Cells: Passages and Questions
This activity is designed to explain and review how organisms are structured starting with cells and moving into organs and systems. There are four multiple choice questions and a constructed response. I pass out this homework assignment as a review before the student's assessment.
Life Structure
This Life Structure Interactive Notebook Section has a lot to offer! 55 pages of zero repeat items! This Interactive Notebook Section ensures the student receives critical vocabulary in a hands on way.
This INS is really two sections in one package. The first section focuses on cells, tissues, organs, and systems. The second section focuses on Genetics.
- 32 Cell Flap-Fold Vocabulary words
- Unlike other Interactive Notebooks, this INS has typed definitions.
o This is important for students who require written copies for Modifications/504's
- Venn Diagram comparing & contrasting Eukaryotic cells and Prokaryotic cells
- A reading passage describing types of cells
- A diagram of a cell and its organelles
- Organelle description cut-out
- A reading passage focused on Tissues, Organs, and Systems
- A reading passage focused on Genetics, Meiosis, and
Fertilization
- A BCR Prompt concerning Meiosis
- Reading passage focused on Respiratory System
- 2 Sketch Areas
- Multiple choice questions
- 35 Cellular “Study Buddy” cards with an Answer Key
- 35 Genetic “Study Buddy Cards with an answer Key
- 24 Genetics Flap-Fold Vocabulary
Heredity and Genetics Interactive Notebook
The Genetics and Heredity Interactive Notebook Section has a lot
(79 PAGES) to offer! Before using Interactive Science Notebooks, students got lost in writing and not comprehending the science. The INBs allow the students to keep a neat, interactive, functional, and yes; a fun notebook.
- 24 Flip-Fold Vocabulary words & definitions
- DNA Structure Explained
- Base Pairs (Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine)
- Understanding Chromosomes
- Understanding Genes
- Understanding RNA
- Location of Ribosomes & Nucleus Foldable
- Dynamics of mRNA – tRNA – Ribomes
- Concept Mapping the Dynamics of DNA
- Punnett Square
- X35 Study Buddy Cards (Answer key included)
DUE TO THE USE OF GREGOR MENDEL and HIS PEA PLANT EXPERIMENT AS THE FOCUS, I HAVE ALSO INCLUDED "THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD" INB.
This INB uses the example of Gregor Mendel’s famous pea plant experiment as a model of the Scientific Method.
- 32 Flip-Fold Vocabulary words & definitions
o Steps of The Scientific Method
o Metric Prefixes
o SI Units
• Unlike other Interactive Notebooks, this INB has typed definitions.
• This is important for students (Modifications & 504) who require written copies of Notes.
- Scientific Method Concept Map
- Scientific Tools of the Trade Cut & Paste
- Constructing Knowledge Notes
- Starts with a Question Notes
- Hypothesis Fill in the Blank Follow Along
- Making a Plan
- Materials List
- Observations & Data
- Analyzing Data
- Quick Lab/Analyzing Data/Calculating Mean
- Understanding Scientific Notation
- Notation Foldable
- Conclusions
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Using Models
- Using Graphs BCR
- Bar Graph Cut & Paste
- Developing a Graph Foldable
- Answer Keys
Photosynthesis Interactive Notebook
Photosynthesis Interactive Notebook 42 page Section has a lot to offer! Before using Interactive Science Notebooks, students got lost in writing and not comprehending the science. The INBs allow the students to keep a neat, interactive, functional, and yes; fun notebook.
- 24 Photosynthesis Flip-Fold Vocabulary words & definitions
- Unlike other Interactive Notebooks, this INB has typed definitions.
o This is important for students (Modifications & 504) who require written copies of Notes.
- Analyze – Cut – Paste - Write
- Cut & Paste Light Spectrum Foldable
- Anatomy of a Chloroplast Foldable
- Venn Diagram
- Build a Glucose Model
- Build an ATP Molecule
- Venn Diagram Compare & Contrast Algae & Plants
- Photosynthesis Fill in the blank Read along Notes
- Balancing Photosynthesis Foldable
- Capturing & Converting Energy Foldable
- Multiple Choice
- Photosynthesis BCR
- Producers/Cell Walls/Cuticle Reading Passage
- Vascular vs. Nonvascular Plants Read & Paste
- An Exception to the Rule: Carnivorous Pitcher Plant
- Plant Cell Anatomy “Look – Draw – Paste”
- Advantages of Vascular Plants BCR
- Algae: Diatoms & Kelp
Water Interactive Science Notebook
The Earth’s Water Interactive Notebook Section has a lot
(48 PAGES) to offer! Before using Interactive Science Notebooks, students got lost in writing and not comprehending the science. The INBs allow the students to keep a neat, interactive, functional, and yes; a fun notebook.
- 40 Flip-Fold Vocabulary words & definitions
- Fresh Water vs. Ocean Water Venn Diagram
- Water Molecule Foldable
- Water Cycle Notes F.I.B.
- Evaporation Explained
- Condensation Explained
- Precipitation Explained
- Runoff Explained
- Water Cycle Foldable
- Water Uses Concept Map
- Organism in a Lake Foldable
- Multiple Choice Questions
- Pollution & Eutrophication
- Water Shed Foldable
- Freshwater Concept Map Cut Out
- Waves Foldable
- Plankton – Nekton – Benthos Cut & Paste Ecosystem
- Pollution Pie Chart Foldable
- Melting of Sea Ice
- Salinity of Sea Water
- X36 Study Buddy Cards featuring Water Terms
Ecology BIG UNIT BUNDLE has a lot to offer! You will save preparation time and also money. This bundle contains two activities, room visuals, two games, assessments, and a presentation. Purchased together in this bundle, you receive a major discount.
- Ecology Power Point
- Ecology Scavenger Hunt
- Ecology Interactive Notebook
- Ecology Exit Tickets
- Ecology Word Wall
- Ecology Scoot
- Ecology BINGO!
- Ecology Trivia Board Game
Taste Test Lab
The "Taste Test Lab " Laboratory provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate how smell affects taste. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Biology Lab: Mold and Bread Experiment
The "Mold and Bread" Laboratory provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate whether or not mold grows on different foods at different rates. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Food Chain: Notes
Many of my students require written copies of the notes I write on the board. This document focuses on Food chains: producers, herbivores, carnivores, and scavengers. Simply print and hand out to your students. Enjoy!
Chemistry: Milk and Soap Laboratory
The "Milk and Soap" Laboratory provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate whether there will be different reactions with soap by different types of milk due to their fat content. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Taste Test: Laboratory
The "Taste Test" Laboratory provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate how smell affects taste. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Water: Melting Ice Lab
The "Melting Ice" Laboratory provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate whether salt or sugar impacts the amount of time it takes for ice to melt. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Life Science: Stress Lab
The "The Stress Lab" provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate whether a math exam impacts the human body's physiology (temperature). In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Chemistry: Freezing Water Lab
The "Freezing Water" Laboratory provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate whether water at different temperatures freeze at different rates. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Science Lab: Sanitizer and Mold Lab
The "The Sanitizer and Mold Lab " Laboratory provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate whether hand sanitizer and soap inhibits mold growth. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Cells: Vinegar Egg Lab
The "Vinegar Egg" Laboratory provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate how an egg's membrane reacts to different liquids. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Integumentary System SCAVENGER HUNT!
This is a great way for students to learn this vocabulary.
Students may start at any of the prepared scavenger stations. The definition of the word to be found will be found in the middle of the page. The student will write down the definition and find the corresponding word. The student will then search for the answer on another station’s sheet. The answer of each station will be recorded in sequence. The student will also record the number or letter found in the corresponding box.
This is very teacher friendly. - The scavenger hunt come with a quick check phrase for easy grading!
The vocabulary includes:
Wart
Integumentary system
Epidermis
Melanin
Dermis
Sweat gland
Sebaceous Gland
Sebum
Subcutaneous
Chemistry: Electrolysis Lab
The "Electrolysis Lab " provides a written laboratory detailing the question, materials list, and procedure for a student to investigate what liquid is the best at conducting electricity; distilled water, lemon juice, distilled water and table salt, Gatorade ,distilled water and dish detergent, distilled water, or just tap water. In addition to the written lab, you are provided the step by step guide to the scientific method, a fill in the blank lab report (question, research, hypothesis, planning or procedure, record sheet, and conclusion), fact sheet, data sheet, and reflection sheet.
All science teachers are looking for resources for hands on, demonstrations, or possible science fair investigations. This STEM Center series solves that problem! Print and enjoy!
Nervous System SCAVENGER HUNT!
This is a great way for students to learn this health vocabulary.
Students may start at any of the prepared scavenger stations. The definition of the word to be found will be found in the middle of the page. The student will write down the definition and find the corresponding word. The student will then search for the answer on another station’s sheet. The answer of each station will be recorded in sequence. The student will also record the number or letter found in the corresponding box.
This is very teacher friendly. - The scavenger hunt come with a quick check phrase for easy grading!
The vocabulary includes:
Nervous System
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Brain
Cerebrum
Cerebellum
Brain stem
Spinal cord
Neuron
Cell body
Axon
Dendrites
Sensory neurons
Motor neurons