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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Christmas Genetic Mutations Activity | Reindeer DNA & Protein Synthesis Practice
Bring some holiday fun to your genetics unit with this Christmas-themed Genetic Mutations Activity! Students explore how changes in DNA can lead to surprising traits — perfect for a seasonal twist on protein synthesis, transcription, and translation. In this activity, students analyze DNA sequences from “mystery reindeer”, identify mutation types — frameshift, insertion, deletion, missense, nonsense, and silent mutations — and determine how each mutation alters the reindeer’s appearance. By dec
7th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS3-2
Halloween Genetic Mutations Activity | Monster DNA & Protein Synthesis Practice
Bring some spooky fun to your genetics unit with this Halloween-themed Genetic Mutations Activity! Students explore how changes in DNA can lead to surprising and monstrous traits — perfect for a seasonal twist on protein synthesis, transcription, and translation. In this activity, students analyze DNA sequences from “mystery monsters”, identify mutation types — frameshift, insertion, deletion, missense, nonsense, and silent mutations — and determine how each mutation alters the monster’s appear
7th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS3-2
Human Body Systems Reading Comprehension Bundle | NGSS Biology Science Passages
Make your human body systems unit engaging and easy to teach with this NGSS-aligned reading comprehension bundle for middle school and high school biology! These printable, no-prep guided reading passages help students understand how the body’s major systems work together to maintain homeostasis — with real-world examples, academic vocabulary, and built-in comprehension questions that strengthen reading-in-science skills. Each passage connects structure and function to system interactions, makin
7th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, Informational Text
NGSS
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-2
+8
Valentines Genetic Mutations Activity | Lovebug DNA & Protein Synthesis Practice
Bring some holiday fun to your genetics unit with this Valentine's Day-themed Genetic Mutations Activity! Students explore how changes in DNA can lead to surprising traits — perfect for a seasonal twist on protein synthesis, transcription, and translation. In this activity, students analyze DNA sequences from “Mystery Lovebugs”, identify mutation types — frameshift, insertion, deletion, missense, nonsense, and silent mutations — and determine how each mutation alters the Lovebug’s appearance. B
7th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS3-2
Biome Research Project | Ecology for Middle/High School | Editable Google Slides
Bring ecosystems to life with this Biome Research Project, a ready-to-use and editable Google Slides presentation template that helps students explore the fascinating interactions within Earth’s major biomes. Students will research key ecological concepts—including trophic levels, keystone species, endangered species, and symbiotic relationships—while creating a colorful and informative digital presentation. The guided slides include clear prompts, example biomes, and suggested sources to
6th - 9th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
+4
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
Molecular Evidence of Evolution | DNA Comparison & Cladogram Activity | NGSS
Help students use real DNA data to determine evolutionary relationships with this engaging, scaffolded molecular evidence investigation. In this activity, students compare DNA sequences from five different species to identify similarities and differences, construct claims using evidence and reasoning (CER), and build a cladogram based on molecular data. This resource moves beyond memorization and asks students to think like evolutionary biologists, analyzing how mutations accumulate over time an
7th - 11th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-1
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 Biome Project-Based Unit: 21 Lessons on Ecology, Adaptations & Ecosystems
⭐ Middle and High School NGSS-Aligned PBL Unit ⭐ -- Teach ecosystems and adaptations through creativity, critical thinking, and science! This comprehensive 21-lesson bundle guides students step-by-step in designing an alien ecosystem for a Hollywood movie pitch, integrating Earth-based ecology concepts with project-based learning. -- What’s Included: ✅ 21 detailed, ready-to-use assignments ✅ NGSS-aligned lessons for grades 6–10 ✅ Graphic organizers, rubrics, vocabulary sheets, and simulatio
6th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
Christmas Food Web Mystery | North Pole Ecology Activity | Keystone Species
Bring some holiday fun to your ecology unit with this Christmas-themed North Pole Food Web Mystery! Students explore how changes in a keystone species can ripple through an entire ecosystem — perfect for a seasonal twist on energy flow, trophic levels, and species interactions. In this activity, students investigate a North Pole ecosystem where Snowmoss, a critical producer, is disappearing. By analyzing species cards, building a food web, and examining evidence of population changes, students s
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
+5
Nutrition Mini-Unit Readings | Digestive System, Food Guides, Diet Trends & BMI
Teach nutrition and health science with this complete 5-reading bundle! Students practice reading comprehension while they explore digestion, macromolecules, food guides in the U.S. and around the world, and modern health trends like BMI and fad diets. Each nonfiction reading is written at an upper middle to lower high school level and includes engaging visuals, comprehension questions, and key vocabulary. Perfect for biology, health, or life science classes. ✅ Covers digestion, nutrients, an
7th - 11th
Biology, Family Consumer Sciences, Health
Evolution Unit Bundle: Evidence, Speciation, Meiosis & Cladograms | NGSS-aligned
Teach evolution from genes to species with this comprehensive, scaffolded Evolution Unit Bundle. This bundle combines two engaging nonfiction readings with a hands-on cladogram activity, helping students connect genetic variation, natural selection, speciation, and common ancestry. Designed for middle school and early high school life science, these resources work together as a complete mini-unit or can be used independently for reinforcement, review, or assessment. Perfect for NGSS-aligned evol
7th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
+1
Grassland Savanna Food Web Mystery | NGSS Ecology | Keystone Species & Trophic
Bring hands-on ecosystem investigation into your classroom with this Grassland Savanna Food Web Mystery! Students explore how energy flows through a real-world African savanna ecosystem, analyze predator-prey interactions, and predict the cascading effects of disruptions — perfect for teaching keystone species, trophic levels, and ecosystem dynamics with a fun, engaging mystery. Grassland Savanna Food Web Mystery Activity:Students Will: Classify organisms into producers, primary consumers, secon
7th - 11th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-3
+5
Mutations Activity & Protein Synthesis | DNA RNA Transcription Translation NGSS
Protein Synthesis & Mutations Activity: This mutations activity and protein synthesis lab gives students hands-on practice with DNA, RNA, transcription, translation, and genetic mutations in one engaging, classroom-ready lesson. If you’re looking for a complete DNA → RNA → Protein activity that also covers mutation types and their effects, this is the only resource you’ll need. Students don’t just answer questions: they reconstruct DNA, build proteins, and analyze how mutations change traits in
7th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS3-2
St. Patrick's Day Genetic Mutations Activity | DNA & Protein Synthesis Practice
Bring some holiday fun to your genetics unit with this St. Patrick's Day-themed Genetic Mutations Activity! Students explore how changes in DNA can lead to surprising traits — perfect for a seasonal twist on protein synthesis, transcription, and translation. In this activity, students analyze DNA sequences from “mystery leprechauns”, identify mutation types — frameshift, insertion, deletion, missense, nonsense, and silent mutations — and determine how each mutation alters the leprechaun's appea
7th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS3-2
Photosynthesis Cellular Respiration Escape Room | Printable Biology Review Game
Save the BioLab in This High-Stakes Science Escape Room! Your students are trapped in the BioLab after a power outage disrupts the energy balance between photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Oxygen levels are dropping fast, and the only way to survive is to restore the lab’s energy systems — one level at a time! Check out our other Escape Rooms HERE!This 5-level escape room makes reviewing energy processes exciting and collaborative. Students will answer multiple-choice questions to unlock
8th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-6
Protein Synthesis Escape Room | DNA, Transcription & Translation Activity
Bring protein synthesis to life with this engaging Transcription & Translation Escape Room! Perfect for middle school science and high school biology, this no-prep classroom activity helps students master how DNA, mRNA, and tRNA work together to build proteins—while racing to “escape the cell” before time runs out. Students move through five interactive levels, solving puzzles that reinforce key concepts: Steps of DNA replication, transcription, and translation Roles of DNA, mRNA, tRNA, and a
8th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
+1
Easter Genetic Mutations Activity | Bunny DNA & Protein Synthesis Practice NGSS
Bring some holiday fun to your genetics unit with this Easter-themed Genetic Mutations Activity! Students explore how changes in DNA can lead to surprising traits — perfect for a seasonal twist on protein synthesis, transcription, and translation. In this activity, students analyze DNA sequences from “mystery bunnies”, identify mutation types — frameshift, insertion, deletion, missense, nonsense, and silent mutations — and determine how each mutation alters the Easter bunny's appearance. By dec
7th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS3-2
Nervous System Bundle: Reading + Reaction Rate Lab Activity + Puzzle: Grades 6–9
Help students build a foundational understanding of the nervous system with this engaging reading + lab bundle designed for grades 6–8 or introductory high school biology. This bundle pairs a student-friendly nervous system reading with a hands-on reaction time lab that allows students to investigate how the body Detects and responds to stimuli. Together, these resources reinforce structure–function relationships, basic cause-and-effect reasoning, and real-world connections to human health—witho
5th - 9th
Biology, General Science, Health
NGSS
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
+2
Mendelian Genetics Escape Room | Punnett Squares & Inheritance Review Game NGSS
Mendelian Genetics Escape Room: Stop the Rogue AI GEN-E Turn your genetics review into an immersive, story-driven challenge your students won’t forget! In this high-engagement Mendelian Genetics Escape Room, students must stop a rogue artificial intelligence that has taken control of a genetic research greenhouse. The AI, GEN-E, has begun rewriting plant DNA and creating unstable trait combinations. To shut down the system before the mutations spread, students must solve a series of inheritanc
8th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
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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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