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These google slides DNA and Heredity activities are flexible enough to be used for interactive notebooks, for group projects and interactive in-class or distance learning presentation with no printing necessary! Explores the beginning concepts of DNA, sexual and asexual reproduction, cell division, heredity, punnett squares and more. Intended for use in middle school classrooms for students with basic knowledge of cell structures, but may be appropriate for other audiences with minimal editing.

Students will create genotypes and phenotypes for a family of creatures over three generations. The project is 18 slides with instructions, twelve punnett squares, three drag and drop phenotype builder slides, three genotype charts and more. Best for classrooms with 1:1 student devices doing in person or distance learning. This is a virtual project, meaning no printing is necessary! Vocabulary is designed for middle school level students learning about DNA and Heredity. This virtual project is a

This bundle has everything you need to teach the middle school common core DNA and Heredity Unit. Covers everything from the basics of DNA, to sexual vs. asexual reproduction, heredity and punnett squares and genotype vs. phenotype. Over 100 pages of classroom materials and resources can be used in person, for distance learning, printed or 100% virtually. Each file is specifically designed for middle school age student engagement and comprehension, with memorable graphics and a wide variety of a

This U.S. history lesson is centered around the modern translation and interpretation of The Declaration of Independence. The six items are within a google folder, which can all be used 100% virtually or printed for physical handouts. The actives are best for grades 7 and up, but all assignments are fully editable, so the specific prompts could be altered to work for younger students. This folder includes: - A suggested 5 day lesson plan - 35 section translation class activity - Side by Side Mod

Complete virtual lesson with 35 total slides (22 activities, 5 instructional slides, 2 animations, 6 blank templates) about the the sun and stars. Lesson and activities cover changes from day to night, seasonal changes and introduces apparent distances of stars. The google slides format is flexible enough to use for in class or distance learning, group activities or even as individual homework packets. Designed for engaging 5th and 6th graders, but may be appropriate for other audiences through

This mini-unit covers the basic principals of plants, from photosynthesis to plant structures to the overall life cycle. Designed for grades 4-6 for science and english reading and writing standards. Can be assigned as an individual homework booklet, small group projects, or done together as a class! A pdf version is included for use as printable classroom posters, along with the link for the interactive google slides lesson. Activity Types:- vocabulary matchups - short written response - long w

The Earth's air, water, geosphere and life in an all in one interactive google slides. There are five sections covering the introduction to earth systems, then going into more detail for each system, including beginning concepts of the layers of the atmosphere, the water cycle and water distribution, the geosphere rock cycle and longitude and latitude as well as a section all about the food chain. Each section includes multiple short and long written response, click and drag diagram (or venn dia

These templates are both locked and unlocked google slides templates made for one and two page science research projects for classroom presentation, virtual science fair or for organizing research papers. For elementary and middle school scientists!

This game is perfect for middle schoolers learning beginning DNA and genetics and is a fun way to prepare for a vocabulary quiz or unit test. Students are challenged on their knowledge of 25 vocabulary words covering DNA and chromosomes, cell division as well as sexual vs. asexual reproduction. PDF download includes printable instructions, cards and markers as well as links to the virtual game instructions and google slides cards. Both printed and virtual games are for 2-30 players at a time. Th

This google slides lesson is made for third graders learning about weather, climate and bar graphs. It is flexible enough to be used for distance or in class learning, individually or in groups, no printing necessary! There are 50 total pages, with 33 activities, 7 instructional slides and 10 blank templates. Activities include- Vocabulary Matchups - Multiple Choice - Diagram Labeling - Compare and Contrast - Creating a Bar Graph - Build an Anemometer - Short Writing Response - Long Writing Res

Students will create genotypes and phenotypes for a family of "mutated" pea plants over three generations. The project is 18 slides with instructions, twelve punnett squares, three drag and drop phenotype builder slides, three genotype charts and more. Best for classrooms with 1:1 student devices doing in person or distance learning. This is a virtual project, meaning no printing is necessary! Vocabulary is designed for middle school level students learning about DNA and Heredity. This virtual p

Interactive google slides activity for adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. Includes six different number lines ranging from -10 to 20. Is flexible enough to use as a synchronous activity or as an independent homework assignment. Create as many addition and subtraction problems as needed.

This resource is a google drive folder, with assessment materials intended for middle school students learning about DNA and heredity. The folder includes one vocabulary quiz and one final test with a corresponding study guide + study guide answer key. All files are fully editable and can be used as printables or as 100% virtual materials. Over 50 questions total test student knowledge of the basics of DNA, sexual and asexual reproduction, cell division, alleles, inheritance and punnett squares

Practice reading a clock and telling time with 27 drag and drop response google slides and ten printable clock worksheets. Best suited for students learning to read, write and recognize number sequence as well as students with special needs. Slides can easily be adapted for errorless choice virtual assignments and a variety of printable activities are available

This five page activity packet serves two functions; it de-escalates ASD/special needs students that might be having a bad day, and reinforces emotional regulation skills with an interactive social story. This google folder download includes a five page PDF printable version and a no-print virtual google slides version (five slides). This activity is versatile in that it can be handed out for students to color, reflect, and keep for future bad days, or it could be taught up on the projector as

Get students excited about sending and receiving virtual postcards. This activity includes 12 winter themed designs in a google slides format, with student instructions for both writing and sending postcards. Perfect ready to go activity for before winter break, good for any student that needs practice writing emails, sending complete messages, saving files and attaching files to an email. The pdf file includes the link to the activity and a printable version.

Supplemental activity all about metamorphosis includes short and long responses, compare and contrast practice in addition to imagination and research exercises. Includes both pdf printable and google slides download with text boxes. Can be used as an individual assignment, a group assignment or a class activity.

Adapted activity packet to reinforce the concepts of our moon and its phases. Includes a more in depth google slides compatible activity, can be completed synchronously or asynchronously. Activities include cut and paste response, icon matching, writing practice and more.

An in person or distance learning activity for teaching ethics in the science classroom. This resource can be used as a printable activity or as a paperless activity in classes with 1:1 student devices. The pre-written example activity (The Ethics of Human Cloning) is intended for middle school level students learning about genetics, however the document is fully editable and flexible enough be used and reused for any subject! This resource includes the student instructions, as well as the teach

This virtual lesson includes informational slides, examples and activities to practice recognition of a three act narrative structure. Students will learn about, then practice identifying narrative elements such as call to action, resolution and more using the narrative structure template. The format is flexible enough to use as a whole class activity, group assignment, or individual homework packet. May be printed to use as a classroom poster set, or as a 100% paperless activity. Intended for m