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Specialized Cells: Think-Pair Share Activity OR Independent Packet
Do you need a way to teach or review Cell Specialization with your students? In this activity your students will read about a specific specialized cell and answer questions based on the passage. The questions focus on the relationship between the structure/organelle composition of the cell and its function. This is an easy to implement, print and go activity that is perfect for biomedical sciences, advanced biology or AP Biology. Specialized Cells Included: Red Blood Cells, Muscle Cells, Ne
8th - 12th
Anatomy, Basic Principles, Biology
MYP Grade 7 Science | Audio Revision Bundle for Cells & Living Systems Unit
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary Bundle: Cells and Living Systems Unit Package - 5 Topics with MYP IntegrationWhat's In This Bundle:6 engaging audio summaries covering the entire biology unit: B1.1 Cells and MicroscopyB1.2 Plant vs. Animal CellsB1.3 Human Body Systems - Structure & FunctionB1.4 Levels of Organization in Living ThingsB1.5 Diffusion and OsmosisB1.6 Unit Overview (perfect for test prep) 6 student worksheets/review sheets with QR codes linking to each audioMYP command terms explicitly
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Virtual Lab: Viewing Cells with Virtual Microscope
Are you looking for a simple way for your students to experience using a microscope and viewing cells? This print & go online activity is perfect for exposing your students to the use of a microscope while also learning about different types of animal & plant cells. This activity works well for multiple levels of students including AP Biology, Advanced Biology and General Biology. In this activity your students will: ✅Walk through how to use the virtual microscope ✅Follow steps to view 6
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Mystery Genre Unit Study: VR Activity, Choice Board, PBL, Science Exp./texts/5es
Mystery Genre Unit Study DescriptionThe Mystery Genre Unit invites upper elementary students to step into the role of detectives as they read, write, and think like investigators. This cross-curricular unit blends ELA, science, and critical thinking using the engaging theme of mystery-solving to build comprehension, problem-solving, and creativity. Students begin by exploring the elements of mystery stories, including the problem, clues, suspects, red herrings, and solution. Through both fi
3rd - 6th
Basic Principles, ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies
Cladograms: Ready to Go Lesson or Resources
Are you looking for cladogram review for your students? I hope it helps your students understand:- The purpose of cladograms - How to read cladograms - How to draw cladograms These print and go resources are perfect for introductory biology and are even a great review for advanced or AP Biology. Included: - Bozeman Science Cladogram Video Guide (8 questions) - Cladogram Worksheet (8 questions) - Cladogram Exit Slip or Bell Ringer (both titles provided) This resource includes 4 student pa
6th - 12th, Adult Education
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge | Solar Oven Engineering Lab | Renewable Energy
Challenge your students to become solar engineers with this engaging Solar Wax Melting STEM Challenge! In this hands-on engineering activity, students work in teams to design and build a solar oven capable of melting a candle stick using only sunlight. Students investigate solar energy, thermal energy, heat transfer, reflection, absorption, insulation, and engineering design while competing to create the most effective solar oven. This highly interactive STEM project combines: ✔ Solar Energy
4th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
Solar & Lunar Eclipses Lesson | Types of Eclipses | NGSS
Help your students clearly understand the difference between solar and lunar eclipses!This engaging PowerPoint explains how eclipses happen and the different types in a simple, student-friendly way. 📚 What’s Included: ✔ PowerPoint lesson ✔ Clear comparison between solar and lunar eclipses ✔ Visual explanations ✔ Classroom activity + questions 🧠 Topics Covered: Solar eclipse Lunar eclipse Total vs Partial eclipse Alignment of Sun, Moon, and Earth 👩🏫 Perfect For: Science teac
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, MS-ESS3-1
Also included in: Eclipses Bundle | Solar, Lunar, Shadows & Worksheet | NGSS
Cell Membrane: Reading, Diagrams, and Real-World Scenarios
Do you need a way to introduce or review the components & function of the cell membrane with your students? This packet is perfect for helping your students learn or review: Structure of the Cell Membrane Components of the Cell Membrane Function of Each Component of the Cell Membrane Real-World Examples of Importance of Cell Membrane Components Key Vocabulary Words / Concepts Include: Phospholipid Bilayer, Integral Proteins, Channel Proteins, Peripheral Proteins, Cholesterol, Glycoproteins, Cyt
8th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Great Stories Montessori Curriculum, Lower Elementary, Group Lessons
Discover the Great Stories Curriculum Unlock the wonders of the universe with the Great Stories Curriculum! Designed for curious young minds, this 254 page innovative program weaves together captivating narratives and hands-on activities to explore the origins of the cosmos, the development of life on Earth, and human ingenuity. Perfect for children ages 6-9, our curriculum ignites imagination, fosters critical thinking, and promotes holistic learning across science, history, geography, and the
1st - 6th
Basic Principles, Science, Social Studies
Dry Ice Science: States of Matter Experiments That WOW! Holy Cow!
Want to blow your students’ minds while teaching science concepts that stick? ❄️ This Dry Ice States of Matter STEM Resource transforms your classroom into a science lab of wonder—while giving you everything you need to teach, assess, and engage! ✨ What’s Included Editable Slides – ready-to-go presentations to introduce and explain states of matter. Vocabulary Cards – reinforce key terms with visuals and definitions. Exit Tickets – quick checks for understanding at the end of the lesson.
PreK - 12th
Basic Principles, General Science, Physical Science
Build a Soundproof Box | Characteristics of Waves | Sound Waves Lab + Project
Give students real ownership of the scientific process with this Inquiry Learning Experiment Design Project Prompt. Instead of following a step-by-step lab, students design their own experiment using classroom materials you already have. With structured thinking prompts (but plenty of creative freedom), students plan an investigation that demonstrates the skills they’ve been learning, then write and reflect on what happened, even if their results are messy or their experiment “fails.” This re
6th - 12th
Basic Principles, Earth Sciences, Physics
NGSS
MS-PS4-1
, MS-PS4-2
, MS-PS4-3
MYP Grade 7 Science | Nutrient Cycles | Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Nutrient Cycles - Water, Carbon, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus - Revision ActivityWhat's In This Resource:An engaging podcast-style audio summary covering four major nutrient cycles: water, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cyclesStudent worksheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (List, Identify, Describe) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Discuss, Evaluate)Complete answer key with model res
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
MYP Grade 7 Science | Cells & Living Systems Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Biology Unit Overview - Revision ActivityWhat's In This Resource:An audio summary covering all key biology topics: cell theory, cell types, microscopy, diffusion and osmosis, specialized cellsStudent worksheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (List, Identify) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Discuss, Evaluate)Complete answer key with model responses showing exactly what each command t
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
MYP Grade 7 Science Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan | Levels of Organization
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Levels of Organization in Living Things - Structure & Function - Revision ActivityWhat's In This Resource:An audio summary covering the five levels of biological organization from cells to organisms, with plant and animal examplesStudent worksheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (List, Give examples) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Discuss, Evaluate)Complete answer key with model re
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
MYP Grade 7 Science | Food Chains & Webs | Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Food Chains and Webs - Revision ActivityWhat's In This Resource:An audio summary covering food chains, food webs, trophic levels, energy flow, and ecosystem dynamicsStudent review sheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (List, Define, Identify) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Discuss, Evaluate)Complete answer key with model responses showing exactly what each command term requiresSamp
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
MYP Grade 7 Science | Diffusion & Osmosis | Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Diffusion and Osmosis - Revision ActivityWhat's In This Resource:An audio summary covering diffusion, osmosis, concentration gradients, and cellular transport in plant and animal cellsStudent worksheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (Define, List) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Predict, Discuss, Evaluate)Complete answer key with model responses showing exactly what each command te
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
MYP Grade 7 Science | Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan | Human Body Systems
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Human Body Systems - Structure & Function - Revision ActivityWhat's In This Resource:An audio summary covering digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems, including homeostasis and system interactionsStudent worksheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (Define, Identify, Describe) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Discuss, Evaluate, Apply)Complete answer key with model responses sho
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
MYP Grade 7 Science | Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan | Plant vs Animal Cells
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Plant vs. Animal Cells - Revision ActivityWhat's In This Resource:An audio summary covering plant and animal cell structures, organelles unique to each type, and their functional differencesStudent review sheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (State, Identify, List) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Explain, Differentiate)Complete answer key with model responses showing exactly what e
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
MYP Grade 7 Science | Audio Revision Activity | Sub Plan | Cells & Microscopy
Grade 7 Science Audio Summary: Cells and Microscopy - Revision ActivityWhat's In This Resource: An audio summary covering cell theory, cell types, organelles, and microscopy techniquesStudent review sheet with QR code linking directly to the audioMYP command terms practice - Questions progress from basic recall (List, Identify) through higher-order thinking (Compare, Explain, Evaluate)Complete answer key with model responses showing exactly what each command term requiresSample questions includ
7th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
Lab Safety Scenarios: Think-Pair Share Activity OR Independent Packet
Do you need a way to teach or review lab safety with your students? In this activity your students will read a biology themed lab safety scenario and answer questions related to the safety concerns in the scenario. This is an easy to implement, print and go activity that is perfect for biomedical sciences or biology classes. This product can be implemented in a variety of ways:Think-Pair-Share: Students first THINK through ONE of the reading/question sets on their own. PAIR up with a partner wh
8th - 12th
Basic Principles, Biology, General Science
What is Science? - Intro to Pseudoscience - Critical Thinking - Middle School
Building Critical Thinkers is a resource designed to assist educators in effectively teaching critical thinking skills to their students. While the importance of these skills has long been recognized, our education systems have not adequately focused on providing explicit training for educators in this regard. This lesson introduces students to the nature of “science” by exploring good scientific questions and looking at a few poor ones. These poor examples encourage students to WANT a clearly
4th - 10th
Basic Principles, Science
Also included in: Pseudoscience Bundle - Critical Thinking
2:48
How Salts for Neural Transmission Go Into Solution
This short video describes how ordinary salts, like Sodium Chloride, go into solution. Sodium and potassium chloride are essential ions for nervous system activity. This video is one in a series of short videos about how neurons and brains work. By Frank Amthor of Mind Signal Studios
3rd - 12th, Adult Education, Higher Education
Basic Principles, Biology, Physical Science
Candy Parachute STEM Challenge | Edible STEM Activities | Gravity
Candy Parachute STEM Challenge | Gravity & Air Resistance Engineering Activity Looking for a hands-on, high-engagement STEM lesson that teaches real science concepts and gets your students excited? The Candy Parachute STEM Challenge is a student favorite — and it's more than just fun. This 60-minute activity helps students understand gravity, air resistance, and the engineering design process through an exciting, candy-themed challenge! Students will design, test, and improve parachutes t
5th - 8th
Basic Principles, Engineering, Physical Science
NGSS
MS-PS2-2
, MS-ETS1-1
Also included in: Candy STEM Design Challenge Bundle | Edible STEM Activities
Engineering Design Process Interactive Notebook – IMAGINE Phase | 5Ws + Goals
Help your students think like real engineers with this engaging, scaffolded Interactive Notebook set for the IMAGINE phase of the Engineering Design Process! The IMAGINE Phase of the Engineering Design Cycle is the Second Phase of the problem solving process. Students brainstorm, empathize with the user, and make clear goals for the Design. Designed for Grades 5–7, this resource helps students explore design specifications, feasibility, and idea generation through vocabulary, graphic organ
5th - 7th
Basic Principles, Engineering, General Science
NGSS
MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
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