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This 60-minute lesson brings order to the chaos of Earth’s creatures by diving into Linnaean classification and binomial nomenclature. Through engaging visuals, hands-on "Mystery Species" cards, and a taxonomy pyramid activity, students learn why a red wolf isn’t just a “red wolf”—and why Latin still reigns supreme in science. Perfect for introducing taxonomy with structure and creativity, this lesson builds critical thinking, reinforces hierarchy (Kingdom to Species), and makes naming organis

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Set the stage for strong storytelling with this engaging 40-minute lesson introducing plot structure and the five key stages of a story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Students explore how events build tension and connect meaningfully through modeling, guided practice, and independent story mapping. This ready-to-teach resource includes a Google Slides deck, teacher materials, and stude

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Bring your students into the world of storytelling with this engaging 40-minute lesson that introduces the key elements of a short story: plot, character, setting, and theme.This ready-to-teach resource includes a Google Slide deck, teacher materials, and student journal activities designed to spark curiosity and build a solid foundation for your short story unit. Students explore sample texts, identify story elements, an

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Take your students deeper into narrative study with this 40-minute lesson focused on analyzing story elements in a mentor text. Using a full short story, students practice identifying plot, character, setting, and theme through guided reading, discussion, and journal reflections. This ready-to-use lesson includes a Google Slides deck, teacher materials, and student journal activities—everything you need to help students s

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Bring stories to life with this 40-minute lesson focused on character development and how character traits and motivations drive the plot. Students analyze main characters from mentor texts, identify key traits, and explore how decisions and actions shape story outcomes—all while building comprehension and writing skills. This ready-to-use resource includes a Google Slides deck, teacher materials, and student graphic organ

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Build independence and confidence in literary analysis with this 40-minute lesson where students apply their knowledge of plot, character, setting, and theme on their own. Using short story excerpts and a structured graphic organizer, students identify and analyze key elements before collaborating with a partner to discuss and refine their understanding. This ready-to-use resource includes a Google Slides deck, teacher l

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Help students understand how characters drive the story with this 40-minute lesson exploring the interaction between character decisions and plot events. Students analyze cause-and-effect relationships in short stories, record observations using graphic organizers, and practice explaining how character actions shape the narrative. This ready-to-teach resource includes a Google Slides deck, teacher materials, story mapping

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Help your students move from brainstorming to intentional story planning with this reflective 40-minute lesson. Students revisit their personal narrative ideas, identify which story elements— plot, character, setting, and theme—are the most engaging, and record thoughtful reflections to guide their upcoming drafts. This resource includes a Google Slides deck, teacher materials, and student reflection activities to support d

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives In this creative 40-minute lesson, students take the next step toward crafting their own personal narratives by brainstorming story ideas with a focus on character and plot development. They identify key characters, major events, and logical story sequences while collaborating with peers to refine their ideas and strengthen narrative structure. This ready-to-use resource includes a Google Slides deck, teacher lesson plan, a

Grade: 7 | Subject: ELA | Unit: Short Stories & Personal Narratives Get students writing with purpose and confidence in this engaging 40-minute lesson focused on generating and developing ideas for personal narratives. Through guided prompts, reflection, and peer collaboration, students draw inspiration from real-life experiences and begin shaping story elements such as plot, character, setting, and theme.This ready-to-use resource includes a Google Slides deck, teacher materials, and stu

Science 9 Unit A Introductory Lesson PackageThis lesson is an excellent model of how to start a science unit with energy, structure, and heart. It’s thoughtful, practical, and highly adaptable. It ensures students walk away with: A memorable why for the unit A clear understanding of what they’ll learn The beginnings of their own questions and connections Whether you're a new teacher looking for a solid kickoff or a veteran hoping to refresh your unit, this plan gives you everything you need to

This ready-to-go lesson explores variation within species through direct instruction, discussion, and interactive group work. Teachers will appreciate the included Google Slides, guided notes (both fill-in-the-blank and filled-in versions for flexibility), and scenario cards that get students thinking critically about real-life examples of variation. The lesson wraps up with a quick but meaningful exit slip to check for understanding. Perfect for teachers looking to blend structure with s

This lesson is a lively and well-balanced mix of direct teaching, visual learning, small group work, and hands-on thinking. Students dive into the real-life drama of ecosystems—where plants, animals, parasites, and even barnacles all play a role. The focus is on interdependence, symbiosis, niches, and how these relationships maintain biodiversity. Expect a strong start with a warm-up discussion, clear instruction via Google Slides, and a solid mix of structured group activities (Symbiosis Sort

This lesson is an engaging, ready-to-go introduction to biological diversity that balances direct instruction with hands-on learning. Students explore key concepts such as species, populations, variation, habitats, niches, and natural selection through a mix of discussion, visuals, and a fun, collaborative activity. The “Species Detective” group task encourages creative thinking while reinforcing scientific understanding. It wraps with a simple exit slip for formative assessment. Ideal for launc

Looking for a low-prep, curriculum-aligned quiz for your Grade 9 science unit? This assessment covers key concepts like species variation, adaptation, niches, and interdependence—just like Alberta's Program of Studies outlines. Quiz Format Includes: ✅ Multiple Choice (5 Qs) ✅ Short Answer (3 Qs) ✅ Matching (2 Qs) What You Get: An editable Google Doc (make it your own!) A self-marking Google Form version A full answer key for quick grading Great for end-of-unit assessments, quick check