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This is an activity to give a quick but interesting introduction into the Heredity Unit. Students will mark if they have the observable Mendelian trait, take class data, and create a bar graph of that data. This is a no-prep way to introduce Heredity and Mendelian Genetics without the scariness of all the big vocabulary right up front.

This is a great activity to use after discussing Mendelian Genetics. Students tend to struggle with Punnett squares and the more applicable, fun practice they can get can really help them to become proficient in them. All the prep needed for this activity is a handful of dice that students can share to roll for their alleles. This activity also pairs well with my Mendelian Genetics and Monohybrid Study Sheets also found on my TPT store. Students will practice proper use of Mendelian Genetics, us

This is a low/no-prep activity where students can learn about and practice pedigree skills. There are four made up families with different scenarios that promote critical thinking by require students to name each family member using the clues, practice using symbols correctly, and determine genotypes from the given information. This activity pairs well with the Pedigree Introduction Short Lesson Activity and the Pedigree One Page Study Sheet

A complete mega bundle of all 25 One-Page Study Sheets in Biology topics. These cover all topics in General Biology. These are PDF downloads. Bundle is updated as of 8/15/24.

The Macromolecules in Your Food is a great activity to do after discussing biological macromolecules to relate it to their everyday life. keeps the students engaged by passing the food products around and gives them an insight into what they are eating and how to read the labels properly. Food products are either supplied by the teacher or brought in by the students and are used to find the amounts of macromolecules and teach students how to read a nutrition facts label.

Moth Hide and Seek is a no-prep activity where students simulate natural selection in the form of camouflage. Students cut out the provided moth outline and color it to match it to a part of the classroom, then the teacher has a "bird" come in and see how many moths it can spot. This activity pairs well with the Evolution One-Page Study Sheet.

This activity is an interactive webquest-type activity that allows students to learn more about blood types and their role in their lives. This activity falls into the Complex Inheritance or Non-Mendelian Genetics lessons within Genetics and Heredity. This activity will be very informative for all students, especially as they are approaching adulthood. Knowing their blood type and understanding how blood types work is a very important part of every person’s health. There is little prep for this

Bundle of single page study sheets over topics in Genetics. Bundle includes DNA & RNA Structure, Protein Synthesis, The Cell Cycle, Mitosis & Mitosis Vocabulary, and Meiosis sheets. These are PDF downloads.

Single page study sheet over Complex Inheritance. This study sheet includes Non-Mendelian Genetics examples such as Codominance, Incomplete Dominance, Multiple Alleles, Polygenic Inheritance, Sex-Linked Traits, and Linked Genes on a single easy-to-follow page. This is a single PDF download.

Pedigree activity where students use the knowledge they have of their own family to create a pedigree tracking a heritable trait. Students will apply their knowledge of patterns of Inheritance, Pedigrees, and Mendelian Genetics to create a pedigree of their own family consisting of at least three generations. Students will select a heritable trait from the provided list and track it through their pedigree, including the possible genotypes for each individual. This activity pairs well with Punnet

This is a no-prep activity that can be done at the beginning of a pedigree lesson within the Heredity Unit. This can be used as an in-class, virtual, or sub plan activity. All information needed to complete the activity is provided and can be printed on a single piece of paper or posted to an LMS and completed in one class period. This pairs well with the Pedigree One Page Study Sheet and the Family Pedigree Activity. Rubric included for easy grading.

Single page study sheet over Principles of Evolution. This study sheet includes descriptions of Macroevolution, Microevolution, Natural Selection, and Genetic Equilibrium on a single, comprehensive page. This is a single page PDF download.

Single page study sheet over DNA and RNA structure. This is a single PDF download.

A pair of single page study sheets that detail the organelles of both an animal cell and a plant cell. This resource also includes a blank worksheet version of each cell to allow students to apply their knowledge of cell organelles. Special structures unique to each cell are noted in the descriptions. This is a PDF download.

Bundle of single page study sheets over topics in Heredity. Bundle includes Mendelian Genetics, Punnett Squares (Monohybrid), Punnett Squares (Dihybrid), Complex Inheritance, Genetic Mutations, Human Genetic Disorders, and Pedigrees sheets. These are PDF downloads.

Bundle of single page study sheets on the Basics of Biology. This includes the Scientific Method, Biological Molecules, Light Microscope, Chemistry of Life: Matter, Chemistry of Life: Bonding, and Properties of Water sheets.

Protein Synthesis BFFs activity making friendship bracelets while practicing the steps of Transcription and Translation. Students work in pairs to have "friendship bracelets' that illustrate DNA and complimentary mRNA strands, then answer questions about the sequences they created. This is a 4-page PDF download.

Lab activity demonstrating surface tension of water through three individual demonstrations: “Floating” Paperclips, Graduated Cylinder Full, and Drops on a Coin. This lab requires few extra materials and is fairly low-prep. Students will also practice using the Scientific Method and identifying variables. Pairs well with Scientific Method and Properties of Water One-Page Study Sheets also found in Mrs.CBiology TPT store.

Bundle of single page study sheets over topics in Evolution. Bundle includes Evolution, Evidence and Patterns of Evolution, Taxonomy, and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium sheets.

This no-prep half page foldable is useful in understanding and applying sex-linked inheritance. There are two foldables per page and must be printed two-sided. This pairs well with the Complex Inheritance One Page Study Sheet.