SimpleScience Resources

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

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

Helpful grading tool for keeping track of assignments and analyzing/reflecting upon the data collected. Great for new teachers, or for teachers who have to complete a self-study. Zip file includes a PDF and editable document.

This game illustrates factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions and serves as a review of basic chemistry concepts related to chemical reactions.

Objectives:- Write numbers in the rational number format (m/n) - Change rational numbers into decimals by using long division Included:- Two drag/drop BINGO boards with directions of how to play and materials needed. - Accompanying worksheet for students to write rational numbers and show work

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.

Keynote presentation covering the following topics -Earth as a planet -Earth's "spheres" -Rotation and Revolution -Gravity -Mass vs Weight

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.

Introduction to chemical compounds and chemical equations. Accompanying video can be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eh-0NSDiTi8Questions CoveredWhat is a compound? How is a compound different from an element? What is a pure substance? What information does a chemical equation tell us about a compound? What is a subscript? What is a fixed ratio?

Keynote and PDF presentation 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

Keynote presentation about magnetic force and magnetic fields. Presentation includes 9 slides with detailed speaker notes. Considers the following questions:-How are magnetic fields created?-What is a magnetic field?-How do magnetic fields interact?-What are magnetic poles?-What makes something magnetic?-What makes something a magnet?-What is a ferromagnetic material?-What is the difference between a permanent and a non-permanent magnet?-How do heat and other factors affect magnets?Recorded

Keynote presentation for life science Unit: Living ResourcesIncludes slides and links to videos for the following lessons: -Lesson 1: Environmental Issues-Lesson 2: Forests-Lesson 3: Fisheries-Lesson 4: Biodiversity

TWO Powerpoints/Keynotes that cover the following topics: 1. Heredity & Genetics PPT:-Gregor Mendel -Genes & Alleles -Dominant & Recessive traits 2. Probability & Genetics PPT:-Heterozygous vs Homozygous genotypes -Genotypes & Phenotypes -Punnet Squares -Offspring probability questions **Approximately 3 days of teaching material

Keynote presentation covering the following topics: Classifying matter as pure substance, compound, mixture(s). Physical properties of matter including viscosity, density, malleability, conductivity, ect. Why are physical properties are important to us?

Keynote presentation about viruses. Suitable for middle school students or introduction for high school biology.

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.

This is a tool that I keep readily available for when I am planning. It lists a variety of structures and strategies that you can implement in the classroom. Keeping it handy allows for me to easily pick a variety of learning experiences for my students throughout the week. Keep a laminated copy on your desk and a three-ring punched copy in your lesson-planner!

Basic PPT/Keynote presentation about GMOs. Includes infographics of different opinions regarding the health, safety, and environmental impacts. Also includes linked videos for further research and discussion.

This is a great activity for 4th-6th graders that highlights the relationship between area and perimeter. Students should be comfortable with calculating area and perimeter on their own and have some practice with this skill before implementing this lesson. Centimeter dot paper is not included, but can be printed online for free!