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ACTION POTENTIAL WORKSHEETS
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
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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
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Acids, Bases and Buffers (pH) Reading and Worksheet Activity
Make your next acids, bases (alkali) and buffer lesson a blast with this simple yet engaging resource that will allow your students to learn about:
what acids and bases are
role of buffers in maintaining ideal pH range
learn about the impact of acid rain on forest, ocean life ,human health and monuments
Please check preview to see sample worksheet
What’s included in the resource?
1.Acids, Bases(Alkali) and Buffer Reading Passage (colored and B&W)
2.Post Reading Worksheet
3.Answer Key
The Reading Passage and Post Reading Worksheet:
The passage provides students with background information about properties of acids and bases(alkali), their examples and the pH scale. Students will also learn about how buffers neutralize extra hydrogen and hydroxide ions to keep pH levels at optimal range. After the reading, students will complete a worksheet.
This resource is perfect for homework assignment and self study. You may also use it as part of an ongoing lesson to supplement your existing acid base teaching materials.
I have included sample Answer Key to guide you. See preview for answer key
I am confident that this will be a perfect addition to your acid and base(alkali) unit. There’s little to no prep involved which is a win for the teacher.
GRADE LEVEL:
8 - 12
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Sense Organs Multiple Activity Bundle + Free Task cards
Teach the 5 sense organs with this comprehensive and multiple activity packed bundle to engage your students from start to finish. It’s a 4 in 1 bundle that offers variety of opportunity to explore these vital senses in engaging ways. You can get it at a generous 20% off of the comboned prices of all the resources.
Students will have a chance to :
label beautiful images of each sense organ
learn about parts and functions of these organs
complete cross word activities
complete fill in the blank activities
practice treading for key information
review or self evaluate using 24 task cards ( includes optional question sheets)
These resources may be used as stand alone resource or as part of your existing resource. They provide multiple choices for the teacher and they’re easy to use.
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I have included all answer keys and teacher guides in the resource too.
I am confident that this will be a wonderful addition to your sense organ unit and offer your a multitude of resources to engage and excite your students.
GRADE LEVEL:
8 - 12
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Sense Organs Task Cards + Bonus Question Sheets
Looking for a quick way to evaluate your students’ mastery of the 5 sense organs or review after the unit? This resource has you covered. Included in it are:
*
24 task cards with multiple choice questions
Optional Test sheets with the 24 questions
Answer Keys
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1.The task cards:
These are 24 beautifully designed cards with M.C questions that students can work through on their own. Student may work individually or in teams. It’s great for collaboration, group evaluation or review.
2.BONUS : The Question Sheets:
These may be used instead of the task card. It contains the same 24 M.C questions on the task cards in a traditional A4 paper style test. It’s quick, low prep way to evaluate you students at the end of the unit without having to make the cards.
I have included all answer keys in the resource.
I am confident this low prep sense organ task cards will be a perfect tool to have at hand as you explore our 5 senses in your class room. The cards may be laminated for long term use.
GRADE LEVEL:
8 - 12
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Sense Organ ( Sense of Sight/Vision) Multiple Activity Lesson
Looking for a print and go resource to teach the sense of sight/vision as part of your sense organ unit? Look no further. This resource covers all the essential concepts and information on the topic of vision in animals. It may be used as part of an ongoing lesson or as end of unit review.
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Students will have the opportunity to:
label the parts of the eye
read for key information about sense of vision
compare and contrast the human eye to a camera
learn about eye disorders and correction
learn about survival benefits and limitations of the sense of sight
What’s included in this resource?
Parts of the eye worksheet ( colored and B&W versions)
Vision in Animals Reading Sheet
Post Reading Worksheet
Answer Keys
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I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your sense organ unit by providing engaging ways for your students to explore this often complicated topic. There is very little prep time needed which is a win for the teacher.
GRADE LEVEL:
8 - 12
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Sense Organs ( Smell, Tatse & Touch ) Multiple Activity Lesson
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Sense Organs ( Smell, Tatse & Touch ) Multiple Activity Lesson
Teach the sense of smell, touch and taste with this fun and engaging resource. It is designed to inject excitement and laughter into the learning process while also helping students to learn important concepts.
Topics covered include:
structure and parts of the tongue
structure and parts of the skin
olfactory structure and the nasal cavity
taste buds
survival benefits of each sense organ
receptors : chemoreceptors,thermoreceptors and so on.
Please see preview for sample sheets
Students will have the opportunity to:
learn through experience
collaborate with others
use their senses to determine unknown items
1.The Activities:
Each of the three sense organs ( smell, taste and touch) have one fun activity for students to explore further.
Smell: Students smell 6 unkown items and predict what they might be.
Taste: Some students taste food with their eyes closed and predict what they might be.
Touch: Pair of students touch unkown objects hidden in a box and predict what they might be.
What’s included in the reource?
1.Sense organ worksheets ( colored & B&W versions)
2.Activity guide and tips
3.Answer keys
4.Teacher Note
I am confident this resource will be a wonderful addition to your sense organ unit. Students will have fun while learning through collaboration. There’s very little preparation involved which save valuable time for the teacher.
GRADE LEVEL:
8 - 12
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Sense Organ : Sense of Hearing and Balance Worksheets
Teach the sense of hearing and balance with this multiple activity lesson that offer opportunity for your students to :
label the outer, middle and inner ears
learn about the process of hearing sounds
read about how the vestibular system maintains balance
answer critical thinking questions about the sense of hearing and balance
***Please check preview to see sample sheets ***
What’s included in this resource?
Parts of the Ear worksheet (colored and B&W)
Reading passage : Ear, hearing and balance (colored and B&W)
Post reading question sheet
Answer keys
Teacher Guide
The Parts of the Ear Worksheet:
In this part, students will label parts of the outer, middle and inner ears and complete a fill in the blanks activity to learn about the process of hearing.
The Reading Passage:
In this part, students read a short passage about the ear, the vestibular systems and how our sense of balance or imbalance occur. After reading, students will answer 5 critical thinking questions that will challenge them to explore the topic even further.
I have included all answer keys in the resource to help guide you.
I believe this will be a great addition to your sense organ unit and will provide opportunity for your students to learn about this topic in an engaging way. There is little time involve in preping for it which is a big win for the teacher to save valuable time.
GRADE LEVEL:
8 - 12
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ENZYMES, ENTROPY AND ENERGY FLOW Multiple Activity Lesson
Are you looking for a resource that’s complete, streamlined and engaging to teach energy flow in ecosystem, entropy and enzymes? This multifaceted resource got you covered.
What topics are covered?
Entropy in Living Systems
Energy and transformation flow in ecosystems
Enzyme structure and functions
Active sites, substrates and product
Lock and key Theory
Factors that affect enzyme activity
Cofactors and Coenzymes
2 Enzyme experiments to investigate effect of temperature of enzymes
Competitive and Non competitive Inhibition
What’s included in the resource?
A 45+ power point slides (with notes)
2 page enzyme lab sheet
1 page worksheet
1 page word search
24 task cards
Task sheet
Answer keys
Experiment direction and list of materials
Useful video links
Teacher Guide
Please see preview for sample work and answer keys
The Power Point Presenation:
The 45+ slides contain all the information on the topics. It is clear, beautiful, animated and has “pause and think” questions embeded at various stages of the presentation. This offers opportunity for think-pair-share and boost students’ enagement. I have included slide notes and tips to guide the teacher.
The Experiments:
Students will conduct 2 experiments, make observations and arrive at their own conclusions. There are 2 EDITABLE labsheets that go along with these experiments. I have included details in the preview. Check it out.
Worksheet, Word search and 24 task cards:
The worksheets has questions that will force students to think outside the box. It will help students to explore the topic at a deeper level.
The word search activity can be useful for early finisher type of activity.
Finally, the 24 multiple choice task cards are great for end of unit review or evaluation. I have included all answer keys too.
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I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your energy flow and enzyme unit and help your students explore and understand the connection between energy and metabolism in a fun engaging way.
GRADE LEVEL:
9- 12
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Prokaryotic Vs Eukaryotic Cell And Cell Surface Area
Looking for an engaging resource to teach prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells? And also explore the question of why cells are so tiny? This resource got you covered. It provides opportunity for your students to:
learn about the structure and parts of the 2 types of cells
conduct simple experiment to investigate cell surface area.
collaborate with others
make observation and arrive at their own conclusions
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What’s included?
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Worksheet (1 page)
Cell Surface Area Lab sheet (2 pages)
Answer Keys
Teacher Guide
List of materials
Tips and Suggestions
The materials used in the experiments are all easy to obtain and the experiment itself is simple yet allows students to visually confirm the concepts they are learning.
I whole heartedly believe this prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell resource will provide tremendous value and help your students learn more and stay engaged throughout the lesson.
GRADE LEVEL:
9- 12
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LIVING AND NON LIVING THINGS ( Characteristics of Life) Activity
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
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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
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Seed Dispersal And Germination (Monocot and Dicot)
Teach Monocot and Dicot fruit and seed dispersal and germination with this 3 part resource that will provide opportunity for your students to learn:
1.characteristics of seed and fruits
2.modes of dispersion
3.parts and functions of monocot and dicot seeds
4.process of germination in dicots
5.conditions necessary for germination
6.What’s included in this resource?
Fruit and Seed Dispersal Worksheet:
In this part, students will check the characteristics of varies fruits and seeds and how they are dispersed.
Bonus Option: There is a “gallery walk” version to this activity to encourage more student interaction and discussion.
MONOCOT AND DICOT SEEDS Worksheet:
In this part, students will label key parts of monocot and dicot seeds. They will also match the parts to their appropriate function.
DICOT SEED GERMINATION Worksheet:
Here, students will cut and paste the process of seed germination. Afterwards they will group various conditions as internal , external and special conditions necessary for a seed to germinate.
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The resource may be used as part of an ongoing lesson or a way to evaluate your students’ understanding of the topic. It require little preparation which is a win for the teacher.
I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your seeds germination and dispersal unit for many years to come.
GRADE LEVEL:
6 - 9
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Pollination and Fertilization in Plants
Teach flower parts, pollination and fertilization with this no prep lesson that offer your students the opportunity to learn:
1.flower parts and functions
2.cross and self pollination
3.pollinators
4.animal pollinated and wind pollinated flowers
5.process of fertilization in plants
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The resource comes in three parts:
Flower Structure:
In this part, students label the parts of a typical flower. Afterwards, they will complete a crossword activity.
Pollination:
In this part, students will define pollination, cross and self pollination. They will alse match some pollinators to the flowers they are likely to pollinate.
Fertilization:
Here, students will cut and paste the process of fertilization in plants.
The resource comes with ANSWER KEYS for all worksheets.
GRADE LEVEL:
6 - 9
I am confident you will find this resource useful and a great addition to your plant reproduction unit.
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Plant Life Cycles and Evolution Multiple Activity Lesson
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.
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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
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BIOMOLECULES ( Carbs, Proteins, Lipids and Nucleic Acids)
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
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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
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BIOMOLECULES ( Carbs, Proteins, Lipids and Nucleic Acids)
Are you looking for a teaching resource to help your students review Biomolecules- proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids? This resource may offer the help.
It contains:
24 task cards + Answer Keys
1 page task sheet
1 page word search sheet + Answer Keys.
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THE TASK CARDS
The cards…
have 24 biomolcule related MULTIPLE CHOICE questions
are beautifully designed
have different levels of challenging questions
THE WORD SEARCH
This sheet …
contains 12 terminologies related to proteins, carbs, lipids and nucleic acids.
This resource encourages independent work among students in a fun non-intimidating way. It makes reviewing a breeze for both students and teacher. Print and laminate the cards for long term use.
Grade Level:
Grade 9 -11
I am confident this resource will be a valuable “tool” to help your students review biomolecules effectively now and for many years to come.
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Human Evolution ( Worksheet and Reading Notes)
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)
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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.
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SPECIATION
Are you looking for an enaging resource to teach Speciation as part of your evolution unit? Look no further. This reason provides opportunity for your students to analyze data, look for evidence and support their thinking with reasoning. They will think and argue like true scientists.
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What’s included in this resource?
Background story and data sheet (1 page)
Claim-Evidence-Reason sheet ( 1 page)
Sample answer key ( 1 page)
Teacher note + suggestions
By the end of the activity, students will be able to understand how one species may split into two or more species and how spatial (geographical) barrier can facilitate that.
Turn your speciation lesson into one that you and your students will enjoy. The resource is straight forward and easy to use. It does require little to no preparation which save the teacher valuable time.
Grade Level:
Grade 10 to 12
I am confident this activity will be a great addition to your speciation lesson and help your students to understand and enjoy the lesson.
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Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium Koi Fish Activity
Teach Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium with this engaging Koi Fish activity which your students will love inspired by virtualbiologylab online simulation. The resources comes with:
1 page background information page about why populations evolve
discusses HW Equilibrium and principles
1 page Koi fish activity sheet
Sample answer keys
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The activity is created around a hypothetical koi fish population. Students will observe images of the population in a 6 year period to conclude whether or not they have evolved. This activity provides a chance for students to apply the concept in a relatable and meaningful way.
They will garther evidences, make convincing arguments and hypothesize which hardy Weignberg principle is being violated an new Koi fish populations emerge.
The story makes it more interesting and will without doubt elevate your students’ curiousity. Students get to form their own answers from their own observations which make it engaging .
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Grade level:
Grade 10 to 12
I truly believe this activity will be a great addition to your evolution unit and help evolve this often complex and boring topic into one that your students will find exciting.
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Natural Selection, Mutation and Adaptation Multiple Activity Lesson
Teach natural selection, mutation and adaptation with this engaging 3 part lesson that will offer opportunity for your learners to collaborate, role play, think creatively and have loads of fun whilst learning. The hands-on active style activities makes sure that students are engaged throughout the lesson.
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What’s included in this resource?
Factors that cause evolution worksheet
Adaptation and its survival benefits worksheet
Bird Beak Role play activity sheet + list of material,tips
Answer keys
Teacher guide
Part 1:
Students illustrate how random mutation and natural selection may cause populations to evolve over time. This activity challenge students to think creatively to arrive at diverse answers. there are 2 options to the worksheet:
a) Students use a population of rabbits to show how they evolve over time
b) Students use their own organism( real or fiction) to show how they evolve.
Part 2:
Students learn about adaptations and the survival benefits to various oganisms.
Part 3:
Students role play as birds with 4 different beak types and compete to “eat” to visually demonstrate natural selection. This activity is fun and exciting while it vividly show the process of natural selection and how it may lead to some genes disappearing from the gene pool of a population. Directions and tips included in the teacher guide.
I have included answer keys to all worksheets.
Grade Level:
Grades 9 to 11
Use these multiple activity resource as part of your evolution unit to inject some excitement, fun, and creativity in your students. The activities can be used as stand alone or together. They are easy to set up and requires minimal materials and time. I’m confident that you and your students will find this resource valuable now and for many years to come.
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Dichotomous Keys Worksheets
Are you looking for an engaging/ student-friendly resource to teach Dichotomous Keys. The resource contains 4 versions of worksheets each with black and white options.
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1. Create a dichotomous Key Worksheets:
There are 3 versions of this worksheet: a) Animal only b) Plant only & c) Monsters. Each version comes with a black and white option. The worksheets provide students the opportunity to classify organisms by creating a flow chart and a dichotomous key. This is great for individual work.
In case you want your learners to collaborate in groups, I have included organism cards that your learners may use to create a poster instead.
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2. Identify the organism worksheet
In this worksheet, students will identify some organisms using an already made dichotomous key. In so doing, they apply the concepts they have previously learned.
Objectives :
Students will be able to ;
Create a flow chart and dichotomous key to classify organisms
Use dichotomous key to identify organisms
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of dichotomous keys.
Grade:
Grades 9 through 12
I truly believe you will find this resource valuable and will help you learners master the topic of dichotomous key.
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