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Introduce students to one of nature’s most fascinating life cycles with this Cicadas Doodle Notes mini-bundle!
Perfect for middle and high school life science or environmental science classes, this NGSS-aligned resource helps students explore the development, behavior, and ecological role of cicadas. With scaffolded Doodle Notes, a printable and digital quiz, and a 70-slide presentation, students will build a lasting understanding of annual and periodic cicadas and their impact on ecosystems.
What’s Included:
✔ Cicadas Doodle Notes (PDF)
• Covers cicada life stages: egg, nymph, adult
• Highlights annual vs. periodic cicadas, ecological importance, and behavior
• Includes 3 scaffolded versions: full-text, partial-text, and blank
• Full-color answer key included
✔ Quiz (PDF + Google Form)
• Multiple choice, true/false, and short-answer questions
• Google Form provides automatic grading and instant feedback
✔ 70-Slide PowerPoint & Google Slides Presentation
• Matches Doodle Notes layout and key concepts
• Visuals include diagrams, vocabulary, and cicada behaviors
• Great for whole-class or student-paced instruction
How to Use:
• Present slides while guiding students through the notes
• Assign the quiz digitally or on paper for review or assessment
• Use during seasonal units, insect studies, or ecology lessons
• Perfect for interactive notebooks, sub plans, or springtime themes
Perfect For:
• Middle and high school life science or biology
• NGSS-aligned units on life cycles and ecosystems
• Lessons on insect development and population cycles
• Visual learners and blended or digital classrooms
Why Teachers Love It:
✔ Ties science to real-world biological phenomena
✔ Scaffolded notes support a range of learners
✔ Easy-to-grade Google Form quiz included
✔ Flexible for print or digital instruction
This bundle is part of the Black-Eyed Susan Science Doodle Notes collection.
✏ Doodle Notes® is a trademarked term used with permission. Visit doodlenotes.org for more info.
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Cicadas Doodle Notes & Quiz + PP | Life Cycle, Ecosystem Roles & Insect Behavior
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What others say
Description
Introduce students to one of nature’s most fascinating life cycles with this Cicadas Doodle Notes mini-bundle!
Perfect for middle and high school life science or environmental science classes, this NGSS-aligned resource helps students explore the development, behavior, and ecological role of cicadas. With scaffolded Doodle Notes, a printable and digital quiz, and a 70-slide presentation, students will build a lasting understanding of annual and periodic cicadas and their impact on ecosystems.
What’s Included:
✔ Cicadas Doodle Notes (PDF)
• Covers cicada life stages: egg, nymph, adult
• Highlights annual vs. periodic cicadas, ecological importance, and behavior
• Includes 3 scaffolded versions: full-text, partial-text, and blank
• Full-color answer key included
✔ Quiz (PDF + Google Form)
• Multiple choice, true/false, and short-answer questions
• Google Form provides automatic grading and instant feedback
✔ 70-Slide PowerPoint & Google Slides Presentation
• Matches Doodle Notes layout and key concepts
• Visuals include diagrams, vocabulary, and cicada behaviors
• Great for whole-class or student-paced instruction
How to Use:
• Present slides while guiding students through the notes
• Assign the quiz digitally or on paper for review or assessment
• Use during seasonal units, insect studies, or ecology lessons
• Perfect for interactive notebooks, sub plans, or springtime themes
Perfect For:
• Middle and high school life science or biology
• NGSS-aligned units on life cycles and ecosystems
• Lessons on insect development and population cycles
• Visual learners and blended or digital classrooms
Why Teachers Love It:
✔ Ties science to real-world biological phenomena
✔ Scaffolded notes support a range of learners
✔ Easy-to-grade Google Form quiz included
✔ Flexible for print or digital instruction
This bundle is part of the Black-Eyed Susan Science Doodle Notes collection.
✏ Doodle Notes® is a trademarked term used with permission. Visit doodlenotes.org for more info.
Customer Tips:
Leave feedback to earn TPT credit for future purchases!
Just go to My Purchases, click “Give Feedback,” and help me create more resources you’ll love.
⭐ Follow Black-Eyed Susan Science by clicking the green ★ at the top of the page to get updates on new releases, freebies, and exclusive sales!
Reviews
Hi Joshua,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that the Cicadas Doodle Notes & Quizzes worked so well with your students, especially with the cicadas making such an impact last year. It’s fantastic that the students were able to connect what they were learning to something right outside your classroom!
I’d love to hear more about how the activity went in your classroom and how it helped engage your students. If you’d like, feel free to email me at blackeyedsusanscience@gmail.com – I’d love to hear your thoughts and any suggestions you might have.
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Hi Krista,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback on the Cicadas Doodle Notes & Quizzes! I’m so glad to hear that your 5th-grade learners enjoyed the resource and that it was timely for the exciting emergence of cicadas in 2024. What a fascinating way to connect classroom learning with real-world events! It’s wonderful to know that the resource helped engage your students and created such a meaningful learning experience.
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