It is important to promote writing across the disciplines. Sometimes it is difficult to come up with writing prompts. These task cards are specific to secondary science and they cover the Plant Kingdom. The topics covered range from the plant structures, clades, hormones, tropisms and even plant cells. This activity can be used as a bell ringer, pop quiz or closing. It is a good exercise to make the brief students write longer and the novel writers write shorter answers. There are 36 writing prompts with instructions as to how many sentences they should write. You can adjust the pages per sheet setting to print multiple cards per sheets of paper. Print in gray-scale to maintain detail if you are not printing in color. It looks great both ways!

This is a biomolecule chart for the students to fill in. They will compare the polarity, solubility, composition, monomer, polymers, common names, food sources, word parts and common names between carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. I have also included the answers. It is sized to easily be able to place into a composition notebook.

These prokaryotic bacteria worksheets cover Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, bacteria shapes, structures, cluster type gram staining, reproduction, pasteurization, sterilization, and antibiotic resistance. There are also examples of specific bacteria. Pathogenic and beneficial bacteria are covered. You can also purchase a power point to accompany the worksheets separately.

This is a single page brochure foldable which covers introductory characteristics of waves. Students will define words such as amplitude, wavelength, crest, trough, frequency, period, velocity, line of equilibrium, compression, and rarefraction. Students will look at the period and wave equations and define the components. Students will also label the parts of a transverse wave train and longitudinal wave. This brochure can be easily glued into a composition notebook or spiral ring notebook. This is a simple one page foldable you photocopy front to back and have the students fold into a three section brochure. A detailed teacher's key is included.

A worksheet packet for students to write, describe and draw eukaryotic organelles. Students can use nearly any textbook or website to fill out the basic packet. This a great packet for homework, subwork or as a prelesson.

Homeostasis Bundle includes a power point, chart, worksheets and answer key. Topics covered include negative and positive feedback. Examples such as blood sugar, body temperature, stress, labor and delivery and blood clotting are also covered.

This is a bundle of Genetic disorders and mutations. You will receive a power point presentation with follow along worksheets and answer key. There are writing task cards and three sets of problem sets. In one set the students will model DNA mutations. The other two sets center around karyotype analysis. This bundle includes: Genetic Disorders: Mistakes in the DNA code, DNA mutations Power Point Genetic Disorders: Mistakes in the DNA code, DNA mutations Worksheets w/t Key Genetic Mutations: DNA Mutations Writing Task Cards Secondary Science Mutations in DNA: Single strand DNA mutations Problem Set Genetic Disorders / Mutations: Karyotype Problem Sets Worksheets Printing in grayscale will ensure maximum detail if you are not printing in color.

This power point presentation covers all he evidences of evolution and Charles Darwin's importance. Topics covered are; Charles Darwin, natural selection, Finches, Galapagos tortoises, giraffe evolution, DNA evidence, embryology, homologous organs, vestigial organs, fossil record, and biogeography. Students will be able to identify the five evidences of evolution and understand how scientists use these to determine how species evolved over time. Students will understand that evolution happens to populations not individuals.

This is a one sheet of paper foldable which covers the important properties of water: polarity, hydrogen bonds, adhesion, cohesion, chemical buffer and density anomaly. Excellent for AP and PAP Biology and Chemistry courses. Key and instructions included.

This intensive Chemistry fold-out foldable covers the different types of compounds: binary ionic, binary covalent, metallic compounds, ternary compounds and acids. How to write chemical formula and how to write the names of each type of chemical compound is covered. the students have space to write in their answers and so some sample problems. Teachers can teach this foldable in any order. I have taught writing formulas first, but I have also taught naming chemical compounds first.Both techniques work well with this foldable since students have everything they need readily available. Complete teacher key is included.

It is important to promote writing across the disciplines. Sometimes it is difficult to come up with writing prompts. These task cards are specific to secondary science and they cover cell process such as osmosis, passive and active transport, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell cycle, mitosis and meiosis. There are also writing prompts which ask specifically about the organelles involved. The prompts can printed in pdf file format pr power point and by adjusting the page settings during printing you can print 6 or more / less prompts per page. This activity can be used as a bell ringer, pop quiz or closing. It is a good exercise to make the brief students write longer and the novel writers write shorter answers. There are 30 writing prompts with instructions as to how many sentences they should write. You can edit the power point file to adjust the sentence requirements.

This Periodic Table Graphic Organizer is designed for Interactive notebooks in a secondary science class. Students will look at the different parts of the periodic table and list the characteristics of metals, nonmetals and metalloids (semi-metals). Students will color a 119-element periodic table according to groups such as Alkaline metals, Halogens and nonmetals. Students will also cover periodic trends such as electronegativity, atomic radii, ionic radii and ionization. EXCELLENT FOR ANY STATE!!! Texas Chemistry TEKS (5) Science concepts. The student understands the historical development of the Periodic Table and can apply its predictive power. The student is expected to: (A) explain the use of chemical and physical properties in the historical development of the Periodic Table; (B) use the Periodic Table to identify and explain the properties of chemical families, including alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, noble gases, and transition metals; and (C) use the Periodic Table to identify and explain periodic trends, including atomic and ionic radii, electronegativity, and ionization energy. Next Generation Science Standards HS-PS1-1. Use the periodic table as a model to predict the relative properties of elements based on the patterns of electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms.

This Genetic Engineering Worksheet covers PCR, chromosome painting, karyotypes, DNA fingerprinting, stem cells, recombinant DNA, and others. There are real examples of glowing animals, the regeneration of organs, BT corn and diabetes treatment. This worksheet set has the answer key included and can be used alone or with the Genetic Engineering Power point I have available in my store. You can purchase it as a bundle with the Genetic Engineering Power point too.

This bundle includes a power point and student worksheets which follow the power point with key. Students will cover DNA replication in detail with all the enzymes such as polymerases and helicase. Students have diagrams to color and questions to answer. Complimentary DNA base pairing is also reviewed. Students will also learn about protein synthesis; DNA transcription and DNA translation. Again the student worksheets follow right along and have labeling and questions for the students to answer. Students will learn how to covers template DNA into a mRNA and from mRNA to codons and finally amino acids. The worksheets can also be used as foldables and placed into a composition interactive notebook.

Viruses often boggle young students' minds. They are not living so can not be called dead. This power point goes over the reasons viruses are not categorized as living, explains their methods for reproduction, the lytic and lysogenic cycles. HIV reproduction in the human body is covered in detail along with the five drugs used in its treatment. There are a few slides dedicated to Ebola / Marburg, why they are hard to find and how the primate population of the world is being affected. The latest Zika virus is also presented and why it is detrimental to developing babies in the womb. Multiple common viruses are also displayed and discussed. Students will be able to distinguish viruses from living things and understand their methods of reproduction. Students will also be able to identify viruses based on their structure. Students will also understand that viruses infect all forms of life.

This is MEGA bundle featuring ALL my cell products, prokaryotes and eukaryotes. I will be adding more products in the future and adjust the price accordingly, this bundle saves you 30% off of buying each file separately. This MEGA Bundle contains: Cell Membrane Power point Cell Process and Homeostasis Power Point Cell Processes worksheets with answers Prokaryote Power Point with worksheets and answers Eukaryote Power Point with worksheets and answers Cell Cycle and Reproduction Power Point Prokaryote and Eukaryote Crossword puzzle with answer key Cell Writing task cards Cell Processes writing task cards Bacteria Wanted Poster template with disease list Cell Memory Game Color Cell Memory Game Black and White Eukaryote Four kingdom Fold out foldable graphic organizer with answers. THIS BUNDLE IS WILL KEEP YOU BUSY FOR AT LEAST A FEW WEEKS!!! FOLLOW ME FOR UPDATES!! Biology TEKs: (4) Science concepts. The student knows that cells are the basic structures of all living things with specialized parts that perform specific functions and that viruses are different from cells. The student is expected to: (A) compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; (B) investigate and explain cellular processes, including homeostasis, energy conversions, transport of molecules, and synthesis of new molecules; and (C) compare the structures of viruses to cells, describe viral reproduction, and describe the role of viruses in causing diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and influenza. (5) Science concepts. The student knows how an organism grows and the importance of cell differentiation. The student is expected to: (A) describe the stages of the cell cycle, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) replication and mitosis, and the importance of the cell cycle to the growth of organisms; (B) examine specialized cells, including roots, stems, and leaves of plants; and animal cells such as blood, muscle, and epithelium; (C) describe the roles of DNA, ribonucleic acid (RNA), and environmental factors in cell differentiation; and (D) recognize that disruptions of the cell cycle lead to diseases such as cancer. Next Generation Science Standards:

The foldable covers cell cycle, G0, G1, S, G2, and mitosis in both animal and plant cells. There are note taking areas for how mitosis is the driving force behind growth, development, regeneration and asexual reproduction. The foldable also covers tumors both benign and malignant (cancer). This foldable goes along well with Cell Cycle and Mitosis Power Point. The instructions for assemble and answer key are included. You can easily glue this foldable into a composition notebook, spiral notebook or binder.

This extensive editable power point goes through the Chordate phylum and presents while giving an detailed explanation of the adaptations that evolved which led to the diverse sub-phylum of the vertebrate. Students will learn about how cephalization, kidney development, the skeleton, amniotic egg, hair, fur, placenta and many other traits allowed for the different fish, reptiles, birds and mammals to evolve. This is an excellent resource for Honors, college level and AP Biology classes. It is also organized in a way in which students should be able to seamlessly create a cladogram from it. You could also print the slides out as cards and have the students try to arrange them in evolutionary order.

The Cell Transport Processes covered in these worksheets are diffusion, passive transport, osmosis: hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic, active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis, phagocytosis, pinocytosis. The worksheets also covers homeostasis and what basic elements a cells needs to have in order to maintain homeostasis. A key is included.

This prokaryotic bacteria bundle with power point and worksheets set covers Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, bacteria shapes, structures, cluster type gram staining, reproduction, pasteurization, sterilization, and antibiotic resistance. There are also examples of specific bacteria. Pathogenic and beneficial bacteria are covered. You can also purchase the power point and worksheets separately. The power point is 37 pages and the worksheets are 6 pages and the answer key is 6 pages.