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I have been a science teacher in an urban School District for 7 years. During this time I have had the opportunity to experience teaching within classrooms at all levels of performance abilities, including full inclusion, and highly advanced classes. I have taught middle school science (both the 7th and 8th grade) and at the high school level (9th to 12th grade science) including Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physical Science I have a PA Professional Certi

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I have been a science teacher in an urban School District for 7 years. During this time I have had the opportunity to experience teaching within classrooms at all levels of performance abilities, including full inclusion, and highly advanced classes. I have taught middle school science (both the 7th and 8th grade) and at the high school level (9th to 12th grade science) including Anatomy, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Physical Science I have a PA Professional Certi
Mitosis
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Mitosis Accordion Booklet: is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Students may research or show what they have learned by writing different facts on the provided blank lines about each phase of mitosis. A completed booklet with answers is included. This Mitosis Booklet contains the following: 1. Assembly Instructions for the booklet 2. Completed facts for each of the following phases of mitosis: Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase 3. Blank versions with lines for students to write their own facts for each phase of mitosis 4. Black and white versions of everything above 5. A smaller version of #1, 2, 3, & 4 to fit smaller pieces of construction paper
Cell Structures Accordion Booklet
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Cell Structures Accordion Booklet

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Cell Structures: This cell structures accordion booklet is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Students may research or show what they have learned by writing different facts on the provided blank lines about the different types of cellular structures. This booklet also doubles as a coloring book, as students may color in examples of each cellular structure. A completed booklet with answers is included. Cell Structures Accordion Booklet Contents: 1. Assembly Instructions for the booklet 2. Cell Structures Vocabulary terms: (with completed facts) Cell wall, Lysosome, Chloroplast, Mitochondria, Ribosome, Nucleus, Smooth endoplasmic reticulum, Rough endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi, Cell membrane 3. Blank versions with lines for students to write their own facts for each cell structure 4. A smaller version of #1, 2, & 3 to fit smaller pieces of construction paper ***** Do a search for my other Accordion Booklets in the folllowing topics: ***** Space Science: ♦ The Solar System: The Planets ♦ Eclipses ♦ Comets, Meteors, Meteoroids, Meteorites and Asteroids ♦ Life Cycle of Stars ♦ Constellations of the Zodiac Earth Science: ♦ Clouds ♦ Severe Weather ♦ Layers of the Atmosphere ♦ Volcanoes ♦ Fossils ♦ Plate Tectonics ♦ Natural Resources ♦ Layers of the Earth ♦ Rock Cycle ♦ Water Cycle ♦ Rocks and Minerals ♦ Landforms Life Science: ♦ Biomes ♦ Life Cycle of Plants ♦ Human Body Systems ♦ Habitats ♦ Butterfly Life Cycle ♦ Frog Life Cycle ♦ Dinosaurs ♦ Animal Adaptations ♦ Six Kingdoms of Life ♦ Pumpkin Life Cycle ♦ Cell Structures Physical Science: ♦ The Scientific Method ♦ Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures ♦ Forms of Energy ♦ Simple Machines
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Cootie Catchers
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Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Cootie Catchers

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These cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while practicing their skills with photosynthesis and cellular respiration. How to Play and Assembly Instructions are included. These lessons sell individually for $6; as a bundle they are 20% off, for $4.80! Included Products: ♦ Photosynthesis Vocabulary: Photosynthesis, Carbon dioxide, Chlorophyll, Chloroplast, Oxygen, Stomata, Water, and Glucose ♦ Cellular Respiration Cellular Respiration, Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle (Citric Acid Cycle), Electron Transport Chain, Lactic Acid Fermentation, Alcoholic Fermentation, FAD, NAD+ And Glucose, Carbon Dioxide, ATP, Oxidation Reaction, Water, Reduction Reaction, Cytosol, Mitochondria
Human Evolution PowerPoint
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Human Evolution PowerPoint

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This PowerPoint on The Theory of Human Evolution is geared to any Middle or High School Science or Biology class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize the important information and concepts about human evolution including: A. The main idea of human evolution with explanations & video B. The theories for bipedalism and intelligence C. Transitional Species including: Ardipithecus, Australopithecus, Homo Habilis, Homo Erecus, Neanderthals, and the little people of Flores On average this presentation should run approximately 1-2 days (depending on the amount of note-taking) of class time and is meant to either introduce or reinforce concepts. There are 35 slides (excluding the title slide) on this PowerPoint which contain the following titles: Did Humans Evolve from Monkeys? Answer (3 slides) Human Evolution Video Human vs. Chimp DNA Sequences Vestigial Structures Vestigial Structures in Humans (8 slides: see below: (Wisdom Teeth) (Third Eyelid) (Tail Bone) - 2 slides (Darwin's Point) (Human Yolk Sac) (Plantaris Muscle) (Appendix) (Extra Ear Muscles) (Tail Bone: Coccyx) Homologous Structures Homology: From Jaws to Ears (2 slides) The Theory for Bipedalism Migration of Humans How do we Know the Human Race Began in Africa? The Theory for Human Intelligence (2 slides) Transitional Species (Transitional title slide) Human Phylogenic Tree Pictures/ Illustrations (2 slides) Ardipithecus Ramidus (2 slides) Australopithecus Afarensis (2 slides) Homo Habilis Homo Erectus Homo Neanderthalensis - Neandertals The Little People of Flores
Fossil Record PowerPoint
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Fossil Record PowerPoint

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Fossils: This PowerPoint on The Fossil Record is geared to any Middle or High School Science or Biology class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize the important information and concepts about the fossil record including: A. The different types of fossils and how to identify them B. How fossils form (with videos) C. Changes over time in fossils D. Evolution of whales E. Vestigial and Homologous structures On average this presentation should run approximately 15 to 35 minutes (depending on the amount of note-taking) of class time and is meant to either introduce or reinforce concepts. There are 30 slides (excluding the title slide) on this PowerPoint which contain the following titles: 5 Types of Fossils Body and Trace Fossils Mold, Cast and Resin Fossils Identify Each Type of Fossil (Identification game: 12 slides) Question (body or trace fossils) Answer How do Fossils Form? Fossil Formation Animations What type of Creature is More likely to Fossilize? Answer What does the Fossil Record Really look like? Question (about the Fossil Record) Answer Fun Facts Timeline of the Fossil Record Evolution of Whales Whale Evolution (short video) Vestigial Structures Homologous Structures (2 slides)
Cell Organelles Escape Room
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Cell Organelles Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of plant and animal cell organelles and their functions. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Macromolecules Escape Room
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Macromolecules Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the different types of macromolecules. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Evolution Escape Room
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Evolution Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the theory of evolution. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Mitosis and Meiosis Escape Room
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Mitosis and Meiosis Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of mitosis and meiosis. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Respiratory System Escape Room - Science: Anatomy
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Respiratory System Escape Room - Science: Anatomy

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with the respiratory system. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Photosynthesis Escape Room
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Photosynthesis Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of photosynthesis. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Genetics and Heredity Escape Room
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Genetics and Heredity Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of genetics and heredity. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Ecology Activity: Biology Escape Room - Science
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Ecology Activity: Biology Escape Room - Science

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge with conceps within ecology. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Human Body Systems Escape Room
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Human Body Systems Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of the human body systems. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Protein Synthesis Activity: Biology Escape Room (Transcription and Translation)
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Protein Synthesis Activity: Biology Escape Room (Transcription and Translation)

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of protein synthesis. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Important: Please view the Video Preview (found within the thumbnails above) for an explanation on how to decode the levels. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Cellular Respiration: Science Escape Room
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Cellular Respiration: Science Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of cellular respiration. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
DNA Escape Room
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DNA Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of the structure and function of DNA. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Enzymes Activity: Biology Escape Room - Science
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Enzymes Activity: Biology Escape Room - Science

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of enzymes. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Important: Please view the Video Preview (found within the thumbnails above) for an explanation on how to decode the levels. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Independent and Dependent Variables Escape Room
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Independent and Dependent Variables Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of independent variables, dependent variables, constants, and control groups the electromagnetic spectrum. Full “Letter” sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Important: Please view the Video Preview (found within the thumbnails above) for an explanation on how to decode the levels. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room
Passive and Active Cell Transport Escape Room
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Passive and Active Cell Transport Escape Room

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This breakout escape room is a fun way for students to test their knowledge of cell transport. Full "Letter" sized cards as well as smaller sized cards are provided. Contents: ♦ Teacher Instructions with Usage Guide and FAQ ♦ 20 Multiple Choice Questions ♦ 5 Decoders for each of the 5 Levels ♦ Student Recording Sheet and Teacher Answer Key ♦ Large Sized Cards and Smaller ♦ Link to an optional, but recommended, digital breakout room