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Objectives:-Apply the scientific method to complete a laboratory investigation. -Investigate how a cell responds to different environments. -Make predictions about how cells maintain homeostasis. -Summarize the importance of passive transport in the maintenance of homeostasis. Approximate Time:45- 60 minutes Description:Comprehensive virtual lab companion that covers the importance of passive transport in the maintenance of homeostasis in cells. Lab demonstrates osmosis and the movement of wat

Especially great for VA and CA students: A portion of the WebQuest is about land subsidence in CA and the last stop of the WebQuest is about refilling the Potomac Aquifer in VA. However, this activity is applicable for students across all 50 states. WebQuest consists of three videos and one website. Students answer questions such as:-What does it mean for the ground to be saturated? -Why do humans draw water out of aquifers? -What are five effects of groundwater depletion? -Excessive pumping

Includes: 1. Chemical Reactions UNIT PowerPoint (Keynote & PDF included)Engage your students with visual representations and questions that connect material to their prior knowledge of matter! Over 40 slides covering the following topics: -Types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single and double replacement, and combustion -Kinetic and Chemical Energy -Conservation of Matter and Energy -Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions -Equilibrium 2. Rate of Reactions Board Game!Students mu

Protists Keynote presentation. Part of a unit on classification. Download includes: -Protists Presentation as a pptx and pdf -Protists Closed Notes as a pages doc and pdf

Download Includes:- TWO DAYS of presentations to introduce living things and cells - TWO DAYS of closed notes documents (1 for each presentation) Topics Covered:- Characteristics of Living Things - Nutrition: Autotrophs vs Heterotrophs - Introduction to Cells - Discovery of Cells - Unicellular vs Multicellular - Cellular Organization: Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, etc.

Closed notes covering the very basics of protein synthesis. Closed notes document and basic answer key provided. PLEASE NOTE: The answer key provided is not made for high school biology. While it does cover protein synthesis on a very basic level, it may not touch on certain vocabulary that is geared to higher level science courses. You may still be able to use the closed notes document and alter the answers to fit your class needs.

This is an in-class lab that requires the use of the following indicators:-pH universal indicator paper -Goldenrod paper -Phenol red -Phenolphthalein -Bromothymol Blue Students will test the pH of bleach, ammonia, vinegar, and lemon juice. Students will determine which substances are acids and bases.Students will determine the behavior of each indicator.Students will perform an experimental neutralization reaction and identify the pH.

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE: Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

The most iconic and classic review game, with questions and answers prepped for you!Every teacher has their own "house rules" for Jeopardy, so use this resource however it suits you! TIP FOR USING THIS RESOURCE:Before the game begins, I let my students know that they are responsible for keeping up with the correct answers, as at the end of the game I will only distribute the QUESTIONS. This keeps the kids invested in listening and jotting down the correct answers in each category if they want a

Students sort the characteristics of acids and bases. Good for a formative assessment after initial introduction/lesson. Share it with students through Canvas, or prompt them to make a copy by sharing the link and altering the "edit" code to the word "copy."

Basic guidelines and rubric for an alternative energy research project. Students choose a renewable energy source to research and come up with a persuasive presentation for their classmates. PDF and editable document included.

Keynote presentation. Introduction to Reptiles and Amphibians YouTube video of lesson can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eaQTCMMHfA

Adapted from University of California document "What is Science?" for use in classroom.