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.

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.

Get this ready to use, engaging activity to teach protein sysnthesis to your students. This resource is designed to help your students apply and see protein synthesis in action. Check out preview for detailed description. It is a 2 part activity which includes: Part 1: Deteriming the traits of 2 children In this part, students will transcribe a DNA template strand and translate the mRNA codes into the appropriate amino acid chain. They will then determine the traits(gene type) that this amino acid chain corresponds to. The table for the 6 traits are included in students worksheet as well as the genetic code chart. Materials Needed: Colored pencil Pencils Part 2: Post Activity Questions This part includes includes 12 questions relating to protein synthesis and mutation of genes. This can be used as an evaluation to guage students’ mastery of the topic. All answer keys are included as well. Check preview to see answer keys. GRADE LEVEL: This resource is best suited for grades 9 to 12 students. Turn protein synthesis from a complex and often boring topic into one that you and your students love. This resource will certainly help you reach that goal. I hope you find them helpful just as I have in my classroom. I would love to hear from you at eazyscience221@gmail.com. Have a great class.

Teach solutions and solubility by challenging your students to design and do their own experiments to investigate if temperature and surface area affect how fast sugar dissolves in water. This resource has been designed to help students develop and build their 21st century skills which includes collaboration, experiment design, critical thinking, data analysis and representation and observation. **Check preview for sample sheets and key What’s included in this resource? A complete Power Point Presentation ( with notes on all slides for the teacher ) Solutions Labsheet ( including the advance and general versions) Post Lab Worksheet ( for students to plot a graph) Answer Keys Teacher Guide ( with tips and all guidelines) Introduction: Students are introduced to the topic of solutions via the PPT slides in this resource. This provides students the background and help them understand the meaning of solutions in chemistry terms, their examples, types and how to they are made (i.e solute + solvent= solution) Part 1: Students are presented with two driving questions; a) Does increasing or decreasing the temperature affect how fast sugar dissolves in water? b) Does increasing or decreasing the surface area affect how fast sugar dissolves in water? They are challenged to design and carry out their own experiments to investigate these questions. All information and guidelines are included in the PPT for the teacher in cluding the post lab activities. Part 2: In this part, students are provided with data on the temperature vs solubility of three different types of salts. They use the data to plot a line graph and complete some related questions. Note: I have included a great way to further increase students’ engagement and curiousity during this part in the PPT. Materia List per group ( * = can be shraed with other groups) two beakers sugar granules* hot water* cold water* digital weight balance * spatula (or glass rod) Sugar cubes* All materials are relatively easy to obtain GRADE LEVEL: Grades 7 to 9 Try this student-centered lesson on solubility vs temperature and surface area and see your students enter their scientist mode. It’s always beautiful to observe their involvement and engagement when the lesson feels like their own. I believe this resource will prove valuable to you for many years to come as it has in my own class. Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Are you looking for NET FORCES lesson that is both engaging and stimulating? Look no further. I have designed this 3 part forces lesson that offers students the opportunity to explore key force concepts through PHET simulations, practice drawing free body diagrams and try their hands on many variety of challenging net force problems. What’s included in this resource? Explore Worksheet :Phet simulation (includes liks and QR codes to simulation) Free body diagram worksheet Net force practice problems ( 2 pages ) See preview to see sample sheets and Annswer Keys. Part 1: Explore Balanced and Unbalanced Forces In this parts, students explore how balanced and unbalanced forces affect an objects movement using PHET simulations. Through this activity, students arrive at their own conclusions regarding key ideas relating to forces, acceleration and friction. The worksheet provides easy-to-follow steps ( with pictures) to play the simulations. Part 2: Drawing Free body Diagrams In this second part, students read statements and draw free body diagrams to represent the forces being applied. Afterwards, they calculate the net forces and check if the the forces are balanced or unbalanced and whether the object will accelrate or not accelerate. Part 3: Net Forces Practice Questions In the last part, students will solve various net forces questions from simple to challenging ones. Page 1 involves simple calculations of addition and subtraction. Page 2 involves forces at right angles ( pythagoras theorem) and angles less or greater than 90 degrees ( law of cosine). It will be helpful if students have some knowledge before they begin page 2 as it is requires the use of various formulae. I have included answer keys and Teacher Guide to assist the teacher. GRADE LEVEL: Grades 7 to 9 The variety of activities make this lesson highly engaging for students. They not only get to “play” fun simulations but they can learn through the process. They can make their own conclusions rather than being told the correct answers. And finally, they can try simple to challenging problem set involving net forces and free body diagrams. I am confident that this resource will be valuable to you and your students. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Are you looking for an engaging exothermic and endothermic reaction to beef up your lessons? This resource might just be what you need. The lesson offers opportunity for students to read a passage about endothermic and exothermic reaction, complete a post reading worksheet and do a simple but effective experiment to solidify their understanding of the concepts. Whats included in the resource? Exothermic & Endothermic Reaction Reading Page Post Reading Worksheet Experiment 1 and 2 labsheet Lab guide Mini Cards Teacher Guide Answer keys. See preview to for sample sheets and answer keys READING PASSAGE: In this part, students will read key information about heat energy being absorbed or released. They will learn about everyday examples of this phenomenon and how they are applied to the benefit of humans. After the reading, students will complete a worksheet to evaluate their understanding. ENDOTHERMIC & EXOTHERMIC EXPERIMENT 1&2 Experiment 1: Students will complete an experiment aout baking soda and vinegar. They will write down their observations of reaction. Experiment 2: Students will do a lab about mixing an acid and a magnesium metal and record their observations onto their lab sheet. Mini Cards: These are optional cards with additional examples of endothermic and exothermic reactions. Students will work in groups to group these cards into endo and exothermic reactions. I am very confident that this resource will light the flame under your students and turn your heat unit into one both you and they will love. The resource provides opportunuties for reading, collaboration and inquiry whilst saving valuable time for the teacher. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

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 Please see preview to check sample sheets 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. Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

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.

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.

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. Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with questions and feedback. Thanks and have an amazing class!

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!

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.

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:

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) Please check preview for sample work 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.

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.

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.

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.

Teach electron configuration with this student-friendly EDITABLE worksheets . Often times, students are left confused when learning about electron configuration because of the abstract nature of the topic. This resource provides opportunity for students to visually follow how electrons “sit” within an atom. What is included in this resource? 3 pages of editable sheets ( page 1 has 6 sample questions ) All pages are can be easily edited (MS WORD) to suit the learners’ needs. Please Check Preview for sample sheets Grade Level: Grade 7 to 10 Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of orbitals Use this EDITABLE print-and-go worksheets to reenforce your learners’ understanding of the complex topic of electron configuration in a visually pleasing way. I am confident this resource will be valuable to you and your learners now and for many years to come. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Are you looking for simple yet effective resource that covers magnetic field lines, Earth’s magnetic fields, electromagnets and particles within a magnetic field? This resource might just be what you need. What’s included? Magnetic Field worksheets (1 page) Reading Comprehension about Earth’s magnetic field (1 page) Charged particles within magnetic field( 1 page) Answer keys Teacher guide Please see preview to check sample sheets. GRADE LEVEL: Grade 7 to 9 This resource can be used as end of unit assessment of your learners’ undertstanding of the topic or part of an on-going lesson. The examples and style are student-friendly with images and diagrams. I am confident that this resource will be a great addition to your magnetism unit as it has been for many years in my own classroom. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Teach states of matter with this ALL-IN-ONE lesson that offers the opportunity for your students to explore behavior of particles during phase change, draw models to make their thinking visible, classify items into various states of matter through collaboration. What’s included in this resource? a) a beautifully designed Power Point Presentation (with Teacher notes) b) a phet simulation activity to explore phase change c) Worksheet 1 ( classifying items individual version) d) Mini Cards ( classifying items group version) e) Worksheet 2 (Phase change, Drawing models ) **Please check out the preview to see sample PPT, worksheets and lesson objectives. Part 1: Classifying Matter Individual version: Students cut and paste items and group them under solids, liquids, gases and “doesn’t fit into 1 group” and state reasons for their classification Group Version: Students collaborate to classify items on mini cards under the groups stated above. they will discuss and share reasons for their classification. Part 2: Phase Change Students first explore phet simulation to learn about behavior of particles during phase change. Next, they draw models to represent phase change for different real world exaples. This helps them contextualize the concept and relate to it in a meaningful way. Materials need : a device that is connected to the internet. ( smartphone, computers, tablets) The power point presentation that accompany this resource; a) covers properties of solids, liquids, gases and plasma. b) has teacher notes that makes teaching easy and straight forward. c) has beautiful images, clear key information to teach the states of matter. d) directions and suggestions to make the lesson successful. I have included answer keys and teacher guide to help guide the teacher. **See preview *** GRADE LEVEL: Grades 6 to 9 Turn your states of matter unit into one that you and your students will love. The phet simulation keeps students engaged but also helps them observe for themselves particles movement which leads to long lasting learning. Drawing model gives them a chance to explain natural phenomena through self created models. I truly believe this resource will be a great addition to your states of matter unit for many years to come. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.