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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
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
Macromolecules & Nutrition Reading Comprehension | Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats
Engage your students with this comprehensive, student-friendly reading activity with text-dependent questions on macromolecules and nutrition, designed for middle school and high school science and aligned to NGSS standards (HS-LS1.A: Structure and Function). Students will explore carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids, learning how these macromolecules fuel the body, support structure, and regulate key biological processes. This 3-4 page passage includes:Detailed explanations of simple vs. comple
7th - 12th
Biology, Health, Informational Text
NGSS
MS-LS1-7
, HS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-3
+1
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
Global Food Guides Reading Questions: Nutrition & Culture Comprehension Activity
Help students compare global nutrition models with this no-prep reading and comprehension worksheet. Covers MyPlate, Japan, Mexico, Canada, Belgium, Benin, and the Double Pyramid Model.Take your students on a journey around the globe with this engaging “Food Guides Around the World” reading comprehension activity! Students will explore how different countries—from the United States, Mexico, and Canada to Japan, Belgium, Benin, and Italy—design their food guides to reflect unique cultural tradi
7th - 11th
Biology, Health, Informational Text
CCSS, NGSS
RI.6.1
, RI.6.7
, RI.7.1
+10
Comparative Anatomy Evidence for Evolution Worksheet | Homologous Analogous NGSS
Help students analyze real anatomical evidence for evolution using this guided comparative anatomy investigation focused on forelimb structures, homologous vs. analogous traits, vestigial structures, cladograms, and CER writing. In this activity, students compare the forelimb bones of six vertebrates—human, dog, horse, bat, bird, and seal—to determine evolutionary relationships and construct a scientific explanation for common ancestry. This resource is designed to:Build evidence-based reasoning
7th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
+1
Sex-Linked Inheritance Reading & Punnett Square Practice | X-Linked Traits Genes
Help students truly understand sex-linked inheritance with this engaging, inclusive, and content-rich reading passage and practice worksheet! This resource covers X-linked and Y-linked traits, Punnett square setup for sex-linked crosses, codominance in calico cats, and real-world genetic disorders like Hemophilia and red-green Color blindness. Perfect for middle school life science, high school biology, or introductory genetics units. What’s Included: Informational reading passage on sex chromo
7th - 11th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, HS-LS3-2
Nervous System Reaction Time Lab | MS Science | NGSS | No-Prep Activity
Help students understand how the nervous system responds to stimuli with this hands-on reaction time lab designed specifically for middle school science (grades 6–8) and adaptable for grades 6–9. In this engaging investigation, students measure their reaction time using a simple ruler drop test and analyze how practice improves response speed by strengthening neural pathways. The lab emphasizes brain processing, neuron communication, and voluntary responses, without confusing reflex demonstratio
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
, HS-LS1-3
Cladogram Activity: Building & Analyzing Evolutionary Relationships | NGSS
Help students understand evolutionary relationships by building and analyzing cladograms using real biological traits and species. This scaffolded no-prep activity guides students from interpreting simple cladograms to constructing their own using trait data—perfect for middle school and early high school life science. Students learn how scientists use shared derived characteristics to model evolutionary history, identify common ancestors, and determine relatedness among species. This resource w
7th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
Excretory System Reading Comprehension | Human Body Systems Middle & High School
Help students understand how the body maintains balance and removes waste with this engaging, NGSS-aligned reading on the Excretory System. Designed for middle and high school biology, this teacher-guided passage explores how the kidneys, bladder, and related organs filter blood, regulate water levels, and support homeostasis. This resource includes a real-world phenomenon hook, clearly explained vocabulary, and 15 scaffolded comprehension questions that build science literacy and critical thin
7th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
Evidence for Evolution Reading & Questions | DNA, Fossils, Anatomy & Embryology
Give students a clear, evidence-based understanding of how scientists know evolution is real with this comprehensive Evidence for Evolution reading and analysis activity. Students examine four independent lines of evidence used by scientists: Molecular (DNA & protein sequences) Comparative anatomy Comparative embryology BiogeographyThe reading directly addresses common misconceptions about evolution and emphasizes how multiple forms of evidence work together to support scientific conclusions. U
7th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
Digestive System Reading Comprehension | Human Body Systems Middle & High School
Help students understand how the body breaks down food and absorbs nutrients with this engaging, NGSS-aligned reading on the Digestive System. Designed for middle and high school biology, this teacher-guided passage explores how organs like the stomach, intestines, and liver work together to process food, extract energy, and maintain homeostasis. This resource includes a real-world phenomenon hook, clearly explained vocabulary, and 15 scaffolded comprehension questions that build science litera
7th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
Respiratory System Model Lab: Balloon Lung & Diaphragm Activity | NGSS MS-LS1
Help students see how breathing works with this hands-on respiratory system model lab! In this engaging middle school science activity, students build a balloon-in-a-bottle lung model to investigate how the diaphragm controls airflow through changes in volume and pressure. This lab is designed to directly address common misconceptions like “lungs suck air in” and “the diaphragm pulls on the lungs” while reinforcing structure and function and cause-and-effect reasoning aligned to NGSS. What St
5th - 9th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
, HS-LS1-3
Meiosis & Speciation Reading + Questions | Evolution & Sexual Reproduction NGSS
Help students understand how meiosis, genetic variation, and speciation are connected with this clear, student-friendly Meiosis and Speciation reading comprehension activity. This resource walks students step-by-step through: How sexual reproduction works How meiosis creates genetic variation What defines a species How new species form through geographic isolation, natural selection, and reproductive isolationReal-world examples like Darwin’s finches, fireflies, fruit fly experiments, and the
7th - 11th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
+2
Nervous System Reading Comprehension | Human Body Systems Middle & High School
Help students understand how the body thinks, moves, reacts to our environment, and maintains stable internal conditions with this engaging, NGSS-aligned reading on the Nervous System. Designed for middle and high school biology, this teacher-guided passage explores how organs like the brain, spinal cord, and neurons work together to communicate through the body to maintain homeostasis. This resource includes a real-world phenomenon hook, clearly explained vocabulary, and 15 scaffolded comprehe
7th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
Respiratory System Reading Comprehension | Human Body Systems Middle & High
Help students understand how the body supplies oxygen to the body’s cells with this engaging, NGSS-aligned reading on the Respiratory System. Designed for middle and high school biology, this teacher-guided passage explores how organs like the lungs, diaphragm, and alveoli work together to facilitate gas exchange to maintain homeostasis. This resource includes a real-world phenomenon hook, clearly explained vocabulary, and 15 scaffolded comprehension questions that build science literacy and cr
7th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
Blood & the Heart Reading | Text-Dependent Questions | Sickle Cell, Hypertension
Help students build a deep, conceptual understanding of blood, the heart, and the circulatory system with this engaging Blood and the Heart reading passage paired with rigorous text-dependent questions. Designed for high school biology or life science, this no-prep resource guides students in analyzing structure–function relationships, cause-and-effect, and real-world health connections in a phenomena-based context. Students explore how blood components, heart anatomy, and electrical signaling w
8th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Endocrine System Reading Comprehension | Human Body Systems Middle & High School
Help students understand how the body communicates and maintains internal balance with this engaging, NGSS-aligned reading on the Endocrine System. Designed for middle and high school biology, this teacher-guided passage explores how hormones and glands work together to regulate metabolism, growth, stress, and blood sugar levels to keep the body in equilibrium. This resource includes a real-world phenomenon hook, clearly explained vocabulary, and 15 scaffolded comprehension questions that bui
7th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Informational Text
Genetics + DNA & Protein Synthesis Pre/Post Test Bundle | NGSS Biology
This bundle of two complete Pre/Post Test assessments covers the most important concepts in a high school biology or middle school life science course: DNA structure, protein synthesis, inheritance, traits, mutations, transcription, translation, and Punnett squares. Aligned to NGSS LS1 & NGSS LS3, this bundle makes it easy to measure true growth in your students’ understanding of genetics, heredity, molecular biology, and the Central Dogma. Use these as a biology assessment, genetics test, DNA t
7th - 10th
Biology, Forensics, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-3
, HS-LS3-1
, MS-LS1-1
+5
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
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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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