Teach the topic of living and non-living things ( characteristics of life) with this no-prep resource that covers the following : characteristics of living things characteristics of non-living things the “complicated” traits of viruses ( Are they living or not?) What’s included in this resource? Characteristics of Life Reading Sheet (1 page) Post Reading Worksheet 24 Task Cards Answer Keys Teacher Guide Please see preview for sample sheets Part 1: The Reading Passage: Students will read and learn about what makes an organism a living thing. They will also learn why viruses are hard to group under living or non-living category even for experience biologists. Part 2: The worksheet: Students will complete the post reading worksheet after the reading activity. Part 3: The 24 Task Cards: These contain 24 multiple choice questions related to characteristics of life. These may be used as end of unit assessment or even for review. The resource is straight forward yet engaging for students. I am confident it will be a valuable addition to your class and help your students achieve proper mastery of this important biology topic. I have included all answer keys and teacher guide too. See preview for sample answer keys. GRADE LEVEL: 8- 11 Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Here come the body invaders! Not literally. Are you looking for a multi faceted resource that is hands on, promotes active learning and engage your students to learn about viruses and their “evil” siblings? This product might be helpful. There are 3 parts to the activity. They can be used as solo activities or used together. In Activity 1: Students label a general virus structure. Then compare viruses, viroids and prions in a Venn diagram activity. I have included an easel version too. In activity 2: Students learn about viral replication. They explore lytic and lysogenic replication through a hands on cut and paste activity. (Check preview for sample work). This activity is sure to engage them physically and mentally. There is an easel version as well. In activity 3: Students identify some common viruses by exploring an HHMI biointeractive website. Students use clues provided to find a virus. After that they will draw the external structure of these viruses on their worksheets. I have included answer keys to all the worksheets and teacher guide to assist you as much as possible. Use these activities to keep the kids interested in this often dull topic. I do hope you find these activities helpful.

Are you looking for a student-friendly and engaging resource to teach connective, muscular , nervous and epithelia tissues? This resource is designed to doster students’ understanding of this often complicated yet important topic. It provides a variety of opportunities for students to learn the 4 main types of tissues in an engaging way . *Please see preview for sample sheets What’s included in this resource? Worksheet 1: In this part, students match examples of the 4 tissue types to their locations and functions in the body. The images included make it easier to students to remember and learn. Worksheet 2: Here, students label microscopic images of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle tissues. They also label diagrams of epithelial tissue types such as simple squamous, simple cuboidal, straified squamous and so on. Lastly, the compare campore cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscles using Venn diagram. I have included ANSWER KEYS to both lessons and an enlarged microscopic images (stated above) for clarity. Level : This resource is best suited for students in grade 9 to 12 Use this animal tissues resource to either evaluate your students’ understanding of the topic or as part of the lesson. I am confident that this resource will be a great addition to your tissues unit. Thanks and have a fantastic class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Turn your next Action Potential lesson into easy rather than complicated with this carefully designed resource that will sure to excite your students. The resource simplifies the often dreaded and complicated topic of action potential into logical steps. You students will get the opportunity… Understand key terms related to action potential Learn about phases of action potential Learn about synaptic transduction(transmission) for excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters. What’s included in the resource? Action Potential Crossword Worksheet Action Potential worksheet ( Part 1 ) Action Potential worksheet ( Part 2 ) Answer Key Teacher Guide ***Please see preview to check sample worksheets *** The crossword worksheet: This part allows students to learn definitions of key terms by completing a crossword activity. The fun nature helps to reduce the intimidating perceptions that many students have about the topic. It is also perfect for your early finishers and great for review. Action Potential worksheet 1 and 2 In this part, students explore the following: How signals travel along an axon of a neuron (action potential ) How signals travel between neurons ( synaptic transmission/transduction) I have included answer keys and teacher guide to help the lesson successful. ***Please check preview to see answer key *** I am confident that this resource will be a great addition to your action potential unit. It requires little to no preparation which is a win for the teacher. Students will get to explore a beautiful yet often misunderstood ( and dreaded) topic in an engaging way. I know this action potential resource will prove valuable to you now and for years to come. GRADE LEVEL: 8 - 12 Thanks and have an wonderful class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Are you looking for a biome resource that perfectly connects to climate change? This resource might offer the help. Often times these two important topics are taught separately but connecting big ideas is what deepens students understanding of biology. This resource includes the following; Biome worksheet Biome reading Sheets Effect of Climate change on Biomes worksheet Biomes Map sheet. Teacher Guide Tips ,suggestions and variations to the activities. Please see preview to see sample resources Part 1: Biome worksheet Students select of their favorite two land biomes to work on. Using information on the reading sheets, student will write down information such as average temperatures, amount of rainfall per year, color the location of the biomes on the map and draw three fauna and flora common in these biomes. Part 2: Effect of Climate change on Biomes worksheet Students will predict effect of climate change ( increase in temperatures) on biome # 1 from the previous worksheet. Afterwards, they will offer solutions on how to prevent this from happening. Grade level: Grade 9 through 12 Use this print and go resource to help your students connect biome and climate change whilst watching them fully engaged in the lesson. It has been one of my students’ favorite topics because they see the relevance plus they get to draw and color. I sincerely believe this will be a great addition to your teaching tool box. Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

This product contains 3 very engaging activities to teach biodiversity and keystone species. The activities are carefully designed with elements of active learning and hands-on learning. Both pdf and easel versions are available to give you options. In activity 1: DEFINE IT/ILLUSTRATE IT: Students define biodiversity, it’s three types ( that is genetic, species, ecosystem diversities). They then illustrate it by coloring to show these types. ( easel version + answer key included) In activity 2: KEYSTONE SPECIES: Students read an intro passage about key stone species. They then play a DICE ACTIVITY to explore key stone species in the Serengeti. And complete a worksheet related to the activity. (easel version+ answer key included) In activity 3 : HHMI Biointeactive: This is an extension activity to explore real world examples of keystone species in various habitats around the world. Links and QR codes and accompanying worksheet is included. This activity has its easel version too. ( please check out the preview to see sample work) My goal is to provide you and your kids so much options that both teaching and learning become easy for you. Also, the activities are sure to catch students interest because of their meaningful nature and active style learning. I believe this will be a great addition to your tool box. Have a great class.

Teach the nutrient cycle by letting your students role play as " experts" and engage them with a series of collaborative work, research and model drawing and presentation. This resource : a) cover water, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus and sulfur cycles b) cover human impact on each cycle And includes: Power point slides for the teacher Nutrient worksheet ( colored and black and white versions) “Expert” notes for students Tips and suggestion Teacher guide ****Please check preview to see visuals of PPT, worksheets, student notes and others. The Activty: Students are divided into 5 “expert” groups correcsponding to the 5 nutrients covered in the lesson. At their expert stations, they collaborate to complete a worksheet, read information about their nutrients ,discuss how the nutrient is cycled through the ecosystem, draw models to show the cycling and discuss human impact on the nutrient cycle. I have included PPT guide that; i) shows precisely how to set up the activity and direct it ii) has teacher slide notes for the nutrients including; their benefits to living things, where they can be found on Earth, Picture of the cycling process and examples of human impact on the cycle. After the “expert meeting” activity students will move on to the “expert teaching” activty. I have included PPT slides, notes and tips for the teacher to sucessfully conduct this part. This resource is carefully designed to allow students to think through models and arrive at their conclusions. There is very little preparation required which saves the teacher must needed time. I believe this will enrich your nutrients cycle unit and will be one to remember for you and your students. Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have a fantastic class.

Are you looking for activities to teach the reproductive system? This carefully designed product includes 6 station worksheets which are certain to keep your students highly engaged. Below are the topics covered : parts and functions of the male and female reproductive system Spermatogenesis oogenesis Ovarian and menstrual cycles Ovulation, fertilization and implantation Fetal development ***PLEASE CHECK PREVIEW TO SEE SAMPLE WORK What do you get from this product? All 6 station worksheets Station notes for all 6 stations Answer Keys Teacher Guide As a station activity, groups of students will visit each station for a set time. (I recommend at least 15 minutes per station). When at the station, they will read and discuss the station notes. They will complete the worksheet using information from the study notes. By the end, students would have visited all six stations and explored thoroughly the concepts and topics of the reproductive system. The activities are diverse from riddles to cut and paste that are sure to keep students interested in the lesson. I have included all ANSWER KEYS and TEACHER GUIDE. Please check preview to see answer keys. GRADE LEVEL: Grades 9 to 12 MATERIALS: Scissors Glue I truly believe this will be a great addition to your “arsenal” and add more excitement and fun to your lessons. I wish you a great class. Please reach out with questions and feedback at eazyscience221@gmail.com.

Stimulate and increase your students’ engagement with this endocrine system worksheets. They come in 4 versions. Please see preview for beautiful examples. Organs and glands covered include: Pineal Gland Hypothalamus Pituitary gland Thyroid Parathyroid Adrenal Glands Pancreas Testes Ovaries They can be used as reveiw works at the end the unit or as an intro at the beginning. They come with high quality diagrams, ANSWER KEYS and teacher guide. **Check preview for answer keys. I am confident this product will provide value beyond what you pay for years to come. Thank you and have a great class:

The nervous system plus station activities is always a win for both teacher and students. This product might be exactly what yo need to keep those young brains hooked and engaged whilst learning about the nervous system. This product includes 5 station worksheet + STATION NOTES (except station 5). These can also be used in solo lessons to suit the teacher’s needs. Here is what’s included: STATION 1: Students learn about the 4 brain lobes and write down their functions (+ STATION NOTES) STATION 2: Students will match the internal parts of the brain to their correct names. They will also predict symptoms that might 4 patients might experience after damaging certain parts of their brains. (+ STATION NOTES) STATION3 : Students cut and paste information to learn about the organization of the nervous system. They also complete special work to learn about the sympathetic and parasympathetic system and their effect on body reponse. (+ STATION NOTES) STATION 4: Students complete a doodle note to learn about neurones and glia cells. (+ STATION NOTES) STATION 5: Mini Lab: Students learn about reflex actions by conducting the patellar reflex and pupil reflex lab. (All procedure included in product to assist students) Note: This station has no notes because it’s mostly lab / practical activity. Please check preview for sample work. the produc includes ALL ANSWER KEYS ,TEACHER GUIDE and Teaching Tips. Keeping students engaged is increasing getting hard in the modern class room. Activities such as these encourages collaboration among students. My students love the active part of this lesson as they get to move and learn at the same time. I believe this product will be a great way to explore this complicated lesson with your students. Thank you for choosing EazyScience. Thanks and have an amazing class!

Pull your students’ “heart strings” and get them excited to learn the cardiovascular system with these highly engaging resource. This product includes a 4 part activities lesson (with sub-activities) to explore this important bosy system. Each part can be used as a stans alone or together with others. Part 1: Trace, Color & Label In this part, students trace , color the human heart and label the parts. They use red and blue ink to show blood flow from body to heart to lungs. Finally, they explain the process invoved in blowed flow. This is a great way to introduce students to all the biology names which are daunting for many students. The engaging nature ( with images, lists, drawings) of the worksheet makes the learning less daunting for students. Part 2: Blood Vessels In this 2nd part, students will learn about arteries veins and capillaries. They will observe and write down some characteristics of all 3 blood vessels. Next, they will complete a fill in the blank activity related to O2, nutrient and CO2 transport. Finally, students will have a mini research and create a mini poster about atherosclerosis. Part 3: Pig’s Heart Dissection Lab. Skip the mess that comes with real hands-on lab by letting your students observe high quality images of a dissected pig’s heart. (Check preview to see images). Students will answer “lab” questions about their observations including comparing the wall thickness of left vs right side of heart. Note: The lab questions can easily be used for real handson lab in case you want the real thing. Part 4: Inquiry Lab: Time for some inquiry. Here students will investigate factors that affect a person’s heart rate. There are 2 versions. 1) Caffeine and 2) Exercise as the factors to investigate. In case your school doesn’t allow you to give caffeinated drinks (coffee or coca cola) to students, the exercise (doing jumping jacks) version will come in handy. I have included a step by step teacher guide and student notes for your use. Note: All worksheets have ANSWER KEYS included. I believe these diverse activity will put your students “at the heart” of the lesson as they explore the cardiovascular system. There is little preparation needed for the teacher and the materials required can be easily obtained. I hope this resource inspire you and your students for many years to come as it has for my students and I. Please consider following my store for freebies, product update and future uploads. Thanks and have a great class.

Get this fun hands-on simulation activity to teach Mendelian Genetics and Hereditary today. This resource is designed to reinforce the concepts of traits, genotype and phenotype in a practical way so that your students are engaged. Please see previews to take a look at sample work. The resource is in 2 parts: PART 1: Determining the traits of offspring activity: ****( See video preview) In this part, students will randomly toss alleles of father and mother onto their table. Then, they will write the alleles each parent contributes to the child for 3 genes- freckle gene, eye color gene, and hairline gene. From the genotypes of the offpring, students will draw the resulting phenotype on the face of the offspring. PART 2: Punnett square exercise In this part, students will practice solving mono hybrid and dihybrid punnett square problems to further enhance their understanding. They will have the opportunity to try both monohybrid and dihybrid crosses. This worksheet comes in colored and black and white version Teacher Guide: This resource includes a step by step (3 page) teacher guide with pictures to make the allele cards, including how to laminate them.I have also included suggestions and tips to assist the teacher. Answer Keys: Answer keys for part 2 inlcuded as well as sample answers for part 1 Grade Level: This resouce is suitable for grades 7 to 12 Pre-requisite Knowlwdge: It will be ideal if students have knowledge about mendelian genetics, dorminant and recessive alleles and how to solve mono and dihybride punnett sqaures problems. Materials for student pair or individual a. Allele cards (6 in total , 3 for father, and 3 for mother ) b. Hereditary worksheet ( individually, pairs or group) c. colored pens ( to show phenotypes) ***Please check preview for sample worksheets to see if this resource meets your needs. Turn your genetics and hereditary unit into an engaging lesson with this resource. My students love them each year and I’m confident yours will too. The preparation time will pay off in money and time as these cards can be reused each year. Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with questions and feedback. Thanks and have an amazing class!

Teaching excretory system doesn’t need to be “toxic” to teacher and students. This product might have just the right activities to excite and engage your students while discovering important concepts in how the excretory system works. The product is a 4 station style activity which can also be used as solo worksheets to suit the teacher’s needs. Topics Covered Include: Organs of the excretory system Parts and functions of the urinary system Structure of Nephron Water and Mineral absorption by nephron Hormone (ADH) effect on unrine production “Image lab” of dissected sheep’s kidney Kidney for Cash discussion **Please check preview for more details and sample work. I have included answer sheets and teacher guide as well. I truly believe this product will be add fresh ideas and engagement to help your kids explore this all important body system. Thank you and have a great class:

Are you looking for activities that are flexible yet awesome (…like a bone) to teach the skeletal system? This product might offer exactly that. There are 4 worksheets ( or activity sheets) designed to keep the students engaged throughout the lesson. The sheets can be used in any order to fit the teachers needs. ***Please check preview to see sample sheets. Topics covered include: Bone structure (macro and microscopic) Bone classification by shape Axial skeleton Appendicular skeleton Bone cells Three types of joints Osteoporosis *** Product includes ALL ANSWER KEYS. Check preview to see. So no need to work your fingers to the bone on this one. I’ve got you covered. I believe these sheets will prove valuable to you and your students now and many years to come. I wish you a great class.

Are you looking for activities to teach DNA structure, replication and how it was discovered as genetic material. This product could bring the help you need. The activities are designed to engage your students and they incorporate active learning style activities. Please check preview to see Topics covered include : DNA discovery timeline Activity DNA Structure Terminologies Word search Enzymes’ and proteins’ role in replications DNA Replication Terminologies Leading and Lagging Strand Comparison Eukaryote and Prokaryote DNA Replication DNA Proofreading and Error Fixing I have included a complete ANSWER KEYS, teacher guide and student instructions to assist you. Please check preview to see answer keys I believe these diverse activities will raise your students engagement level and get them excited to learn about this important molecule, DNA. Thank you and have a great class.

The **lymphatic and immune systems **might be underated but teaching them isn’t any less easy. This product covers both systems (because they’re closely associated with each other) in a 5 station style activity. Each station worksheet begins with background knowledge about the main topic of the station. Students are presented with diverse engaging activities such as cut and pastes, research, opinion pieces and mini poster. The sheets can be used as normal worksheets ( rather than station- style worksheets) to suit the teacher’s needs. Check Preview to see sample work Topics covered include: Organs and functions of the lymphatic system Lymphatic system Vs Cardiovascular system Primary and Secondary Lymphoid organs Innate immune system Adaptive Immune system Should you fear vaccination? : OPINION PIECE Immune system malfunctions, disorders and diseases : Allergies, Autoimmune diseases, Organ transplant rejection and HIV/AIDS I have included a complete **ANSWER KEYS and teacher guide as well. **Check preview to take a look. I truly believe these activities will prove valuable to you and your students now and for many years to come. Thank you for choosing EazyScience. Have an amazing class.

Teach human evolution with this print and go resource that provides opportunity for student collaboration, presentation and effective communication. The resource covers the following 5 hominin species: 1)* Australopithecus* 2*) Homo habilis* 3)* Homo erectus* Homo neanderthalensis and Homo sapien The resource includes: 5 activity sheets ( each for one species listed above) 2 page reading sheets ( contains all key info to complete the worksheet ). Teacher guides ( with suggestions. and guidelines) Answer Keys ( 5 pages, one for each species) Please check preview to see sample sheets The Activity Sheet: Students will research information about 5 hominins and in the process learn about key info such as: period of existence, brain size, average weight and height, location, diet, tool making ability and so on. They will also answer post research questions to further deepen their understanding. Students may collaborate in small groups or work individually on one species. The Reading Notes: Students will find key info about the species to complete the activity sheet. Optional: The resource presents opportunity for students group to present key info about their assigned species. Details and suggestions are explained in the teacher guide. Transform your human evolution lesson by encouraging group work among your students. The resource will help you engage your students whilst requiring from you little to no preparation. I am confident this activity will be a great addition to your human evolution lesson and help your students to understand and enjoy the lesson. Thanks and have a wonderful class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have a great class.

Are you looking for an engaging resource to teach plant life cycles and evolution? This resource got you covered. It provides opportunity for student to: complete a plant evolution timeline activity learn and understand charateristic features and evolutionary advantages of bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Solve 30 multiple choice questions about bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Please see preview for sample sheets and more details What’s included in this resource? Timeline cut and paste worksheet “True” plants worksheets 30 Plants Task Cards Task Sheet 30 Multiple choice test Answer Keys Part 1: Plant Evolution Timeline In this part, students will cut and paste cards to complete to a plant evolution timeline worksheet. This will help students to see the big picture and understand the evolutionary storyline of plants. Part 2: Four Groups of Plants Worksheet In this part, students will answer some questions involving bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. They will learn about their life cycles, their characteristic features and their evolutionary advantages. Part 3: Plants Task card In this part, students will answer 30 multiple choice questions on task cards involving bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. These cards may be used as a great way to review or evaluate students at the end of the unit. Part 4: Multiple Choice Test Sheets This is an optional test sheets with the same questions on the task cards. They may be used instead of the task cards. You may use them to evaluate your students at the end of the unit or assign them as homework. Check preview for more details. I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your plants unit and help your students explore and understand the evolutionary storyline of modern plants. There is very little preparation needed on the part of the teacher which is saves valuable time. GRADE LEVEL: 9- 12 Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Teach animal behaviors with this 3 part lesson that links the topic to key biological concept of natural selection and inheritance. This resource incorporate labs, reading and student group discussions on learned vs innate behaviors. What’s included in this resource? Habituation Labsheet (options1:Live millipede lab , 2: Picture lab, no animals) Millipede “Picture Lab” sheets Learned Vs Innate behavior worksheets (colored and B&W versions included) Learned behaviors Reading Sheet Learned behaviors Worksheets Answer keys Teacher Guide ***Check the preview to see sample works and answer keys PART 1: Habituation in Millipedes Lab Students observe habituation in live millipede.They will tap the animal and observe and record its response for 8 trials. I have included a version that uses images of the animals and doesn’t require live millipedes. See preview. Part 2: Learned Vs Innate Behavior Students will classify animal behaviors as strictly learned, strictly innate or Both learned & innate. Afterwards, they will explain the survial benefits of the behavior to the animal that show it. Part 3: Learned behavior Reading In this part, students will read about imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and habituation. When finished they will complete a worksheet to evaluate their understanding of the reading text. I have included teacher guide and ANSWER KEYS to all the worksheets to help guide the teacher and make the lesson a success. Turn animal behavior unit into a lesson that you and your kids will enjoy. There is opportunity for group work, discussions, and active learning activies through out this lesson. I am confident that this resource will prove valuable to you for many years to come. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Teach biomolecules/macromolecules lesson with this awesome resource that will allow your students to learn about the following: Carbs, structure, functions, types monomers and polymers lactose intolerance cellulose digestion proteins, structure and functions lipids, structure and functions nucleic acids, structure and functions Conduct a Lab to test for starch and glucose Please see preview for sample sheets The resource includes: Carb worksheet( 2 pages) Lab Sheet ( test for presence of starch and glucose)- 2 pages with options* Protein worksheet (1 page) Lipids worksheet (1 page) Nucleic worksheet (1 page) Material Lists Answer Keys Teacher Guide This resource provides opportunity for students to stay engaged, collaborate with others, make observations, conduct experiments and explore key concepts related to biomolecules and their roles in living systems. The lab materials are easy to obtain and there are options to choose your own items for the tests. I have no doubt that this resource will be a great addition to your biomolecules lesson and boost your students engagement while saving you valuable reparation time. I have included ALL ANSWER KEYS to the activities. GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12 Please check preview to see sample sheets and details of activities Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.