Virtual dissections can be a huge help in teaching science, biology, physiology and anatomy. Here are some of the best resources for your lessons and labs.
You can reuse these recycling anchor charts year after year!
Microscopes are a lot of fun for exploring all sorts of things, but it’s important to know how to use them correctly and what all the parts are called. A School Called Home has a printable la…
Biology doodle diagram notes are the perfect guided notes to use in the high school classroom. Free set available!
Virtual dissections can be a huge help in teaching science, biology, physiology and anatomy. Here are some of the best resources for your lessons and labs.
My kids weren't really interested in learning about cells until I said slime. Okay, it was a fairly cheap trick since I knew they loved slime. But I also knew that slime would be the perfect way to learn about cells. I can't say I've ever touched cytoplasm but it sounds very slime-like to me.
Our Punnett Square Graphic Notes make a great introductory activity or review for Punnett Squares! Has blanks and prompts for concepts and reminders like: - Genotype - Phenotype - Dominant vs. recessive alleles and their effects - Always writing your probabilities for genotype and phenotype - Each box in a monohybrid Punnett square represents 25% - Three blank Punnett squares for practice Suggested Uses: - Study Guide - Homework - Notes - Review activity - Guided reading - Formative activities Key words: Mendel, genetics, heredity, doodle diagram, sketch note, graphic organizer
YouTube science videos teaching human body anatomy to kids kindergarten to high school. Free resource for science, biology and physiology class.
Printable BINGO worksheet for Science and Biology unit cell structure and function grade 8 and grade 9. Cell Structure & organelles bingo card with cell, cytoplasm, organ, cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplast, vacuole, cell wall and animal cell and plant cell. Science unit test preparation and study resource. Unit review game worksheet. Make learning fun with 2 different templates with the same questions for some variety!
Use phenol red to observe plant photosynthesis. As plants consume carbon, the indicator will change from yellow to red. Materials are easy!
Instruction? Reinforcement? Retention? No Problem!! Task cards have quickly earned a prominent spot in my high school science classes. I was slow to the party, thinking that task cards were a tool used by elementary teachers. They couldn't possibly be of any use in my high school classes, right? I could not be more wrong! I think the thing I love best about task cards is that my students never complain about them, and in fact, even ask for them. Teenagers will do anything to avoid school work, but my students have fully accepted the fact that the task cards have helped them study for tests and have improved their grades. For those who might be unfamiliar with task cards, here is a quick description. A task card is usually 1/4th the size of a sheet of paper, and usually printed on thicker paper. I laminate them so that I can use them year after year. Each card contains only one task or question. For students who are easily overwhelmed by too much material or difficult concepts, task cards are a wonderful solution. The student has a card in their hand with only one task or question. They must complete the one task before moving on to the next. It allows the student to focus and concentrate on only one thing at a time, rather than being presented with a long worksheet jam-packed with questions or problems. So without further ado, here are 14 ways you can use task cards in your high school science classes to improve instruction, reinforce concepts and increase retention of the material you are teaching: 1. Lab Stations: This is my personal favorite. Students of all ages get tired of sitting in a desk all day. My students really enjoy being out of their seats and moving about the room. I place 2 to 3 task cards at each lab station and have the students rotate through the stations. This saves paper and printing since only one set of task cards is needed for the class. 2. Competitive Game Formats: Use the cards in a game format. Divide the class into teams. Place the task cards face down in a basket. A team selects a card at random and must complete the task for a point. It is a fun way to review for unit tests and high schoolers love the competitive format. 3. Use task cards during instruction: When teaching difficult concepts, stop periodically and check for understanding. Ask the students to "pull out cards 16 - 20" and complete the tasks to see if they understand the material you have been teaching. It gives the students a chance to relax just a bit and it provides an additional opportunity for them to absorb the mountain of details in a science class. 4. Warm Ups and Bell Ringers: I use this one a lot! As students enter the room, have them complete 4-5 task cards on concepts covered the previous day. I have them write their answers on a sheet of notebook paper and collect them for a quick daily grade. This strategy gets them to work the minute they enter your classroom, and helps them to get focused on the learning for the day. 5. Exit Slips: This strategy requires students to write responses to questions you ask at the end of the class period. It allows the students to reflect on what they have learned during the lesson and allows you to check for mastery of concepts. 6. Use task cards as part of your lab activities: As students are carrying out and completing lab work, place a task card or two at their lab station and require that they include the answers to the task cards as part of their lab report. 7. Homework Assignments: At the end of your lesson, have students copy a few task card questions into their lecture notes to be completed for homework. Checking student answers is a great way to start class the next day. 8. Differentiate, differentiate, differentiate!! How often do we teachers hear those words? Well, task cards are the easiest way I have found to help learners of different ability levels. By making customized sets of cards, you can give a student exactly what they need to be successful. Students can complete the cards you have given them and never know that other students have different sets of cards. 9. Task cards are perfect for early finishers: Task cards are not just for review and reinforcement. They are perfect for enrichment! When students finish their regular work early, you can give them enrichment task cards to deepen their understanding of the concepts being taught. 10. Small group review sessions: My students will often come in before school, after school or during a study hall period to use the task cards to review for an upcoming unit test. 11. End of course testing: Does your state require that students pass an end of course test at the end of the school year? Mine does! When reviewing for my end of course tests, I place different sets of task cards in plastic boxes and arrange them about the room, Students select a set of cards and review through them in small groups. When finished with one set, they select another . 12. Tutoring: My school offers peer tutoring and teacher tutoring after school. Teachers and students alike will borrow my sets of task cards to use during after school tutoring. 13. Hallway Extra Credit Display: Post a few task cards on the wall outside of your classroom door. Completion of the task cards can earn the student a few extra credit points. 14. Bingo! Make a Bingo board out of task cards. Students must complete 5 tasks in a row, column or diagonal to win. Because task cards can be used in so many ways, they have earned a permanent place in my teaching arsenal. They are fun and engaging, and provide excellent opportunities for students of all ability levels to master the subject matter. Here are just a few of the task card sets available in my TpT store: • Cellular Respiration Task Cards • Photosynthesis Task Cards • Lab Clean Up Task Cards • Classification and Taxonomy Task Cards • Matter and Change Task Cards • Metric System Task Cards • Let's Read Science! Common Core Science Task Cards • Microscope Task Cards • Scientific Method Task Cards • Population Ecology Task Cards • Introduction to Ecology Task Cards • Viruses and Bacteria Task Cards Or you can just click this link to view all of them!
Color, fold, and cut to make this engaging anatomy booklet - good for a first look at the body and it's layers. Check out the complete workbook, "About Me" (My Featured Items)by Our Time to Learn, ages 4-6Order a hard copy of the workbook at www.ourtimetolearn.com...
If you (or your preschooler) has ever asked the question, "what is blood made of?", you must check out this fun activity to learn about the parts of blood.
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These high quality high school biology labs for homeschoolers make adding a lab component to biology lessons easy.
Harmful and Beneficial Microorganisms Sort - digital and printable This engaging activity allows students to examine multiple microorganisms (microbes) and decide if it is harmful or beneficial. The printable version is a cut, sort, and glue activity with the answer key provided. Now included for Digital Learning and 1:1 schools - A Digital Google Slides version of the sort. Students drag and drop pictures into the correct columns. This is easy to assign and grade digitally. It also works well in Google Classroom. Customer Tips: Earn TPT Credits for future purchases • Go to your “My Purchases” page and click on the “Provide Feedback” button. To learn about future sales, new products, and FLASH FREEBIES: • Click the green star next to my store logo. If you need to contact me, please send me an email at [email protected] If you love this product, take a look at my other Science resources: • Plant and Animal Cells Bundle • Plant and Animal Cell Comparison • Microorganisms Word Wall Vocabulary Cards • Water Cycle Bundle
Levels Of Organization Worksheet. This examination is meant to evaluate high schoolers after a complete year course on the living... Handout - Biological levels of Organization. You might be evaluated on the proof that is used to replace the cl
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Engage Your Middle School Science Students with Atoms and Elements Doodle Notes Introduce your middle school students to the fascinating world of atoms and elements with our engaging and visually appealing Atoms and Elements Doodle Notes. This resource helps students understand key concepts such as the structure of atoms, the types of subatomic particles, and the unique properties of elements. Perfect for interactive notebooks, these notes make learning about atoms and elements both fun and memorable. Ideal for grades 6-8, these doodle notes align with NGSS standards and are designed to boost retention and comprehension through active learning. Key Features: Fill-in-the-blank and blank versions: Cater to different learning needs, including ELL students and independent learners. Completed example and reading passage: Provide clear guidance and enhance reading comprehension. PowerPoint slides: flexible classroom use, suitable for whole class instruction or stations. Student quiz with teacher key: Ideal for exit tickets or summative assessment. Aligned with NGSS: Ensures you meet educational standards. Suitable for grades 6-8: Perfectly tailored for middle school students. Engaging visual aids: Includes coloring sections and prompts to enhance learning and retention. Easy integration: Seamlessly fits into existing lesson plans with printable materials and answer keys. Why Teachers Love It: Simplifies complex science concepts Encourages student creativity and engagement Versatile for various teaching styles and classroom settings Printable and easy to use Benefits of Doodle Notes for Students: Doodle notes combine visual and kinesthetic learning, enhancing student engagement and retention. They break down complex topics into manageable and memorable chunks, keeping students actively involved and boosting creativity. Pair these doodle notes with our The Periodic Table Color By Code for a comprehensive lesson! Make atoms and elements come alive for your students with our Atoms and Elements Doodle Notes. Click to download and start transforming your classroom today! "Doodle Notes" is a trademarked term. Used with permission. Please visit www.doodlenotes.org for more information.
Today on the blog I'm sharing a simple, yet effective, introduction activity for teaching natural selection.
Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!
Free Printable Brain Lobes Pdf Coloring Pages. High quality free printable coloring, drawing, painting pages here for boys, girls, children ...
Thinking Maps® are visual representations for different thought processes. We can use Thinking Maps in science.
This cool worksheet prompts young biologists to research the functions of cell organelles labeled in the diagram.
FOOD to FECES: An interactive “tour” of the digestive system Teachers/co-op leaders: Do you need to present an informative-yet-fun class about the human digestive system? Thi…
This two page cheat sheet is the perfect study guide for student midwives! Supporting your learning for science, this resource contains key information that's condensed for you to remember more easily. I created these sheets myself and have found them extremely useful in my own revision. acid base organs involved Treatment Causes PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT SHARE THESE FILES.
What better way to learn about life's mysteries than through exciting and fun biology experiments? High school is the perfect time to delve deeper into the
DNA and RNA both carry genetic information, but there are differences between them. Here, see a comparison of the differences between DNA versus RNA.
Organic Molecules Card Game Purpose of game: To reinforce the concept of how atoms combine with carbon to make organic molecules, with special attention to how many bonds each type of atom can make…
Here’s a fun science experiment that will definitely get a “wow” from the kids. Combine baking soda and vinegar to make sodium acetate, or hot ice! It crystalizes instantly when you pour it, allowing you to create a tower of crystals. Since the process of crystallization is exothermic, the “ice” that forms will be hot […]
Introduce your child to the building blocks of life: DNA! This coloring page features a double helix structure, or a DNA strand.
This colorful magnetism poster would be a great addition to your science center during a unit on magnets. Instructions for printing and use Print on A4 paper. This item is part of a set of Magnets resources available in my store.
Learn what plants breathe through with this easy leaf & tree science experiment as kids get hands-on with the process of photosynthesis!
