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The linked online simulation allows students to learn the structure and function of the plasma membrane while the guiding handout verifies understanding along the way and tracks mastery. Concentration gradients, active and passive transport, as well as transport proteins are covered from start to finish in this mini-unit. This is a great method to introduce a diffusion and osmosis unit. See additional Cell Transport materials on my product page. This usually takes 30-45 min to complete and onc

Learn how to build and evaluate cladograms! This 2-page document introduces characteristic similarities and how they translate into a cladogram illustration. Students count X's to observe that more complex organisms fall later on the cladogram timeline. Once recording the species in the correct order, they evaluate the relationships between organisms. Branched cladograms are evaluated to see closer and more distant ancestry. Lastly, students use provided species profiles to create and reflect o

This rubric my colleagues and I designed after an AP Institute. We felt like the rubrics provided were extremely technical and difficult for students to break down into manageable criteria even they could score. If students score an Exceeding, this meets the standard for AP expectations for lab report technical writing. This rubric has been used in 9th-12th grade courses in a number of various laboratory sciences (i.e. chemistry, biology, physics, botany, etc.). If you'd like a guide that prov

THE BEST WAY TO START SCIENCE! Introduce what science IS, how we DO science, and make a high-level LAB REPORT that can be used as a template the rest of the year. This unit saves me every year!!!! The Unit Presentation guides daily discussions and topics, Unit Notes Packets (in 2 differentiated levels) provide graphic organizers and independent review prompts, and Assessments track mastery along the way. The included project is a GREAT way to move students from understanding to application: Desi

Challenge student groups to identify all 10 or use this as a way to introduce examples of disorders to research! Each printout contains the Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis. Colorful, age-appropriate content in a format that's easy to comprehend! Includes a Detailed Handout for Each: 1. Down Syndrome 2. Hemophilia 3. Klinefelter’s Syndrome 4. Color Blindness 5. Turner’s Syndrome 6. Tay Sachs 7. Cystic Fibrosis 8. Albinism 9. Sickle Cell 10. Phenylketonuria Easily assign students to c

A super simple way to introduce and assess examples of biological symmetry. Students need no other information! Definitions providedRelation to common real-world observationsVisually engaging sample questionsUse this simple handout for homework, group work, online, etc. Pairs or teams can share their answers and assess each other. **Extension** Assign student teams to find examples of each type of symmetry inside/outside of the classroom or internet. Enjoy!

This 2-page guided handout allows students to introduce themselves to active and passive transport by illustrating daily experiences. As a group, pair, or independently, students evaluate new terms like concentration and membrane in relation to concepts they observe in their own lives. This handout can stand alone or introduce a cellular transport unit with wet-lab investigations. Check our my TpT page for more ideas! I highly recommend the Plasma Membrane Video Game which is a perfect activi

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. This version of this packet is offered for ESOL/SPED students: reduced writing, scaffolded reading, and key terms identified. Prepared by ES

SUPER SIMPLE independent or group review!! Students evaluate 4 experiments to apply the following topics: Independent/Dependent VariablesExperimental ControlsQualitative/Quantitative DataProcedural WritingDetails to Observe in Scientific InvestigationsData Table DesignTranslating Notes to Usable DataThe sample investigations are diverse to engage all learners: microbiology, psychology, spontaneous generation, and animal training. Relate this lesson to the Ethics in Science examples (a great cl

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

This 15-question assessment (key included!) gauges mastery of steps in the scientific method, variables/controls, and the areas science is able to investigate. Reduced reading, identification of key terms, and simplified answers provided. The assessment matches the first section of the What is Science Presentation and Unit Note Packet for ESOL/SPED students. Review questions are provided in the presentation and packet to allow students to self-assess before embarking on this formal assessment

Introduce students to ethical experimental design through cooperative learning and exercise. A great way to burn off some energy in class! Students must design an experiment involving data collection during exercise. Counting breaths, monitoring pulse, or taking qualitative data on perspiration, this inquiry-based investigation gives students the flexibility to incorporate the physical exercises they enjoy while applying scientific principles. 2 Versions included for mainstream and ESOL/SPED stu

This real-world prompt asks students to identify the factors that can impact the successful production of a small farm and design an experiment to test one of the researched variables. Examples such as the amount of water, temperature, light, and more are provided to students as a research article where their investigation begins. From there, students conduct additional research, create an investigation to carry out, and write a complete lab report sharing their results. An adapted version for

Introduce the scientific method through examples of ethical and unethical actions. From events in daily life to decisions scientists make, students share their views on ethics through discussion and justification. Create a Venn diagram, create a list of ethical experiment characteristics, or change examples to make them ethical. Many options to implement! Visit the COMPLETE Mini-Unit for Ethics Assessment and Student-Led Investigation with Rubric. Also available for Google Drive. Enjoy!

A quick, visual method to score student mastery. Graph 1 depicts two species competing for resources with only one surviving. Graph 2 simulates a diverse ecosystem with multiple producers and additional trophic levels. Students demonstrate understanding in identifying carrying capacity, factors affecting population survival rates, and make arguments on biodiversity's impact on ecosystem health. Clear, student-friendly rubric provided for each question and standard.

This is used as a summative student-designed investigation demonstrating their ethical decision-making as well as knowledge of the scientific method. Students apply their understanding in designing and carrying out an investigation on an insect, person, or plant to observe preferences. Growing plants in varied environments, surveying humans' likes/dislikes, or observing changes in animal behavior are all great ideas. Rubric used to score the student-designed lab is aligned to AP standards and

This 15-question assessment (key included!) gauges mastery of steps in the scientific method, variables/controls, and the areas science is able to investigate. The assessment matches the first section of the What is Science Presentation and Unit Note Packet. Review questions are provided in the presentation and packet to allow students to self-assess before embarking on this formal assessment. Even if the grade is not recorded, I recommend you accustom your students to multiple choice-style qu

This 15-question assessment (key included!) gauges mastery of steps in the scientific method, variables/controls, and the areas science is able to investigate. The assessment matches the first section of the What is Science Presentation and Unit Note Packet.Review questions are provided in the presentation and packet to allow students to self-assess before embarking on this formal assessment. Even if the grade is not recorded, I recommend you accustom your students to multiple choice-style que

A simple, ready-to-go way to extend, introduce, and apply the world of genetcs! Use this as a tool to engage students in a NEW topic. Assign this as an independent task to APPLY genetics. Include as a post-assessment EXTENSION to relate basic principles. This 1-page document introduces 3 themes to Mendel's Observations: Some alleles are DOMINANT over othersAlleles are inherited INDEPENDENLY from parentsAlleles are SEGREGATED during sexual reproductionStudents then categorize examples from the n

This real-world prompt asks students to identify the factors that can impact the successful production of a small farm and design an experiment to test one of the researched variables. Examples such as the amount of water, temperature, light, and more are provided to students as a research article where their investigation begins. From there, students conduct additional research, create an investigation to carry out, and write a complete lab report sharing their results. A separate version for