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From this directed reading activity sheet, students will: (1) state how many pairs of chromosomes humans have; (2) define autosomes; (3) state the number of pairs of autosomes humans have; (4) state the number of pairs of sex chromosomes humans have; (5) state what the sex of a person depends on; (6) indicate what chromosome contains genes for maleness; (7) define X-linked traits; (8) indicate whether or not genes on the Y chromosome express X-linked traits; and (9) perform crosses that involve

This resource includes 19 background questions (to be answered prior to viewing the video Lorenzo’s Oil) and 8 video questions. Through exploring adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), students will understand how biochemical reactions and cells are interdependent and designed for balance and regulation, and understand how certain cell parts and biochemical components have specific functions. Answers to the background and video questions are now included at the end.

From this concept map and flow chart, students will: summarize the light-dependent and light-independent reactions; state where the light-dependent and light-independent reactions occur; and describe how light energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the diagrams and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, they can be printed out for hard copy use. You might be interested in these other products: http://w

This set of 22 questions corresponds to the Bill Nye: Atoms video (duration 25 minutes). Students will (1) review the basic atomic structure, (2) distinguish between atoms and molecules, and (3) explain the importance of the element carbon in living things.

From this concept map, students will: (1) relate chromosomes, DNA, genes, and traits; (2) describe the main results of meiosis; (3) explain the importance of crossing-over in meiosis; (4) distinguish between genotype and phenotype; (5) distinguish between homozygous and heterozygous; (6) relate Punnett squares, alleles, and genotype; (7) state the principle of dominance; and (8) relate fertilization, gametes, and zygote. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the maps and ty

From this concept map, students will: (1) distinguish between biotic factor and abiotic factor; (2) describe three types of community interactions that can affect an ecosystem; and (3) relate ecosystem, community, species and niche. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the diagram and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, it can be printed out for hard copy use. Thank you for your interest!

From this activity sheet, students will: (1) identify codons when given a DNA strand; and (2) use the genetic code to identify the sequence of amino acids that correspond to a particular gene sequence. Thank you for your interest!

This set of 14 questions corresponds with the Bill Nye: Climate video. From these questions, students will: (1) define climate; (2) describe the effects of latitude on climate; (3) describe how heat is transported in the biosphere; (4) describe the greenhouse effect; and (5) describe how large bodies of water affect climate.

From these two concept maps and Venn diagram, students will: (1) describe the overall structure of DNA, RNA and protein; (2) describe the main differences between DNA and RNA; (3) describe the stages of transcription and translation during protein synthesis; and (4) describe the role of codons in protein synthesis. Templates and and word banks are provided. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the diagrams and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, they can be print

This resource includes Frayer models for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Frayer models are graphic organizers that contain any 4 of the following categories: Term, Definition, Characteristic(s), Example(s), Visual representation, Personal association. Frayer models help students understand key terms and their relationships. This resource may also be used as a model for students who create their own Frayer models. Thank you for your interest!

From this activity, students will explain the benefits of volcanoes. This activity includes a reading selection, guided reading questions, and concept map. The concept map includes a template and word bank.

From this concept map, students will: state and define the factors that are used to describe a population; state the factors that affect population size; identify factors that limit population growth; and relate growth rate, exponential growth, logistic growth, and carrying capacity. A word bank is provided. Text fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the map and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, it can be printed out for hard copy use. Thank you for your interest!

From this concept map, students will: (1) describe the different levels of organization that ecologists study; (2) describe the two main forms of energy that power living systems; (3) describe the flow of energy among organisms in an ecosystem; and (4) state the proportion of energy that is transferred from one trophic level to the next. A template and word bank is included. Text fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the map and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, it c

From these two concept maps, students will: (1) describe the overall process by which body cells or somatic cells reproduce; and (2) describe the steps of interphase, the phases of mitosis, and cytokinesis. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the diagrams and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, they can be printed out for hard copy use. Thank you for your interest!

From this narrated and animated PowerPoint presentation, students will: (1) distinguish between dominant alleles and recessive alleles for traits; (2) explain the principle of dominance; (3) explain the principle of segregation; (4) explain the principle of independent assortment; and (5) define homozygous, heterozygous, phenotype, and genotype. This presentation of 31 slides includes: narrations, a purposeful theme, the review topic, learning objectives, notes, images that correspond to the c

Students will understand cell structures and functions and how they are interdependent through exploring analogies. This product includes a narrated PowerPoint presentation of new material (can also be imported into Google Slides) and guided/independent practice via two versions: MS Word and Google Docs in which students can complete and submit to their teacher electronically. Students will: 1) explain why the cell is like a factory; 2) compare a factory that makes food items to a cell that make

From this concept map, students will: (1) name the four major groups of organic compounds in living things; (2) describe their structures and functions; and (3) give examples of each. A template and word bank is provided. Texts fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the map and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, it can be printed out for hard copy use. Thank you for your interest!

From this concept map and Venn diagram, students will: (1) explain the goal and nature of science; (2) explain the scientific method; and (3) distinguish between controlled experiment and observational study. Templates and word banks are provided. Text fields are embedded, so students can simply click on the diagrams and type in the appropriate words. Alternatively, they can be printed out for hard copy use. Thank you for your interest!