Catalyst Sparks

This is a bundled set of resources to use with BJU Press Chapter 3 (6th Edition): Ecology. This bundle includes a set of guided notes to use with the slide presentation from the publisher, two bellringer handouts, and a partner (or independent) activity where students look at food web disruptor scenarios together. These materials are from the Biblical perspective.

This is a bundled set of resources to use with BJU Press Chapter 1 (6th Edition): The Living Creation. This bundle includes a set of guided notes to use with the slide presentation from the publisher, a student project where students think critically about ethical issues in Biology, and a partner activity where students take on the role of a Life Detective and apply the six attributes of life. These materials are from the Biblical perspective.

Unlock the power of learning with our Energy Orbital Diagram! This visually engaging, fill‑in‑the‑blank guide transforms a complex chemistry concept into an interactive, student‑friendly resource. Designed for clarity and retention, it walks learners step‑by‑step through orbital filling order, helping them master electron configurations with confidence. I put it in a clear plastic sleeve and have students use thin EXPO markers to fill in their orbitals so that they can practice over and over ag

In this inquiry-driven activity, students explore how natural and human-caused disruptions impact energy flow within a food web. Using real-world scenarios, they analyze trophic relationships, predict ecological ripple effects. Perfect for independent, partner, or group work, this activity builds critical thinking and connects science to character formation. This activity connects with BJU Press Biology Chapter 3. An answer key is included.

These guided notes pages pair perfectly with the publisher's slide presentation for chapter three of the BJU Press Biology textbook (6th Edition). Students are able to follow along and use these pages to guide them to record the information they need most. This includes the entire chapter of information. This resource is part of a bundle that includes supplemental activities for Chapter Three: Ecology.

This resource is to supplement the BJU Press Biology curriculum. Dive deep into the current ethical issues surrounding Biology. This resource is from a Biblical perspective and will provide a starting point for your students to engage with topics they hear about in the media. Students are not only guided to research a chosen topic and share their perspective, but also include the “why” of their perspective.  This resource includes a list of issues as well as real-world examples of the issue t

These guided notes pages pair perfectly with the publisher's slide presentation for chapter one of the BJU Press Biology textbook (6th Edition). Students are able to follow along and use these pages to guide them to record the information they need most. This includes the entire chapter of information. This resource is part of a bundle that includes supplemental activities for chapter one.

These bell ringers (I call them spark starters) will help get students' creativity flowing as they begin the lesson.

As a Life Detective, the student's job is to investigate what qualifies something as being alive by applying the six attributes of life. This resource is a supplemental partner activity to use during chapter 1 of the BJU Press Biology textbook. A complete answer key is included.