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Biology scripts for GATE
Animal Adaptations Reader's Theater
This reader's theater provides a fun way to dive into animal adaptations! The story analyzes the difference between structural and behavioral adaptations and how these help animals to survive. Many animal examples are provided as well as an explanation of inherited traits and learned behaviors. Students will see how without adapting, animals will go extinct.
Science vocabulary defined and discussed in this reader's theater include: extinction, structural adaptation, behavioral adaptation, insti
Circulatory System Reader's Theatre
Heart, blood vessels, blood cells, spleen, and platelets oh my! Are you studying the circulatory system and need a quick review? Have your students practice this reader's theatre. Packed with 11 characters including a funny virus and a white blood cell who hopes to gobble up every germ in their path, this reader's theatre will help your students become more fluent readers and learn about this important body system at the same time.
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3rd - 8th
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Plants: Science Reader's Theater and Experiments
Combine some Science with your Language Arts. This is a readers’ theater script plus 7 experiments explaining what a seed needs to grow and what each part of the plant does. The script is 4 pages with 8 parts and is particularly useful for early readers as it has parts suitable for Emergent and Transitional Readers as follows:High Emergent (roughly levels 6-8): RainTransitional (roughly levels 10-12): Seed, Sun, Roots, LeavesHigh Transitional (roughly levels 14-16): Soil, Stem, NarratorThere ar
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K - 2nd
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Human Body Systems STEAM Project - Giant 3D Body Model
Explore the wonders of the human body through this immersive and educational resource - Human Body Systems STEAM Project - Giant 3D Body Model. This captivating STEAM project not only engages students in hands-on exploration, but also provides an in-depth understanding of human anatomy and body systems. Perfect for science classrooms and anatomy lessons, this project seamlessly integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) principles for a well-rounded and enriching learning
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-4
, MS-LS4-2
, HS-LS1-3
Also included in: Human Body Models Bundle
33 Animal Riddles–Readers Theater Partner Plays–Fluency–Listening Skills
33 Animal Riddles Readers Theater Partner Plays with Flexi-Curric™ *33 Original Readers Theatre Scripts by Carol Montgomery (updated January 2017)TIME: Each script takes about 30 seconds to read.
CAST: 2+, or 2 CHORAL groups
TONE: light, game-like
READABILITY: grades K to 1+ * Our Flexi-Curric™ shortcut allows flexible, cross-curricular options for your local standards because YOU know what’s right for YOUR students. What could you do with 33 different animal riddles Reade
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K - 2nd
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Human Body Systems STEM Project
Learn the systems of the human body while building a 3D human body model with lift-the-flap organs! This human body systems project teaches students where organs are located within the human body. The finished model sits up by itself on the edge of a table or chair—super cute! Students enjoy coloring their model, inside and out.Included in this resource:ready-to-print template for a 15in. tall human body model with 15 internal organsfully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions PLUS a link to a v
Grades:
5th - 8th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-4
Also included in: Human Body Models Bundle
DNA Bracelets
This lesson takes two class periods of around 50 minutes. I use this in my gifted and talented class to teach about DNA base pairs in through hands on learning. Students learn about the 4 bases of DNA and will make a 3D model, which can be worn as a bracelet. They will pick a living organism and develop a key (bead colors to represent bases) in order to make their bracelet. Once they make the first part of the bracelet from the DNA code they are given they will then match the bases with the pair
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
BIG Eyeball Model + Dissection (with Eye Anatomy Diagrams & Vocabulary Key)
BIG Eyeball Model + Dissection features large parts that are easy to cut out and assemble. With easy to read labels (and vocabulary sheet with simple definitions) this is a great learning tool to study the anatomy of the eye and how it works. More importantly the BIG Eyeball Model is just FUN!!!The paper dissection serves as an alternative or complement to traditional dissections. Additionally, two versions (with templates for making transparent cornea and lenses) allows for easy differentiation
Grades:
Not Grade Specific
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NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
, 4-LS1-2
DNA Extraction from Strawberries
This Power Point slide show provides a visual for my 5th grade gifted students as they follow the procedures for extracting DNA from strawberries. The entire DNA Extraction lesson, created by Irene Salter, is available at My Science Box: http://www.mysciencebox.org/DNAextraction. I took photographs of each step and have found that it has greatly helped my students and me as we work through each step of the experiment. Every year, I am amazed by the results!If you're looking for resources to u
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Grades:
5th - 8th
Insects Readers Theater–Ant–Bee–Butterfly–Cricket–Firefly–Ladybug–Nature Spring
Insects Readers TheaterEleven Science Readers Theater scripts to build curiosity and interest in insectsBy Carol MontgomeryWouldn’t your students love MORE Readers Theater? “Insects Readers Theater” provides plenty of opportunities for delightful character-building nature studies for primary level readers. Perfect for beginning readers of every age, our "Insects Readers Theater" collection comes in two font options with annotated curriculum links for easy lesson plans. Seven of these scr
Grades:
K - 2nd
Science Readers' Theater - Flowers
Combine some Science with your Language Arts. This is a readers’ theater script which tells a scientifically accurate story of how a bee and flowers work together to make new seeds. The script is 5 pages with 8 parts and is particularly useful for early readers as it has parts suitable for Emergent and Transitional Readers as follows:- High Emergent (roughly DRA 6-8): Petals- Transitional (roughly DRA 10-12): Sepal, Plant, Stamen- High Transitional (roughly DRA 14-16): Pistil, Ovary, Bee, Narr
Photosynthesis Readers Theater
This readers theater, based on the book by Liam O'Donnell, explains the process of photosynthesis in plants. I have used it as a whole class language arts/science activity by numbering each line. My students all have numbers so it is easy for them to see what part they have to say. Each line is short as to keep the reading moving. The script can be adapted for any number of students by editing the numbers next to each line. I have used this readers theater as an introduction to a unit as well as
Grades:
4th - 7th
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May Independent Work Packet - Spring Early or Fast Finishers, Sub Plans
Eight no-prep spring activities provide hours of engaging independent work. They're great for early or fast finishers, including gifted and talented students. You can even use them as your May sub plans! Fourth or fifth grade students engage in content on a themed website and respond in their packets, which may be printed, accessed as forced Google Slides, or shared as Easel Activities. What’s Included in the Website & Packet:This month's theme is plants and growing things.Informational Text
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Grades:
4th - 5th
Bundle: Super Cell Mega pack
Save 66%!!! Looking for ways to differentiate? Tier lessons? Appeal to multiple intelligences? Need anchor activities? Super cell package is a time and energy saver that lets you do all of the above. Products are sold separately for $18. You get them all for 1/3 of the regular prices. Entire package includes:
Cell organelle and process card game
Mitosis card game
3 germ fighting card games
1 Cell bingo (clues and 25 unique cards)
5 reader’s theater scripts (with directions and rubric)
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Reader's Theater Play - How The Scopes Monkey Trial Altered America
The Scopes Monkey Trial is one of the most misunderstood events in American history. What we only refer to with a poking, prodding stick (because it deals with evolution) actually turned the United States's political sphere upside down, thanks to the bombastic debate and trial levied by Charles Darrow and William Jennings Bryan.
Grades:
5th - 12th
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ACT Science Practice Chromosomes and Inheritability Worksheet
I wrote this practice passage as like the ACT practice passages are for Science Section. I catered it towards my current unit in Biology on Genetics- specifically chromosomes, inheritability and meiosis. The answer key and some ACT Science tricks are included on the last pages. The blue star is only on the preview file. The original download file you get with purchase is simply the document without any stars on it.
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8th - 12th
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Les plantes: une pièce de théâtre et des expériences de science
Voici un document sur les plantes qui contient une pièce de théâtre ainsi que 7 expériences sur les besoins d’une plante et d’une graine. La pièce raconte une histoire qui est correcte scientifiquement. En lisant le texte plusieurs fois les élèves comprennent comment pousse une plante et le travail de chaque partie de la plante. Le texte a des rôles pour les lecteurs débutants ainsi que ceux en transition et ceux à l’aise. This file contains a reader's theatre script in French on how a plant
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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BUNDLE Teacher Notes for IQWST LS1 Complete Set with Learning Targets
Complete Set of Teacher Notes for LS1 Don’t miss out on an entire unit’s worth of tips and strategies for teaching IQWST in your Science 6 classroom, including timelines and teacher clarity by learning progression and day-by-by walkthroughs sure to make facilitatingInquiry-based learning a breeze!This 59 page complete bundle for Activate Learning’s IQWST LS1 Where Have All the Creatures Gone? uses Canva, a free, easy-to-use website. All pieces are editable in your internet browser. Thanks to
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Grades:
6th
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NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
Diary of a Worm Readers' Theater
This readers' theater is an adaptation of Doreen Cronin's book "Diary of a Worm." There are 5 parts included in the script as well as ideas for grouping students and presentation. The story of "Diary of a Worm" performed as a readers' theater is a great choice for cross curricular integration between ELA, science, and drama.
The goal of this product is to encourage oral reading fluency through repeated reading as well as engaging students through the use of movement and rehearsal. Readers’ the
Plants and Flowers: Information Text, Workbook, Experiments and Reader's Theater
This is a bundle of 4 products to engage primary students in the study of plants and flowers. It contains:An introductory E-book with simple text and large, realistic pictures. This 29-page non-fiction reader covers the parts of a seed, plant and flower, the purpose of each part, pollination and pollinators, plant reproduction and plants as food.A 20 page workbook to accompany the E-book and consolidate the students' learning from the book. The workbook contains an answer key and two versions
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
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CAMOUFLAGE: How Do I Hide Myself?
This PowerPoint presentation shows 33 slides in which the animals are camouflaged. After the class has guessed where the animal is, you click to display a line around the animal. The photographs are awesome, very descriptive, provoke questions and encourage some great discussions.The 40 photographs are very descriptive, provoke questions and encourage some great discussions.By using this PowerPoint you will enjoy no prep and no printing.After the presentation you can do the following activities:
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Grades:
K - 4th
History of DNA - "Discovering DNA - A Play in Four Acts"
The discovery of DNA as the genetic material was the work of many scientists in the early 20th century. Griffith, Avery, Hershey, Chase, Watson, Crick, Wilkins and Franklin all contributed to this important discovery. However, these names and the experiments associated with their discoveries are often boring and confusing to students. This lesson brings those experiments to life. Students become actors and put on a funny play illustrating the work of these scientists. A student handout accomp
Parts of a Plant Foldable
The parts of a plant foldable can be used with your favorite textbook, article, or video on the parts of a plant. This foldable is used as a place to consolidate and keep the information. There are sections identifying each part of the plant, explaining the function of the leaf, stem, root, and flower, explaining the life cycle of a plant, describing how a plant makes its own food, and drawing a picture of photosynthesis. Included are detailed pictures which show what each area says or has drawn
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Grades:
2nd - 6th
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How Does Your Garden Grow? Long Term Plant Observation Booklet
To fulfill our NGSS requirement of sustaining a long-term observation within the classroom, our fifth grade team is using plant observations!
Students were able to design their own experiment, choosing from a variety of seeds, containers, soil types, watering methods, growing locations and light sources. The trick? They could only pick ONE of these to be their variable!
I created this booklet to help them visualize their experiment-they had to outline exactly how they were going to grow Plant
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
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