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EASY to follow packet for students to follow during frog dissection if you want them to work independently or even lead them through it as a class. The packet gives student directions and prompts them to answer questions about what they are doing and observing while dissecting. There are diagrams throughout the packet for visual learners.

Make your name card a Glyph! A glyph is short for hieroglyphic which is a set of pictures or symbols that represents an object. In this case, the ‘glyph’ will represent YOU! This is a GREAT activity to use on the first or second day of school. It will help you remember the student’s names and learn something about each one of them! Teacher Directions: Have white paper available for all students (computer paper will work fine) Students will need markers or colored pencils to complete name ten

In this investigation, students will practice qualitative and quantitative observation skills to detect variations of physical features (phenotypes) between individuals within the same population (their class). They will consider which traits are likely inherited and which are under environmental control (acquired).   Students will observe and chart: - hairline - tongue rolling - hitchhikers thumb - etc.

Students explore the cell theory with this brochure project They learn the A-B-C method to help them memorize the 3 key parts of the cell theory - notes (answer key included) Students create a brochure to show the three key parts of the cell theory and the scientists involved (template, instructions and rubric included) Students must complete research to learn how about how the scientists contributed to the cell theory. Creative and fun way for the students to engage in the cell theory!! Rubric

7 multiple choice 7 matching Vocabulary: hypothesis, experiment, analyze, inference, observation, data, measure, purpose, research, There is one question where they must apply their knowledge to interpret a graph. Answer Key is included. Based on State Standards. PDF and editable Google Doc version available!

What do animal and plant cells look like?How are plant and animal cells alike?How are plant and animal cells different? Students will observe a sample of an elodea leaf (plant cells) and their own cheek cells (animal cells) under the microscope. They will draw what they see and then answer analysis and application questions.

7th grade quiz on mechanisms of evolution (Darwin, extinction, variation, etc) including fill in the blank (with a word bank) and matching

Help your students understand the differences between Independent and Dependent variables with these notes. Notes include an answer key and provide the students with multiple ways to remember the differences between the 2 variables and how to place them on a graph.

Contents include: 1.Cell Cycle Reading (print, copy and pass out to students for background information) 2.Activity Slides (Modeling the Cell Cycle using hands on materials) You will have to create the activity in ziplock baggies for the students 2 strands of long yarn = cell membrane 2 strands of short yarn = nuclear membrane Pipe Cleaners = chromosomes Paperclips = centrioles 3.Mitosis vs Meiosis fillable T Chart 4.Cell Cycle Study Cards: Print in color, laminate, cut Make copies for partner

Timeline Included Catapult Student Ideas included Application Questions to answer after building catapult Students will demonstrate their knowledge of kinetic and potential energy by creating e a catapult or trebuchet that launches a marshmallow in the center of a target. Rubric to grade included

QUIZ QUIZ TRADE With a focus on the following topics: Abiotic Cycles and Photosynthesis Directions for teacher: There are two sets of Quiz Quiz Trade in this product: Abiotic Cycles (carbon, water, nitrogen cycle) and Photosynthesis Review Print the following documents (one-sided) on colored cardstock (make each set a different color to keep them seperate) Laminate each sheet Cut out individual cards Use only one set at a time and pass out one card to each student Follow directions for Quiz Qu

Students do research on an arthropod and create an edible arthropod to present to the class

Six Kingdoms of Life Chart/Venn Diagram Six Kingdoms Word Sort Six Kingdoms Review Crossword Puzzle Six Kingdoms Google Slideshow Project Rubric

Included are 3 adapted versions of the Scientific Method Quiz. All the quizzes are Google Docs.Quizzes include fill in the blanks, multiple-choice, and short answer. Students are quizzed on the steps of the scientific method, identifying independent and dependent variables, qualitative and quantitative observations, and experimental group and control group.

Students view the cell organelle notes, on their student sheet they fill in the missing blanks and color where the organelle is on either the plant or animal cell or both. Great study tool or way to introduce the organelles

Students watch the Microscopes BrainPop Video and complete the following worksheet by filling in the missing words.

Hold a book tasting in your classroom to interest students in new books! Have them fill in this easy to use packet as they "taste" their books. I decorated my classroom with tablecloths and battery operated candles on each table and we sipped hot chocolate as they became interested in new books!

Students fill in graphic organizer while viewing slides (there are videos embedded) Nonrenewable slides are the only ones attached

Place these signs around the class room. Review a topic. Have students travel to the gas tank that matches how much they comprehend. Great formative assessment to see who is understanding a topic and who needs more review.

Seating Charts Parent Communication Log Class Supply Labels Student Response Card Template