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Genetic Mutations Review Mystery Puzzle | Gene Expression and Mutations Review
Help students review gene expression and genetic mutations with this engaging Decode the Mystery review puzzle! Students answer biology review questions and use a clue bank to decode a mystery phrase that explains what is happening to a group of cells that are producing abnormal proteins. This activity reviews gene expression, types of mutations, and effects of mutations, while giving students a fun problem-solving challenge. Topics Covered:GenesNucleotides & Nitrogenous BasesTranscriptionTran
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Also included in: Biology Review Bundle: DNA, Inheritance, & Mutations Genetics Review
Science Clue STAAR Review
Clue-Themed Science STAAR Escape Room Who sabotaged the science lab? Your students must solve the mystery by completing STAAR-aligned science challenges before the culprit strikes again! Inspired by the classic game Clue, this immersive escape room is the perfect way to review for the 5th Grade Science STAAR test in a fun, low-prep format. ✅ What’s Included: Interactive Canva Live Game Link or digital slides 4+ science challenge rooms (Ex: Lab Safety, Earth Science, Force & Motion, Ener
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Genetics & Inheritance Curriculum | Middle School Science | No Prep Engaging
This complete 4-week Genetics & Inheritance Science unit covers Punnett squares, patterns of inheritance, genetic technologies, DNA & RNA, mutations, and forensics with everything you need—no prep required. Designed for middle school NGSS standards and SAVVAS textbooks, this unit includes lessons, activities, labs, and discussions to keep students engaged and thinking critically. Save hours of planning with this complete 4-week Genetics & Inheritance unit. Everything you need is included: daily
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, Forensics
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Natural Selection & Evolution Curriculum | Middle School Science | No Prep
This complete 4-week Natural Selection & Evolution Science unit covers taxonomy, natural selection, camouflage, evolution, the fossil record, and comparative anatomy with everything you need—no prep required. Designed for middle school NGSS standards and SAVVAS textbooks, this unit includes lessons, activities, labs, and discussions to keep students engaged and thinking critically. Save hours of planning with this complete 4-week Natural Selection & Evolution Science unit. Everything you need
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
+1
Earth & Space Science Bundle | Water Cycle, Solar System | Science of Reading
Explore our planet and the cosmos with this Earth and Space Science Bundle, the most comprehensive Atmospheric and Astronomy curriculum for the upper elementary classroom. Developed by Elite Digital Ed, this collection features 8 powerful Science of Reading ( SoR Science) units that demystify the Solar System, the Water Cycle, and Natural Disasters. Whether you need 3rd Grade Science, 4th Grade Science, or 5th Grade Science Worksheets, this No Prep Science solution provides the Nonfi
2nd - 4th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
+2
Physical Science Bundle | Matter, Energy & Forces | Science of Reading SoR
Master the laws of physics and chemistry with this Physical Science Bundle, the definitive Matter and Energy curriculum for Grades 4-6. Developed by Elite Digital Ed, this collection features 7 high-impact Science of Reading ( SoR Science) units that simplify States of Matter, Forces and Motion, and Light & Sound Energy. Whether you need 4th Grade Science, 5th Grade Science, or 6th Grade Science Worksheets, this No Prep Science solution provides the visual scaffolding and Nonfiction
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
CCSS
CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
, CCRA.L.4
+2
Science Stations | Differentiated Middle School Lab Safety & Scientific Inquiry
Kick off your school year with these Back-to-School Science Stations - a differentiated, editable, and standards-aligned resource designed for Grades 6–8. Students rotate through 7 interactive stations that review lab safety, the scientific inquiry, and key science & engineering practices in an engaging, student-led format. This resource aligns with both NGSS and NYSSLS through its emphasis on: Science & Engineering Practices: Planning investigations, analyzing data, and constructin
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Cells Lesson Bundle | Plant and Animal Cells Reading Passage, Worksheet, Slides
What Are Cells? Plant & Animal Cells Science Lesson: Help students discover the building blocks of life with this engaging and easy-to-use science resource! This lesson introduces students to cells, their functions, and the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells. Students will read an informational passage, practice key vocabulary, answer comprehension questions, and complete a compare-and-contrast activity to reinforce learning. The included fully customizable Canva prese
4th - 8th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
4-LS1-1
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Level Up Challenge: Gamified STEM Skills & Spiral Review for Middle School
Engage your students with this gamified STEM skills system! Perfect for middle school, this resource includes 15 hands-on lessons, vocabulary crosswords, articles, challenge cards, and checkpoint quizzes to build mastery, confidence, and real-world problem-solving skills. Spiral review, reflection prompts, and extension activities make it easy to differentiate and keep students motivated. Ideal for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent practice. All resources will be shared via
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Natural Disasters Board Game | Printable Low Prep | Severe Weather & Storms
Turn your classroom into an exciting, high-stakes learning experience with this interactive Natural Disasters Board Game! Students will race to safety while navigating real-world disaster scenarios, collecting resources, answering trivia questions, and managing their health along the way. Perfect for middle school science, this game blends content knowledge, strategy, and engagement into one unforgettable activity! What’s Included:Large-Format Game Board (prints on 8 sheets for easy viewing &
6th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS2-6
, MS-ESS2-5
Weather, Climate BUNDLE Vocab, Exit Tickets, and MORE Aligned to OpenSciEd 6.3
Everything you need to support OpenSciEd Unit 6.3: Weather, Climate, and Water Cycling—all in one time-saving bundle! This bundle combines printable task cards, visual vocabulary word walls, exit tickets, an extension project and engaging vocabulary practice activities to help students build deep understanding of weather patterns, climate, atmospheric conditions, and the water cycle. Rather than memorizing definitions, students interact with vocabulary through sorting, discussion, morphology, an
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-4
, MS-ESS2-5
Science Lab Equipment and Tools Reading and Identification Questions Worksheets
This Science Lab Equipment and Tools Reading and Identification resource is a great way to introduce or review the tools students will be using in the science lab. It is designed for grades 4, 5, and 6 and starts with an easy-to-follow passage explaining how lab equipment is categorized. This will help students understand not only what each tool is called but also why it’s used and how it fits into a bigger system of scientific work. After the reading, students work through a variety of activit
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Biology, Chemistry
Agriculture Animal Science | Chicken Breeds Presentation | Middle & High School
🐔 Common Chicken Breeds | Animal Science Canva PresentationLooking for an engaging, ready-to-use lesson on common chicken breeds? This Canva presentation is perfect for Animal Science, Introduction to Agriculture, or Ag Biology classrooms! Students will explore 11 popular chicken breeds while learning key breed characteristics and facts in a clear, visually appealing format. 📘 What’s Included: Canva presentation (fully editable)11 common chicken breedsIndividual slides with breed facts,
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, Other (Science)
Lab Lockdown Escape Room | DNA Mutations, Transcription & Translation Activity
An immersive, narrative-based molecular biology escape room that helps students analyze DNA mutations and determine how changes in genetic code affect RNA transcription, protein structure, and organism safety.In this activity, students take on the role of genetic analysts responding to a laboratory containment emergency. During a genetic engineering experiment, a mutated DNA sequence triggered the lab’s automated safety system, locking down all research stations. Students must investigate the m
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, Other (Science)
Also included in: Lab Lockdown Escape Room Bundle | Genetics & DNA Biology Escape Rooms
Natural Selection and Evolution Hands-On Biology Simulation | Chromabeetle Lab
A hands-on simulation that allows students to model natural selection and evolution using a fictional organism called Chromabeetles. Students act as field biologists, tracking how different color traits affect survival and reproduction across changing environments. Through simulated predation, reproduction, and environmental change, students observe how natural selection acts on individuals and how evolution occurs at the population level over multiple generations. This lab emphasizes data colle
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Genetics Stations Activity| Inheritance Practice | Pedigrees and Punnett Squares
In this stations-based genetics activity, students rotate through a series of dinosaur-themed investigations to explore how traits are inherited. Through Punnett squares, pedigree analysis, karyotype interpretation, and mutation analysis, students apply core genetics concepts in an engaging, structured format. Students act as scientists at DinoGen Labs, analyzing trait variation in recreated dinosaur populations. Each station presents a short scenario with guiding questions, allowing students to
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Agriculture Science | Introduction to Poultry Production | Middle & High School
🐔 Introduction to Poultry Production | Animal Science | Agriculture Education Looking for a clear, student-friendly introduction to poultry production? This editable Canva presentation is perfect for Animal Science, Ag Biology, or Intro to Agriculture courses! This resource introduces students to the basics of poultry production through 13 essential vocabulary terms, each paired with easy-to-understand definitions. Designed to build foundational knowledge, this lesson works great as a un
5th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, Other (Science)
Cell Membrane & Transport Concept Builder Stations Activity | Biology Cell Notes
Engage your students in learning cell membrane structure and transport through this Concept Builder Stations activity—a structured, interactive alternative to traditional guided notes. Students rotate through 6 stations where they read concise, content-rich passages, analyze diagrams, and answer scaffolded questions to build their understanding of key biology concepts. This activity is designed to combine direct instruction, visual modeling, and student processing into one cohesive lesson. Stu
9th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, Other (Science)
Convection Currents & Density Bundle | Convection Currents Lab & Notes
Help students master density, mass, and volume while uncovering how temperature and convection currents drive the movement of matter in this low-prep Earth Science bundle. Through engaging lessons, investigations, and modeling, students connect what they see in the classroom—objects sinking, floating, rising, or circulating—to the unseen world of particle motion and energy transfer. 👉 Check out the preview files to see how each activity supports sensemaking and helps students explain what
6th - 10th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-1
, MS-ESS2-6
+1
Creature Care Case Files: Scientific Method & Experimental Design Investigation
An immersive, narrative-based activity that helps students identify and apply the components of the scientific method through real-world-style research scenarios. In this activity, students take on the role of Junior Research Technicians at the fictional Larkspur Biological Research Conservatory. Through six structured case studies, students analyze experimental setups embedded within narrative text to identify: Research questionsIndependent and dependent variablesControl variablesHypothesesExpe
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Protein Mutations in Silverwood Forest | Transcription and Translation Activity
An immersive, narrative-based molecular biology investigation that helps students connect DNA mutations to protein structure, phenotype, and survival through a structured Central Dogma case study. In this activity, students take on the role of research scientists investigating declining glow intensity in a fictional bioluminescent insect population known as Luminids. Through guided mutation case files, students analyze how changes in DNA alter amino acid sequences, disrupt protein structure, and
7th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology
Inherited and Acquired Traits Science NGSS Science Unit Slides + Quiz Grades 2-3
✨ Make heredity EASY, ENGAGING, and READY-TO-TEACH! Are your students confused about why they look like their parents? 🤔 This Inherited Traits & Variation Lesson helps students clearly understand heredity through visuals, comparisons, and interactive thinking. 🎯 This resource helps you:✅ Explain inherited vs environmental traits clearly ✅ Build scientific thinking (compare, observe, reason) ✅ Save planning time with a ready-to-use lesson ✅ Assess understanding with quiz + explanations 📦 W
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
NGSS
3-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-1
Back to School Scientific Method Science Lab | NGSS Mystery Box with SEPs & CCC
Launch your NGSS year with a first-week science lab that shows students what science really is about — building evidence, refining models, and being confident in a claim, with never being 100% certain.The Mystery in a Box Lab is the ultimate first-week kickoff — it breaks the ice and sets the tone for real scientific thinking. It’s a multi-day, NGSS-aligned investigation that puts Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs) and Science & Engineering Practices (SEPs) into action from day one. Students aren’t
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, General Science
Ant Research Project & Life Cycle Worksheets | Informational Writing 1st 2nd 3rd
Master Primary Science and Informational Writing with this 10-page Ant Research Project! This No-Prep set of Science Graphic Organizers and Worksheets is perfect for 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade students exploring Insects and Biology. This comprehensive Animal Research packet helps students create a professional Insect Report. Whether you are teaching about Invertebrates, the Ant Life Cycle, or Informational Writing, these Printables and Activities provide the perfect scaffol
1st - 3rd
Basic Principles, Biology, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.1.2
, RI.2.2
, RI.3.2
+1
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