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SIMPLE MACHINES: PULLEYS (PHET Sim + Practice Questions Activity )
This product allows students to explore pulleys using PHET simulation. The goal for the exploration is for students to observe a) relationships between the number of pulleys and the effort force required b) the effort force required and the length of rope pulled. By observing and making their own conclusions, students understanding of how pulleys work is deepen. I have included a clear teacher instructions and answer keys as guides.
In a 2nd activity, (use only after teaching IMA and AMA), students discuss and solve 3 levels of questions in a gallery-walk style. Questions are printed and pasted around the class and students visit each question and solve them. This fun active style of learning encourages collaboration and peer support. I have included the answer keys to the questions as well.
What do you get after purchasing this product?
Phet Pulley exploration sheet + answer key
3 Level practice questions + answer key
Link and QR code to simulation
Watch your students turn into curious, happy and engaged “scientist” as they explore these fun activities whilst saving yourself the time.
I will be glad to help your suggestions and feedback at eazyscience221@gmail.com. Have a great class.
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THERMAL EQUILIBRIUM ( FUN COMPETITION VERSION)
This product includes a lab activity to investigate when two liquids of different temperatures reach thermal equilibrium. There is a twist though. Student groups are challenged to compete among themselves. Groups must come up with creative ways to speed up the process and reach thermal equilibrium faster them any other group to win the competition. During this time they record the changes in temperature of the two liquids on their data table and graph their results at the end.
I have included loads of ideas in the teacher’s note to help you nail this lesson. I have included the material lists, rules for the competition (fair play), safety rules and other important information.
What do you get after purchasing this product?
Pre-lab questions sheet
Thermal equilibrium lab sheet (with picture of experiment set up )
Answer key to pre-lab questions
Loads of useful information in teacher notes
My kids love the competition aspect of this lab and each group comes up with crazy yet creative ways to win the 1st place.It’s both fun and engaging for them. The activity require very little time to prepare and a few materials to set up. I will be happy to hear your questions, feedback and comments at eazyscience221@gmail.com. Thanks and have an amazing class.
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VIRUS VIROIDS & PRIONS (Multiple Activity Lesson)
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.
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KINGDOM PROTISTA (Multiple Activities)
Are you looking for activities to teach the weirdest kingdom, PROTISTA? This product might help. There are 3 engaging activities which can be used as solo or together.
In activity 1: Students research and write down basic info about 6 common protists. These protists include amoeba, euglena, volvox and 3 others.
In activity 2: Students learn about types of protists including; plant-like, animal-like, fungal-like and mixotrophs. Students will write some general characteristics of each group and cut and paste examples under the appropriate group and answer some questions.
In activity 3: Students learn about red tides. This helps to connect the lesson to a real world phenomenon making the lesson relevant. Students will visit a website(link and QR code included) watch a short video and then read an article. Afterwards, they will answer a series of questions about this important event.
Please note: There are easel versions available for all 3 activities. I have included a teacher guide and answer keys to guide you. Check out the preview to see the activities.I truly hope this resource helps you and your students explore the weird life of protists. I will be happy to hear from you. Thanks and have an amazing class.
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DNA STRUCTURE, REPLICATION AND DISCOVERY WORKSHEETS
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.
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CELL DIVISION : MITOSIS, MEIOSIS, BINARY FISSION
Teach Cell Division (Mitosis and Meiosis) with these creative activities that are sure to keep your students enegaged throughout the lesson. The activities are in 7 parts and covers the following topics:
Mitosis Stages
Cell Division Terminologies
Cytokinesis in Plants and Animal Cells
Checkpoints and CDKs
Meiosis Phases
Meiosis, Mitosis & Binary Fission Comparison
Human Life Cylce
8)Non-disjunction
Karyotypes
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
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The range of activities include, Cut and paste, drawing, word search, doodle notes, fill in the blanks and many more! These diverse activities provide students the opportunity to learn important concepts and how they related in a meaningful and interesting way.
I have included ANSWER KEYS ,teacher guide and student instructions to help nail the lesson. Check preview to see answer key.
I am more than confident that you and your students will love learning with these worksheets. Thanks and have a great class.
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MICROSCOPE ( HISTORY TIMELINE, ELECTRON & LIGHT MICROSCOPE ACTIVITY)
Are you looking for a great activity for your kids to learn about microscope? This product has 3 great activities that will surely not only help them explore this important topic but also keep them engaged. There are three parts to the activities.
Part 1 ( create and timeline) : Students research the history of microscopes and create a timeline to learn about how microscopes have evolved over the years. Everything about the timeline is provided in the product. Student on have to cut and paste after they research. I have included some credible research links/QR codes to aid your students. ( the product also has suggested activities after students complete their time line + answer keys )
Part 2 ( compare and contrast) : Students observe images of electron and light/optical microscopes and write down their observations. They also write down some advantages and limitations of each type of microscope.
Part 3 ( label and color) : Students label the parts of the compound microscope and color the picture (optional).
All parts have their answer keys included as well as a teacher guide to assist you. This is one of my favorite lessons because it promotes independent learning in my students and takes short time to prepare. I truly hope you find it helpful just as I have. Have an amazing class!
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CELLULAR RESPIRATION WORKSHEETS / ACTIVITIES
A 7 part lesson about cellular respiration that are engaging and diverse. Use these creative activities to energize your students whilst learning about how cells make energy.
Topics covered includes:
Glycolysis
Enzymes role (kinases/ dehydrogenases/ elonases many more
Alcohol Fermentation
Yeast Fermentation Lab ( including lab direction)
Lactic acid fermentation
Preparatory stage
Krebs cycle
Electron Transport Chain
Mini Case Study : Weight loss pill Vs the E.T.C
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The lessons incorporate active learning styles with opportunities for students to do inquiry labs. The diagrams are student friendly which removes the intimidating element of the lesson. I have included a mini case study which many students will find interesting. Students assume a role of lead investigators to find out how a weight loss pill being sold online has killed Laura Smith and dozens of others. There are series of questions students must answer as they dive deeper into the case and finally arrive at the cause of death.
I have included clear guidelines for the both teacher and students. The product has ANSWER KEYS as well. ***Please check preview to see answer sheets. ***
I can confidently say this product will inject some excitement and fun into your cellular respiration unit. I know it will be a valuable purchase now and for years to come. Thanks and have an amazing class.
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Lymphatic & Immune System Station Activity
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.
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CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
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.
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ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (GLANDS) WORKSHEET
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:
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SKELETAL SYSTEM (Activities + Worksheets)
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.
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NERVOUS SYSTEM STATION ACTIVITY LESSON
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!
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EXCRETORY SYSTEM STATION ACTIVITY
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:
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REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM STATION ACTIVITY
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.
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BIOMES Card Flip Game + Worksheets
Explore BIOMES with this engaging card flip game and worksheet with your students. It is obvious that students love learning through play and this resource will help you take advantage of this innate desire. The activities can be used as stand alone or together in your lessons. The resource includes;
1: BIOME CARD FLIP GAME:
In this activity, students take turns to flip biome cards in order to find matching cards. If student is unable to get a matching card, he or she picks a question card and answer before the next students flips. I have included a step by step guide on how to play and tips on how to make it successful. There is also complete answer keys to all 28 biome questions.
Print , cut and laminate these cards for repeated use. The cards are color coded for easy use. See preview for sample work.
2: BIOME WORKSHEET:
Students label and color the different land biomes. In the next part, they select one biome and research some basic information about that biome.
I love the fact that I can use these cards every year without having to prep again and again. I believe this resource will be a great addition to your teacher tool box. If you find this useful please consider following my store for freebies, updates and future uploads. Thanks and have an amazing class!
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ECOLOGICAL SUCCESIONS ( PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SUCCESSION)
Are you looking for an engaging hands-on activity to teach about ecological succession? This product might offer the help. It is a 2 part activity that is sure to keep students physically and mentally engaged throughout the lesson.
In part 1: SCENARIOS:
Students read two scenarios( each representing primary or secondary succession) and choose one to work on. They then cut and paste and color a series of pictures showing the progression of the succession over time. They also explain what happens at each stage and give examples of organisms that will likely be found on each stage. There is an easel version to this activity. To give the teacher more options.
In part 2: PRIMARY vs SECONDARY SUCCESSION:
Students complete a match the term to the definition activity. Students match terms such as climax species, pioneer species and others to the correct definitions.
Next, they compare and contrast primary and secondary succession in a Venn diagram style.
And Lastly, they discuss different events that might trigger primary or secondary successions.
There is an easel version to this activity too.
BONUS (FREE SUCCESSION CARDS):
I have included 8 events cards as a bonus for purchasing this product. I also share some ideas on how to use them in class. Print, cut and laminate them for repeated use.
All worksheets have answer keys including the bonus cards.
I truly believe your students will enjoy studying with these activities. They encourage collaboration and sharing which are essential for mastery. If you find this product helpful, please consider following my shop for freebies, product updates and future uploads. Thank you and have an amazing class.
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BIODIVERSITY (+ KEYSTONE SPECIES) Multiple Learning Activity
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.