Remote Scientists
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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
Natural Selection Lab Experiment - Online Interactive Simulation Activity
Explore natural selection in action with this engaging, hands-on lab! Using the classic example of the peppered moth, students simulate how environmental changes affect the frequency of traits over time. This lesson helps students understand key evolution concepts by connecting them to real-world data and phenomena. This resource includes: A brief overview of the peppered moth and its evolutionary story Step-by-step lab procedure for a guided simulation Data table for tracking moth populat
6th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-4
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
Population Crash Research: Ecosystem Imbalance, Invasive Species & Human Impact
Engage your students with a hands-on, standards-aligned ecology activity that explores population crashes, ecosystem imbalance, and human impacts on the environment. Perfect for middle school and high school biology classes, this worksheet helps students investigate how food webs collapse due to overhunting, invasive species, habitat destruction, or climate change. Through critical thinking, multimedia analysis, and research-based questions, students learn to connect human actions to real-world
6th - 11th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
+4
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
NGSS Biology Crossword Puzzle Bundle – Ecosystems Review HS-LS2
Engaging NGSS-aligned biology crossword puzzles for HS-LS2-1 to HS-LS2-8. Perfect for test prep, sub plans, review, and vocabulary practice. Answer keys included!Looking for an engaging, standards-based way to review ecology and ecosystem dynamics? This NGSS Biology Crossword Puzzle Bundle is aligned to HS-LS2-1 through HS-LS2-8 and provides printable, vocabulary-rich activities designed to reinforce key concepts in ecology, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, population interactions, and enviro
6th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS2-5
+5
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
Our Planet: "The High Seas" Movie Questions | Netflix Guide | Editable Worksheet
Engage your students with thought-provoking questions as they watch Our Planet: “The High Seas” — the visually stunning sixth episode of the Netflix docuseries! This ready-to-use resource is perfect for science, environmental studies, or general ed enrichment days. Exploring the open ocean, this episode covers oceanic food webs, the importance of phytoplankton, and the global consequences of overfishing, supporting marine science and sustainability topics. What’s Included: 5 short-answer questi
5th - 12th
Biology, Earth Sciences, Environment
NGSS
HS-LS2-7
, MS-LS2-5
, HS-ESS3-3
+3
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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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