Creatively Basic Bio

This product includes a NC Biology EOC study guide, in two different arrangements- Standards Order and "Unit" Order- with answer keys. There are multiple graphics for each standard and summaring questions within or at the end of each standard. I have used this to introduce the units as a reading guide, and also at the end of the course as a study guide. I usually have time to review one unit per day, so I'll assign that day's unit from the study guide. I have also given portions of this to st

This product includes a chart to fill in with questions regarding certain traits that are affected by the environment. Each question has a link to a scientific article about that phenomenon. My students fill in the chart on paper, but can access the document to click on links.

This product introduces biological classification. It has two diagrams used for analysis, inlcuded a diagram that illustrates the different taxonomic groups and a chart that compares the taxa of 4 different animals. There is also a very simple dichotomous key included to introduce the concept. This was created using North Carolina 2024 Biology standards.

This product includes a Google drive file with questions that can be answered by clicking through an interactive from PBS Nova that has a side-by-side comparison of the processes of Mitosis vs Meiosis. This could be used as part of a flipped classroom or a homework assignment to introduce the topic, or it could be completed together as a class.

This product was created to accompany Cornell's "All About Bird Anatomy" interactive. Great for a wildlife class or other type of science class that studies comparative anatomy. Students will click on various structures within a bird, identify the structure and describe it's function. I used this in my wildlife class as we were comparing anatomy and physiology of the vertebrates.

This product includes a picture of a city structure for 11 parts of a cell. There are 11 statements where the students decide which cell organelle corresponds with each city structure.

This product includes a link to a publication by the Virginia Cooperative Extension with 31 accompanying questions. The article focuses on frog diversity and conservation. I used this in my wildlife class as an introduction to frogs and amphibians. Includes a web link to the article and a Google Drive link to a downloaded version of the article, in the event the web link becomes inactive.