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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

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

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 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

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

Allow students to visually display their understanding of diffusion and osmosis to spot misconceptions early. A perfect independent follow-up to the Independent Introduction to Diffusion and Osmosis Handout! The half-page serves as an assessment of new terms introducing cellular transport. 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 pair can stand alone or introduce a cell

Used year after year! Laminate or allow students to glue into interactive notebooks. Key Vocabulary and Formatted Text support ELLs and SPED students allowing all students in class to participate equally. Check out the What is Science? Unit for COMPLETE Presentation, Notes, and Assessments Differentiated for Advanced/Mainstream and ESOL/SPED Students. If only teaching Advanced/Mainstream or ESOL/SPED students, click on the group for scaffolded materials. The Overarching Unit Presentation wi