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This lesson in 5E format (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate and Evaluate). This will allow students to explore Density by starting with basic relative density then scaffolding into actual density calculation. Material and Prep needed for this lesson to have greatest impact. You may also use my embedded image results for each part if a student is absent or lack material. Accommodated versions of student handouts/questions are also included to help meet the needs of each student. Student knowl

Basic terms for a Taxonomy test review. Students organize learned terminology into flowchart and graphic organizer, with classification question on a Venus flytrap and a virus (alive or not alive). One question on Binomial Nomenclature.

Begin the Ecology Unit with meaningful student warm-up and graphic analysis. I have had much success with this resource: it supports constructivist learning! Which is where students think for themselves and build their own knowledge. This also means: NO vocabulary formal definitions given prior to learning! Allow students to think for themselves about the importance of Ecology, and the levels of the Biosphere before giving all the information to them: this will prevent rote memorization and gi

When constructing Biology INBs/Journals at the beginning of the year, have students choose from 4 designs for a cover page! They can color in the word Biology, and add any other drawings or color to the page. Allows for creativity, ownership, as well as being an organized process for setting up their first page!