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Design‑A‑Lab Biology Project A Complete Student‑Driven Inquiry Lab for the Respiratory & Circulatory Systems Bring real scientific thinking into your biology classroom with this fully guided Design‑A‑Lab Project. Students take ownership of their learning as they design, plan, conduct, and present their own experiment related to the respiratory or transport (circulatory) system. Perfect for Grade 10–12 biology, this resource emphasizes hands‑on inquiry, critical thinking, and mastery of the

Students use the 3-point approach to attach vocabulary words from three angles! Student Learning Tool! Replace “COURSE” with your subject material! I have a list of vocabulary for students at the start of each new unit (i.e., in science, math, English, etc.). [Great tool for EAL students as well and can be used while homeschooling]. Students write out a definition for the unit terms provided and find a synonym or example for the word. Finally, they can include an illustration or symbol for the w

In this summative math project, students are asked to create a Trigonometry Manual. This creative project helps students demonstrate whether they truly understand the topics presented in trigonometry. My students have been quite creative with this project and enjoyed putting it together. Students have shared that they loved this alternative to a written assessment and found that they developed a deeper understanding of trigonometry through their research. Students are asked to include and are gr

Over the years, I have found that students - especially those just beginning in secondary school - struggle with using seemingly complex formula sheets. A fact, which, in my opinion, contradicts the purpose of a formula sheet. They are meant to be helpful to students .... So why not have a reference sheet where students can include their own examples? And so VIOLA -- this formula sheet for math was born. Not only does this formula sheet serve as a reference for students, but also acts as a s

Students LOVE surprises, don't they? Here's one!!! This product is a short introductory (formative) assessment that covers atomic structure, atoms, atomic number, atomic mass number (and their connection to elements on the periodic table), the subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons), and the Bohr diagram. Use it as a quiz/review/exit slip to suit your students’ needs and level. Or use this as a collaborative exercise where the class completes this as a Smart Activity. This product ca

This Square Roots of Perfect Squares number line was designed to assist with my students' visual understanding of concepts related to square roots and perfect squares. This aid has proved to be beneficial to students over the years, so I have decided to share! I have used it across grades to drive the message home! I point out to students that all numbers that fit between the perfect squares are in fact not ‘perfect.’ Students appreciate this tool! NOTE: This number line is fully editable. I

Making Science Fun Again!!! Practice Makes Perfect! Doesn’t it?! So here is lots of practice … !!!!Science Brain Warm-ups & Assignment Package {Editable!} KEYs INCLUDED : ) This fully editable Student Warm-up and Assignment Package on Chemical Formulas includes tasks related to: ¨ COUNTING ATOMS¨ BALANCING CHEMICAL EQUATIONS¨ CLASSIFYING CHEMICAL REACTIONSProvide these formative activities to your students as a class starter, assessment, worksheet, ‘racing game’, substitute day plan, time-

Counting Atoms—SCIENCE BRAIN {Fully Editable Worksheet!} KEY INCLUDED : ) This fully editable worksheet on Counting Atoms is great practice for students learning how to count atoms! Students benefit from practice with counting atoms prior to learning how to write and balance chemical reactions. Students become familiar with the rules of counting atoms, which are provided in summarized and pictorial form at the top of the assignment. OPTIONAL: Rules of Counting Atoms —Can choose to have stud

When we introduce ourselves, it may open numerous doors to new opportunities. This “What I Wish My Teacher Knew …” Handout is a simple, ready-to-use ice-breaker is an ideal teacher tool & time-filler for assisting students in expressing their nature, their thoughts and their feelings related to their metacognition, their learning and how they feel about school! This task helps students to reveal their unique talents and preferences and provides a chance for personal improvement by brining thi

Need a formative assessment that will help determine if your students truly comprehend the trends of the Periodic Table? This is it! This assessment allows students to demonstrate whether they understand the Periodic Table by applying their knowledge to a never-before seen table and unknown element. This task reviews the following learning concepts: How elements are arranged in terms of mass and atomic number; how an element’s atomic number can tell you its’ proton number (in a neutral atom)

PARENTHOOD – Reproduction, Pregnancy and Life as a Parent. Student Assessment/Assignment & Teacher Key (10 Questions) Families reproduce society, and therefore serve an important role. The process of reproduction is integral to the process of pregnancy from conception to birth. Through pregnancy, families change and grow. Raising children is a responsibility that everyone shares, though parents must be willing to assume care for the well-being of their children through this process from concep

Introduce yourself & share classroom expectations with your students and their parents/guardians. Use it for EVERY CLASS and ALL classes! A great way to set the tone in your classroom and bridge communication between student, parent/guardian and teacher! This is a great starter for a first day of class. Let students know when you are available to help and offer strategies for success in your classroom. This two page Welcome Letter can be provided to students at the start of the school year/s

Here it is! An introductory recap of all things Atomic & Periodic! Answer Key Included! Document is editable. Use as a formative or summative piece to evaluate student comprehension. This document can be used across all high school grades (9-12) as either review or final assessment (quizlet?!?). In my experience, students that do well on this assessment tend to demonstrate a good understanding of the atomic structure and periodic table. Questions in this quiz/test/review assess students on h