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

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. Please see preview for sample sheets 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. Thanks and have a wonderful class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. 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!

Are you looking for activities to teach the reproductive system? This carefully designed product includes 6 station worksheets which are certain to keep your students highly engaged. Below are the topics covered : parts and functions of the male and female reproductive system Spermatogenesis oogenesis Ovarian and menstrual cycles Ovulation, fertilization and implantation Fetal development ***PLEASE CHECK PREVIEW TO SEE SAMPLE WORK What do you get from this product? All 6 station worksheets Station notes for all 6 stations Answer Keys Teacher Guide As a station activity, groups of students will visit each station for a set time. (I recommend at least 15 minutes per station). When at the station, they will read and discuss the station notes. They will complete the worksheet using information from the study notes. By the end, students would have visited all six stations and explored thoroughly the concepts and topics of the reproductive system. The activities are diverse from riddles to cut and paste that are sure to keep students interested in the lesson. I have included all ANSWER KEYS and TEACHER GUIDE. Please check preview to see answer keys. GRADE LEVEL: Grades 9 to 12 MATERIALS: Scissors Glue I truly believe this will be a great addition to your “arsenal” and add more excitement and fun to your lessons. I wish you a great class. Please reach out with questions and feedback at eazyscience221@gmail.com.

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.

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!

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. Please see preview for sample sheets and answer keys 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. **See sample work in preview *** 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. Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Are you looking for an engaging hands-on activity to teach about ecological succession? This product might offer the help. It is a 2 part activity that is sure to keep students physically and mentally engaged throughout the lesson. In part 1: SCENARIOS: Students read two scenarios( each representing primary or secondary succession) and choose one to work on. They then cut and paste and color a series of pictures showing the progression of the succession over time. They also explain what happens at each stage and give examples of organisms that will likely be found on each stage. There is an easel version to this activity. To give the teacher more options. In part 2: PRIMARY vs SECONDARY SUCCESSION: Students complete a match the term to the definition activity. Students match terms such as climax species, pioneer species and others to the correct definitions. Next, they compare and contrast primary and secondary succession in a Venn diagram style. And Lastly, they discuss different events that might trigger primary or secondary successions. There is an easel version to this activity too. BONUS (FREE SUCCESSION CARDS): I have included 8 events cards as a bonus for purchasing this product. I also share some ideas on how to use them in class. Print, cut and laminate them for repeated use. All worksheets have answer keys including the bonus cards. I truly believe your students will enjoy studying with these activities. They encourage collaboration and sharing which are essential for mastery. If you find this product helpful, please consider following my shop for freebies, product updates and future uploads. Thank you and have an amazing 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:

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 a biome resource that perfectly connects to climate change? This resource might offer the help. Often times these two important topics are taught separately but connecting big ideas is what deepens students understanding of biology. This resource includes the following; Biome worksheet Biome reading Sheets Effect of Climate change on Biomes worksheet Biomes Map sheet. Teacher Guide Tips ,suggestions and variations to the activities. Please see preview to see sample resources Part 1: Biome worksheet Students select of their favorite two land biomes to work on. Using information on the reading sheets, student will write down information such as average temperatures, amount of rainfall per year, color the location of the biomes on the map and draw three fauna and flora common in these biomes. Part 2: Effect of Climate change on Biomes worksheet Students will predict effect of climate change ( increase in temperatures) on biome # 1 from the previous worksheet. Afterwards, they will offer solutions on how to prevent this from happening. Grade level: Grade 9 through 12 Use this print and go resource to help your students connect biome and climate change whilst watching them fully engaged in the lesson. It has been one of my students’ favorite topics because they see the relevance plus they get to draw and color. I sincerely believe this will be a great addition to your teaching tool box. Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Teach animal behaviors with this 3 part lesson that links the topic to key biological concept of natural selection and inheritance. This resource incorporate labs, reading and student group discussions on learned vs innate behaviors. What’s included in this resource? Habituation Labsheet (options1:Live millipede lab , 2: Picture lab, no animals) Millipede “Picture Lab” sheets Learned Vs Innate behavior worksheets (colored and B&W versions included) Learned behaviors Reading Sheet Learned behaviors Worksheets Answer keys Teacher Guide ***Check the preview to see sample works and answer keys PART 1: Habituation in Millipedes Lab Students observe habituation in live millipede.They will tap the animal and observe and record its response for 8 trials. I have included a version that uses images of the animals and doesn’t require live millipedes. See preview. Part 2: Learned Vs Innate Behavior Students will classify animal behaviors as strictly learned, strictly innate or Both learned & innate. Afterwards, they will explain the survial benefits of the behavior to the animal that show it. Part 3: Learned behavior Reading In this part, students will read about imprinting, classical conditioning, operant conditioning, and habituation. When finished they will complete a worksheet to evaluate their understanding of the reading text. I have included teacher guide and ANSWER KEYS to all the worksheets to help guide the teacher and make the lesson a success. Turn animal behavior unit into a lesson that you and your kids will enjoy. There is opportunity for group work, discussions, and active learning activies through out this lesson. I am confident that this resource will prove valuable to you 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 a student-friendly and engaging resource to teach connective, muscular , nervous and epithelia tissues? This resource is designed to doster students’ understanding of this often complicated yet important topic. It provides a variety of opportunities for students to learn the 4 main types of tissues in an engaging way . *Please see preview for sample sheets What’s included in this resource? Worksheet 1: In this part, students match examples of the 4 tissue types to their locations and functions in the body. The images included make it easier to students to remember and learn. Worksheet 2: Here, students label microscopic images of skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle tissues. They also label diagrams of epithelial tissue types such as simple squamous, simple cuboidal, straified squamous and so on. Lastly, the compare campore cardiac, smooth and skeletal muscles using Venn diagram. I have included ANSWER KEYS to both lessons and an enlarged microscopic images (stated above) for clarity. Level : This resource is best suited for students in grade 9 to 12 Use this animal tissues resource to either evaluate your students’ understanding of the topic or as part of the lesson. I am confident that this resource will be a great addition to your tissues unit. Thanks and have a fantastic class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.