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7th grade biology lessons under $5
Emergency Science Sub Plan or Activity | Root Monster Project
This is a fun and engaging activity that will teach students how to use root words to decipher the meaning of science terms. Students will complete multiple root skill sections including a section where they will make a fun root monster drawing. Their root monster must match the characteristics of 5 science root words. There is also a creative writing section where students will write a story about their monster that must include at least 7 science root words.Included:★ Activity Directions★ Root
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5th - 8th
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DNA Model Paper Project
DNA Structure dry lab is a cut n' paste activity in which students build models of DNA and then answer 10 general questions about the structure of DNA. The download is a PDF file. All DNA pieces are included, complete with teacher tips and an answer key. A paperless version is also available hosted on Google Slides to support your remote learning needs. Also included are extra parts if you'd like to build an RNA model (ribose and uracil cut outs). If you'd like a complete package that contains t
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7th - 10th
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HEREDITY Creature Features - Inherited and Environmental Traits
Use this simple but highly engaging activity to help students make the connection between inherited traits and the similarities between parents and their offspring.
Students will flip a coin to simulate the genetic traits being passed on to the offspring of two made-up “parent” creatures.
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Teacher Instructions
Parent Creatures Posters
Student Sheets
Answer Key
Sample Student Work
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5th - 8th
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Bill Nye the Science Guy : CELLS (video sheet / human body / No Prep / Sub)
*Video is needed for completion of this product*Please make sure you have access to the video prior to making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!*This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video CELLS (Season 1, Episode 17).The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about CELLS. Areas covered: animal cells, organelles, blood cells, types of body cells, science careers, and simple hands-on activities. A follow-
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5th - 8th
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Enzyme Inquiry Activity
By analyzing a series of enzyme diagrams and a set of guided questions, students independently explore the function of enzymes. This lesson is designed for students to complete with little to no background knowledge of enzymes, and makes a great unit opener. Follow the assignment up with the HW assignment that goes along with my YouTube video.Metabolism & Enzymes follow-up video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvqpmhqfXfQQuestions and HW assignment are editable Word docs. PDFs included as w
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Bundle- All of my resources
Cell Transport- Gummy Bear Osmosis Lab
This is a 4 page lab using gummy bears and their delicious gelatin matrixes as cell models to demonstrate the process of osmosis. This traditional spin is designed to be easy-peasy- just dixie cups, gummy bears, salt, rulers, and water! Students must perform calculations (volume, percent change) and graph their data, as well as answer questions pertaining to osmosis and environments (hypotonic; hypertonic). This lab is spanned over the course of 3 days- it is designed so that students chip away
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6th - 10th
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The Classroom is a Cell: A Cell Organelle Analogy Scavenger Hunt and Lesson
Teaching Cells? Introduce your unit with this cell analogy activity! In this activity students will be presented with the challenge of finding organelles of a cell. These organelles will be found associated with their analogies (whether that is the physical location, the images provided, or both). Upon finding the organelle, students will observe the analogies and make inferences about the organelles function. Following the hunt, the classroom will participate in a whole group discussion (with t
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Bundle: Cell Analogy Scavenger Hunt, Word Wall and Clipart Images
Cell Theory Packet
4 pages dedicated to the cell theory available as both traditional paper as well as digital paperless. Students learn about Hooke, Schwann, Schleiden and Virchow and how their scientific discoveries lead to the cell theory.Students fill in tables, diagrams, and answer analysis questions. Common core aligned to literacy in science (see preview).Answer key is included. You may also be interested in:Notes: Introduction to CellsCell Theory Popup TimelineCell Type Jigsaw + Venn Diagram (Eukaryotic an
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7th - 10th
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A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common Core
A Zoo Day 7-Hour Complete Sub Plans Thematic Unit for Grades 5-6 Common CoreFor Grades 5-6. This packet includes everything you need for a complete interdisciplinary interactive unit on zoo animals. I created this unit to leave with a sub for 5th-6th graders to complete in a day. The students work through the packet, completing activities for reading, writing, science, social studies, and math. Then, they will turn everything they've done into a lapbook. These plans work well to leave with a sub
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4th - 7th
Also included in: The 7 Hour Sub Plans Bundle for Grades 5-6 ~ Easy Sub Plans!
End of the Year Science Activity or Summer Project Biodiversity MS-LS2-5
Looking for a fun end of the year or summer science activity, this is the one for you! This fun and engaging NGSS middle school activity and lesson challenges students to be park rangers and develop and present solutions to various real problems facing Yellowstone's ecosystem while teaching them the importance of maintaining its BIODIVERSITY! This low prep activity has student worksheets that take about five days to complete and addresses the Next Generation Science Standard's Performance Expect
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5th - 10th
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MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS2-5
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: NGSS Middle School Science Activities and Lessons Growing MEGA Bundle
Symbiosis Color by Number with Reading and Analysis Questions
Give students practice analyzing symbiotic relationships to determine if they are examples of commensalism, mutualism, or parasitism, using this non-fiction reading passage with questions and color-by-number answer sheet. Engage BOTH sides of the brain with the content! You’ll receive:• An information page that defines symbiosis, lists the three main types of symbiotic relationships and gives an example of each.• A worksheet containing examples of each type of symbiotic relationship. The wor
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6th - 9th
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MS-LS2-2
Also included in: Ecology Unit Bundle
Environment & Invasive Species Project Based Learning Ecology End of Year
Students will research an ecological issue and form a solution. Great for environmental science or Earth Day! They will communicate their ideas for protecting an ecosystem to their peers. They will evaluate solutions for environmental and biodiversity issues. ♻️♻️This resource addresses a challenging standard for MS in the NGSS:Students will come up with an ecological problem specific to the region where they live. They will research and learn more about the problem, obtain information about th
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6th - 8th
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MS-LS2-5
Biome Activity Scavenger Hunt Game Animal Adaptations Project Worksheet Ocean
Biome GO! Get your students up and moving! Students will learn all about different biomes and animal adaptations while participating in an engaging physical activity! 30 animals in 5 different biomes are waiting to be discovered! Biomes include Forest, Desert, Tundra, Tropical Rainforest, and Aquatic (Saltwater). Students find one animal per round. They fill out their “Biomedex”, recording data and answering questions about the animal they have just discovered. When they are done, they will go a
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2nd - 7th
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Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Activity
Demonstrate the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction with this engaging lesson plan! Your students will develop a deep understanding as they participate in this activity!During this activity students will collect data and use critical thinking skills to analyze their data and determine the advantages and disadvantages of asexual and sexual reproduction. This whole class lab activity demonstrates for students the differences between asexual and sexual re
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6th - 8th
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NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Asexual Reproduction Lesson Plan Bundle
Cell Organelles and Structures BINGO Review Game Activity
Do you need an activity or game to help your biology students master their understanding of the various prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell organelles' structure and function? This Cell Organelles Bingo activity is perfect for assessing student knowledge and recognizing organelles and other structures found in cells, including plant and animal cells. You can use the resource as a part of many different activities. It can prepare your students to make cell models, complete a set of interactive note
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Cell Organelles and Structures Unit Bundle of Activities and Assessments
Biomolecules Sub Plan
This reading exercise covers nutrition labels: carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, as well as why we have nutrition labels, how to read them, and what the numbers mean. By the time your class is done with this they will know exactly what is in their food, what makes a calorie, and how to read a nutrition label. *Digital Version included to support distance learning* You'll find a link to Google Drive in the download. Please note that is this is designed to cover one 50 minute class period. It is
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: Science Literacy Sub Plans Bundle
Bill Nye the Science Guy : GENES (human body / DNA video worksheet / sub)
*Video is needed for completion of this product*Please make sure you have access to the video prior to making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!*This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video GENES (Season 5, Episode 3).The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about GENES. Areas covered: DNA, chromosomes, genes, cells, traits, science facts, and science demonstrations. A follow-up gene vocabulary puzzle i
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5th - 8th
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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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5th - 7th
Frog Paper Dissection
This activity is a perfect alternative to dissection or as an elaboration or evaluation. I have taught Biology for 36 years, and have done many real dissections of many different animals, but have changed my mind on whether students need a real frog to dissect in high school. Recently, I have given this activity to my students instead of doing a real dissection, and they have fun, stay safe and don't hurt any animals! Students who were absent during a real dissection could do this activity to
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7th - 12th
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Bill Nye the Science Guy : BONES AND MUSCLES (human body video sheet / Sub)
*Video is needed for completion of this product*Please make sure you have access to the video before making your purchaseWant more BILL! BILL!! BILL!!! – CLICK HERE!*This worksheet can be used to accompany the Bill Nye video BONES & MUSCLES (Season 2, Episode 8).The worksheet has a series of questions that help students stay focused on various science facts about BONES & MUSCLES. Areas covered: types of bones, types of muscles, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, functions, science careers,
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5th - 8th
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CELLS "Super Cell" Project & MORE - Structures/Functions of Plant & Animal Cells
Kit Includes:
Teacher Information Pages
Our School is Like a Cell
Cell Analogies
A Bag Full of Organelles
Group Super Cell - Plant
Group Super Cell – Animal
Let’s Take a CELL-fie
If Organelles Could Talk
Answer Keys
Our School is Like a Cell
Students will complete a worksheet that compares parts of a school to different cell organelles based on the function of that organelle. This can be done as a class, in small groups, with a partner, or independently.
Cell Analogies
This quick activity as
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4th - 7th
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DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity Distance Learning
This DNA Fingerprinting Simulated Crime Scene Activity is a great way to begin your unit on the structure, function and processes of DNA in order to elicit student interest in learning about the DNA molecule! I introduce this crime scene situation on the first day of studying DNA then do a series of lessons on DNA structure and replication, all while the crime scene is set up in the classroom to keep my students engaged. The last day of the week, we do this fingerprinting activity to determine t
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7th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-1
Natural Selection Lab Worksheet - Adaptations & Evolution Life Science Activity
This #1 selling natural selection, Life Science activity is a 90 minute lab simulation where students will read and follow along a slide presentation to decide whether or not they will survive environmental pressures presented based on the traits they are given. Answer key is included!Students will become fictional characters with a specific set of traits. Will they survive random environmental pressures?! Wait and see as the entire class reads along with the slide presentation to find out! WHAT
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4th - 10th
Earthworm Dissection & Anatomy Lab- High School Biology or Middle School
Earthworm anatomy is a great introduction for your Life Science or Biology students. This worm dissection lab has everything you'll need: teacher instructions, student procedures, discussion questions, fill-in diagrams, and a video demonstration.This dissection guide includes directions for the identification of both internal and external structures of the earthworm as well as discussion questions that can be answered using the internet or any high school biology book.Included in this resource:
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7th - 9th
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