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Critical thinking biology resources for Microsoft OneDrive
Would You Rather Prompts - Digital and Printable Activities - Writing
It seems like every conversation I overhear my students having starts with, “Would you rather...”! I remember having the same conversations with my friends when I was in school!! So, why not use conversations that students are already having and apply them to critical thinking, opinion writing, and collaborative discussions!!This resource includes 16 Would You Rather prompts and comes in two formats: DIGITAL and PRINTABLE!! Editable versions of each are also included!These activities can be used
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2nd - 6th
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Write a Scary Story: Creative Writing Notebook Activities Print and Digital
Your students will love writing their own scary stories with this print and digital notebook. This resource guides them step-by-step through setting up the plot, characters, setting, and theme. The end result is a creative writing project your students will feel successful about.Students usually get bogged down by a creative writing assignment -- but this resource breaks all the elements of a good story down into manageable pieces. You're students will know exactly what they want to write -- b
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
DNA RNA Protein Synthesis Powerpoint and Notes
This PowerPoint with Notes for Teacher and Student will ensure that your students master the concepts of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis taught in a typical high school biology class. The PowerPoint includes the historical work of Chargaff, Rosalind Franklin, and Watson and Crick, the structure and replication of DNA, the transcription of RNA, the deciphering of the genetic code during protein synthesis, and so much more. See complete list of topics below. These 120 slides will captivate your stu
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9th - 12th
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HS-LS3-1
Also included in: DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis Bundle
Enzymes Graphing Activities
This is a 6-page editable graphing activity for students on enzymes and the reaction rates of chemical reactions that occur within living cells. Students will calculate reaction rates and answer questions on vocabulary such as activation energy, substrate, and active site. Students will complete cause and effect questions about the effect of temperature and pH on the functioning of enzymes. This activity serves the dual purpose of reinforcing concepts about enzymes as well as an "always needed"
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9th - 12th
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Analyze Bias Evaluate Websites Fact Check Wikipedia Research Skills Bundle
Print & digital versions! You'll have everything you need to teach the essentials of digital literacy and research skills with this bundled product. Sharpen students' critical thinking skills by engaging them in interesting, real-life learning tasks. Here's what teachers are saying about my Digital Literacy resources:"I think this may be the most thorough and well done resource I have ever purchased on here. THANK YOU. You're attention to detail and thoroughness have made my day so much si
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5th - 10th
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STEM Challenges & Activities for the Year STEAM Team Building Summer No Prep
Looking to use STEM Challenges and activities in your elementary classroom? These hands on simple STEAM activities are low prep and use common classroom materials. These STEM activities are both digital and printable! There are STEM challenges and activities for the entire year for you to use - 48 challenges! You will find just what you need for Back to School, Team Building, Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer STEM fun! This STEM Bundle includes STEM challenges and STEM activities for the entire ye
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K - 5th
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How to Identify Bias Online Activities Digital Literacy
Just what you need to teach bias! This print and digital resource has everything you need to teach this valuable critical thinking skill in our online world. Ready to use -- includes websites, questions, student notes, practice, and more!Here's what teachers are saying about my digital literacy resources:"Big packet full of so many options. Really gets kids thinking. Thanks for creating exactly what I was looking for.""Great resource to teach students about possible bias when they are rese
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5th - 10th
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Microscope Bundle
This complete teaching bundle includes everything you need to teach a unit on "The Microscope" to your biology or life science students. Both printable and digital versions are included. Resources include a teaching PowerPoint, notes for teacher, guided notes outline for students, 2 lab activities, task cards, homework assignment, jeopardy review game, crossword puzzle, quiz, and Teacher Guide. It was written for my standard Biology class, and is very appropriate for your students in grades 6
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8th - 10th
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Introduction to Biology Bundle
This complete unit on "Introduction to Biology" includes everything you need to teach the first unit of the year to your biology students. Topics covered include Lab Safety, Scientific Method, Graphing, Microscopes, Characteristics of Life, and more! See complete list of topics below. Resources are available in printable and digital formats. Resources include a Powerpoint presentation packed with colorful and interesting photographs, a complete lab safety unit, teacher notes, student notes, 4 l
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8th - 12th
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MS-LS1-1
ECOLOGY Bell Ringers Warm Ups Ecosystems, Populations, Ecological Relationships
This resource is a set of 80 Warm-Ups, Bell-Ringers, Exit Slips, and/or Interactive Notebook Pages for your Ecology unit. These activities are perfect for the first few minutes of your class. Both printable and digital versions are included. The 80 student pages cover all ecology topics: Introduction to Ecology, Population Ecology, Community Ecology, Ecosystems, Energy Flow and the Recycling of Matter, the Biogeochemical Cycles, Biomes, and the Human Impact on the Environment.Both printable an
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8th - 11th
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NGSS:
HS-LS2-3
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-2
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Also included in: Cells, Genetics, DNA and RNA, Ecology, Evolution Bell Ringers Bundle
Football STEM Challenge Super Bowl Activities Low Prep Stem February Goal Post
Ready, Set, Hut! Celebrate the Super Bowl with this hands-on STEM Football Activity. Students will be challenged to create a field goal and a launcher (catapult) to kick their "football". This football STEM Challenge includes a digital & printable version for all classroom needs. ⭐ This Football STEM Challenge in included in the Year of STEM Bundle. Get 48 challenges for $2 each. Save 30%THE STEM CHALLENGE:Your students can create one or both, a field goal and a launcher (catapult) Test ou
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2nd - 5th
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Persuasive Writing Public Service Announcement Activities Write and Analyze
Your students will love analyzing, researching, and creating their own PSA with this ready-to-use resource. What an engaging way to introduce persuasive language and writing. Lots of practice means your students are confident as they create their own PSA.Digital and print -- guides your students step-by-step through the process – from analyzing what a PSA is and does to choosing their own topic, researching and creating it. This is what you'll get:print and digital versionstips and suggestions
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Vocabulary Activities 30 Fun Creative Word Study Tasks
With 30 print & digital activities, this workbook makes teaching vocabulary fun, easy, and ready to go! Editable word lists, checklists, and lots of creative ways for your students to engage with learning new vocabulary! Choices galore!Use with your words or the editable vocabulary "menu" provided.Assign one, some, or all activities -- so flexible! Use for self-paced activities, book clubs, independent reading, or whole class word studies. This resource includes:"vocabulary collectors"vo
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4th - 8th
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Microscope Powerpoint and Notes
These 27 slides will captivate your students with colorful and visually appealing photographs and images to provide an in-depth study of the microscope. This resource includes both printable and digital student notes and slides. If applicable to your teaching situation, you can have students complete their notes in a digital Google Apps format. The PowerPoint covers all the topics you would expect from the first chapter of a traditional high school biology textbook on the microscope. A detailed
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Microscope Bundle
Thanksgiving STEM Challenges 5 Fall Activities STEAM Turkey November Low Prep
These Thanksgiving STEM Activities are great for engaging your students. LOW PREP for any elementary classroom! Activities come with a GOOGLE slideshow, read aloud story & more! Infuse math skills with the response sheets.What’s Included in the Thanksgiving Stem Challenges Bundle:5 fun & simple activities all Thanksgiving themed and LOW PREP for your convenience!Thanksgiving STEM Activity 1: Apples Activities STEM ChallengeHow many apples can you balance? Challenge your students to desig
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K - 3rd
STEM Recycling Challenge What To do With a Box April Earth Day Activities
This Earth Day Inspired STEM Challenge will show off your students' creative thinking skills!! Students will learn about recycling and be challenged to create an invention using box and recyclable materials only. This project is open ended & students can create what they want, but this will guide you through. The digital slide show includes fun interactive activities too. ★Grab all 5 SPRING challenge & save 30%. Click here to view the bundle!!!Tie in literacy with this lesson & begi
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2nd - 5th
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How to Evaluate Websites and Data Digital Literacy Activities Print and Digital
Print or Digital -- you have both! Get students ready for critical thinking and research by learning how to evaluate digital data by determining the value of a website. Have them practice this skill before they need to begin research for a project.Ready for your distance learning or in-person classroom setting.What teachers are saying about my digital literacy resources:"I think this may be the most thorough and well done resource I have ever purchased on here. THANK YOU. You're attention to de
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6th - 9th
Analogies PowerPoint and Easel Assessment
Analogies Interactive PowerPoint. What is an analogy and how do you solve one? This presentation defines what an analogy is, how they are written, and what relationships to look for when solving analogous pairs. There are 10 practice analogies for students, with answers and explanations. The guided practice helps students develop critical thinking skills and prepares them for standardized tests. Use on a whiteboard or on Chromebooks. Great to use at the end of the year before summer break or for
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5th - 8th
Team building 5 STEM Activities Growth Mindset STEAM Skills Challenges School
Start the year off right with this STEM skills bundle! This bundle includes 5 team building STEM Activities. Teach & review important skills: growth mindset, teamwork, getting to know myself, brainstorming. Tie in SEL too! This is a great whole group lesson that is printable & digital. ⭐Save money and get all five skills in one bundle!This bundle includes five essential STEM skills that will help your students succeed in any STEM activity. The skills included in this STEM bundle are:Bra
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1st - 4th
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Biogeochemical Cycles Overview and Diagram Labeling Water Carbon Nitrogen Cycle
2023 UPDATE! Included with the cycle diagrams is now a ONE-PAGE overview of the water cycle, carbon cycle, nitrogen, cycle, and phosphorus cycle. A separate page for each information sheet with student comprehension questions is included for each cycle. These are included with the printable diagrams ONLY (they are not currently part of the Google Slides file). The information on each cycle includes NGSS-aligned content: discussing human impacts to each cycle and their reservoirs.This is a Google
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7th - 10th
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HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-5
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-ESS3-1
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3D Printing Project Makerspace Activities How to 3D print Introduction to 3d
Looking for a fun 3D printing project?? Haven't used the printer in your room yet? This starter kit will get your students understanding the vocabulary related to 3D printing, along with creating a planter! Includes a digital slideshow & grading assessments. Google Forms is a simple and easy way to collect information from your students. Use the forms as a pre & post assessment. Includes vocabulary and questions related to the design process. A slideshow is also included to introduce 3D
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3rd - 6th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-2
STEM Challenge Bird House Craft Easy Earth Day April Spring STEAM Activities
Build a bird house this Spring for Earth Day! In this STEM challenge students will learn about bird nests and build a bird home using recyclable materials only. This activity is digital and printable. ★Grab all 5 SPRING challenge at $13.30 & save 30%. Click here to view the bundle!!!THE STEM CHALLENGE:Your students will design and build a bird house MATERIALS NEEDED:Use basic recyclable materials to create a bird house. You can even use reusable items like blocks, LEGO, magnets for younger s
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1st - 4th
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Digital Book Report and Poster Reading Activities and Challenges
Go paperless with digital book reports -- they look like real notebooks! Use all year to keep your students reading. Your students will have fun creating book posters to accompany their digital book reports! This resource includes the digital book report and student directions for creating a digital book poster.Includes both editable PowerPoint and Google Slides.This editable digital book report includes pages for:⚬ basic book information and picture of the cover⚬ summary page⚬ character an
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Writing Activities for the Whole Year Digital Bundle
Apple Activities STEM Challenge Fall STEAM October Johnny Appleseed November
Celebrate Apple Johnny Appleseed Day with this fun fall STEM Challenge. In this engaging Fall STEM challenge students will design their own tower to balance apples. Use any materials you have!! Includes a digital & printable version! They will even incorporate math skills to answer questions. LOW PREP so set up is easy for you!This activity is included in my FALL BUNDLE. Use STEM all month long with the FALL BUNDLE! Click here to Save 30% with 5 activities!MaterialsI bought fake plastic app
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K - 3rd
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