Downstream Learning

On the first day of Christmas my teacher gave to me... An engaging worksheet that puts a biological spin on "12 Days of Christmas". Perfect for hectic days before winter break, sub days during holiday time, early finisher activity, or a fun bell-ringer. Bundled document (both worksheets, print double sided) - PDF Cells & genetics worksheet - PDF Ecology & evolution worksheet - PDF2 Answer keys - PDF Engage students in a biology review during holiday season exploring topics from four units inclu

This worksheet helps students review basic concepts covered in a typical handwriting analysis chapter. It reviews questioned documents, using handwriting analysis in court, and the characteristics of handwriting. It also reviews forgery and counterfeiting. This worksheet is great for a practice day, a chapter review, and is easy to assign for a substitute. I also typically use this as an introduction to the chapter in place of notes. The accompanying answer key has a few fun facts to share

This worksheet reviews the basics of the endosymbiotic theory including eukaryotes vs prokaryotes, symbiosis, types of prokaryotes, steps and evidence of the theory, and mitochondria vs chloroplast. The worksheet also corresponds with the Amoeba Sisters Endosymbiotic Theory video and can be used with or without the video. This resource is available as a digital worksheet using Google Slides or as a printable PDF worksheet. It also includes an answer key for the teacher. This worksheet can be

This worksheet reviews the basics of prokaryotes including their structure and function, living environments, shape, conjugation and antibiotic resistance, endospore function, and reproduction. This resource is available as a digital worksheet using Google Slides or as a printable PDF worksheet. It also includes an answer key for the teacher. This worksheet can be used in class as a review or it is great as a homework assignment as well! It can even be used as a quick chapter quiz or study g

This presentation introduces students to the scientific method, variables, graphing, and experimental design. The presentation comes in two forms: a standard Google Slides presentation and a Peardeck presentation. The presentations are accompanied by printable student notes and two versions of a review quiz. The presentations also include practice problems at the end that can be used as exit tickets or as homework to review the concepts covered in class! The notes can be used as a presentation

This presentation introduces students to different types of evidence including direct, circumstantial, physical, biological, individual, and class evidence. The presentation is accompanied by an assignment sheet that helps students review what they learned with the notes. One of the assignment sheets is scaffolded as a color-coded version to match the presentation and help guide students to the correct definition. A standard black and white version of the assignment sheet is also available. T

A student worksheet, virtual worksheet in the form of a Peardeck presentation, and paintings that are designed to teach forensic science students observation skills using an exercise practiced by the NYPD. Students will observe various works of art and make detailed observations to practice their observation skills. " New York City police officers often attend training sessions at museums such as the Frick Museum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Art historians are experts in visual observ