CalmAndConfidence

Build close-reading skills through informational text analysis and application. Each page includes multiple paragraphs of new content and is followed by guiding questions building skills along the way. From start to end, this is a 100% ready to go student-led unit covering: Double-helix StructureDNA ReplicationTranscriptionTranslationProtein SynthesisApplication and review questions assure student comprehension. This is designed to be done independently, but could also be accessed/reviewed in s

An ELA-focused introduction to Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids. This is a one-stop-shop miniunit that allows students to work cooperatively (in pairs or groups) and focus on the Structure or Function of macromolecules. Students interested in chemistry (or higher reading level) should select Structure and peers preferring more visuals or have a stronger interest in biology should take Function. Students can create presentations, posters, or meal plans based on the information g

This complete unit packet mirrors the What is Science Presentation covering ALL the basics in beginning a lab science course. Graphic organizers guide students of all levels to evaluate information from the PowerPoint, interactive text marking track students' engagement, and all sections have review questions allowing students to self assess along the way. The second version of this packet is offered for ESOL/SPED students: reduced writing, scaffolded reading, and key terms identified. Prepar