Engaging, hands-on life science for middle school!

Bring your life science curriculum to life with this comprehensive Structure and Function of Life bundle — packed with engaging labs, interactive slides, creative foldables, and meaningful CER investigations.

Much of the unit follows a sports and performance theme to keep students motivated and active in their learning, while other lessons mix in creative investigations, games, and visual modeling for variety and depth. Core Lessons & Slides 150+ Slide Instructional Slideshow with visuals, discussion prompts, covers:

• Characteristics of Life
• Cell Theory
• Structure and Function of Cells
• Information Processing

Labs & Investigations

• Seeing Cells Microscope Lab – discover the diversity of cell structures
• Life Detectives Investigation – solve the mystery of what’s alive with printable props
• Peak Performance Mini-Lab – connect living systems to responses and stimuli

Printable Activities & Games

• I Have, Who Has? Vocabulary Game – review key life science concepts
• Characteristics of Life Mini Posters – display or use for interactive notebooks
• Cell Theory Jigsaw & Graphic Organizer – promote collaboration and comprehension
• Cell Organelle Poster & Scavenger Hunt – interactive review activity
• Cell Part Foldable – model organelle structure and function
• Respiratory System Foldable – explore structure and function in body systems
• Living vs. Nonliving Exit Ticket – quick formative assessment
• Case Study CER Summative Assessment – apply evidence and reasoning to real-world biology

Perfect For

• Middle School Life Science
• NGSS Classrooms
• Print-and-go instruction
• Teachers who love active, student-centered learning