94-slide PowerPoint presentatio
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
Also included in:Â Biology Curriculum Full Year Bundle
Human Impact on the Environment Unit Ecology Bundle
This "Humans and the Environment Complete Unit Bundle" includes everything you need to teach a unit on "Human Impact on the Environment" to your life science or biology students. From the engaging PowerPoint to the final unit test, this bundle contains loads of NO PREP materials that are ready to be used with your students. All resources are printable, and many of the resources in this bundle are available in Google Apps (Slides and Forms) digital versions. What is included in this bundle? ( Ite
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Grades:
8th - 11th
CCSS:
NGSS:
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-5
, MS-ESS3-4
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Life Science Reading Passages Cells Reproduction Genetics 5th and 6th Grade
Get your hands on this no-prep life science reading bundle today! 6 comprehension passages in with illustrations to help students understand what is being taught.Teachers may use these passages to evaluate their students, or for a wide-ranging review of reading strategies and science themes.Titles include:Cells, Cell Parts and Functions, Reproduction and Growth of Cells, Genetics, DNA, Uses of Genetics Science Reading Comprehension Outline:This product contains passages especially designed for 5
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Grades:
5th - 7th
Introduction to Biology Powerpoint Scientific Method Graphing Microscope
This PowerPoint covers all the topics you would expect from the first chapter of a traditional high school biology textbook, including the themes of biology, scientific method, graphing and analyzing data, the characteristics of life, and the microscope. These 75 PowerPoint slides will captivate your students with stunning photographs and images to provide an in-depth study of the concepts and principles contained in an introductory biology chapter. Choose to use the traditional printable versio
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Grades:
8th - 12th
Also included in:Â Introduction to Biology Bundle
Population Ecology PowerPoint and Notes
This colorful and engaging PowerPoint presentation, "Population Ecology", will provide your students with interactive lessons on the ecological principles concerning populations. This is a 64-slide PowerPoint presentation and includes a set of lecture notes for the teacher and a note-taking outline for the students. Choose to use the traditional printable version, or the paperless, digital Google Apps version. What is Included?64-slide PowerPoint presentation (Includes traditional PowerPoint, P
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Grades:
9th - 12th
CCSS:
NGSS:
HS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-2
Also included in:Â Population Ecology Bundle
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