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Simple Experiments with Biodegradable Packing Peanuts
Describes what to do with all those packing peanuts you’ve received with your science orders. How about these cheap and simple student experiments!
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Set the Class Tone on the First Day
This year I will have the exciting opportunity of teaching an introductory physics class to students on vocational tracks. For those not understanding ed-speak, this means that I will be taking a class of kids who have probably already failed in 8th grade, have poor test scores and may have already given up on school….
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Video Worksheets on Animals and Biology
These are videos that I show in class, either in their entirety of just clips. The worksheets simply ask questions that can be answered as the movie progress, which helps keep students focused.
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Encourage Reading and Following Directions with a Square
Most biology classes will have at least one dissection in the year, though specimens can range from the commonly used frog, to the less expensive grasshopper. No matter what you choose to dissect, the biggest challenge most teachers face is getting students to follow directions. Based on the talk I hear in the teacher’s lounge,…
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The Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection
In science, theories are statements or models that have been tested and confirmed many times. Theories have some important properties: In science, the term “Theory” does not express doubt. In science, the term theory is used to represent ideas and explanations that have been confirmed through tests and observations The theory of evolution remains one…
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General Ed
These worksheets don’t fall into the other categories and can be used in a variety of ways. I am very fond of graphic organizers as a way for students to learn the “big picture” rather than memorize isolated facts. Venn diagrams are also a useful tool for comparing concepts. Student Activities First Day Activities –…
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Get Biology Clipart and Images
If you are looking for high quality biological images or clip art, go to some of my favorite links. I am also including personal galleries of images I have created for various projects. Midjourney – AI generated art for any project Internetclipart.com – this is a great site for animal photos Freepik – vectors, clipart,…
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Dragonfly Textbook Reading Guides
These worksheets are tailored to the current textbook: Biology by Miller and Levine (commonly called the Dragonfly book) Most are specifically targeted to chapter sections – as in, students read the section of the chapter and answer very straightforward questions as they read. I originally designed the reading guides to encourage freshman students to read the…
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Resources for Teaching Genetics
Genetics includes the study of heredity, or how traits are passed from parents to offspring. The topics of genetics vary and are constantly changing as we learn more about the genome and how we are influenced by our genes. Inheritance Patterns and Punnett Squares Notes and Slides on Mendelian Genetics – basic lesson to introduce…
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Evolution & Taxonomy
Evolution is often called the “unifying theory of biology” because it organizes all of the observations gathered by biologists and proposes and explanation for those observations. All state standards for teaching science include a section on evolution (sometimes called adaptation or change over time). Related Page: Animal Groups – Organized by Phyla Evolution Evolution: Fact,…
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Engaging Activities on the Scientific Method
Lab Safety and Equipment Use Scientific Method Puzzle – a simple crossword puzzle to practice vocabulary of the scientific method Lab Safety Contract – students sign this contract after learning about lab safety Measure a Bean – basic lab on measurements and collecting data Tools and Measurements – how to use various tools in the…
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Ecology Teaching Resources
Ecology is a large theme, and often not given full coverage in a biology class due to time constraints. Below are some basic lessons on ecology and environmental science. Looking for lessons and activities related to plants? See Plant Lessons and Teaching Resources Google Slides and Notes on Ecology Populations and Communities Google Slides and…
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Lesson Plans
I have compiled various lesson plans and worksheets for units covered in most basic biology classes. You are free to use these for your own classes. Most of the content is not your traditional lesson plan (where you have objectives and resources and attention grabbers) but is simply a worksheet that is ready to pass…
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Practice Quizzes for Biology Learners
List of quizzes for anatomy and biology classes, these are self-grading and used for practice; organized by topic.
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The Biology Corner
Biology is the study of life and living organisms, from the smallest bacteria to giant sequoias. Biologists use observation and experimentation to gain an understanding about the natural world. Branches of biology include anatomy, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, ecology, genetics, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, and zoology. Many people entering the field of biology…