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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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
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
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
Decode the DNA: Genetics Investigation | Transcription Translation Mystery
Bring real-world intrigue into your biology classroom with Decode the DNA: A Forensic Genetics Investigation — a no-prep, hands-on, and NGSS-aligned lab that transforms your students into forensic geneticists! Students will analyze mystery DNA samples, transcribe and translate genetic codes, and identify unknown organisms using protein synthesis concepts. Perfect for introducing or reviewing DNA structure, transcription, translation, and the relationship between genes, proteins, and traits. (LOO
6th - 12th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS1-1
, HS-LS3-2
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
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
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
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
Human Impact on a Biome - Creative Ecology Writing Prompts - Project Activity
Get students thinking critically and creatively with this assignment, a dynamic writing-based ecology activity designed to blend science concepts with imaginative storytelling. With four exciting Hollywood-style conflict prompts, students must analyze how the arrival of humans would affect the balance of their alien biome—mirroring ecological disruptions seen here on Earth. From invasive species to resource exploitation, this engaging assignment connects science standards to storytelling. W
7th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
, HS-LS2-7
, MS-ESS3-4
+3
Ecology Jeopardy Game | Matter & Energy in Organisms & Ecosystems | NGSS-Aligned
Make ecology review fun and interactive with this Jeopardy-style science game! This digital Google Slides activity is perfect for high school biology and life science classes, focusing on the NGSS topic Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems (HS-LS2). With 30 editable questions, students will review key ecology concepts such as: Photosynthesis and cellular respiration Biomolecules and energy flow Ecosystem dynamics and carbon cycling This interactive Jeopardy game includes a clickable ga
8th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
, HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS1-7
+3
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
Alien Biome Ecosystem Proposal - PBL Final Project: Rubric & Graphic Organizer
*This is the project overview, rubric, and graphic organizer for the Alien Biome PBL Unit*Unlock the creativity and scientific skills of your students with this engaging Final Project where they design an alien biome for a Hollywood movie! In this project, students are tasked with designing a scientifically accurate ecosystem set on a fictional alien planet. They will propose their biome to movie producers by presenting detailed ecosystems, including species interactions, energy flow, and ecolo
6th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-7
, HS-LS3-1
+12
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
DNA Mystery | Interactive Transcription and Translation Introduction Activity
Engage your students with this hands-on DNA decoding mystery! In this fun and interactive Google Slides™ activity, students explore the connection between DNA, traits, transcription, and translation by uncovering a secret message hidden within two strands of mystery DNA. Students will:Create a complementary DNA strand using color-coded base pairs (simulating transcription)Use a cypher key to “translate” their sequence into a hidden phrase or clueAnalyze their results to determine whether the D
6th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-1
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 Decomposers - Research, AI & Explain Role - Project Activity
What happens when there's no one to take out the trash in an ecosystem? In this creative and standards-aligned activity, students explore the critical role decomposers play in real-world ecosystems before designing their own alien decomposer to fit the unique conditions of their imagined biome. They'll research Earth decomposers, design a new species with specific adaptations, and explain how it helps sustain the balance of their sci-fi food web. Looking for examples of Alien Ecosystems for your
7th - 11th
Biology, Earth Sciences, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-3
, HS-LS2-4
, 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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