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DALLAS, Texas, United States
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I am Savannah Shafer, a Life Science 7-12 Teacher based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in Texas. Life Sciences and designing learning activities are my top passions!
Since 2017, I've taught Biology, Honors Biology, Environmental Systems, and AP Environmental Science. Many of my students have been considered at-risk, limited English proficient, and/or emergent bilingual.
My primary goals are to create engaging content that encourages students to feel supported through challenges and higher levels of critical thinking. At the end of every activity, students should feel proud of what they accomplished!
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Introduction to Classifications and Taxonomy MINI-LAB CARDSORT
This mini-lab card sort was an original creation of Savannah Shafer in 2017. This exploratory lab helps introduce students to taxonomy and the importance of using scientific names for classifying organisms. It is best used during the beginning or middle of a taxonomy unit. Card sort is self-explanatory and requires little to no explanation on behalf of the teacher. In Ms. Shafer's classroom, students were able to complete the lab mostly unassisted and with very little prior knowledge or scaffol
7th - 10th
Biology, Science
Student Dress Code Violation Log
This is an editable log to hold students accountable for dress code violations. This can be used for classroom enforcement or campus enforcement.
1st - 12th
For All Subjects
Cell Differentiation and Levels of Organization PPT
This PPT is about Cell Differentiation and the Levels of Organization from Atoms > > > Organism. The PPT highlights stem cells and how genes expression can be altered by internal or external factors. Please use with the Cell Differentiation and Levels of Organization Notes. Also includes a link to a Kahoot! As always, the resource is fully editable to meet your classroom's needs. Similar items that may work with this PPT or lesson: Cell Differentiation and the Levels of Organization
6th - 12th
Biology, Science
Evolution of Plants Card Sort + Independent Practice + Exit Ticket/Quiz
After lecturing the structures found in plants and the diversity of plants, this set of materials can be used to help students learn about the evolution of plants and understand how plant structures function. Included: Cladogram cardsort2-part-independent practiceDOL or Quiz Answer key for all (end of document)NOTE: This does not include the reproductive parts of plants, and this set of questions focuses on the evolution of plants (phylums) and the transport of molecules throughout the plant.
9th - 12th
Biology, Environment, Science
DNA Components PPT, Guided Note Foldable, and Independent Practice | Full Lesson
This bundled resource is for a full +90 minute lesson on DNA components. To ensure maximum usability, this bundle includes fully editable resources:The guided notes foldable was originally thought of and designed by Savannah Shafer. In Ms. Shafer's classroom, the notes can be stapled or easily glued into an interactive notebook.The PPT goes step by step to facilitate student progress through the guided notes foldable. The presentation includes important vocabulary, some opportunities for Pre-AP
8th - 12th
Biology, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.7.A
Cell Differentiation and the Levels of Organization Guided Notes
This set of guided notes is about Cell Differentiation and the Levels of Organization from Atoms > > > Organism. The notes highlights stem cells and how genes expression can be altered by internal or external factors. Please use with the Cell Differentiation and Levels of Organization PPT. As always, the resource is fully editable to meet your classroom's needs.
8th - 12th
Biology, Science
TEKS
SCIENCE.BIO.6.A
, SCIENCE.BIO.12.A
Natural Events Research Project
In this project, students will be creating a PPT presentation about what they will learn about natural disasters. This is directly related to the Environmental Science TEK: Analyze and describe the effects on areas impacted by natural events such as tectonic movement, volcanic events, fires, tornadoes, hurricanes, flooding, tsunamis, and population growth.Students will be asked to describe and analyze different events and the effects of such events as they make the PPT. A basic rubric is includ
6th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Science
Student Grade Conference Form
This form can be used as a quick way to conference with students, keep your own records, and have students take a parent slip to their parents about grades. This form is an editable doc so you can edit it for your own purposes. Includes a section for teacher receipt, student receipt, student grade/reason details, student action steps, and parent signature for when the slip goes home with the student. "I have found that this form works very well with my students because it has something they ca
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Intro to Taxonomy Classification Notes + Quick Activities
This resource is intended to be notes and some quick activities that can help students apply their knowledge of classifications. Facilitator only needs to prepare/lead through the first half of the "note" section. This resource can easily be folded and glued into a student's interactive notebook. (The back side is duplicated so the students can choose how they prefer to keep it in their notebook.) And of course, like always, it is fully editable in case you want to make modifications for your ow
7th - 11th
Biology, Science
Classroom Tickets for Engagement
This is a fully editable resource. You can easily change the number of POINTS and the class or name that the tickets are for. They are made to be easily cut out. Tickets are ideal for a black & white printer, but the shapes can be colored for color printers. The tickets are meant to be printed from front and back, however, one single side can also be used.
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Restroom Log (Editable)
Feel free to change the fonts, sizes, and fields to suit your needs. This is a fully editable document! Includes: Teacher nameSchool NameAgreement/Policy descriptionDateNameClass periodTime leavingReturn time
Not Specific
For All Subjects
Cellular Transport: Active and Passive Transport PPT
This PPT is for passive and active cellular transport. There are also some cue slides for activities to help students understand permeability. The PPT (of 62 slides with original animations) breaks down the concepts in a way that low level students can easily apply real world situations with permeability. There are 20+ additional slides in case you would like to use ideas. Please use with the Cellular Transport: Active and Passive Transport Guided Notes. As always, this resource is fully editab
7th - 10th
Biology, Science
Specialized Cells PPT
This is a short lecture intended for a 30-45 minute class period. It is on the shorter side because more time is given for independent practice. Cells included: Erythrocytes, Lymphocytes, Muscle types, Epithelia, Neurons, Adipocytes, and Gametes. Additional cell types can be added by request. Please use with the Specialized Cells Guided Notes. The guided notes found in a separate listing are 2 per page so students can easily add them to their notebook.
7th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
Guided Dynamic Earth Systems Research Project
Students can use this organizer as a self-led activity to research the interactions between Earth's systems: Cryosphere, Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, and Biosphere. Helpful links to guide the students through their readings are provided. It is intended to be a free-form activity with flexibility for student creativity. Directions can be modified based on the directions you want the students to go. The assignment is aligned with the performance/academic skills of Texas (6A): ENVIRONMENTAL
7th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, General Science
Mini-Lab Sheet for Interactive Notebook: Complex Carbohydrate Test
Students can use this resource for their interactive journals. It is a one-pager so it can be cut in half to easily put in journals, or additional information can be added so it can be folded then glued/stapled into an interactive notebook. The resource is to help facilitate the Complex Carb test aka Iodine Test for Starches, particularly for lower level students. It has a background, simple instructions (which can easily be modified), a chart for data collection, a short section for reflecting
7th - 10th
Biology, General Science, Science
Enzyme Guided Notes (Fit for Interactive Notebook)
This set of notes will require some modeling (with a projector or document cam), but it goes through all of the concepts related to enzymes and their relationship to dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis - in a way that is easy for students to "digest" (haha). Because some modeling/drawing is required (and no PPT), an answer key is provided. An example of an enzyme graph is also included for a class discussion and the interactive notebook. Notes are only 1 page front and back. It can easily be
8th - 11th
Anatomy, Biology, Science
Taxonomy Animalia Flow Chart
This resource can be used as notes or as an interactive notebook flowchart to help students understand the relationships between Domains, Kingdoms, and Phyla. It helps students understand the different phyla found in Animalia. Lower level students will benefit greatly from the flowchart if they need exposure to the different organisms that can be considered animals. (Common misconception - insects and fish ARE animals). It also can serve as a jumping off point for Taxonomy projects using the A
9th - 12th
Biology, Science
Career Research Project (3-Parts)
This STEM Careers Project can take between 1 and 3 weeks depending on the age group and whether student presentations are given during class. The research project has 3 major sections: Career Research - for students to learn and explore topics of several careers, then narrow down their topic to one career, then specific research about the career. This section can be done at home or during class.Presentation / Summary of Findings - which gives the students the chance to summarize and organize the
7th - 12th
Science
Cell Membrane Permeability PPT
This PPT is able cell membrane components and permeability. There are also some cue slides for activities to help students understand permeability. (Look up permeability labs with nets for instructions on the suggested lab...) The PPT breaks down the concepts in a way that low level students can easily apply real world situations with permeability. As always, this resource is fully editable for your specific needs.
8th - 11th
Biology, Science
DNA Components PPT
The PPT goes step by step to facilitate student progress through the guided notes foldable (also available for purchase as "DNA Components Foldable / Guided Notes"). The presentation includes important vocabulary, some opportunities for Pre-AP or Honors concepts like "pyrimidines and purines". The PPT is 50 slides because of quick checks, whiteboard practice, cues for specific activities with the foldable, and a DOL (end of lesson assessment). PPT is meant for maximum scaffolding so some slide
9th - 10th
Biology, Science
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About the store
Experience
I am Savannah Shafer, a Life Science 7-12 Teacher based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in Texas. Life Sciences and designing learning activities are my top passions!
Since 2017, I've taught Biology, Honors Biology, Environmental Systems, and AP Environmental Science. Many of my students have been considered at-risk, limited English proficient, and/or emergent bilingual.
My primary goals are to create engaging content that encourages students to feel supported through challenges and higher levels of critical thinking. At the end of every activity, students should feel proud of what they accomplished!
Teaching style
Structured, interactive notebook, binder organization, guided notes, scaffolding, visual, intentional readings, supportive, synchronous, asynchronous, allowing students to be autonomous and confident, etc.
My own education history
2016 Bachelors in Biology from the University of North Texas. Minors in Chemistry and French. I continue to educate myself on current events through my own independent research, and I continue to incorporate new information into my lessons so they are relevant to students.
Additional biographical information
Please let me know if you would like a resource to be commissioned! I genuinely love creating content that can help teachers and students!
Contact: shafersavannah@gmail.com
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