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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Dr. Fossil's Field Journal -Whale Evolution & Pangea Activity
Here's your complete Dr. Maya Fossil's Field Journal package! The Field Journal Format:A richly styled journal aesthetic with an illustrated cover, aged-paper background, handwritten-style entry boxes, and chapter headers — giving students the feeling of reading a real scientist's field notesDr. Maya Fossil serves as the narrator throughout, providing context, wonder, and scientific grounding for both activitiesChapter 1 — Whale Evolution:A full narrative field entry explaining the "walking wh
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS2-3
, MS-ESS2-2
, MS-LS4-1
+1
Also included in: Natural Selection & Evolution Activities and Labs Unit
Graphic Comic on Natural Selection: Survival of The Boldest Guppy
Here's your complete Survival of the Boldest graphic story! Here's a summary of what's included: The Story:Features Oscar (a brilliantly colorful guppy) and Gary (a drab, camouflaged guppy) competing for mates in Trinidad's Aripo River — a real scientific case study used by evolutionary biologistsThree comic pages with fully illustrated SVG panels showing: the two strategies, a female choosing, the pike predator lurking, the chase scene, Gary successfully mating, a population shift over 10 gene
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-2
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Natural Selection & Evolution Activities and Labs Unit
Drifting Through Time - A Cut & Pate Plate Tectonics Investigation
Here's your complete Drifting Through Time cut & paste activity! Here's a breakdown of what's included: The 6 Parts:Vocabulary Warm-Up — 8-term matching table covering all key conceptsReassemble Pangaea — 8 continent cut-outs students arrange and glue to reconstruct Pangaea, with a labeled paste areaFossil Evidence — 6 fossil cards (Mesosaurus, Glossopteris, Cynognathus, Lystrosaurus, marine fossils, tropical plants) that students place on the correct continents, plus a placement table where th
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Natural Selection & Evolution Activities and Labs Unit
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
Embryology & Common Ancestry Activity Packet
What's Included -->Student Activity (8 Parts):Vocabulary warm-up — 7 terms bookending the activityBackground reading — covers embryology, transient structures, conserved genes, and the connection to natural selectionThree-stage embryo diagrams — all seven species illustrated across Early, Middle, and Late development with color-coded species (fish in blue, turtle in green, salamander in purple, others in neutral tones) — Stage 3 labels are revealed after predictionsPrediction table — students
7th - 10th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Natural Selection & Evolution Activities and Labs Unit
Shell Shape & Survival: The Evolution of Galápagos Tortoises
What's Included:Shell Shape & Survival: The Evolution of Galápagos TortoisesVocabulary matching activity with 6 key terms (adaptation, natural selection, evolution, selective pressure, allele frequency, variation) and a built-in before/after revision step to track conceptual growthBackground reading passage on saddle-back vs. dome-shaped tortoise shell types, including a side-by-side comparison table of both shell features, habitats, food sources, and social behaviorsGraph analysis using Isabela
7th - 9th
Biology, General 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
Animal Adaptation Research Project -Middle School
More Creative & Engaging Prompts Each section opens with a "Think About It" hook to spark curiosity before students dive into research. Section 3 also adds a "What if your animal lost this adaptation?" question, which pushes students toward deeper critical thinking rather than just reporting facts. Student Choice & Voice A clear "Your Animal Choice Is Up To You!" badge reinforces student ownership. The star adaptation section invites students to defend their own opinion on what matters most, w
6th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS4-4
Human Traits Genetics Activity
Student Materials:Background information with vocabulary and clear explanationsPersonal trait survey for 10 observable traits (tongue rolling, earlobes, widow's peak, etc.)Class data collection sheet with calculation spacesData analysis questionsPunnett square practice scenariosOptional family survey homeworkAdvanced thinking section on complex inheritance (incomplete dominance, codominance, polygenic traits, environmental influences)Critical thinking and ethics discussion questionsExtension pro
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Activities and Labs Entire Unit
Asexual Reproduction: Real-Life Scenarios Activity
Engaging and Relatable Learning The activity transforms abstract biological concepts into concrete, real-world scenarios students can visualize and connect with - from strawberry plants taking over gardens to hospital bacteria outbreaks. This makes the content memorable and meaningful rather than just memorizing definitions. Multiple Learning Styles AddressedVisual learners benefit from diagrams and scenariosKinesthetic learners can do the hands-on cloning experimentsMathematical thinkers engage
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Characteristics of Living Things and Kingdoms Of Life Unit Test
Here's what this assessment provides YOU: Content & StandardsFull alignment to NGSS performance expectations MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-6, MS-LS2-3, and MS-LS4-2Coverage of all major unit concepts: characteristics of living things, biotic vs. abiotic, producers vs. consumers, Linnaeus and the history of taxonomy, the seven levels of classification, binomial nomenclature, all six kingdoms and their distinguishing characteristics, dichotomous keys, and the scientific criteria for creating new kingdomsTwo di
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-LS4-2
+1
Photosynthesis: Real World Application Science Investigation
What's Included:The Scenario (Page 1) — A full immersive welcome memo from Dr. Maya Chen, Lead Scientist, establishing TransBio as a real plant sciences company working on invasive species. Students are interns with a mission, not just completing a worksheet. The photosynthesis equation is displayed prominently with both chemical and word forms, and each term is connected to the assignment's tasks. Part 1 — Equation Mastery — The fill-in-the-blank is expanded into a two-panel layout: blanks on t
7th - 10th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
, MS-LS1-6
Six Kingdom Trading Card Creative Activity
Six Kingdoms Trading Cards 7th Grade Science | Creative/Art Project | 2–3 Class Periods8-card set — one card per kingdom (Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Eubacteria, Archaebacteria) plus 2 student-choice "special" organism cardsCard template with labeled front (organism name, kingdom, hand-drawn illustration) and back (cell type, cellular organization, energy source, cell wall, 2+ fun facts)Kingdom checklist with color-coded chips for each of the six kingdomsAnnotated example card showing a
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-1
Punnett Square Mystery Detective Activity
📦 Complete Package Includes: 10 Engaging Mystery Cases (Scaffolded Difficulty):EASY (Cases 1-3):Purple flowers mystery (classic 3:1 ratio)Mysterious kitten (proving parentage)Blood type family puzzle (codominance)MEDIUM (Cases 4-6):Dragon breeding (working backwards from results)Confused farmer (test cross, 1:1 ratio)Royal family scandal (multiple generations)ADVANCED (Cases 7-9):Lab mix-up (analyzing real data)Colorblind suspect (sex-linked traits)Missing puppy (sibling verification)ULTIMATE
7th - 9th
Biology
NGSS
MS-LS3-2
Also included in: Genetics Activities and Labs Entire Unit
Evidence for Evolution -Review Worksheet
What's Included: Structure & Flow:All five evidence types are now organized as consistent, color-coded evidence cards — each with a reading passage, original SVG diagram, and scaffolded questions — so students always know exactly where they areAn overview table at the start is filled in incrementally as students read each section, building the synthesis organically rather than forcing it all at the endThe crime scene analogy is expanded into a proper intro passage that primes the multi-evidence
7th - 9th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
+2
Also included in: Natural Selection & Evolution Activities and Labs Unit
Cell Organelles and Cellular Processes Unit Test
Here's what this assessment provides YOU: Content & StandardsFull alignment to NGSS performance expectations MS-LS1-1, MS-LS1-2, MS-LS1-4, MS-LS1-6, and MS-LS1-7Coverage of all major unit concepts: diffusion, osmosis, active transport, selective permeability, plant and animal cell organelles and their functions, plant vs. animal cell comparison, the phases of mitosis, DNA duplication before cell division, mitosis in unicellular vs. multicellular organisms, photosynthesis inputs and outputs, cell
7th - 9th
Biology, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
+2
Six Kingdom Compare and Contrast Activity
Students will be comparing characteristics of the six kingdoms in order to determine similarities and differences.
7th - 8th
Biology, Science
Taxonomic Ranking Assignment
Students will place the levels of taxonomy in order in a diagram shaped like a triangle. They will also create their own mnemonic device.
7th - 9th
Biology, Science
Human Body System Digital Sort
Students will drag and drop information pertaining to 7 body systems. This activity is meant for middle school students. Students will be able to identify the function and structure of the body system. Students will also be able to identify how body systems work together to accomplish life functions.
6th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
Genetic Disorder Punnett Squares
Students will investigate the probability of inheriting a genetic disease by using Punnett squares.
6th - 8th
Biology, General Science, Science
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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