Category: Worksheets
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How DNA Fingerprints Are Used to Solve Crimes
Students learn how DNA fingerprints are made using gel electrophoresis. They identify which suspects match the DNA evidence.
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Investigation: Determine Molarity of Unknown Solution
Students determine the mass of water beads after soaking them in solutions. They use the change in mass to determine the molarity.
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CER – How Effective Are Masks at Preventing Disease
Students examine data that show the effectiveness of mask wearing and the prevention of disease. The activity is a CER format (claim, evidence, reasoning.)
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Dissect a Gummy Bear to Learn Anatomy Terms
Students use a gummy bear and scalpels to demonstrate their knowledge of anatomical terminology.
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DNA Lesson Using PTC as an Anchoring Phenomenon
Describes how using anchoring phenomenon can improve lessons on teaching DNA and how the sequence of DNA determines structure and function.
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Learn about the Blood Using Graphic Organizers
Students use graphic organizers to learn about the types of blood cells and their functions. Student either complete a concept map or design their own.
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Analyzing a Turtle Graph from Primary Source
Examine data on turtle reproduction and migration. Annotate graphs and develop a claim; use reasoning to support that claim with data.
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Error Bars, Carl Sagan, and the Demon Haunted World
Read an excerpt from Carl Sagan to discuss uncertainty in science. Students learn how to use error bars to determine validity.
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Blood Case Studies for Anatomy (Hematology)
Examine blood slides in this interactive activity. Students determine the disorder illustrated in the slides, sickle cell, leukemia, malaria.
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Comparing a Human and Bird Skeleton (Guided Learning)
Use google slides to label bird and human skeletons. Compare similarities and differences between leg bones of each species.
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Investigation – Cellular Respiration Virtual Lab
Students complete a virtual version of the cellular respiration lab by collecting data using a simulation, where variables
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Case Study – Tibetans and Altitude (Remote)
This case study is a remote alternative to “How Do Tibetans Survive High Altitudes.” The remove version is shorter and does not require as much guidance by the instructor. I created this version with Google slides, so students can type their answers directly onto the slide. I made remote versions of several activities because I…
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Student Designed Case Studies for Anatomy
Anatomy project where students create their own case study focusing on a disease of their choice. Template included with list of possible topics.
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Animal Reproduction and the Egg – Guided Learning
Guided learning activity to compare the reproductive strategies of groups of vertebrates, focusing on the amniote egg and placental mammals.
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Construct a Chordate Cladogram – Guided Learning
Students learn how to construct a cladogram with this guided learning activity that focuses on the chordate group.