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.

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.

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 natural selection, mutation and adaptation with this engaging 3 part lesson that will offer opportunity for your learners to collaborate, role play, think creatively and have loads of fun whilst learning. The hands-on active style activities makes sure that students are engaged throughout the lesson. Please check preview for sample work What’s included in this resource? Factors that cause evolution worksheet Adaptation and its survival benefits worksheet Bird Beak Role play activity sheet + list of material,tips Answer keys Teacher guide Part 1: Students illustrate how random mutation and natural selection may cause populations to evolve over time. This activity challenge students to think creatively to arrive at diverse answers. there are 2 options to the worksheet: a) Students use a population of rabbits to show how they evolve over time b) Students use their own organism( real or fiction) to show how they evolve. Part 2: Students learn about adaptations and the survival benefits to various oganisms. Part 3: Students role play as birds with 4 different beak types and compete to “eat” to visually demonstrate natural selection. This activity is fun and exciting while it vividly show the process of natural selection and how it may lead to some genes disappearing from the gene pool of a population. Directions and tips included in the teacher guide. I have included answer keys to all worksheets. Grade Level: Grades 9 to 11 Use these multiple activity resource as part of your evolution unit to inject some excitement, fun, and creativity in your students. The activities can be used as stand alone or together. They are easy to set up and requires minimal materials and time. I’m confident that you and your students will find this resource valuable 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.

Teach Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium with this engaging Koi Fish activity which your students will love inspired by virtualbiologylab online simulation. The resources comes with: 1 page background information page about why populations evolve discusses HW Equilibrium and principles 1 page Koi fish activity sheet Sample answer keys See preview for sample sheets The activity is created around a hypothetical koi fish population. Students will observe images of the population in a 6 year period to conclude whether or not they have evolved. This activity provides a chance for students to apply the concept in a relatable and meaningful way. They will garther evidences, make convincing arguments and hypothesize which hardy Weignberg principle is being violated an new Koi fish populations emerge. The story makes it more interesting and will without doubt elevate your students’ curiousity. Students get to form their own answers from their own observations which make it engaging . Please see details in the preview Grade level: Grade 10 to 12 I truly believe this activity will be a great addition to your evolution unit and help evolve this often complex and boring topic into one that your students will find exciting. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have a great class.

Teach human evolution with this print and go resource that provides opportunity for student collaboration, presentation and effective communication. The resource covers the following 5 hominin species: 1)* Australopithecus* 2*) Homo habilis* 3)* Homo erectus* Homo neanderthalensis and Homo sapien The resource includes: 5 activity sheets ( each for one species listed above) 2 page reading sheets ( contains all key info to complete the worksheet ). Teacher guides ( with suggestions. and guidelines) Answer Keys ( 5 pages, one for each species) Please check preview to see sample sheets The Activity Sheet: Students will research information about 5 hominins and in the process learn about key info such as: period of existence, brain size, average weight and height, location, diet, tool making ability and so on. They will also answer post research questions to further deepen their understanding. Students may collaborate in small groups or work individually on one species. The Reading Notes: Students will find key info about the species to complete the activity sheet. Optional: The resource presents opportunity for students group to present key info about their assigned species. Details and suggestions are explained in the teacher guide. Transform your human evolution lesson by encouraging group work among your students. The resource will help you engage your students whilst requiring from you little to no preparation. I am confident this activity will be a great addition to your human evolution 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 teaching resource to help your students review Biomolecules- proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids? This resource may offer the help. It contains: 24 task cards + Answer Keys 1 page task sheet 1 page word search sheet + Answer Keys. Please see preview for sample cards and sheets THE TASK CARDS The cards… have 24 biomolcule related MULTIPLE CHOICE questions are beautifully designed have different levels of challenging questions THE WORD SEARCH This sheet … contains 12 terminologies related to proteins, carbs, lipids and nucleic acids. This resource encourages independent work among students in a fun non-intimidating way. It makes reviewing a breeze for both students and teacher. Print and laminate the cards for long term use. Grade Level: Grade 9 -11 I am confident this resource will be a valuable “tool” to help your students review biomolecules effectively now and for many years to come. Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Teach biomolecules/macromolecules lesson with this awesome resource that will allow your students to learn about the following: Carbs, structure, functions, types monomers and polymers lactose intolerance cellulose digestion proteins, structure and functions lipids, structure and functions nucleic acids, structure and functions Conduct a Lab to test for starch and glucose Please see preview for sample sheets The resource includes: Carb worksheet( 2 pages) Lab Sheet ( test for presence of starch and glucose)- 2 pages with options* Protein worksheet (1 page) Lipids worksheet (1 page) Nucleic worksheet (1 page) Material Lists Answer Keys Teacher Guide This resource provides opportunity for students to stay engaged, collaborate with others, make observations, conduct experiments and explore key concepts related to biomolecules and their roles in living systems. The lab materials are easy to obtain and there are options to choose your own items for the tests. I have no doubt that this resource will be a great addition to your biomolecules lesson and boost your students engagement while saving you valuable reparation time. I have included ALL ANSWER KEYS to the activities. GRADE LEVEL: 9 - 12 Please check preview to see sample sheets and details of activities 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 resource to teach plant life cycles and evolution? This resource got you covered. It provides opportunity for student to: complete a plant evolution timeline activity learn and understand charateristic features and evolutionary advantages of bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Solve 30 multiple choice questions about bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. Please see preview for sample sheets and more details What’s included in this resource? Timeline cut and paste worksheet “True” plants worksheets 30 Plants Task Cards Task Sheet 30 Multiple choice test Answer Keys Part 1: Plant Evolution Timeline In this part, students will cut and paste cards to complete to a plant evolution timeline worksheet. This will help students to see the big picture and understand the evolutionary storyline of plants. Part 2: Four Groups of Plants Worksheet In this part, students will answer some questions involving bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. They will learn about their life cycles, their characteristic features and their evolutionary advantages. Part 3: Plants Task card In this part, students will answer 30 multiple choice questions on task cards involving bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms. These cards may be used as a great way to review or evaluate students at the end of the unit. Part 4: Multiple Choice Test Sheets This is an optional test sheets with the same questions on the task cards. They may be used instead of the task cards. You may use them to evaluate your students at the end of the unit or assign them as homework. Check preview for more details. I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your plants unit and help your students explore and understand the evolutionary storyline of modern plants. There is very little preparation needed on the part of the teacher which is saves valuable time. GRADE LEVEL: 9- 12 Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Teach Monocot and Dicot fruit and seed dispersal and germination with this 3 part resource that will provide opportunity for your students to learn: 1.characteristics of seed and fruits 2.modes of dispersion 3.parts and functions of monocot and dicot seeds 4.process of germination in dicots 5.conditions necessary for germination 6.What’s included in this resource? Fruit and Seed Dispersal Worksheet: In this part, students will check the characteristics of varies fruits and seeds and how they are dispersed. Bonus Option: There is a “gallery walk” version to this activity to encourage more student interaction and discussion. MONOCOT AND DICOT SEEDS Worksheet: In this part, students will label key parts of monocot and dicot seeds. They will also match the parts to their appropriate function. DICOT SEED GERMINATION Worksheet: Here, students will cut and paste the process of seed germination. Afterwards they will group various conditions as internal , external and special conditions necessary for a seed to germinate. ***Please see preview to check sample sheets and ANSWER KEYS *** The resource may be used as part of an ongoing lesson or a way to evaluate your students’ understanding of the topic. It require little preparation which is a win for the teacher. I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your seeds germination and dispersal unit for many years to come. GRADE LEVEL: 6 - 9 Please check preview to see answer keys Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Teach the topic of living and non-living things ( characteristics of life) with this no-prep resource that covers the following : characteristics of living things characteristics of non-living things the “complicated” traits of viruses ( Are they living or not?) What’s included in this resource? Characteristics of Life Reading Sheet (1 page) Post Reading Worksheet 24 Task Cards Answer Keys Teacher Guide Please see preview for sample sheets Part 1: The Reading Passage: Students will read and learn about what makes an organism a living thing. They will also learn why viruses are hard to group under living or non-living category even for experience biologists. Part 2: The worksheet: Students will complete the post reading worksheet after the reading activity. Part 3: The 24 Task Cards: These contain 24 multiple choice questions related to characteristics of life. These may be used as end of unit assessment or even for review. The resource is straight forward yet engaging for students. I am confident it will be a valuable addition to your class and help your students achieve proper mastery of this important biology topic. I have included all answer keys and teacher guide too. See preview for sample answer keys. GRADE LEVEL: 8- 11 Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Looking for an engaging resource to teach prokaryotic vs eukaryotic cells? And also explore the question of why cells are so tiny? This resource got you covered. It provides opportunity for your students to: learn about the structure and parts of the 2 types of cells conduct simple experiment to investigate cell surface area. collaborate with others make observation and arrive at their own conclusions Please see preview for sample sheets and details What’s included? Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cell Worksheet (1 page) Cell Surface Area Lab sheet (2 pages) Answer Keys Teacher Guide List of materials Tips and Suggestions The materials used in the experiments are all easy to obtain and the experiment itself is simple yet allows students to visually confirm the concepts they are learning. I whole heartedly believe this prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell resource will provide tremendous value and help your students learn more and stay engaged throughout the lesson. GRADE LEVEL: 9- 12 Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Are you looking for a resource that’s complete, streamlined and engaging to teach energy flow in ecosystem, entropy and enzymes? This multifaceted resource got you covered. What topics are covered? Entropy in Living Systems Energy and transformation flow in ecosystems Enzyme structure and functions Active sites, substrates and product Lock and key Theory Factors that affect enzyme activity Cofactors and Coenzymes 2 Enzyme experiments to investigate effect of temperature of enzymes Competitive and Non competitive Inhibition What’s included in the resource? A 45+ power point slides (with notes) 2 page enzyme lab sheet 1 page worksheet 1 page word search 24 task cards Task sheet Answer keys Experiment direction and list of materials Useful video links Teacher Guide Please see preview for sample work and answer keys The Power Point Presenation: The 45+ slides contain all the information on the topics. It is clear, beautiful, animated and has “pause and think” questions embeded at various stages of the presentation. This offers opportunity for think-pair-share and boost students’ enagement. I have included slide notes and tips to guide the teacher. The Experiments: Students will conduct 2 experiments, make observations and arrive at their own conclusions. There are 2 EDITABLE labsheets that go along with these experiments. I have included details in the preview. Check it out. Worksheet, Word search and 24 task cards: The worksheets has questions that will force students to think outside the box. It will help students to explore the topic at a deeper level. The word search activity can be useful for early finisher type of activity. Finally, the 24 multiple choice task cards are great for end of unit review or evaluation. I have included all answer keys too. Check preview for more details. I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your energy flow and enzyme unit and help your students explore and understand the connection between energy and metabolism in a fun engaging way. GRADE LEVEL: 9- 12 Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Make your next acids, bases (alkali) and buffer lesson a blast with this simple yet engaging resource that will allow your students to learn about: what acids and bases are role of buffers in maintaining ideal pH range learn about the impact of acid rain on forest, ocean life ,human health and monuments Please check preview to see sample worksheet What’s included in the resource? 1.Acids, Bases(Alkali) and Buffer Reading Passage (colored and B&W) 2.Post Reading Worksheet 3.Answer Key The Reading Passage and Post Reading Worksheet: The passage provides students with background information about properties of acids and bases(alkali), their examples and the pH scale. Students will also learn about how buffers neutralize extra hydrogen and hydroxide ions to keep pH levels at optimal range. After the reading, students will complete a worksheet. This resource is perfect for homework assignment and self study. You may also use it as part of an ongoing lesson to supplement your existing acid base teaching materials. I have included sample Answer Key to guide you. See preview for answer key I am confident that this will be a perfect addition to your acid and base(alkali) unit. There’s little to no prep involved which is a win for the teacher. 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.