Remote Scientists
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
About the store
I am a high school biology teacher who creates classroom-tested resources designed to make complex life science concepts engaging and accessible. I currently teach high school biology and design lessons aligned to NGSS standards, focusing on topics like genetics, cell biology, ecology, and evolution.
Many of the resources in this store began as activities for my own students. I refine them each year based on real classroom feedback to ensure they are clear, effective, and genuinely engaging for students.
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Carrying Capacity & Population Growth: PhET Simulation Activity WITH ANSWER KEY
How many bunnies is too many bunnies? In this engaging, interactive science activity, students explore the concept of carrying capacity by manipulating food availability in a PhET simulation. They'll predict, observe, and explain how population sizes change based on available resources—building a strong understanding of ecological limits and sustainability. This resource includes: ✅ Step-by-step instructions using the free PhET ecosystem simulation ✅ Data analysis questions tied to generations
7th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
, HS-LS2-1
Our Planet: Complete 8-Episode Viewing & Question Bundle (Netflix/YouTube)
Transform your classroom with this comprehensive bundle of ready-to-use resources for all 8 episodes of the acclaimed Netflix docuseries Our Planet. Each episode features thought-provoking, standards-aligned questions that spark critical thinking as students explore Earth’s most extraordinary habitats and the challenges they face. Perfect for science, environmental studies, Earth Day, sub plans, or enrichment, this bundle covers every major biome and ecosystem, integrating biodiversity, adaptat
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
+13
Alien Biomes & Ecosystems - Analysis Research Project Activity WITH ANSWER KEY
Ready to engage even your most reluctant learners? This activity blends science and imagination by challenging students to analyze alien biome descriptions inspired by sci-fi worlds—and even invent their own! Students will: Compare fictional alien biomes to real Earth biomes Identify how familiar biotic and abiotic factors appear in new settings Choose from provided biome “pitches” or design their own alien environment Develop scientific reasoning through creative application Perfect for u
7th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-2
Photosynthesis Virtual Lab | NGSS HS-LS1-5 | Light Intensity & Color Simulation
Help students see how light energy becomes chemical energy with this engaging, NGSS-aligned Photosynthesis Virtual Lab that uses oxygen bubble production as evidence of photosynthesis. In this inquiry-based lab, students manipulate light intensity, distance, and color in a virtual aquatic plant setup to investigate how environmental conditions affect the rate of photosynthesis. Students collect quantitative data, analyze patterns, and connect their results to chlorophyll absorption and energy tr
7th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-6
Earth Biomes & Ecosystems - Research Project Activity WITH ANSWER KEY
Take your students on a virtual field trip around the world as they explore Earth’s major biomes! This assignment introduces students to the biotic and abiotic factors that define each biome—from deserts and rainforests to tundras and oceans. Students will: Research 6 major Earth biomes: Marine, Forest, Desert, Grassland, Freshwater, and Tundra Identify and list biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) characteristics Describe what makes each biome unique and how life thrives in different en
7th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-2
Interactive Food Webs & Energy Flow: Guided Notes & Drag-and-Drop Activity
Engage students in your ecology unit with this interactive, no-prep Google Slides activity that teaches food webs, energy pyramids, and the 10% rule—all with guided notes and drag-and-drop elements! Students will learn how producers, consumers, and decomposers interact within an ecosystem and apply their knowledge by building their own food web from scratch. This digital resource includes: ✅ Embedded instructional video introducing food webs and energy flow ✅ Click-and-drag interactive slides
5th - 10th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
Protein Synthesis & DNA - Digital Interactive Notebook
This notebook includes an introduction to DNA structure and function, transcription, and translation. Included slides contain notes on the processes, diagrams modeling structures, click-and-drag vocabulary and models, space to practice transcribing and translating, and MORE! This digital interactive notebook is the perfect prerequisite for discussing mRNA vaccines in your class.
7th - 12th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-2
+2
Symbiotic Relationships in the Desert Ecosystem - Interactive Activity Project
Explore Ecosystems One Relationship at a Time! In this interactive assignment, students will uncover the complex web of relationships in an ecosystem—through the lens of symbiosis. From predation to parasitism, students will first learn to identify and define key symbiotic relationships with visual cues, then step into the (adorable) shoes of a desert lizard to “speed date” with other desert organisms. Who helps? Who harms? Who eats who? Part 1: Symbiosis Snapshots Define five types of symbiosis
6th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-4
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Our Planet: "Fresh Water" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “Fresh Water” — the visually stunning seventh episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. Focusing on rivers, lakes, and wetlands, this episode demonstrates the water cycle’s role in shaping ecosystems and the impacts of human activity on freshwater resources, aligning with hydrology and ecology units. What’s Included: 5
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
MS-ESS3-1
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-1
+3
Adaptation Auction - Evolution & Natural Selection Game - Creature Design
Gamify your evolution unit with this interactive, whole-class simulation where students design their own creature by bidding on adaptations to survive in a harsh environment! This resource includes: ✅ A printable student packet to guide the activity ✅ A Google Slides presentation for the teacher to run the auction live on-screen ✅ A post-activity reflection sheet where students explain how their creature’s traits support survival Students receive a set budget of $1000 and choose from a men
6th - 11th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-4
, HS-LS2-8
Design Biodiverse Consumers - Use AI to Show Adaptations - Activity Project
Level up your ecosystems unit with this engaging activity where students design three or more alien consumer species to fill out their biome and explore the concept of biodiversity! Perfect for use with the Alien Biome project, or easily adapted to a standalone lesson. With structured design prompts and AI image generation tools, students bring their imaginative organisms to life while applying key biology concepts. This resource includes: ✅ A printable & editable worksheet with clear design
6th - 11th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-4
, HS-LS2-2
Our Planet: "Coastal Seas" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “Coastal Seas” — the visually stunning fourth episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. Examining life in shallow ocean waters, this episode addresses marine biodiversity, food webs, and human impacts such as overfishing and coral bleaching-ideal for marine biology or conservation units. What’s Included: 5 short-answer
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-3
+3
Our Planet: "Frozen Worlds" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “Frozen Worlds” — the visually stunning second episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. Focusing on the Arctic and Antarctic, this episode explores adaptations to extreme cold, climate change impacts, and food web dynamics, supporting units on biomes, adaptation, and environmental science. What’s Included: 5 short-answ
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-5
+3
Design the Ultimate Consumer - Use AI to Show Adaptations - Project Activity
Supercharge your evolution or ecosystems unit with this creative, high-engagement activity where students design an ideal consumer species adapted to survive in their own fictional alien biome—and then bring their creature to life using AI image generators! This resource includes: ✅ A step-by-step student worksheet to guide their design ✅ Detailed prompts to help explain the function of each adaptation ✅ Instructions and tips for using free AI image generators to visualize their creature St
6th - 11th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-4
, HS-LS2-2
Our Planet: "One Planet" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “One Planet” — the visually stunning first episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. This episode provides a global overview of Earth’s diverse habitats and interconnected ecosystems, making it ideal for introducing ecology, biodiversity, and the concept of interdependence. What’s Included: 5 short-answer questions for
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
+3
Ecology - Digital Interactive Notebook
This notebook includes all the notes & information needed for a successful ecology unit. Students will learn through interacting with the following topics: Biodiversity and biomesTrophic levels, food webs, and energy pyramidsSymbiotic relationshipsKeystone species, endangered species, and invasive speciesIncluded slides contain notes, diagrams, click-and-drag vocabulary and models, practice creating food webs, guided research, resources, and MORE!
7th - 10th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
+7
Our Planet: "From Deserts to Grasslands" Netflix Movie Guide | Editable
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: "From Deserts to Grasslands” — the visually stunning fifth episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. This episode investigates survival strategies in arid and grassland environments, migration, and the consequences of habitat loss, fitting well with units on biomes, adaptation, and human-environment interactions. What’s
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-LS2-4
+4
Our Planet: "Forests" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “Forests” — the visually stunning season 1 finale episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. This episode explores temperate and tropical forests, emphasizing biodiversity, carbon storage, and the resilience of ecosystems, making it suitable for lessons on climate change, succession, and conservation. What’s Included: 5
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS2-1
+3
Alien Symbiotic Relationships Activity – Ecosystems & Food Webs PBL Resource
Engage your students with this interactive ecology worksheet designed as part of an Alien Biome Project-Based Learning Unit. In this assignment, students identify and analyze three or more symbiotic relationships (mutualism, parasitism, commensalism, competition, predation) between their original, student-created alien species. The activity reinforces core ecological concepts while sparking creativity and critical thinking. ***Though designed to be part of the Alien Biome PBL unit, this reso
6th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS2-2
, HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Designing Producers - Extreme Alien Environments with AI - Project Activity
Spark creativity and deepen science understanding with this project-based learning activity where students design their own alien plant species adapted to an extreme ecosystem! Students apply their knowledge of photosynthesis, producer traits, and plant adaptations as they invent and describe a producer for their fictional alien biome—whether icy, volcanic, or anything in between. Then, using AI image generation tools (links and guided instruction included!), they bring their bizarre botany
6th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS2-6
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About the store
Experience
I am a high school biology teacher who creates classroom-tested resources designed to make complex life science concepts engaging and accessible. I currently teach high school biology and design lessons aligned to NGSS standards, focusing on topics like genetics, cell biology, ecology, and evolution.
Many of the resources in this store began as activities for my own students. I refine them each year based on real classroom feedback to ensure they are clear, effective, and genuinely engaging for students.
Teaching style
Since most of my teaching career has been in alternative education and/or special education classrooms, my teaching style focuses on active learning, inquiry, and problem-solving to increase engagement for the most reluctant learners. I believe students understand biology best when they interact with the concepts rather than simply memorizing vocabulary.
That’s why many of my resources include puzzle-style review activities, escape rooms and challenge games, scaffolded notes and guided practice, NGSS-aligned questions, and real-world connections
My goal is to help teachers save time while giving students meaningful learning experiences.
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