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7th grade biology independent work packets for Gifted and Talented
Following Directions Puzzles Beginning or End of Year Activity with Easel
Following directions puzzles are a fun way to teach critical thinking. Great for back to school at the beginning of the year or at the end of the year as standardized test preparation. Five challenging puzzles that gifted and talented students enjoy, too! In the first puzzle, cross words off a table according to the directions provided to reveal an inspirational quote about life. In the next puzzle, follow directions to travel the world to catch a thief. In the third puzzle, rearrange letters to
Grades:
6th - 8th
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Rebus Puzzles 1 Brain Teasers Printable and Digital Easel Activity
Rebus Puzzles are a fun critical thinking activity. Students have to problem solve to figure out the word puzzles. Great logical reasoning puzzles to do with partners or use as a warm-up or bell ringer. Print or use the Easel Activity online. Works well for gifted and talented students who enjoy challenges, but these work with other student populations as well. Includes five 2-page worksheets with 20 puzzles each, so you get 100 brain teasers in total! Also includes a blank page for students to
Grades:
5th - 8th
Punnett Square Practice Worksheets - Digital or Print
Scaffold students understanding of Punnett squares with these three worksheets that build off of one another. Each new page adds another layer of understanding and critical thinking. These three worksheets will help your students practice Punnett squares in the classroom or in a distance learning setting. Each page is separated in PDF and Google format and ready for you to distribute to your students! Keys are included! Need help teaching Punnett squares before your students practice? Check out
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Grades:
6th - 9th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Unit & Heredity Bundle For Middle School - Digital and Print
Fractured Fairy Tales & Tall Tales Readers Theater Scripts & More, Grade 3 4 5 6
Funny readers' theater scripts and activities for studying fractured fairy tales and tall tales in 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th grades: Eight different readers' theater scripts by children's author T. P. Jagger—four fractured fairy tales readers' theater scripts and four tall tales readers' theater scripts with a twist! This double-bonus mega bundle also includes loads of other reading and writing activities to extend students' work with the stories.The bundle of readers' theater fairy tales includes
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Grades:
3rd - 7th
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: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
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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7th - 11th
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Dichotomous Classification Key Activity
This printable or digital resource is a classification key to a "crazy" animal kingdom of cartoon animals and is perfect for the younger scientists! The simple pictures and key are designed for students learning to use a dichotomous key for the first time. Students are given pictures of some mixed up "animals" and will use the key to find out the name of the animal. There are follow up and analysis questions. Finally, students will write and construct their own classification key to classify
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
Human Body Systems Science Crossword Puzzle Skeletal Digestive Nervous 5th Grade
You will receive one human body systems crossword puzzle packet for your 5th grade, 6th grade, or 7th grade science students to research and review the muscular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, immune, lymphatic, integumentary, circulatory, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive system. This human body systems worksheets packet includes:vocabulary word bankword scramblematching definitionscrack the codeword searchcrossword 1A on one pagecrossword 1B on two pagescrossword 2 on one pagean
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5th - 7th
Dichotomous Key Activity
This hands-on (printable and digital) activity will ensure that your students become experts on using and building dichotomous classification keys. Students will first use an included classification key to identify the leaves of cone bearing plants, followed by a second activity that requires students to construct their own key to classify 12 different primates.Both printable and digital versions of this resource are included. The student handouts can be printed or used in the paperless digital
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Classification of Living Things Unit Bundle Kingdoms Cladograms
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
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
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NGSS:
MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Full Year 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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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Introduction to Ecology Bundle
Biology Prefixes and Suffixes
What's in a Name? (A Study of Biological Prefixes and Suffixes.) Master the science vocabulary! Do not let the science vocabulary master you! This is a familiar topic in my science classroom. The new vocabulary words in a first year life science or biology class can be overwhelming. However, many of the vocabulary words contain either a prefix or a suffix that will help the student understand the meaning of the word. With a general knowledge of these prefixes and suffixes, a beginner to the
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Grades:
7th - 11th
Also included in: Science Skills Bundle: Metrics, Measurement, Scientific Method, Graphing
Genetics & Heredity Middle School Science Sub Plan Independent Work No Prep
Make Sub Days Stress-Free Days! with this Genetics and Heredity independent work/sub-plan lesson with a word search, crossword puzzle, highly engaging reading passages, and other activities. Great for an introduction or review of Genetics and Heredity in an engaging way without all the stress. With highly engaging reading passages and activities, this lesson plan provides easy, breezy, sub-eezy implementation that you or a substitute can use. It's not only ideal for substitutes but works great f
Grades:
7th - 10th
Introduction to Cells Close Reading Packet
Introduction to Cells Close Reading Packet- Print & Digital Provide your Biology students with a basic understanding of the history of cell theory with this 9 page, no prep, INTRODUCTION TO CELLS CLOSE READING PACKET. Use as an introduction to your cell unit or to provide review and reinforcement. This packet would also make a GREAT sub assignment!Need a digital option? No problem! I have included a Google Slides version of this packet, making this resource PERFECT for distance learning, onl
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Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVING #1
TEACHERS-PARENTS are you having trouble finding gifted and talented teaching materials in mathematics, problem solving, and critical thinking? “GIFTED AND TALENTED PROBLEM SOLVING #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7 and #8 each have 42 pages of activities specially designed to motivate and challenge your gifted-talented students. All of the activities involve mathematics, critical thinking, and problem solving. Great for those high achieving students in your classes who need something extra to challenge
Grades:
5th - 12th, Staff
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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5th - 7th
Nonfiction Passages with Text Features - Ocean Animals - PDF & Digital
Teach nonfiction text features and learn about ocean animals and habitats with these ocean animal reading passages and comprehension questions! Each nonfiction activity will engage your students with fascinating facts about sea life including blue whales, flying fish, sea anemones, and more as they practice identifying and analyzing text features, main idea, author's purpose, and other nonfiction reading skills.This resource includes the following digital versions:Google Slides (link in PDF)Ease
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6th - 8th
Also included in: Middle School Nonfiction Reading Unit - Ocean Animals Reading Passages
Any Book Novel Study | Google Slides & Literature Circle Worksheets Bundle
Imagine the excitement in your classroom as your students engage with standards-based practice that feels like fun! This is a 100+ page standards based novel study that can be used with ANY chapter book, fictional book, or novel! This book study seamlessly combines digital and printable components which makes it NO PREP! Designed to work seamlessly with any fiction book, this dynamic novel study will empower your students to dive into their favorite books while engaging with standards-based acti
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3rd - 7th
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Geologic Time Scale Card Sort NGSS MS-LS4-1 Digital or Print Graphic Organizer
Students love this! It's engaging, inquiry based, student centered, rigorous and easy prep! This covers NGSS Earth ESS1-4 Geologic Time Scale/History. Engagement will go through the roof!What students do:Students first sort the pictures and discuss their rationale as groups (most will be in the wrong order), then students present to the class why they put them in that order. During this time the dates and year should remain in their separate envelopes. Then they can sort the actual dates of the
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Grades:
5th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-ESS1-4
, MS-LS4-1
Biology Taxonomy Classification of Living Things Worksheet with Easel Activity
Taxonomy Handout and Study Guide for Classification of Living Things. Explains taxonomy (classification of living things) in a simple and easy format that life science students can use as a study guide or reference sheet for their biology or life science notebook. Features a mnemonic device for remembering the order. Includes a study guide worksheet with some basic questions about the classification system, and a practice sheet with key. Great to start out the year and have this ready for back t
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Grades:
6th - 9th
Viruses vs Bacteria Virtual Science Lab Demonstration
Teach the differences between bacteria and viruses in the human body with this virtual science demonstration lab! Perfect for biology, microbiology, and life science lessons to teach health and all about how cells are impacted by each of these!This is the PDF Version of this exciting resource, to purchase the Digital Version meant for Google Drive, please visit my store at the link below:https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/TeachwithbriThis lab demonstration is meant to be used independentl
Grades:
5th - 12th
Cell Transport Diffusion and Osmosis Reading Passage and Questions
Overview:Cell transport can be a challenging topic for most students. Start things off right with a detailed reading passage written with students in mind. Engaging graphics and relatable analogies help build connections about the cell membrane and its role during cell transport. Follow-up comprehension questions increase accountability, while the optional critical thinking scenario challenges students to apply what they have learned.Why You'll Love It:Print-and-goDetailed graphics help build co
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Grades:
7th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Also included in: Cells and Organelles Unit Resource Bundle
Emergency Sub Plan! VERY Popular Theater Around the World Video Lessons Drama
Teach your students about theater arts around the world using this resource which is very popular with teachers everywhere. This Dramamommaspeaks resource contains enough materials for a week, giving students an opportunity to learn about various theater companies or styles of theater around the world--Mummenschanz, Kabuki, Shadow Puppetry, etc. Excellent for gifted learners or students who need independent study or an alternative assignment. How do I use this in my classroom? This is grea
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: Theater Class Emergency Sub Plan Bundle One Month in Length
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