Melissa Epps

Owl Pellet Paleontology: Dissection & Inquiry Lab!Transform your middle school science lab into an exciting paleontological dig! This comprehensive Owl Pellet Dissection Project brings the captivating concepts of food webs, skeletal anatomy, and evolutionary connections to life in a hands-on, unforgettable experience. Students won't just dissect – they'll investigate like true scientists! Students will step into the role of a paleontologist, meticulously dissecting real owl pellets to unearth th

"Your Inner Fish" is a fascinating PBS series (based on the book by paleontologist Neil Shubin) that explores the surprising connections between human anatomy and the bodies of our ancient ancestors, particularly fish. Shubin takes viewers on an incredible journey from ancient fossil sites to modern biology labs, revealing how seemingly unique human features, such as hands, heads, and even our most common ailments, can be traced back to creatures that swam in the primordial seas hundreds of mill

Genetic Technology Project: Innovate, Evaluate & Present!Empower your students to become informed explorers of the genetic revolution with this comprehensive and engaging Genetic Technology Project! Designed for middle school science (and perfectly adaptable for early high school biology), this project moves beyond textbook definitions, challenging students to research a specific genetic technology, understand its mechanisms, and critically evaluate its real-world applications, benefits, and eth

Great supplemental reading page to help students better comprehend the information within the chapter. -Master -Answer Key

Objective: To research and present information about a unique animal or organism, highlighting its role in Earth's biodiversity.

Family Tree Project: Cultivating Connections & Understanding InterconnectednessIgnite a deeper understanding of personal identity and universal interconnectedness with this engaging Family Tree Project! Designed for middle school classrooms, this project transcends a simple genealogy exercise, inviting students to explore their unique heritage while simultaneously grasping the profound concept of how all individuals are part of a larger, intricate web of relationships.

Classroom Organization Toolkit: Master Borrowed Items, Missing Work & Suspended Work!Reclaim your sanity and conquer classroom clutter with this essential organizational toolkit for teachers! Are you tired of chasing down borrowed supplies, scrambling to track missing assignments, or losing vital paperwork for suspended work? This comprehensive resource provides practical, ready-to-use forms and tracking sheets designed to streamline your classroom management, save you precious time, and boost s

Learner-Led Conference Script & Preparation Guide - Empower Your Students!Transform your parent-teacher conferences into empowering, student-driven conversations! This comprehensive Learner-Led Conference Script and Preparation Guide provides everything you need to successfully implement student-led conferences in your middle school classroom. Move beyond traditional one-sided reports and cultivate self-reflection, accountability, and essential communication skills in your students. This ready-t

Lab Safety Choice Board - Engage Your Students with Differentiated Learning!Tired of the same old lab safety lecture? Spark engagement and empower your students with this versatile Lab Safety Choice Board! Designed for middle school science, this assignment provides a dynamic way for students to demonstrate their understanding of essential lab safety procedures and guidelines. This product contains a filled-out version and a blank version.

Great supplemental reading page to help students better comprehend the information within the chapter.

A great research activity to help better understand multiple different organisms. This activity can be performed in multiple ways. Great as a whole class activity or by giving students research freedom to find organism they may not be familiar with.

A "brain dump" vision board to help students list their goals, their ambitions, and likes/dislikes all in one place. Also, a great way to help teachers get to know and make connections at the beginning of the school year with their students.

The beginning of the school year is always frustrating when you want to come up with something easy to get to know your students, but also interesting enough for the students to participate. This "Get to Know You" activity is simple but asks questions that students will feel engaged to answer.

The beginning of the school year is always frustrating when you want to come up with something easy to get to know your students, but also interesting enough for the students to participate. This "Get to Know You" activity is simple but asks questions that students will feel engaged to answer.

Great supplemental reading page to help students better comprehend the information within the chapter. -Master Answer Key

Great supplemental reading page to help students better comprehend the information within the chapter. (Google Doc format - when opened the pages dimensions will be correct) -Master Answer Key

A fun icebreaker to help science teachers get to know their students on the first couple days of school.