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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
Nervous System
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Nervous System

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These cootie catchers are a great way for students to have fun while learning about the different parts of the nervous system. Terms Included: ♦ Neuron, Dendrites, Axon, Cell Body, Synaptic Terminal, Myelin sheath, Motor Neuron, Synapse And ♦ Spinal cord, Central nervous system, Peripheral nervous system, Cerebrum, Cerebellum, Brainstem, Brain These cootie catchers come in color and black & white, and also come with a version where students can add their own definitions.
Digestive System Lapbook
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Digestive System Lapbook

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This lapbook on the organs of the digestive system is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Students may research different facts about each organ and write what they find on the provided blank lines. A completed lapbook with answers is included. Note: This lapbook fits inside of composition books (as shown on the cover page) Contents: 1. How to use and Assembly Instructions for the lapbook 2. Completed facts for each term: Mouth, Esophagus, Stomach, Liver, Pancreas, Gallbladder, Small Intestine, Large Intestine (Colon) 3. Blank versions for students to write their own facts
DNA Word Wall Cards
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DNA Word Wall Cards

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These word wall cards are a great way for students to improve their knowledge of DNA. This product contains 20 cards with definitions and images for each term: ♦ Adenine ♦ Chromosome ♦ Cytosine ♦ Deoxyribose ♦ DNA ♦ DNA Replication ♦ Double Helix ♦ Francis Crick ♦ Gene ♦ Guanine ♦ Helicase ♦ Hydrogen Bonds ♦ James Watson ♦ Maurice Wilkins ♦ Mutation ♦ Nucleotide ♦ Nucleus ♦ RNA ♦ Rosalind Franklin ♦ Thymine
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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
Urinary System Word Search
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Urinary System Word Search

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This word search on the Urinary system includes the following vocabulary terms. The solution to the puzzle is included. ♦ Adrenal Glands ♦ Bladder ♦ Kidneys ♦ Nephron ♦ Renal Artery ♦ Sphincter Muscles ♦ Ureters ♦ Urethra ♦ Urinary System
Endocrine System Task Cards
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Endocrine System Task Cards

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These task cards are a great way for students to improve their skills and knowledge of the endocrine system. This product contains 24 cards with multiple choice questions about the endocrine system. A recording sheet and an answer key are included. Blank cards are also included for questions to be added, if wanted. The same 24 cards are also available as open ended questions.
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
Body Tissues PowerPoint and Worksheet
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Body Tissues PowerPoint and Worksheet

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Body Tissues PowerPoint: This PowerPoint on Body Tissues is geared to any High School Biology or Anatomy class/grade. The purpose of this PowerPoint is to summarize the important information and concepts about the different types of body tissues found within the body. A worksheet is also included that allows students to identify and label each type of body tissue. There are 48 slides (excluding title slides) on this PowerPoint which contain the following titles: What is a Tissue? Epithelial Tissue Simple Squamous Simple Cuboidal Simple Columnar Stratified Squamous Connective Tissue Dense Connective Tissue Loose Connective Tissue Muscle Tissue Nervous Tissue Hyperplasia Hypertrophy & Atrophy Hypertrophy vs. Atrophy vs. Hyperplasia Neoplasm there are then 31 slides that are used for students to attempt to identify the different tissue types based on actual microscopic images
Respiratory System Word Wall Cards
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Respiratory System Word Wall Cards

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These word wall cards are a great way for students to improve their knowledge of the different structures of the respiratory system. This product contains 12 cards with definitions and images for each term: ♦ Alveoli ♦ Breathing ♦ Bronchi ♦ Cilia ♦ Diaphragm ♦ Epiglottis ♦ Larynx ♦ Lungs ♦ Pharynx ♦ Respiratory System ♦ Sinuses ♦ Trachea
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
Respiratory System Lapbook
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Respiratory System Lapbook

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This lapbook on the organs of the respiratory system is a fun hands on activity for students to use in their interactive notebooks. Students may research different facts about each organ and write what they find on the provided blank lines. A completed lapbook with answers is included. Note: This lapbook fits inside of composition books (as shown on the cover page) Contents: 1. How to use and Assembly Instructions for the lapbook 2. Completed facts for each term: Pharynx, Larynx, Trachea, Lungs, Alveoli, Diaphragm, Paranasal Sinuses, Cilia 3. Blank versions for students to write their own facts
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
Digestive System: Escape Room - Science: Anatomy
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Digestive 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 digestive 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
Rainforest Word Search/ Coloring Book
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Rainforest Word Search/ Coloring Book

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Rainforest: This rainforest animals word search also doubles as a coloring book!. The solution to the puzzle is included. Rainforest Animals Included: ♦ Anaconda ♦ Butterfly ♦ Caterpillar ♦ Chameleon ♦ Crocodile ♦ Dragonfly ♦ Frog ♦ Macaw ♦ Monkey ♦ Piranha ♦ Sloth ♦ Toucan
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This is a bundle of all my life science Accordion Booklets AND Lapbooks for interactive notebooks. Assembly instructions (with pictures) are Included. Important: All these booklets sell for $78; as a bundle they are 50% off, for $39! 1. This product contains the following 11 accordion notebooks: * 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 2. This product ALSO contains the following 11 Lapbooks: * 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
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This is a bundle of all my Life Science cootie catchers/ fortune tellers. Playing directions and folding Directions (with pictures) are Included. Important: All these Cootie Catchers sell for $34.35; as a bundle they are 25% off, for $25! There are 13 different topics, each one having multiple versions in color and black and white: * Animal Adaptations * Biomes * Cell Organelles * Classification and Taxonomy * Ecosystems * Evolution * Food Web * Habitats * Human Body * Life Cycles * Photosynthesis * Plants * Six Kingdoms of Life
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This is a bundle of all my Earth Science cootie catchers/ fortune tellers. Playing directions and folding Directions (with pictures) are Included. Important: All these Cootie Catchers sell for $42.40; as a bundle they are 25% off, for $31.80! There are 16 different topics, each one having multiple versions in color and black and white: * Clouds * Earthquakes & Plate Tectonics * Erosion * Fossils * Layers of the Atmosphere * Layers of the Earth * Landforms * Natural Disasters * Natural Resources * Rock Cycle * Rocks and Minerals * Seasons * Soil * Volcanoes * Water Cycle * Weather
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Anatomy

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♦ Burns and Skin Pathology ♦ The Structure and Function of Nerves ♦ Worksheet - Structure and Function of Nerves ♦ The Respiratory System - Upper and Lower Respiratory System ♦ The Pituitary Gland - Hormones and Diseases ♦ The Heart - Circulation, Chambers, Vessels and Valves ♦ Skin Appendages - Glands, Receptors, Nails, and Hair ♦ Worksheet - Gland Identification ♦ Muscle Shapes and Structure ♦ Worksheet - Muscle Structure and Function ♦ Muscle Pathology ♦ Joints and Pathology of the Skeletal System ♦ Worksheet - Joint Identification ♦ Bones - Structure, Composition and Bone Growth ♦ Worksheet - Labeling Bone Structures ♦ Body Tissues ♦ Worksheet - Tissue Types Identification