The Aliens are here!In this Alien soup and drink lab, your students will collaborate to design a method and execute the plan (do the lab) to separate alien soup and drink. They apply their knowledge of mixtures and properties of substances to design an effective technique, receive approval from their teacher and go ahead to separate the extraterrestrial food. What do you get from purchasing this resource? Both alien soup and drink lab sheets Answer keys List of materials for the lab Teacher guide Watch your students turn into engaged scientists as they think critically and collaborate to complete this fun activity. My students have over the years enjoyed the challenge that comes with this. There is very little preparation needed which saves you time. I am confident that you and your students will enjoy learning with this activity just as we do. Please reach me with your feedback at eazyscience221@gmail.com. Thanks and have an awesome one!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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 genetic mutation with this beautiful and engaging virtual simulation from Concord Consortium (No Sign Up needed). Students can randomly apply three different types of point mutations including substitution, insertion and deletion to see the impact on the final polypeptide chain. Afterwards, they will draw the amino acid chains and describe the impact the random mutations had on the amino acid sequence compared to the normal sequence prior to the mutation. What’s included in this product? The genetic mutation worksheet (pdf ) Link and QR CODE to virtual simulation Step by step teacher guide with pictures Answer key Materials needed: Digital device such as computer, smartphones , tablets A copy of the worksheet for each student System Requirements: A) It works on Apple and Android devices B) The activity runs in a Web browser. Suitable browsers are: Google Chrome (versions 30 and above) Safari (versions 7 and above), Firefox (version 30 and above), Internet Explorer (version 10 or higher), and Microsoft Edge. c) No sign up or registration required for teacher or students GRADE LEVEL: Grade 7 to 12, Higher Education **Students’ Pre-requisite Knowledge ** Students should ideally be familiar with what mutation is and how information from DNA is transcribed into mRNA which is translated into proteins.(central dogman) I am confident this will be a great addition to your DNA and Mutations unit and will spark curiosity in the minds of our tech savvy students in your class. Please reach out with feedback and questions at eazyscience221@gmail.com. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.

The nervous system plus station activities is always a win for both teacher and students. This product might be exactly what yo need to keep those young brains hooked and engaged whilst learning about the nervous system. This product includes 5 station worksheet + STATION NOTES (except station 5). These can also be used in solo lessons to suit the teacher’s needs. Here is what’s included: STATION 1: Students learn about the 4 brain lobes and write down their functions (+ STATION NOTES) STATION 2: Students will match the internal parts of the brain to their correct names. They will also predict symptoms that might 4 patients might experience after damaging certain parts of their brains. (+ STATION NOTES) STATION3 : Students cut and paste information to learn about the organization of the nervous system. They also complete special work to learn about the sympathetic and parasympathetic system and their effect on body reponse. (+ STATION NOTES) STATION 4: Students complete a doodle note to learn about neurones and glia cells. (+ STATION NOTES) STATION 5: Mini Lab: Students learn about reflex actions by conducting the patellar reflex and pupil reflex lab. (All procedure included in product to assist students) Note: This station has no notes because it’s mostly lab / practical activity. Please check preview for sample work. the produc includes ALL ANSWER KEYS ,TEACHER GUIDE and Teaching Tips. Keeping students engaged is increasing getting hard in the modern class room. Activities such as these encourages collaboration among students. My students love the active part of this lesson as they get to move and learn at the same time. I believe this product will be a great way to explore this complicated lesson with your students. Thank you for choosing EazyScience. Thanks and have an amazing class!