ST1 Learning Lab

This BioMan Biology interactive virtual lab activity is a favorite of students and a safe way for middle school science teachers to "grow" bacteria! The Virtual Bacterial Growth Activity allows students to investigate bacterial growth and practice the scientific method while collecting and analyzing data. What's Included: Guided instructions for using the BioMan Interactive virtual lab.Experiment design template for testing variables such as temperature and antibacterial substances.Data recor

This resource is for teachers who's district has adopted the Amplify Science Curriculum but find the program repetitive and/or inadequate but the included simulation tools are done well and worth while to have their students use to learn the content. This handout will have students using the Metabolism Simulation Tool from Amplify Science blends each of the different activities from Chapter 2 into a lesson where students can build on their understanding of how the Body Systems work together whi

This resource is to help teachers who have found the Amplify Simulation Tools very good but the activities provided by Amplify Science not as useful. All of the simulation activities from Chapter 1 of the Amplify Science Unit on Traits and Reproduction is combined into one resource for students to learn about variation in traits. You will need a subscription to the Amplify Science Simulations Tools in order to use this resource. This activity usually takes my 6th Grade class two 50 minute period

This observation guide hand out accompanies the virtual online Plant and Animal Cell building simulation tool entitled " What Do Cells Do?" which is an online tool students can use to build and study organelles of both plant and animal cells. This hand out will help keep students accountable for their learning as it guides them through the activities: Part 1 will have students practice scientific illustrations of both plant and animal cells with organelles.Part 2 allows students to compare and

Virtual Frog Dissection & Human Anatomy Exploration – Middle School Science ActivityGive your students the experience of a hands-on dissection without using real specimens! This middle school activity guides students through a virtual frog dissection and pairs it with human anatomy exploration, focusing on the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. Perfect for in-class use, remote learning, or blended classrooms. What’s included in this resource: A detailed student worksheet aligned

Using articles, videos, and online research, students will explore mutations and their effects on organisms. They will create an infographic of a genetic disease which can be used to participate in a Science Café allowing them to present their research. In my 6th grade class, I have students complete parts 1, 2, and 3 on the first day. They work on parts 4 & 5 day two. Day 3 is for building the final presentation slide deck.

This resource is for teachers who's district has adopted the Amplify Science Curriculum but find the program repetitive and/or inadequate but the included simulation tools are done well and worth while to have their students use to learn the content. This handout will have students using the Thermal Energy Simulation Tool from Amplify Science blends each of the different activities from Chapter 1 into a lesson where students can build on their understanding of the connection between temperature

This Mitosis viewing guide accompanies " The Cell Cycle (and cancer) [Updated]" from the Amoeba Sisters video found on YouTube. It is a simple form keeping students accountable as they are introduced to the "Life" Cycle of the Cell. This viewing guide help students organize information as they learn.

This viewing guide accompanies " Mutations [Updated]" from the Amoeba Sisters video found on YouTube. It is a simple form keeping students accountable as they are introduced to the gene mutations and chromosomal mutations. This viewing guide help students organize information as they learn.

Observing a Virtual Newton’s Cradle – Hands-On Physics Lab ActivityBring abstract physics concepts to life with this engaging virtual lab worksheet centered on a Newton’s Cradle simulation! This activity helps students explore collisions, kinetic energy transfer, and conservation of momentum through guided observation and analysis. In this lab, students manipulate a virtual Newton’s Cradle by changing the number of raised balls and recording what happens after each collision. They will colle

This resource is for teachers who's district has adopted the Amplify Science Curriculum but find the program repetitive and/or inadequate but the included simulation tools are done well and worth while to have their students use to learn the content. This handout will have students using the Traits & Reproduction Simulation Tool from Amplify Science blends each of the different activities from Chapter 2 into a lesson where students can build on their understanding of genes providing instructio

This resource is to help teachers who have found the Amplify Simulation Tools very good but the activities provided by Amplify Science not as useful. All of the simulation activities from Chapter 3 of the Amplify Science Unit on Traits and Reproduction is combined into one resource for students to learn about how sexual reproduction results in variation among offspring. You will need a subscription to the Amplify Science Simulations Tools in order to use this resource. This activity usually take

This BioMan Biology interactive virtual lab activity is a favorite of students and a successful way for middle school science teachers to teach the mitosis process! The Mitosis Mover! - A Cell Cycle Interactive allows students to investigate the cell cycle and practice identifying the stages of mitosis while collecting and analyzing data. What's Included: Instructions for using the BioMan Interactive virtual lab.Guided questions to help students use the interactive to it's fullest potential.S

These video lecture filler notes are designed to accompany the video lecture on Understanding Thermal Energy, Heat, and Temperature, found on YouTube , making learning more engaging and interactive for middle school students. These notes provide a structured way for students to follow along with the lecture, reinforcing key concepts and ensuring they retain important information. You could also use these notes to accompany the same video in the EdPuzzle format. How This Resource Helps Educator

This resource is designed to help students write a three paragraph scientific argument answering the question, “Why do traits for silk flexibility vary within this family of Darwin’s bark spiders?” which comes from Lesson 3.6 from the Amplify Science unit on Traits and Reproduction. You will find this handout provides students with directions of what to write for each paragraph, a word bank of key scientific vocabulary they should include, and a list of resources to use as evidence to support

Biomolecules Video Viewing Guide – Student-Friendly & Perfect for Middle School Science! Help your students truly understand the four major biomolecules, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, with this engaging and easy-to-use Viewing Guide designed to accompany the ST1 Learning Lab instructional video "Biomolecules: The Building Blocks of Life" free on YouTube. This resource supports students as they learn: What biomolecules are and why they matterThe definition of monomers a

This reading guide (with answer key) accompanies the seven articles about various bacteria found in Chapter 2 of the "Microbiomes Unit" produced by Amplify Science. Thinking Maps strategies are incorporated to help students organize information as they read to learn about various bacteria found on and in the human microbiome. A printer-friendly version, with numbered paragraphs, of the article is included.

Bring science to life in your classroom with this engaging lesson that combines a student-friendly video featuring Ace the Chocolate Lab and Robot with a hands-on sorting activity. This resource helps students explore the important differences between science, opinions, and beliefs, giving them the tools to think critically and understand what makes science unique. Perfect for middle school science, this lesson can be used as part of an intro to science unit or as a stand-alone activity. Stu

This reading guide (with answer key) accompanies the two different articles about the study of genes and how they are passes on to offspring found in Chapter 3 of the "Traits and Reproduction Unit" produced by Amplify Science. Text Dependent Question strategies are incorporated to help students refer back to the article as they read to learn about the Human Genome Project and the differences between Identical and Fraternal Twins. A printer-friendly version, with numbered paragraphs, of the ar

Use this simple cell diagram with labeling activity with analysis questions to help your students learn the sequence cells go through. Answer key is included.