Schubach Science

This Mitosis BINGO Review Game is the perfect activity that is both fun and instructional. Students will enjoy playing a game while also getting to review for extra practice or before a test or quiz. This BINGO is unique because not only do the cards contain Mitosis and Cell Division Vocab terms, but it also includes images of cells in the different phases of Mitosis! Directions: 1. Print out the 30 unique BINGO cards for students. If necessary, there are two blank extra BINGO cards available a

Students will have fun learning or reviewing the structure and function of cell organelles with this activity that merges science and social media. There are TWO versions of the activity included in this PDF file! Choose which one works best for YOUR classroom. Version 1 Teacher Directions: The following 4 pages do not include the names of the organelles. Students will write the organelle name on the phone screen. Print one sheet or print all four… whatever works for your classroom! Version 1

In this lab, students will complete two activities that demonstrate lactic acid fermentation in their bodies. In the first activity, students will be pinching a clothespin for as many times as possible in a certain time frame. Not only will students feel the fatigue in their fingers, but the data will show the increased inefficiency of their muscles. In the second activity, students will hold textbooks in their hands, away from their bodies, and parallel with the floor. This one really makes t

A perfect review for students learning about mitosis and the cell cycle. Students are asked to match 3 items, reinforcing their complete understanding of the topic. Phase names, diagrams, and descriptions must be matched by drawing a line. Diagrams and descriptions are for animal cells. Mitosis/Cell Cycle Phases Included: -Interphase (G2) -Prophase -Metaphase -Anaphase -Telophase -Cytokinesis (after cells split, starting G1) **********************************************************************

In this lab, students will be practicing the scientific method while experimenting with reaction time. This very simple lab is easy to follow and requires minimal materials. The lab is set up so students can choose their own independent variable to test. Students will be dropping a ruler from above their hand to see how long it takes for them to catch it. They will measure reaction time with the number of centimeters the ruler falls past their index finger before they stop it. The different vari

In this lab, students will expose gummy bears to four different solutions: water, acid (vinegar), salt, and sugar. Students will use this inquiry to practice many steps of the scientific method and laboratory process. This lab includes: -Writing a hypothesis. -Reading and executing a procedure. -Recording data in a table. -Identifying: independent and dependent variables, control and experimental groups, and constants. -Creating a multiple line graph based on data. -Answering 6 analysis questio

Domains & Kingdoms Drag 'n Drop What is this activity? This activity is a simple and easy way to check for student understanding about the characteristics of domains and kingdoms. The graphic organizer is a great visual that allows students to sort this information in their minds. Upon completing, it also gives a fantastic template to allow students to compare and contrast between kingdoms. The “drag ‘n drop” feature ensures that students aren’t including incorrect information in their organize

This interactive notebook guide is the perfect activity for both practice and reference. Students will receive clear, easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions on how to set up and complete a Punnett square. After reviewing these directions, students will be asked to complete their own Punnett square example in their notebooks. Rubric is included and students are directed to paste it into their notebooks for easy grading. After this is completed, it makes for a great reference and study tool th

Sometimes students find it very hard to wrap their minds around the large classification of living things!! (Wait - a sponge is an ANIMAL?!?!?! #whoaaaaaa!) This activity is a great way to help students organize their thinking about the biological levels of organization. This interactive notebook concept map is the perfect way to begin a unit on classification or the diversity of life. Students will review the 3 domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. Students will also review the 4 eukaryotic

Looking for something to emphasize the values of TEAMWORK, ATTENTION-TO-DETAIL, and REFLECTION?! This is the perfect activity! This easy-to-complete lesson is a great start for any science class. It can also be used as a team-building activity in all other content areas! The worksheet walks students through the parts of the scientific method. Reviewing or teaching the scientific method beforehand is not necessary. This is a great introduction to get them talking about it later! There are TWO

Another short and simple interactive notebook activity! Great for review and reinforcement! This interactive notebook activity will help students review the vocabulary associated with chromosomes. After reviewing the definitions for chromosome, chromatin, replicated chromosome, centromere, chromatid, and sister chromatids, students will identify those terms on a diagram. This activity is the perfect review to complete prior to talking about mitosis or meiosis. Students will have a solid backgrou

This product can be used to paste into an interactive notebook or for a general review of alleles. I complete this diagram with my students at the beginning of our genetics unit, before they have learned about Punnett squares or terms like heterozygous, homozygous, phenotype, and genotype. This activity is perfect for students because it makes for great reference later in the unit or when they are studying! This product includes a cover page, the diagram with directions, and a rubric for easy

Do you want a way to get students interested in learning!? Social media is a HUGE hit with students and will be a HUGE hit in your lessons! The clipart provided in this bundle will give you ENDLESS possibilities for engaging activities. These can be used as warm-ups, exit tickets, group projects, or individual assessments. Use one clipart individually or use many to create a multi-iPhone activity! The BEST part about this bundle? You get access to the original Google Drawing files!! What does

This interactive notebook activity is a great review for students learning about the cell cycle, cell division, and mitosis! Students will review what happens in interphase, each step of mitosis, and cytokinesis. Students will sort the order of the steps of the cell cycle. In the end, this interactive notebook activity serves as a wonderful reference guide and review! There are TWO versions of this activity included! This makes for a great differentiation tool or just a nice option for you to pi

A great review and problem-solving activity that can be used in many ways! Flip Cards/ Flashcards/ Task Cards My students complete this activity at the beginning of our genetics unit. At this point, they are learning about the following terms: heredity, genetics, gene, trait, allele, dominant allele, recessive allele, purebred, and hybrid. Students have NOT yet learned the terms: homozygous, heterozygous, genotype, or phenotype. They will learn these terms in the next section. Directions: 1

This Mitosis Puzzle Card review activity is the perfect way for students to reinforce their conceptual understanding of the phases of mitosis. Phases include prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis, and interphase. Students will be applying their knowledge of each stage by both referencing a verbal description of what happens in each stage and a diagram of each stage. This review activity can be completed in many ways. Students could be timed for a fun race-like game. Students coul

Detailed and versatile Mitosis Cells Clipart!! These graphics have so many uses! They can be inserted into a Mitosis PowerPoint or Google Presentation. They can be placed into worksheets. They can be printed out larger as manipulatives, where students move the cells until the phases are in order. They can be used as diagram labeling tools. The possibilities are endless!! The clipart images are saved as .png files. These files have transparent backgrounds, so they look amazingly seamless on a co

A fabulously fun and fast-paced review game! Students will love zipping through this vocabulary review and my middle school students thrive one the friendly competition between class periods! Print, cut, laminate, and play! So easy to set up and can be used over and over. Make practice fun with this review! Directions: 1. Print out the cards on pages 4-19. Cut the pages in half to separate the cards. Laminate if desired. 2. To conduct the review, pass the “I Have, Who Has?” cards out to stud

This is a great review interactive notebook activity that allows for customization depending on your class. Teachers have the option of including just the cell cycle diagram in the students’ notebooks, or including both the diagram and a comprehension question sheet. The cell cycle diagram includes interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis. The diagram shows the order in which cells travel through the cycle. It also shows cell diagrams outside of each cell cycle stage

This activity comes with 12 cards for reviewing biome characteristics. The task cards are written as if the animals or plants that live in the biomes are describing them. Using the clues in the text, students have to figure out which biome the animal or plant lives in. This activity comes with a word bank that can be used to guide students, if necessary. These tasks cards can be posted up around the room, students can use them as flash cards individually, or they can be completed in small stud