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Sexual Selection Simulation Activity- Natural Selection Evolution- Mupal Madness
Students model evolutionary trade-offs between survival and reproductive success through an interactive simulation investigation.This interactive evolution lesson helps students investigate one of the most important ideas in evolutionary biology: traits that improve reproductive success may also reduce survival. Through repeated simulation trials, students model how environmental pressures and mate attraction work together to shape populations across generations. In this investigation, students
8th - 11th
Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.9-10.1
+10
Complete Evolution Curriculum Bundle- Natural Selection, Speciation, Evidence
A complete secondary evolution curriculum with 17 lessons covering evidence for evolution, natural selection, speciation, evolutionary trees, extinction, and population change.This complete evolution curriculum bundle is designed to help students build a deep conceptual understanding of how life changes through time through evidence analysis, scientific reasoning, simulations, investigations, and real-world biological applications. Rather than relying on isolated worksheets or memorization-based
8th - 11th
Biology
Complete Cells & Molecular Biology Curriculum- Biomolecules, Transport, Enzymes
A complete secondary biology curriculum with 18 lessons covering biomolecules, enzymes, cell transport, DNA, protein synthesis, and cellular processes.This complete cells and molecular biology curriculum bundle is designed to help students build a deep conceptual understanding of how cells function, how biological molecules interact, and how molecular processes sustain life. Rather than relying on isolated worksheets or disconnected activities, these lessons guide students through a coherent pro
8th - 11th
Biology
Complete Genetics Curriculum- Heredity DNA Mutations Pedigrees Protein Synthesis
A complete genetics teaching unit with 17 lessons covering inheritance, meiosis, DNA, mutations, pedigrees, karyotypes, and protein synthesis.This complete genetics curriculum bundle is designed to help students build a deep conceptual understanding of heredity, inheritance, DNA, mutations, and molecular genetics through evidence-based analysis, scientific reasoning, and real-world applications. Rather than relying on isolated worksheets or repetitive Punnett Square practice, these lessons guide
8th - 11th
Biology
Non-Mendelian Inheritance- Codominance Incomplete Dominance Sex Linked Polygenic
Students analyze genetic evidence to determine and compare patterns of inheritance.Students often leave genetics units believing that all traits follow simple dominant/recessive inheritance patterns. This lesson challenges that misconception by helping students analyze real genetic evidence and compare multiple inheritance models, including codominance, incomplete dominance, sex-linked inheritance, and polygenic inheritance. In this lesson, students move beyond memorizing vocabulary and instead
8th - 10th
Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.9-10.1
+9
Evolution Intro Bundle- Natural Selection Evidence for Evolution Mass Extinction
Student-Centered Introduction to Evolution, Natural Selection, and Scientific Evidence.This bundle provides a clear and accessible introduction to evolution, designed to help students understand how and why living things change over time. Rather than presenting evolution as a set of isolated facts, these lessons guide students through a coherent progression—from examining scientific evidence to understanding the mechanisms that drive evolutionary change. Students do not simply learn about evolut
8th - 11th
Biology
Cells & Molecules Intro Bundle- Cell Structure, Membrane, Diffusion & Osmosis
Student-Centered Introduction to Cells, Biomolecules, and Membrane Transport.This bundle provides a clear and accessible introduction to cells and molecular biology, designed to help students build a strong foundation in how cells are structured, what they are made of, and how they interact with their environment. Rather than presenting disconnected topics, these lessons guide students through a coherent progression—from cell structure to molecular composition and membrane transport. Students do
8th - 11th
Biology
Genetics Intro Bundle- Mendelian Genetics, Punnett Squares, DNA & Mutations
Student-Centered Introduction to Inheritance, DNA, and Genetic Variation.This bundle provides a clear and accessible introduction to genetics, designed to help students build a strong foundation in how traits are inherited and how genetic information is structured and changed. Rather than presenting isolated topics, these lessons guide students through a coherent progression—from early observations of inheritance to the molecular basis of DNA and mutation. Students do not simply complete genetic
8th - 11th
Biology
Evolution Unit Bundle- Natural Selection Speciation Evidence Population Genetics
Complete Student-Centered Biology Unit with Inquiry Lessons, CER, and Real-World Applications.This bundle provides a complete, coherent system for teaching evolution. Rather than presenting isolated topics, these lessons are designed to build a clear understanding of how evolution works—from early scientific ideas to population-level change and the formation of new species. Students do not simply learn about evolution. They learn to explain it. What Makes This Bundle Different Evolution is often
8th - 11th
Biology
Allele Frequency and Evolution Activity- How Populations Change Over Time
Student-Centered Biology Lesson on Natural Selection, Genetic Drift, Mutation, and Gene Flow.Most students can describe natural selection. Far fewer can explain what evolution actually means at the population level. This lesson is designed to close that gap. Students build a clear, working understanding of evolution by focusing on its most accurate definition: a change in allele frequency over time. Rather than memorizing terms or completing isolated calculations, students analyze populations,
8th - 11th
Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.9-10.1
+8
Natural Selection Simulation- MS Digital Lab on Adaptations & Environment
Students run repeated trials to discover how traits affect survival across environments.Understanding natural selection requires more than definitions—it requires seeing patterns emerge over time. This simulation-based activity gives students a structured way to explore how traits influence survival across different environments. Instead of being told what happens, students run repeated trials, collect data, and identify patterns for themselves. Students begin by making predictions about which t
6th - 9th
Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.7
, WHST.6-8.2
+5
Evidence of Evolution Choice Board | Fossils, DNA, Homologous Structures
Student-Centered Biology Activity with CER, Data Analysis, and Differentiated Tasks.This lesson is designed to help students build a clear, evidence-based understanding of how scientists know that evolution has occurred over time. Rather than memorizing isolated facts, students engage with multiple lines of evidence and use them to construct and support scientific explanations. Students complete a structured choice board in which they analyze fossils, comparative anatomy, and DNA evidence. Throu
8th - 11th
Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.9-10.1
+8
Natural Selection Simulation Lab– Evolution Data Analysis & Student Intervention
This natural selection simulation lab moves beyond definitions and into evidence-based reasoning. Students use numerical data from an interactive simulation to analyze how traits influence survival, test an intervention, and explain outcomes in a probabilistic system.Students often learn natural selection as a set of definitions. This lesson is designed to move beyond that. In this simulation-based investigation, students analyze how traits influence survival under different environmental condit
8th - 11th
Biology
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.5
, 7.SP.C.7
, RST.6-8.1
+11
Cells & Molecular Biology Bundle- Transport, Enzymes, DNA, Protein Synthesis
A complete, student-centered unit covering cell structure, transport, biomolecules, and genetic processes.This bundle provides a complete, student-centered unit on cells and molecular biology, designed to help students understand how structure, movement, and molecular processes work together to support cell function. Rather than relying on notes or memorization, students build understanding by analyzing patterns, developing models, and constructing explanations from evidence. Across the unit, st
8th - 11th
Biology
Cell Membrane Structure & Function Modeling Phospholipid Bilayer Evidence Lesson
Students analyze data, model membrane structure, and explain how phospholipid properties determine selective permeability.This lesson introduces the structure and function of the cell membrane through a modeling-based, evidence-driven approach. Rather than receiving the membrane model directly, students analyze data, identify patterns, and construct their own explanation for how membrane structure determines function. Students begin by examining the structure of a phospholipid and using its pro
8th - 11th
Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.9-10.1
+7
Basics of the Nervous System | Neurons, Reflex Arc, & Signal Pathways Lesson
Student-Centered Nervous System Lesson with Drag & Drop Activities, Reflex Arc Practice, and Real-World Connections to Homeostasis. Help students build a clear, functional understanding of the nervous system without overwhelming them. This student-centered lesson introduces the basic structure and function of the nervous system through visual models, scaffolded activities, and repeated opportunities to trace how signals move through the body. Students move beyond memorization to understand how
6th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology
CCSS
RST.6-8.4
, WHST.6-8.2
Genetics Unit Bundle | Punnett Squares, Pedigrees, DNA & Mutations
A complete Mendelian genetics unit with meiosis, inheritance, DNA, and real-world applications.Teaching genetics effectively requires more than isolated activities. Students need a coherent sequence that connects meiosis, inheritance patterns, and molecular biology into a unified system. This Genetics Unit Bundle provides a complete, structured progression through Mendelian genetics, beginning with variation in meiosis and building toward DNA, mutations, and real-world applications. Students m
8th - 11th
Biology
The Science of Smoking & Vaping- Nicotine Addiction & Lung Damage Biology Lesson
Students investigate how chemicals in cigarettes and vapes damage the body, disrupt cells, and cause nicotine addiction.Students often hear that smoking and vaping are harmful, but rarely examine the biological mechanisms that explain why. In this lesson, students investigate how chemicals in cigarettes and e-cigarettes damage the body at multiple levels of biological organization—from molecules and cells to organs and behavior. In The Science of Smoking & Vaping, students begin by reviewing t
7th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.9-10.4
, RST.9-10.7
, RST.9-10.8
+5
Respiratory System Basics | Human Body Systems Lesson | Gas Exchange & Breathing
Interactive human body systems lesson where students explore respiratory anatomy, gas exchange, breathing mechanics, and respiratory diseases.Understanding how the respiratory system works requires more than memorizing anatomy diagrams. In this lesson, students build a conceptual model of how gases move through the body and how breathing supports homeostasis. In Basics of the Respiratory System, students investigate the structure and function of the respiratory system through guided diagrams, c
6th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.9-10.4
, RST.9-10.7
, MS-LS1-3
+1
Blood Typing Lab: You Be the Doctor | ABO & Rh Blood Type Simulation
Students act as doctors to determine blood types, identify safe transfusions, and analyze Rh incompatibility using hands-on or digital testing.In this inquiry-based lab, students take on the role of doctors in an emergency medical scenario as they determine a patient’s blood type and identify safe blood transfusions. Students begin by testing simulated blood samples using Anti-A, Anti-B, and Anti-Rh sera to determine the blood type of an injured child involved in a car accident. They then anal
8th - 11th
Anatomy, Biology
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.3
, RST.6-8.7
, RST.9-10.3
+6
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15 Year Educator and Author Helping Teachers Improve Student Outcomes through Differentiated, Interactive Digital Instruction.
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-Are you a passionate educator who desperately wants to reach every single child in your classroom, but you aren’t sure if that’s possible?
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My own education history
I graduated from Smith College with a major in Biology in 2006. I graduated from CCNY with a Masters Degree in Secondary Science Education in 2011.
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