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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

A playful, visual way to motivate learners every day. The Bubble‑Gum Reward Jar is a editable, fun, visual motivation tool that works in any learning environment. Teachers and homeschool families can use it to: Encourage positive behavior – add a “gum ball” each time students show kindness, teamwork, or classroom respect.Support academic goals – reward completed homework, high‑quality work, participation, or improvement.Track whole‑class progress – use it as a collective goal jar for reading

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

Middle Years/High School Lab Equipment Scavenger Hunt Regardless of what level students are at – if students work in a laboratory – students should always be familiar with layout of the lab, including and especially the location of First Aid equipment. Whether it will be students’ first taste of the lab or fourth, every year, I take 1-3 days to go through safety procedures in the laboratory (that’s right, even my grade 12’s who may have already been through lab safety thrice before!!). We alwa

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

MSDS Student Summary SheetThis MSDS Summary Sheet is a great way to review the importance of safety and awareness in a lab (and elsewhere). The MSDS Summary Sheet allows students to highlight & filter important information - that is essential for lab preparedness - while working with potentially dangerous substances in a laboratory. Students use this to summarize actual MSDS sheets in order to prepare for upcoming labs. In higher level science courses, I assign this task as part of the studen

This project is currently used as a summative project for a Family Consumer/Social Science course for high school level students. The possibilities for applying this project cross-curricular are endless! Project “Growing UP” features the sections listed below, while placing focus on relationships, parenting and adulthood. Additionally, students analyze just how much “babies” cost in terms of expenses (feeding, diapers & other merchandise). Students complete a section on budgeting, where they

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

A great introductory lab for students!!! This lab activity allows students to be creative as students develop an apparatus to carry out their lab. Lab document can be amended easily to suit your classroom needs. The current Lab document requires students to complete questions and fill in a lab report template (template included) and has graded amounts. Marking this lab is optional and those graded details can be removed at your preference. Group or individual based, depending on your classroom s

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

Fully Editable and simplified student worksheet on Electron Configuration. This introductory worksheet has students provide the atomic number, electron number, and electrons as they are found in the first four energy levels (K, L, M and N). Students also determine whether the last shell is complete based on electron placement. Create additional element questions using this template. Great for use as an entrance/exit slip to assess student understanding.

For some students, inequality signs can be difficult to remember and understand. Using an analogy: I use the idea of "donuts" from a well-known donut brand chain in my area, versus the donut chain’s "donut bits." Through this simple method students build an understanding of working with inequality signage by making connections to “real world.” To build an analogy that works best for you and your students: Simply substitute any donut brand chain to describe the donuts and donut bits. I’ve us

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)

BINGO is for ALL AGES!! This Bingo can be used a class icebreaker or to re-introduce old terminology. Play as a whole class or have stations set up around the room (hunt & seek). Ways to play: (Method 1) Students fill in the corresponding term called out to the best of their knowledge (Method 2) Teacher calls out definition, student must match it to definition and record it; first student to get 4 lines anyway or full house "wins" or play until card completely full. Includes: BINGO CARD 1

This summative project is designed for a family studies course at the high school level, but may easily be adapted to other curricular subject areas (such as English, Psychology, etc.). Students have plenty of writing options to choose from! An idea web AND rubric is included for your convenience! In this package you will find the following subsections to help guide your students through the research/essay writing process:· TOPIC SUGGESTIONS · GUIDELINES ORGANIZATION· WEB Handout SAMPLE TITLE

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