Seth Rojello

This comprehensive summer assignment is designed to kickstart students' success in AP Biology by introducing them to the foundational content of Unit 1: Chemistry of Life and Unit 2: Cell Structure and Function. With guided vocabulary, conceptual questions, interactive simulations, and lab-based thinking, this resource builds content knowledge, scientific reasoning, and data analysis skills—all before the school year even begins! Standards Alignment: NGSS HS-LS1-1: Construct an explanation bas

This engaging and rigorous resource guides students through analyzing phylogenetic relationships using real-world data, core vocabulary mastery, and critical thinking scenarios. Students explore evolutionary biology concepts like molecular clocks, monophyletic groups, and tree-building techniques, while applying them to conservation, paleontology, and genomics. Standards Alignment:- Aligned with Common Core Literacy Standards for Science (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.1, RST.11-12.3, RST.11-12.9)

Challenge your students to think beyond memorization with this rigorous and engaging biology activity that redefines what it means to be alive. Perfect for high school or honors biology, this resource combines molecular biology, cell theory, biochemistry, and evolutionary theory to help students apply scientific reasoning to real-world and theoretical examples like viruses, fire, robots, and synthetic cells. Standards Alignment: NGSS HS-LS1-1: Structure and Function NGSS HS-LS1-2: Systems of Spe

Explore the real-world science behind CRISPR, cloning, and gene therapy with this engaging and thought-provoking high school biology resource. Students will analyze how DNA technologies are used in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science, while applying their understanding of heredity, inheritance patterns, and bioethics. Perfect for deepening understanding in genetics units or as an extension activity! Standards Alignment: NGSS (High School): HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-3 Common Core

Engage your middle and high school students in scientific reasoning with this hands-on, thought-provoking activity that explores the 8 characteristics of life. In Is it Alive?, students analyze a fire, virus, robot, and seed to determine which are truly living using a scientific checklist. This resource promotes critical thinking, real-world application, and NGSS-aligned biological literacy—perfect for introducing or reviewing the concept of life. Standards Alignment: NGSS MS-LS1-1: Conduct an

This engaging and standards-aligned resource explores the ecological impacts of natural disasters through interactive activities, data-driven case studies, and critical thinking questions. Students will examine how wildfires, floods, hurricanes, droughts, and volcanic eruptions influence ecosystems through disturbance mechanisms, succession, and biodiversity changes. With a mix of matching, analysis, and real-world research, this lesson builds deep understanding of ecological resilience and envi

This in-depth project guides AP Biology students through the design, modeling, and evaluation of a complex ecosystem using ecological data, scientific reasoning, and systems thinking. With a strong emphasis on energy transfer, biogeochemical cycles, and species interactions, this post-exam assignment offers a meaningful way to apply AP-level ecological principles in a creative, research-based format. Standards Alignment: NGSS High School Life Science HS-LS2-1: Carrying capacity and resource avai

This engaging post-AP Biology project challenges students to design a scientifically accurate model ecosystem based on a real-world biome. Students will analyze ecological relationships, simulate energy flow, and assess ecosystem stability through an interactive and creative lens. Ideal for end-of-year exploration or extension beyond the AP curriculum, this activity deepens understanding of systems thinking and ecological interactions. Standards Alignment: NGSS High School Life Science: HS-LS2-1

Explore the fascinating web of interspecies interactions with this comprehensive, NGSS-aligned resource! Investigating Animal Relationships in Ecosystems leads students through a scaffolded journey from defining ecological vocabulary to analyzing real-world case studies, applying knowledge to environmental challenges, and extending learning through independent research. Ideal for middle and high school life science or biology classes, this engaging resource encourages critical thinking, scienti

This comprehensive resource engages high school biology students in analyzing ecological interactions across diverse environments. Through real-world case studies, advanced vocabulary work, critical thinking prompts, and an independent research extension, students explore how species relationships—like mutualism, parasitism, and predation—shape ecosystems. Perfect for advanced learners or AP Biology classes, this resource supports systems thinking, scientific reasoning, and ecological literacy.

Looking for a way to deepen students' understanding of the Chemistry of Life while building their scientific writing skills? This resource provides engaging, standards-aligned C-R-E writing prompts focused on essential biology topics such as water properties, macromolecules, enzymes, and carbon chemistry. Perfect for reinforcing content while supporting literacy in science! Standards Alignment:This resource aligns with: Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS): HS-LS1-6: Construct and revise ex