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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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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.
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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
***Please check preview to see sample work. ***
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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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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GENETICS AND HEREDITARY ACTIVITY
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.
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NUTRIENT CYCLE ( water, nitrogen, carbon, sulfur,Phosphorus cycles)
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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SOIL PROFILE AND WEATHERING LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Looking for a new way to teach soil profile, soil formation and soil particles with little preparation? This resource could be all you need. All the activities have minds-on and hands-on element in them to increase student engagement. Each part also has accompanying notes to assist students and reduce the teacher’s preparation time. It comes in three parts: ***Please check preview to see sample work.
PART 1: Soil Reading comprehension
In this part, students will read information and learn about; what is soil?, what makes up soil?, humus, soil microorganisms, soil texture and particle sizes. Afterwards, they will answer comprehension questions based on the text they have read.
PART 2: Soil Formation Documentary Video
In this part, students will watch a 5 minute video documentary about how soils are formed. They will listen for information in the video and answer some questions about the film. The video discusses the role of lichens and weather in the early stages of soil formation. It highlights the stages of soil formation in a very natural way that students will love. Video links and QR codes are all provided and easily accessible.
PART 3 Soil Profile Jigsaw Activity
IIn this final part, students will read information about soil profile and complete a jigsaw activity. The information sheets describes the characteristics of each layer (horizon) within the soil profile. It contains all the information students need to do the jigsaw . The worksheet for this parts comes in colored and black and white forms.
Materials need for part 3:
Copy of jigsaw worksheet + the jigsaw information cards per student
One Scissor or cutter per student
Glue
ANSWER KEYS:
Answer keys are providered for all three parts.
Teacher Guide:
Included + recommendations
Grade level:
Best suited for Grades 7 - 10
Objectives for the lessons:
Students will be able to :
a) Describe the components of soil including minerals, organic matter, water and soil and state their percentages in soils.
b) Distinguish between soil particle sizes such as gravel, sand, silt and clay and state how these sizes affect soil water permeability.
c) Illustrate the layers (horizons) of the soil profile and sates some characteristics of each.
d) Explain the functions of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and protozoans in soils.
e) Describe how soils are formed through weathering and the role of lichens and weather in the early stages of soil formation.
d) Discuss the impact of modern farming on soil and the negative effects.
I believe these three part soil activity will be a great addition to your soil unit. Every part of it is designed with students’ and teachers’ interests in mind. Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with your feedback and questions. Thanks and have a wonderful 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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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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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.
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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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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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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.