Solid Secondary Science
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Bozeman, Montana, United States
About the store
I've always enjoyed making my own classroom resources, and I'm finally getting around to sharing some of my best stuff with you. I am particularly passionate about evolution and genetics. For my masters degree, I researched how receptive students are to evolution and how much I "shifted the needle" in their acceptance of it as a valid explanation for life on Earth. In a small conservative town I have had outstanding success with students concluding that evolution is in fact real.
I hope you and your students enjoy and learn from my materials as much as mine do!
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Walking Shark Evolution Mini-Unit | Epaulette Shark Lesson, Graphing, & Quiz
Looking to engage your students with a real-world, modern-day example of evolution in action? This Epaulette Walking Shark Evolution Mini-Unit is a "no-prep" resource designed to help middle and high school students master the concepts of natural selection, genetic mutations, and selective pressures. Unlike many traditional examples, the Epaulette Walking Shark provides a captivating modern analogy for how prehistoric creatures like Tiktaalik may have transitioned from water to land. What’s I
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-3
, HS-LS4-4
+2
Also included in: Evolution & Natural Selection Unit | Notes Activities Simulations Test
Natural Selection Simulation: Giraffe Evolution | Dice, Coin & Graphing + Quiz
Forget dry lectures, readings, and videos! This hands-on activity gets students off of their screens and directly involved with the process of natural selection by simulating a changing environment putting pressure on a population of giraffes. Using coins, dice, and some simple to follow rules, students will model the random factor of mutations, and the non-random selection process. Quantitative Simulation & Data LiteracyThis isn't just a visual simulation—it's a math-integrated lab. Students
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
CCSS, NGSS
6.SP.B.4
, 7.SP.C.8
, HSS-ID.A.1
+3
Also included in: Evolution & Natural Selection Unit | Notes Activities Simulations Test
Natural Selection Simulation: Insect Camouflage Evolution | Dice & Coin Activity
Forget dry lectures, readings, and videos! This hands-on activity gets students off of their screens and directly involved with the process of natural selection by simulating a changing environment putting pressure on a population of mantises. Using coins, dice, and some simple to follow rules, students will model the random factor of mutations, and the non-random selection process. My students absolutely love this activity. You'd be amazed at how connected they get to an imaginary lineage of in
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-4
, MS-LS4-6
Also included in: Evolution & Natural Selection Unit | Notes Activities Simulations Test
Whale Evolution Lecture Slides | Anatomy, Fossils, Genetics, & Embryology
Take your students on the incredible evolutionary journey from walking land animals to modern whales. Evolution can often feel like an abstract concept, but the story of whale evolution provides the "smoking gun" evidence that leaves students highly convinced of the reality of evolution. This comprehensive slide deck chronicles the incredible 55-million-year transformation of small, four-legged land mammals into the majestic giants that rule our oceans today. Why Teachers Love This Lesson:For ma
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-1
+2
Also included in: Evolution & Natural Selection Unit | Notes Activities Simulations Test
Evolution & Natural Selection Lecture Notes Google Slides
Straightforward & slightly humorous notes slides on the key concepts and steps of how populations evolve over time. Covers natural selection, fitness, selective pressures, survival and reproduction advantages, and more. Includes a clip of the dancing Bird of Paradise to illustrate sexual selection and fitness signaling. Footnotes have short explanations on most slides. Also available in Spanish aligned slide-for-slide.
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-4
+3
Also included in: Evolution & Natural Selection Unit | Notes Activities Simulations Test
Spanish Evolution & Natural Selection Lecture Notes Google Slides
Straightforward & slightly humorous notes slides on the key concepts and steps of how populations evolve over time. Covers natural selection, fitness, selective pressures, survival and reproduction advantages, and more. Includes a clip of the dancing Bird of Paradise to illustrate sexual selection and fitness signaling. Aligns slide-for-slide with these Evolution & Natural Selection Lecture Notes.
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS4-2
, HS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-4
+2
Lecture Notes Blood Type ABO & Rh Genes Punnett Squares Probabilities
No nonsense lecture slides for human blood type. Succinctly written and minimal distractions. Pair this with Blood Type Genetics 1 & Blood Type Genetics 2 practice problem worksheets for a solid overview of human blood type genetics. Also available in professionally translated Spanish Blood Type Notes and Spanish Blood Type Genetics 1 and Spanish Blood Type Genetics 2 practice problem worksheets.
7th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-2
Photosynthesis Slideshow | Matter, Energy, and Chemical Reactions
These straightforward Photosynthesis Notes provide a step-by-step breakdown of the photosynthesis process. This resource focuses on the flow of energy and the cycling of matter, making complex biochemical concepts accessible for middle or high school students. What's Included:Clear Learning Objectives: Guided by MS-LS1-6 to ensure your students are constructing evidence-based explanations but also works for HS-LS1-5.Vocabulary Breakdown: Simple definitions for "Photo" (Light/Energy) and "Synthes
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS1-5
, MS-LS1-6
Tetrapod Evolution | Tiktaalik Fossil Anatomy & The Transition to Land Slideshow
Engage your students in the fascinating world of evolutionary biology with this comprehensive, ready-to-use Google Slides presentation. This lesson focuses on the transition from water to land, specifically highlighting the discovery of the transitional fossil, Tiktaalik. Perfect for middle school life science, this deck uses a clear, visual narrative to help students understand how scientists use the fossil record to make predictions and find evidence of evolutionary change. What’s Included?The
6th - 12th
Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-1
, HS-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-2
Also included in: Evolution & Natural Selection Unit | Notes Activities Simulations Test
Spanish Printable Notes Slides Blood Type ABO & Rh Genetics
No nonsense lecture slides for human blood type. Aligns neatly with my English Blood Type Genetics Notes slides. Succinctly written and in black and white for easy printing. Pair this with Spanish Blood Type Genetics 1 and Spanish Blood Type Genetics 2 practice problem worksheets.
7th - 10th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS3-3
, MS-LS3-2
Cloning Notes Slideshow | Genetic Engineering Technology
Straightforward notes on the basic steps of the genetic engineering process of cloning. Spanish version of these lecture notes.
7th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
NGSS
MS-LS4-5
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About the store
Experience
I've always enjoyed making my own classroom resources, and I'm finally getting around to sharing some of my best stuff with you. I am particularly passionate about evolution and genetics. For my masters degree, I researched how receptive students are to evolution and how much I "shifted the needle" in their acceptance of it as a valid explanation for life on Earth. In a small conservative town I have had outstanding success with students concluding that evolution is in fact real.
I hope you and your students enjoy and learn from my materials as much as mine do!
Teaching style
Though I have high expectations for my students, my humor-based approach doesn't just make class fun—it has consistently led to a newfound and deepened passions for science as well as remarkable success stories.
Awards & shining teacher moments
To quote my assistant principal from just my second year teaching, "My daughter was never really interested in science until taking your class."
In my masters research, my teaching of evolution "shifted the needle" the most in students that initially did not think evolution was real. You can do the same!
My own education history
Undergraduate: Secondary general science broadfield (MSU-Bozeman)
Masters in Secondary Science Education (MSSE) (MSU-Bozeman)
Additional biographical information
I love cats, rock climbing, skiing, traveling, and food. I once took a 4-day weekend to Hawaii just to try and see Kilauea erupt (technically I did see lava, but nothing big). To me that is money well spent while I live in a cottage and drive a modest car to make this lifestyle possible. For my 40th birthday I did a reptile/insect handling party at a local vivarium store and invited friends and family. I'm kind of a nerd.
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