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Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this activity asks students to play the role of an assigned atom. They get a name tag, create a profile for their atom, and mingle with other atoms from around the classroom in order to form stable bonds. It is a student-centered, problem-solving activity that gets students out of their chairs and interacting with one another. My students have fun with it. I'm new to TPT, and would love feedback if you have a minute. I'm adding new co

Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), this packet introduces students to some basic trends and uses for the periodic table. This packet is designed for students to work through autonomously. The packet allows students to learn basic periodic trends and uses in an inquiry-based assignment. This walk-through introduces the students metals, metalloids, and nonmetals. It reveals that columns indicate the valence number of electrons, defines atomic number and atomic mass, and

In this activity NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned activity, students (Part 1:) design and carry out a study to calculate how much water will be saved if they turn the water off while brushing their teeth, and (Part 2:) design and carry out a loner-term study at home to calculate how much water can be conserved. The lesson proceeds as follows: 1. First, students watch a short video on water conservation, and the growing water shortage crisis worldwide. They answer a few questi

Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students use household materials, and egg whites, to test the stability of proteins. They design an experiment to test which conditions could lead to egg albumen protein (egg whites) to denature, and relate their observations to the importance of homeostasis. Details can be found below. I'm new to TPT, and would love feedback if you have a minute. I'm adding new content on a weekly basis, so click follow me under my store name to be

In Brief: Part 1: Students watch a short video on the greenhouse effect, and answer some questions. Part 2: Students design a small model to demonstrate the greenhouse effect. Lab groups vary the gases that they test. Part 3: Students setup and take data on the greenhouse models; comparing the different groups’ setups. Part 4: Students alter their setup in attempt to reduce the greenhouse effect. Part 5: Students analyze the data, and answer conclusion questions. A. NEXT GENERATION SCIENC

Aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), students will go beyond simple Dominant/Recessive traits and make predictions using a multiple allele trait (Clover leaf pattern). It is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, or whenever you need to take genetics a step further then Mendelian Genetics. This lesson proceeds as follows: 1. Students read one page of background information 2. Students complete a matching task for genetics vocabulary 3. Students work through Punnett Squares involvin

This worksheet is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) In part one of this two part worksheet, students relate cells, and their organelles, to a system of their choice (human body, theme park, a house, etc.). They may expand it to make a poster or brochure. In part 2, students get practice making a concept map, showing relationships between cells, organelles, and kingdoms. It's simple, but effective. I'm new to TPT, and would love feedback if you have a minute. I'm adding

In this Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) activity, students learn about the basic vocabulary and properties of the major components of the cell membrane. They use paper phospholipids to propose arrangements/models for the cell membrane. I've included two versions; differentiated for greater or lesser difficulty. In part 2, students color code the major parts of the membrane, and answer some questions. Answers are included. All of the materials required (except for scissors to cut the

In this fun lab, students will produce tiny Valentine's Day Cards and use microscope skills to view them. It also comes with a fun bonus activity! I'm new to TPT, and would love feedback if you have a minute. I'm adding new content on a weekly basis, so click follow me under my store name to be the first to know. If this is not the right Valentine's Themed Biology project for you, then maybe you would like Darwin Day Valentine's Cards. Celebrate Valentine's Day and Darwin Day 2/12 at the sa