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Elementary anatomy laboratories
DNA History, Structure and Function - PowerPoint and Notes
Bring the structure of DNA to life for your middle school science students with this resource that would make Watson, Crick AND Franklin proud. In this lesson, students learn the history of DNA discovery, demonstrate how nucleic acids pair with one another, and observe DNA with the naked eye. This 1-2 day lesson includes a presentation that guides students through the history and structure of DNA, including topics such as Chargraff's rule and base-pairing rules. Students then complete sequences
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
Genetics PTC Paper Tasting Lab
Looking for a way to make genetics more accessible to your students? Using Phenylthiocarbamide or PTC paper, you can give students a "tastable" way to identify the invisible traits that are passed on from generation to generation. Students can test their genetics real-time with this 1-day lab that's easy to prep and implement.Some can taste PTC, while others cannot. In this lab, students test whether or not they are a taster and compare their data with the class population. Students will analyze
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
Opposable Thumb Adaptation & Natural Selection activity, application, experiment
Challenge your students to do common tasks WITHOUT THEIR THUMBS! Details: In this activity and experiment- students will see the benefit of the adaptation of the opposable thumb. The students are asked to perform various tasks as quickly as possible with simple materials. Students can compete against a partner or you can run this as a whole class activity. Application questions are included to guide students understanding of Adaptations and Natural Selection. There are 2 versions of the activit
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Grades:
4th - 8th
Types:
Integumentary System - CSI Fingerprinting Lab
Everyone has a unique set of fingerprints, even identical twins! In this lab, students learn about the various types of fingerprint patterns and determine their own pattern for each finger. With this information, they will figure out the distribution of fingerprint patterns within their classroom population and graph their data. It's a great mix of math and science!WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 7 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages • Answer keySTUDENTS WILL:• Investigate fingerprint patter
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Homeostasis Activities
These activities are designed to give students a fun and active way to experience homeostasis. This resource has two different homeostasis activities. Each activity is described in detail and is accompanied by a student worksheet. The activities require very little preparation from the teacher, and the students love getting out of their seats and moving around. Teachers can space these activities out over two days or give both activities in one block period class. Each activity promotes studen
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
HS-LS1-3
Also included in: Homeostasis Bundled Package for Middle School Science
Ecology Biome in a Bottle Ecosystem Model Project Activity
Biome in a bottle, ecosystem in an envelope, habitat in a handbag…what on earth? No seriously…what on EARTH are you going to create?! Think about where you live – the organisms that surround you and the environment they live in and get started on this interactive in-classroom habitat! WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 2 WEEK LESSON:• 12 page NON-EDITABLE PDF handout with student and teacher directions• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to M
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-2
Nervous System Lab Pack!
Make the nervous system fun!
With these printable, reproducible labs, your students explore and analyze their own nervous systems!
The three labs included may be used as a set of rotating stations or as standalone activities. Each lab walks
students though a particular function of the nervous system, and then asks them to describe and/or analyze their actions.
Objective:
Students will be able to use and then describe and analyze the functions of the nervous system.
Common Core Standard(s
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
Life Science Centers / Lab Stations Bundle - Cross-curricular STEAM Activities
Want to head full steam into S.T.E.A.M., but not sure how to get started? Try our twist on S.T.E.A.M.! With science as the primary background subject, students learn all about life science using Social Studies, Technology, ELA, Art, and Math. With over 280 stations, these student-led, print and go, low-to-no prep Science Circuit Stations are easy to implement with a few household items. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS LESSON:• Signage in two sizes for eight stations, blank templates to create your own s
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-ETS1-2
, MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS2-2
, MS-LS2-3
...
Ecology - Water Cycle Dice Simulation Game
Imagine yourself as a tiny drop of water exiting the condensed form of a cloud and falling to the ground at 15mph. Where will you land? What will be your fate? Find out now with this hydrologic cycle dice simulation game! WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LESSON:• 8 page NON-EDITABLE PDF handout with student and teacher directions• 16 page NON-EDITABLE PDF posters for the various stations• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microso
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS2-3
Nervous System - Human Body PowerPoint, Notes and Labs
Use your noggin as you delve into the Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems, the parts of a neuron, and the five senses with this human body mini-lesson. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 3-5 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 23 slide fully-editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work and guided notes • 4 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which includes aligned notes and reaction time lab• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microsoft Sc
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Integumentary System - Human Body PowerPoint, Notes and Lab
Did you know your skin is the largest organ on your body? Learn all about it, the functions of skin and what areas of the body hove the most skin receptors with this human body mini-lesson. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 3-5 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 15 slide fully-editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work and guided notes • 4 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which includes aligned notes and skin sensitive lab• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Nervous System - Neuron Speed Lab
How fast does a nerve impulse travel? Analyze the speed of a neuron's impulse as students apply their knowledge of the nervous system with this exciting lab in which they assemble as a group to determine just how long it takes for a message to travel. Data analysis and graphing are a big part of this lesson! WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 1-2 DAY LAB:• 7 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages • Answer Key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microsoft School with
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-8
Heredity and Genetics Unit Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Save 40% by purchasing ALL my Heredity and Genetics teaching materials!Important Notes:• Download a FREE Unit Bundle to learn more about all my products.• Save $$$ with the Life Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum• Consider Daily Lessons as an economical alternative to this unit bundle (see below)• This product includes FREE downloads of ALL future Genetics products.********************************************************************************
Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-5
, MS-LS3-1
, MS-LS3-2
, 3-LS3-2
, MS-LS4-5
...
Bird Beak Lab – Adaptations & Natural Selection Project – Fun Science Experiment
In this science lab, kids simulate bird beak adaptations. They pick up organisms, record number caught, organize data, and answer questions. It’s a fun and educational natural selection experiment! Open the preview to take a closer look at parts of the project. Bird Beak LabThis seriously fun science experiment illustrates why certain animals survive better in specific ecosystems.Kids encounter an “ecosystem.” (It’s really just a container with ten sets of ten small items that represent organism
Grades:
3rd - 5th
Types:
NGSS:
4-LS1-1
, 3-LS4-3
, 3-LS4-2
Also included in: Advanced Animal Adaptations Project - Interdisciplinary Unit on Birds
Evolution & Natural Selection Unit | Printable, Digital & Editable Components
Save 40% by purchasing Evolution and Natural Selection teaching materials!Important Notes:• Download a FREE Unit Bundle to learn more about all my products.• Save $$$ with the Life Science Complete Curriculum• Save $$$$ with the Integrated Science Complete Curriculum• Consider Daily Lessons as an economical alternative to this unit bundle (see below)• This product includes FREE downloads of ALL future Evolution products.****************************************************************************
Grades:
4th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
3-LS4-1
, MS-LS4-3
, MS-LS4-1
, MS-LS2-4
, MS-LS4-2
...
Osmosis & Diffusion - PowerPoint & Handouts
Osmosis Diffusion and Moving Cellular Materials - PowerPoint & Handouts. Students will create a manipulative notes sheet about how the cell membrane is selectively permeable using the terms endocytosis, exocytosis, osmosis, transport proteins, active transport, and passive transport. They will then put what they learn to the test with an osmosis lab. Using grapes and raisins, students will see how osmosis occurs within the cell when these items are placed into a variety of solutions. Grape
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-7
, MS-LS1-6
Also included in: Cell Processes - PowerPoint & Notes, Labs, Activities, & Projects
Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle
Get over 30% off each lab with the Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle! These four interactive lab assignments will help your students understand Living vs Nonliving Things, Cell Size, Cell Types, and Cell Organelles. Students will learn:Living or Nonliving?⚗️Test their pre-existing knowledge of the Characteristics of Life⚗️Compare and Contrast Living and Nonliving Things⚗️Label Items such as Feathers, Atoms, Bacteria, and Milk as Alive or Not Alive⚗️Explain why Viruses are not Living Thing
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
MS-LS1-3 Human Body Systems Interactions Lab | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
Grades:
5th - 9th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: Life Science Biology Lab Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Microscope Introduction - PowerPoint, Notes and Lab
Microscope Introduction - Plant and Animal Cell Comparison - PowerPoint and Handouts. Students will learn the parts of a compound light microscope and how to use it during labs. They will also compare plant and animal cell organelles. Once students have learned how to operate a microscope, they will view various cell slides and discover first-hand how animal and plant cells are alike and different from one another. PowerPoint includes embedded slide specimen photographs for teachers who lack the
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-ETS1-2
, MS-ETS1-4
, MS-ETS1-1
, MS-ETS1-3
Also included in: Cell Organelles - PowerPoint & Handouts
Build a Model Hand Science Activity - Muscles, Bones, & Tendons
Build a Model Hand Science Activity - Muscles, Bones, & TendonsFor this science activity, students will construct models of their hands for a visual representation of the musculoskeletal system in action!Contents include:2 Reading Passages & Questions on the Muscular SystemHand X-RayParts of the Hand (labeled)Parts of the Hand Labeling OrganizerTeacher Guide Student DirectionsShort Answer Follow Up/Reflection Questions (2 pages)This is included in my Muscular System Unit
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Types:
Muscular System - Human Body PowerPoint, Notes and Lab
Flex your muscle knowledge with this mini-bundle all about muscles, types of muscle tissues and a mini-lab on voluntary and involuntary muscle action. WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 2-3 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 10 slide fully-editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work and guided notes • 5 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages which includes aligned notes and muscle action lab• Answer key• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items listed above which can be easily converted to Microsoft Schoo
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
Digestive System - Human Body PowerPoint, Notes, Lab and Project
This digestive system mini-bundle will take you through the organs of the digestive system, their structure and function, demonstrate the length of the digestive tract and provide students with a fun way to be creative as they trace the path of food through the digestive system. Now let that digest for a bit... :-)WHAT'S INCLUDED in this 5-7 DAY MINI-BUNDLE:• 29 slide fully-editable PowerPoint presentation with title slides, objectives, bell work and guided notes • 10 NON-EDITABLE PDF pages whic
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
MS-LS4-1 The Fossil Record Lab Activity | Printable, Digital & Editable
About SNAPs Lab Stations ActivitiesSNAPs Lab Stations Activities require students to use science, math, literacy, problem-solving and engineering skills. They are designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific concepts and help students apply scientific ideas to the real world. Each station activity promotes skills so to develop students into proficient and competent scientific thinkers.SNAPs lab activities have five components:• Science Skills Station to develop science skill profici
Grades:
5th - 10th
Types:
NGSS:
MS-LS4-1
Also included in: Life Science Biology Lab Bundle | Printable, Digital & Editable
Microscope 101 - How to Use a Light Microscope {Editable}
Are you looking for a quick and easy way to introduce students to HOW to use a light microscope? Then this product is for you!POWERPOINT:This product contains a ready to use PowerPoint with 27 slides. When you purchase this product, you will download the actual PowerPoint that I created so that you will be able to use the animations on the slides and you can edit the slides to best meet your needs! The PowerPoint briefly introduces the students to what a light microscope is and includes a labele
Subjects:
Grades:
5th - 12th
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