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Included are 30 videosheets and answer keys for Bill Nye-the Science Guy video series by Disney Entertainment. Videos can be accessed via www.learn360.com . The following titles are available: Architecture, Atoms, Biodiversity, Birds, Blood and Circulation, Bones and Muscles, Current Electricity, Digestion, Earthquakes, Farming, Fish, Food, Forensics , Garbage,Light and Color, Magnetism, Mammals, Nutrition, Oceans, Plants, Pollution, Rivers, Rocks, Simple Machines, Sounds, Static Electricity, St

After participating in a Science Teachers' Workshop offered by Carolina Biological Supply called "Make a DNA Necklace, " I have created my own recipe for a DNA extraction buffer that generates the same results as the company. In fact, the DNA yields for my lab are much higher than the company's while saving me hundreds of dollars over the years. Here is my secret recipe contained in this lab, along with a series of Analysis and Discussion questions for the students. An answer sheet is provid

I created this powerpoint for my AP Biology students in the hope that they will have a firmer grasp of what standard deviation is beyond just a formula that is on an excel spreadsheet. Their intrinsic understanding helped them create beautiful graphs from their lab "Factors affecting enzyme activity lab" that I have included at the end of the powerpoint. Please let me know if you found it useful or what is lacking and I can make it even better as I find students shy away from the statistics when

Students get creative by constructing their own dichotomous key of these wacky imaginary creatures. This assignment is a step up from their prior knowledge of using a simple dichotomous key. Please leave feedback after use and if you like the product, I'd love for you to follow me!

A great senior biology molecular biology/biotoechnology simulation of Frederick Sanger's DNA sequencing method by using colored paperclips and cups. Students will understand the process of using sequence terminators ddNTPs to build various fragment sizes before simulating separation by size and ultimately reading the base sequence.

These socially responsible yard signs were created to show our support for the social unrest that has escalated during the unrelenting pandemic. They also serve as a community reminder to wear masks to protect our elderly and others vulnerable to the COVID-19 virus. The words will evoke emotion and is an opportunity to start those courageous conversations with your students and own children-important lessons that will help shape their world views as they become future advocates for equity and i

Students learn about the planets of our solar system, moons and sun including physical characteristics, surface features, distance from Earth, atmospheric conditions etc... Afterwards, they are to create a 3-dimensional model of an E.T. that could potentially live on that planet, moon or star and present their finding to the class. Students will have an opportunity to give feedback to each student presentation. This is definitely a worthwhile project since students can use their creativity and

This is a fun and comprehensive step-by-step guide on how to use a bunsen burner. Students learn the parts and function of a bunsen burner and how to turn it on and off along with key exercises that involve an inoculating loop to determine the hottest part of a flame and a match stick that surprisingly doesn't light when placed within the inner cone. Students gain a lot of knowledge and appreciation of the fine intricacies of using a bunsen burner while being safe! It is a free download so al

A simple activity for an elementary class to celebrate November 11.

A simple 10 word search for elementary students to celebrate November 11.