L&B Learning
Canton, Georgia, United States
About the store
Hi! I'm a Middle School Life Science teacher with over a decade of classroom experience — and I've taught just about every kind of learner there is.
Over my career, I've worked with on-level classes, gifted and advanced biology students earning high school credit in middle school, special education push-in settings, and classes supported by paraprofessionals. That range of experience means every resource I create is designed to be genuinely flexible — rigorous enough for your high achievers, accessible enough for your students who need extra support, and engaging enough that every kid in the room stays curious.
Beyond my own classroom, I've served as a mentor teacher to new educators, a host teacher to student teachers, and a member of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) team — where I helped plan and write science curricula for city-wide use in preparation for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Every activity I share here has been tested with real students, refined through real feedback, and built with the full range of your classroom in mind. I hope my resources save you time and make your students love science as much as I do.
— A fellow science teacher who gets it 🔬
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Evolving Threat. The Rise of Antibiotic Resistance Data Analysis
What's Included:Evolving Threat: The Rise of Antibiotic ResistanceAnnotated reading passage based on real research by Dr. Ramanan Laxminarayan (Princeton) and Dr. Saraj Saggar, with margin annotation instructions and structured response boxesVocabulary activation table with before/after columns for formative assessment of prior knowledge and growthInfographic analysis section using real AMR global death projection data (Review on Antimicrobial Resistance, 2014), including regional breakdowns and
7th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Natural Selection & Evolution Activities and Labs Unit
Mystery Family Pedigree Detective Activity
Student Activity (15+ pages):5 Progressive Mystery Cases:Case #1: Missing Dimples (EASY - Dominant trait, guided practice)Case #2: Attached Earlobes (MEDIUM - Recessive trait, introduces carriers)Case #3: Royal Widow's Peak (MEDIUM - Predictions for future generations)Case #4: Colorblindness Caper (HARD - Sex-linked inheritance!)Case #5: Ultimate Challenge (VERY HARD - Two traits at once, dihybrid!)Plus:Complete pedigree reading guide with symbolsPractice pedigreesAchievement badges to earn"Crea
7th - 10th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Activities and Labs Entire Unit
Modeling Antibiotic Resistance Lab
Here's a bulleted list of everything this packet provides teachers: Pre-Lab MaterialsStudent pre-lab reading on antibiotic resistance, its history, and real-world impactKey vocabulary list (antibiotic, bacteria, resistance, mutation, natural selection, superbug, MRSA)Three real-world case studies (MRSA, Tuberculosis, Teen Athlete story)Pre-lab discussion questions for science notebooksTrue/False pre-assessment to gauge prior knowledge (revisited at end)Lab ActivitiesPart 1A: Complete Treatment s
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
Also included in: Natural Selection & Evolution Activities and Labs Unit
Peppered Moth Wequest Activity -Simulating Natural Selection
This Activity Includes: Vocabulary & Pre-Assessment7-term vocabulary matching warm-up (natural selection, camouflage, adaptation, heredity, selective pressure, evolution, allele frequency)Vocabulary revisit at the end so students can self-correct in a different color, showing growthWebsite Reading & Comprehension (ASU Ask A Biologist)Guided reading questions on peppered moth biology, habitat, and behaviorComparison chart for the two moth color forms (typica vs. carbonaria) including genetic caus
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
+1
Also included in: Natural Selection & Evolution Activities and Labs Unit
Planaria Regeneration Lab
What Makes This Lab Special: For Students:Watch actual organisms regenerate new heads/tails over 3 weeksCollect real data through repeated observationsPractice graphing, measurement, and scientific analysisSee biology happening, not just read about itConnection to cutting-edge stem cell researchFor Teachers:Detailed teacher guide with procedures, troubleshooting, and assessmentLow cost (~$30-60) and easy setupMinimal class time after Day 1 (just brief observation periods)High success rate (80-9
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Activities and Labs Entire Unit
Tay-Sachs Genetic Counseling Activity Assessment
Student Activity (6 pages):Engaging introduction as genetic counselorClear explanation of Tay-Sachs diseaseGuided Punnett square practicePopulation data graphing activityBrochure creation project with checklistReflection questionsEthics discussionVocabulary reviewComprehensive Teacher Guide:Complete answer keyDetailed grading rubric (100 points)Sensitivity guidelines (IMPORTANT for this topic!)Teaching strategies with timingDifferentiation for all levelsCommon misconceptions to addressExtension
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Activities and Labs Entire Unit
PTC Tasting Genetics Lab -Dominant and Recessive Traits
Student Lab Handout (Detailed & Engaging):The Challenge - Hook students with the mystery of different taste experiencesBackground on PTC, genetics, and inheritance patterns6-part procedure with predictions, control testing, PTC tasting, and data collectionReal-world connections - Food preferences, picky eating, evolutionPunnett square practice with 3 scenarios plus mystery genetics problems10 analysis questions plus challenge questionsVocabulary, fun facts, and career connectionsComprehensive Te
7th - 9th
Biology
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Activities and Labs Entire Unit
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About the store
Experience
Hi! I'm a Middle School Life Science teacher with over a decade of classroom experience — and I've taught just about every kind of learner there is.
Over my career, I've worked with on-level classes, gifted and advanced biology students earning high school credit in middle school, special education push-in settings, and classes supported by paraprofessionals. That range of experience means every resource I create is designed to be genuinely flexible — rigorous enough for your high achievers, accessible enough for your students who need extra support, and engaging enough that every kid in the room stays curious.
Beyond my own classroom, I've served as a mentor teacher to new educators, a host teacher to student teachers, and a member of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) team — where I helped plan and write science curricula for city-wide use in preparation for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
Every activity I share here has been tested with real students, refined through real feedback, and built with the full range of your classroom in mind. I hope my resources save you time and make your students love science as much as I do.
— A fellow science teacher who gets it 🔬
Teaching style
If you peeked through the window of my classroom, you might think it looks a little... chaotic. Students spread across tables in groups of 4–6, rotating from station to station, some drawing, some building, some debating, some bent over a petri dish watching termites follow an ink trail. Papers everywhere. Energy everywhere.
But look closer, and you'll see the structure underneath. Every center is intentional. Every rotation is timed. Every activity is designed to reach a different type of learner — because in a decade of teaching, I've learned that the student who struggles to write a paragraph will often blow you away when you hand them a pair of scissors and a fossil cut-out. And the quiet kid in the back? Give them a data table and a graph, and watch what happens.
I teach in centers because I refuse to design lessons for only one type of learner. My classroom rotates daily — sometimes multiple times per period — and every resource I create is built to thrive in that environment: self-directed enough to run at a station, rigorous enough to push every student, and flexible enough to work for the full range of learners in your room.
I call it controlled chaos. My students just call it science class.
My own education history
I have my Professional Certification in Biology and my Masters in Education.
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