The Science Edit
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Florence, Alabama, United States
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I am a high school science educator with experience teaching Biology, Advanced Biology, AP Biology, Physical Science, and Anatomy. I design resources that are classroom tested, student approved, and aligned to current standards. My goal is to create engaging, rigorous, and visually appealing materials that make planning easier for teachers and learning more enjoyable for students.
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Christmas Science Article Bundle- 10 (Google Slides & PDF)
10 High-Interest Nonfiction Readings | Biology, Human Physiology, Environmental & Physical ScienceBundle Description This Christmas & Winter Science Article Bundle includes 10 student-friendly nonfiction science readings designed to keep students meaningfully engaged during the winter months while strengthening science literacy and ACT-style reading skills. Each article explores a different seasonal science topic through biology, human physiology, neuroscience, environmental science, evoluti
7th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Science of Reading
Energy Flow, Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration WebQuest Bundle
Bring rigorous, standards-aligned reading into your science classroom with this three-part webquest bundle! Students work through engaging informational articles on Energy Flow, Photosynthesis, and Cellular Respiration, applying critical-thinking skills while mastering key concepts about how energy moves through ecosystems. Perfect for AP/Pre-AP Biology, Advanced Biology, and Physical Science, these activities challenge students to analyze text, identify main ideas, and answer higher-order q
7th - 12th
Biology, Other (Science)
The Lorax Movie Guide + Color-by-Number: Ecology, Sustainability, & Human Impact
Bring environmental science to life with this engaging The Lorax Movie Guide and Truffula Tree Color-by-Number activity! This resource is perfect for middle school life science, environmental science, and high school Biology classes. Students will explore ecology, sustainability, deforestation, and human impact on ecosystems through one of the most memorable environmental stories ever created. Students complete 15 chronological short-answer questions as they watch the movie, helping them connect
Not Specific
Environment, For All Subjects, General Science
Symbiosis, Competition, and Predator–Prey Relationships | Ecology Stations
Bring your ecology unit to life with this Ecosystem Interactions Stations Activity covering symbiosis, predator–prey relationships, competition, and population dynamics. Students rotate through four engaging stations that build real-world understanding of how organisms interact, survive, and impact one another within an ecosystem. This resource focuses on critical thinking, data interpretation, and analysis of real scientific situations, while providing multiple formats for learners to demons
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
NGSS
HS-LS2-6
, HS-LS2-8
Carbon Footprint Calculator Stations Activity | Google Slides & PDF
Get students thinking critically about their environmental impact with this engaging Carbon Footprint Calculator Stations Activity! In this inquiry-based activity, students use an interactive online carbon footprint calculator to investigate how housing, transportation, and consumer habits contribute to carbon emissions and climate change. Students will rotate through 5 stations while analyzing graphs, applying concepts related to the carbon cycle and human impact, and reflecting on ways individ
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Who Dunnit? – A Cell Unit Review Mystery Game
Cell Biology Whodunnit | Cell Theory, Organelles, Transport, Cell Cycle & CancerTurn your cell unit into an engaging mystery with this cell-themed Whodunnit activity. Students act as investigators to solve a cellular crime by analyzing clues and applying their knowledge of core cell biology concepts. This low-prep, high-engagement activity is perfect for review, reinforcement, or an interactive assessment. Students will work through 27 multiple-choice clues, each tied to essential cell biology
7th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
AP Biology Practice Exam | 50 MCQ | Graph & Data Analysis
This AP Biology practice assessment is designed to challenge students with data-rich, exam-style multiple choice questions that mirror the rigor of the real AP exam. With a strong emphasis on graph interpretation, experimental analysis, and critical thinking, this resource helps students build the skills they need to succeed on test day. All questions are delivered through Google Forms, making it easy to assign digitally and automatically grade. This is perfect for end-of-unit assessments, cumul
10th - 12th
Biology, General Science
Ecology Trashketball Review Game
Make review days engaging, competitive, and effective with this Ecology Trashketball Review Game. This resource includes over 80 slides of content designed to reinforce key ecology concepts while keeping students actively involved. Students will work in teams to answer questions and earn the chance to score points with a “trashketball” shot, combining academic review with a high-energy game format that keeps everyone participating. This review covers essential topics including biogeochemical cy
7th - 12th
Biology, Environment, General Science
Jurassic Park Movie Guide + Color-by-Number |DNA, & Bioethics Activity
Jurassic Park Movie Guide + Color-by-Number | DNA, Genetics, & Bioethics ActivityEngage your students with science, suspense, and real-world connections using this Jurassic Park Movie Guide and dinosaur-themed Color-by-Number activity! This resource is perfect for high school Biology or Honors Biology and helps students explore DNA, genetic engineering, and bioethics through one of the most iconic science-based films. Students will follow along with 15 chronological short-answer questions that
Not Specific
Biology, For All Subjects, General Science
AP Biology Summer Assignment (Biology Scavenger Hunt)
Looking for an engaging and meaningful AP Biology summer assignment that helps students start the year thinking like biologists? This AP Biology Summer Work resource combines video summaries, scientific writing, and a real-world biology photo collection project to help students review foundational concepts before the first day of class. Students will complete video-based summary responses using proper scientific terminology, then create a biology scavenger hunt-style Google Slides presentation u
Not Specific
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Applied Biotechnology Research Stations
Bring real-world science into your classroom with this engaging Biotechnology Research Station—perfect for a genetics, DNA, or biotechnology unit! Students explore a real-world biotech innovation (like CRISPR, mRNA vaccines, or lab-grown meat), research how it works, and summarize their findings in a short, structured mini-abstract. This station encourages critical thinking, research skills, and science communication while giving students choice and creativity. It fits seamlessly into a gene
7th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Cell Membrane & Transport Mechanisms Stations Activity- Virtual Option
Cell Membrane & Transport Mechanisms Stations ActivityEngage your students in mastering cell membrane structure and transport mechanisms with this interactive 4-station activity designed for high school biology or introductory microbiology courses. Students rotate through a variety of learning formats that reinforce key concepts such as passive transport, active transport, osmosis, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and membrane structure. This resource includes both print-and-go and digital o
7th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, General Science
Reindeer Dichotomous Key Activity | Christmas Science Classification Lab
Get ready to sleigh your December lesson plans! This festive Reindeer Dichotomous Key Activity combines scientific classification with a dose of North Pole holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to keep your students engaged while reinforcing observation, analysis, and taxonomy skills in a fun, low-prep format. 🧠 Activity OverviewSanta has been calling his reindeer by their nicknames—Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, and the rest—for so long that he’s forgotten their official North Pole names!
5th - 12th
Biology, General Science, Other (Science)
Careers in Biology Bulletin Board! Print and Go!
Careers in Biology | STEM Career Posters | Science Bulletin Board SetHelp your students explore real-world careers in biology with this engaging and easy-to-use set of career flyers! This resource is perfect for introducing a variety of science-based professions while building career awareness and connecting classroom content to real-life applications. Each flyer provides clear, student-friendly information about a specific career, including job responsibilities, work environment, education requ
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For All Subjects, Other (Science)
A Macromolecule Mystery Lab
Murder at the Mad Science Café – A Macromolecule Mystery Lab Turn your macromolecule unit into an unforgettable crime scene investigation! In this engaging murder mystery lab, students take on the role of forensic scientists tasked with solving the poisoning of famed food critic Dr. Cheddarstein. Using stomach content samples from the victim, students perform four chemical tests — Sudan III, Biuret, Iodine, and Benedict’s — to identify lipids, proteins, starches, and simple sugars. Their miss
8th - 12th
Anatomy, Biology, Forensics
Valentine's Science Article #7: Why Do Breakups Hurt? (Google Slides & PDF)
Why Do Breakups Hurt Physically? | Valentine’s Day Science Reading Passage- #7 Engage students with this high-interest science reading passage that explores the biological connection between emotions and physical sensations. In this Valentine’s Day science article, students learn how the brain processes emotional pain and why experiences such as rejection or breakups can sometimes feel physically uncomfortable. Students will discover how brain activity, stress hormones, and the body’s fight-or-f
Not Specific
Biology, General Science, Science of Reading
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.2
Also included in: Valentine's Science Article Bundle- 7 Articles (Google Slides & PDF)
Valentine's Science Article #6: Chocolate Makes You Happy? (Google Slides & PDF)
Why Does Chocolate Make You Feel Happy? | Valentine’s Day Science Reading Passage- #6Looking for a fun and engaging way to bring seasonal science into your classroom? This high-interest science reading passage explores the science behind why chocolate can influence mood and feelings of happiness. In this Valentine’s Day science article, students learn how compounds found in cocoa interact with the brain and nervous system. Students will explore how chemicals such as theobromine and dopamine are
Not Specific
Biology, General Science, Science of Reading
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.2
Also included in: Valentine's Science Article Bundle- 7 Articles (Google Slides & PDF)
Valentine's Science Article #5: Pheromones in Humans (Google Slides & PDF)
Are Pheromones Real in Humans? | Valentine’s Day Science Reading Passage- #5Bring curiosity and real-world science into your classroom with this engaging science reading passage about pheromones and chemical communication. In this Valentine’s Day science article, students explore how animals use chemical signals called pheromones to communicate and how scientists are still studying whether similar signals influence human behavior. Students will learn how pheromones work in the animal kingdom, ho
Not Specific
Biology, General Science, Science of Reading
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.2
Also included in: Valentine's Science Article Bundle- 7 Articles (Google Slides & PDF)
Valentine's Science Article #4: Science of Blushing (Google Slides & PDF)
Why Do People Blush When They’re Embarrassed or Flirting? | Valentine’s Day Science Reading Passage- #4Looking for an engaging science reading passage that connects real-life experiences to biology? This high-interest Valentine’s Day science article explores the science behind blushing and explains how the brain, nervous system, and blood vessels work together to create this visible emotional response. Students will learn how emotions such as embarrassment, attention, or attraction activate the
Not Specific
Biology, General Science, Science of Reading
CCSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.2
Also included in: Valentine's Science Article Bundle- 7 Articles (Google Slides & PDF)
Valentine's Science Article #3: Science of Heart Racing (Google Slides & PDF)
Why Does Your Heart Race Around Someone You Like? | Valentine’s Day Science Reading Passage- #3Bring seasonal engagement into your classroom with this high-interest science reading passage that explores the biology behind a racing heartbeat. In this Valentine’s Day science article, students learn how the brain, nervous system, and hormones work together to cause physical reactions such as an increased heart rate during moments of excitement, nervousness, or attraction. This informational science
Not Specific
Biology, General Science, Science of Reading
CCSS, NGSS
RST.6-8.1
, RST.6-8.4
, RST.9-10.2
+2
Also included in: Valentine's Science Article Bundle- 7 Articles (Google Slides & PDF)
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About the store
Experience
I am a high school science educator with experience teaching Biology, Advanced Biology, AP Biology, Physical Science, and Anatomy. I design resources that are classroom tested, student approved, and aligned to current standards. My goal is to create engaging, rigorous, and visually appealing materials that make planning easier for teachers and learning more enjoyable for students.
My own education history
Hi, I’m Hannah McDaniel, a secondary science educator with a strong background in biology and teaching practice. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry, followed by my Master of Arts in Teaching. I have experience teaching Biology, Advanced Biology, AP Biology, Physical Science, Anatomy, and dual credit courses.
In my classroom, I focus on hands-on learning, creativity, and building real understanding through labs, investigations, and interactive activities. Every resource in my store is created from materials I use with my own students and is aligned to current standards. My goal is to provide teachers with engaging, rigorous, and ready-to-use resources that make planning easier and learning more meaningful.
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