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Great 1st week or 1st month STEM activity! All parts are EDITABLE and includes a graphing grid! This is a great way to introduce the "science process" (better phrase for scientific method) at the start of a semester or anytime you want fun to occur in your classroom. *****Focus on the NGSS PRACTICES Dimension*****The National Research Council's (NRC) Framework describes a vision of what it means to be proficient in science; it rests on a view of science as both a body of knowledge and an eviden

50 PAGE Mendelian Genetics Unit with a Guided Inquiry Lab using an optional Chi-Squared Statistical Test. This can be done as a lab or can just be used as a PowerPoint presentation on Genetics and/or Meiosis. THIS LAB IS BEST USING THE REAL EARS OF CORN BUT CAN BE DONE WITH THE PHOTOS AT THE END. CORN EARS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY COMPANIES OR YOUR GARDEN. :) This lab covers the following concepts: 1. Corn Genetics, Monohybrids and Dihybrids 2. Corn (Plant) Reproduction (Ani

This is a cross-curricular STEM ACTIVITY to help students visualize the immense amount of time needed for certain evolutionary events to take place. A FOOTBALL FIELD is NOT necessary but makes this activity a lot more engaging for students. Students also have a chance to practice the MATH concept of proportions. TEACHER NOTES********************************************************* 1. After students complete this handout, I usually make use of the football field and have students show me where

Super simple STEM LAB & PRELAB using household materials that will allow students to extract plant DNA from various sources. 7 PAGES with teacher notes and instructions. EDITABLE! This can be adapted for younger grades as well. Best sources have been the strawberry, kiwi and banana. STUDENT RELEVANCE****************************************************** Great way to introduce GENETIC ENGINEERING with the following scenario in the lab: WOULD YOU LIKE TO HAVE LIPS THAT TASTE LIKE STRAWBERRIE

There are many misconceptions that students are bombarded with throughout their lives concerning evolution. I’ve designed this lesson to deal with some of the basic concepts in evidence supporting the Theory of Evolution. Concepts include: - Homologous Structures (Homologies) - Vestigial Structures - Analogous Structures as a misconception The lesson uses Dr. Neil Shubin's discovery of Tiktaalik as a setting for examining close common ancestors and their homologies. This lesson is intended f

FLOWCHART and FUN Engaging lesson for 5E learning model. NGSS correlations! Specific standards are hyperlinked in the PowerPoint - HS-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes - MS-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes My 10th grade Biology students study both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cellular respiration pathways (aerobic and anaerobic). I use this to summarize the "BIG IDEAS" in cellular respiration. Students enjoy bringing in empty energy drink cans

DNA Bundle inludes the following lessons plus a bonus demo: (Preview also has these hyperlinked) NGSS Packing Peanut DNA ModelsDNA Extraction Lab, Gateway to Genetic EngineeringDNA: Replication, Transcription and TranslationAnd the bonus DEMO on DNA replication! This is an early preview of a product that will be in my store in the next few months. Thanks! Brian Zeiszler, MS SciEd STEM education Follow me on Pinterest

UV Radiation and DNA. RELEVANCE TO ALL TEENS! One week lesson on DNA replication, transcription and translation all in the thematic context of UV's effect on DNA (Tanning). Tanning is a topic that will invoke A LOT of opinions and will definitely engage your students in these critical cellular processes. *********ENGAGE & EXPLORE PHASES OF THE 5E LEARNING CYCLE********* Presentation includes the following: 1. ENGAGEMENT QUESTION 2. VIDEO links to introductory videos and visuals of the proc

Introduction to the Theory of Evolution ADDRESSES COMMON STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE THEORY. This PowerPoint presentation is an introduction to Evolution concepts. In particular, it focuses on HOW Charles Darwin developed the theory by looking at key aspects of his journey and the natural history of the Galapagos Islands. The PowerPoint allows students to engage in discovering concepts and misconceptions. The lesson has components of the 5E learning cycle and focuses on Engage, Explore,

Engaging introductory lesson for ANATOMY CLASSES with a focus on EVOLUTION. I use this as my Day 1 lesson for my Human Anatomy and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology courses. Lesson is in a PowerPoint presentation format that includes the following: 1. Engage activity 2. Vagus Nerve anatomy and physiology 3. YouTube video link about the Medulla Oblongata 4. Human and Giraffe Vagus Nerve homologies 5. Pathologies of the Vagus Nerve 6. Evolution of the Vagus Nerve in vertebra

Editable formative assessment or pretest for the International System of Units (SI) or Metric System. Great for the first week of class to see what they remember or as a basic introduction to SI units. Should be used as a formative assessment or pretest. I use this with my Biology students at the beginning of the year to assess their understanding of SI units from previous science classes. I usually modify it for the post-test. Students should answer the questions and then the instructor shou

A simple EDITABLE lab on properly using a microscope and making a wet mount slide of epithelial cheek cells. Learning Outcomes • Identify the parts of a microscope and their functions. • Properly use a microscope. (focusing, finding objects, etc.) • Follow procedures to make a wet mount slide. • Calculate the total magnification for the objective lens being used. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED! Materials Needed: Prepared slides, Slides, Methylene Blue, Pipette, Cover Slips, Compound Light Mic

Students will make a paper bacteria model to use as a foldable study guide. Students explore the basics of prokaryotic organelles and their physiology. More advanced students can use the model as a study guide for cellular respiration (glycolysis, Kreb's cycle and the electron transport chain) and fermentation. *************************************************************************** Grades 7-12 Includes the following: - EXPLORE & EVALUATION PHASE of 5E LEARNING MODEL - MODEL TEMPLATE f

Integrate some BIOCHEMISTRY into your life science or biology lessons! This is a 5E learning cycle lesson on balancing the overall respiration equations for carbon sources such as sugars, alcohols and hydrocarbons. The equations become a simple model of the process of transferring energy from different carbon sources to molecules in the cell. This lesson is a great introduction to doing cellular respiration that is relevant and emphasizes cross-curricular concepts in Math and Chemistry. This i

A secondary level exploration of the many types of treatments for pathogens such as viruses. Covers: 1. Opinions on Vaccine use 2. Vaccine, Antiviral, Antiserum, and Antibiotic development and use 3. Treatment scenarios Follow me on Pinterest Thanks, Brian Zeiszler, MS SciEd Treatment of Viral Diseases by Brian Zeiszler is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

Immunology modeling using viruses...LEARNING to the MAX! Students create PowerPoint animation models of the Humoral and Cell-mediated Responses to a viral infection. OR Students can cut out the various components and rearrange them on their desks to simulate each response. Great way to show in-depth understanding! OR This could also be used as a stand-alone animation to demonstrate or model the immune responses to antigens. PowerPoint includes: 1. Standards-based grading rubric 2. Eval

A STARTER SYLLABUS SAMPLE! Say that 10 times really fast. If you're looking for a starting place to create a BIOLOGY SYLLABUS you should download this product. Typical secondary education course information is included such as expectations, grading policies, curriculum, late work, etc. Blanks are present to fill in your own information. Edit this WORD document as needed. Thanks! Brian Zeiszler, MS Sci Ed Follow me on Pinterest

Phylogenetic Hypothesis for Vertebrates Without the use of resources, only their preconceptions, student groups will label the end of each branch with the classes of vertebrates: Agnathans, Amphibians, Avians, Chondrichthyes, Mammalians, Osteichthyes, and Reptilians Without the use of resources student groups will indicated which derived trait(s) evolves at each letter, A-F. Derived trait is hyperlinked to a Wikipedia entry. Each student group will present their preconception cladograms via

COOLEST & EASIEST DNA Models ever!!!Students make DNA models using biodegradable packing peanut models. This STEM lesson is aligned to the NGSS and requires students to think rather than just look at a picture and copy it. LEARNING OUTCOMES**************************************************They should be able to... 1. Determine the structure of DNA based on evidence from previous scientific endeavors. 2. Identify the following parts of a DNA molecule/polymer: a. the monomer components an

Atomic Models: Bohr and Quantum Chemistry or AP Chemistry PowerPoint on why the Quantum Atom Model best fits our current evidence rather than the Bohr Model. Students will be able to... 1. Describe ANY element’s electrons in terms of their 4 quantum numbers. 2. Give the electron configuration of any element. 3. Identify orbital types Key terms: quantum number, electron configuration, orbital, valence electrons Follow me on Pinterest Atomic Models Lecture by Brian Zeiszler is licensed under a