I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.
I have developed lessons designed primarily for middle and high school students in science. These labs have been classroom tested for many years. Awards 2007-2005 Professional Learning Grant from the Waltham Chamber of Commerce 2001, and my name is on Mars 2001 Mars Rover for my contributions to NASA educational system.
This product caters to both classroom teachers and substitute plans, offering versatility in teaching DNA replication and preparing for AP examinations.
Tailored for high school and introductory college biology courses, it accommodates various levels typically found in high school biology classes, allowing for differentiation. Included are detailed lesson plans outlining how to effectively implement this resource, as well as two hands-on activities to reinforce comprehension.
The product features key terms, a graphic organizer for chromosome comprehension, and an answer key designed for convenient reference during instruction, enabling seamless management of classroom activities.
ing the excitement of horse racing into your classroom.
Students will learn why horse breeders today use pedigrees to determine who to purchase by using a website professional breeders keep in their stables!
Why are some horses better than others?
Can be a fun activity for a sub.
They will gain a better understanding of the Kentucky Derby.
Racehorse breeding is a genetic lottery. All the numbers are in the pool you just have to be lucky enough to match them correctly to have a winner. What methods are used by the breeder to increase their chances of producing a winner
This read is a real-life study in the world of genetics. Horse breeders use this site to find the bloodlines of horses they plan to buy to train for the racetrack. Have your students see how genetics is important in the Sport of Kings. They can trace bloodlines to the mid-1600s. This website is used by racehorse breeders today in the real world.
If you’re looking for a fun, easy, precise sound resonance lab, this has worked great for years. To actually be able to find the speed of sound at around 340 m/s in a classroom setting is pretty amazing.
Physics students will love determining the speed of sound in air with this fun and editable lab! This activity is ideal for a classroom setting or for the homeschooler.
Objective
Calculate the speed of sound using the principle of resonance in a tube.
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Description
Your students will greatly enjoy this lab. Easy setup and clean-up are part of the experiment. Get them interested in chemistry and Ph.
I promise you this is a lab they will tell their parents about I left the file in Word so feel free to make any changes you wish.
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Guided reading with questions
Complete theanswer key with adetailed explanation
*This product was written for Halloween but you can use it anytime to teach about acids and bases
Total Pages
5 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
1 hour
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Are you looking for a complete unit to motivate your students to learn about erosion? This is your answer!!
This activity guide is FULL of engaging and hands-on opportunities for students to explore weathering, erosion, and deposition! Students will use common materials to demonstrate how the earth’s surface changes through experiments and labs.
Included in the bundle are:
Teacher version with guided questions and answers
Experiments
2 Directed Readings
Lab Stations (9 MiniLabs)
It is so complete that this unit can be left for a sub.
Labs are easy to prep
Complete answer key
Total Pages
23 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
1 Week
In this activity, students explore the structure of the DNA molecule and begin to understand how the DNA molecule’s chromosomes, genes, base pairs, sugars, and phosphates are related.
Middle and high school students will always recall the double helix of DNA after completing this lab. This is a great activity to introduce genetics with a hands-on approach. The materials can be obtained at the dollar store and a local hardware store. Great decoration for your classroom. Wow, parents and your principal!
Materials
Ruler
Pool Noodles
Wire #9
Wire cutters
A long serrated knife,
Long zip ties
Base- Several Options
Graphic Organizer for Early Finishers!
Teach physical and chemical change thru the science of “steganography” in this easy-to-implement yet highly engaging lab. No chemistry experience is required. However, this lab is a great addition to working with your history department to make the Revolutionary War come alive. George Washington used this technique to send coded messages throughout the war. Students will discover that the juice of lemons contains carbon which will enable them to write a secret message in the same manner as the Continental Army did in the 1770s.
MATERIALS
½ Lemon
Saucer
Water
Teaspoon
Cotton swab
White paper
Lamp (any heat source)
Are you looking for a fun way to introduce pH to your High School Science students?** Here is the lesson you have been looking for to teach your students about pH.**
Use Candy for 2 fun lab lessons
This product includes
Guided Reading
2 Fun low Prep Candy labs
Questions
Graphic Organizer on food pH
Total Pages
10 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
90 minutes
Are you searching for a fun way to teach your High School Chemistry students the difference between chemical and physical change? Make chemistry fun by using Cotton Candy as the main component in 6 labs.
All materials are found in every lab.
Here is the ultimate product for your needs
Includes
6 Labs
Homework
Guided Reading
Questions
The complete answer key is included
Total Pages
14 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
3 hours
**Fun lab
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Your students will love making a thunderstorm at their lab stations
This lesson can be used for teaching a unit on weather or your high school physics class.
Contains 2 readings
Lab
Oral questions for you to ask with answers included
Objectives
Model the buildup of charges that can occur during a storm
Model a Lightning Strike
Use a ground to control the path of discharge
Materials
Modeling clay
2 Aluminum pie pans
Foam plate
Wool cloth
Paper Clip
Total Pages
9 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 hour****
This product contains 2 lessons-one a lab and the second a Power Point activity which can also be utilized as a sub-plan.
Teach them together or they can stand alone
This is an easy lab to set up. Students often wonder how the lifeguard keeps the water in a pool so clean.You can use pond water or teach this one if you have leftover microorganisms from another lab. Chlorination is the most common and effective method of destroying harmful microorganisms in water. Chlorine disinfectant is usually used as sodium hypochlorite in low concentrations.
This lesson is two parts. The first is to have students observe what happens to the microorganisms when bleach is added.
The second is a research project to learn about diseases associated with poor-quality water.
Materials
Pond water or solution containing microorganisms
Bleach
Eye dropper
Microscope
Need an engaging activity to investigate UV radiation and its effect on your student health.
Keep your young scientists safe this summer with the knowledge gathered with this fun lab. Your students will be surprised to see white beads change color with exposure to UV light. Great to encourage the use of sunscreen. This lab is perfect for end-of-year, camps or part of your health lessons.
I have also used it during my unit on Astronomy
MATERIALS
UV beads
Sunscreen
Plastic bags
Contains
Lab Instructions
Worksheet to learn the importance of sunscreen
Your students will love learning about the macroinvertebrates at the water’s edge
DATA TO UNDERSTAND OUR ECOSYSTEM
This product is perfect for
Earth Day
Ecology
Camp lessons
End of School
STEM Science Camp
Macroinvertebrates are subjected to day-to-day and longer-term changes in pollution, oxygen levels, and acidity levels.,
The type of macroinvertebrates students find in the stream reflects how healthy that still is overall or most of the time. This lab is a real-world test to determine the health of a stream. Students will be engaged to collect their samples and graph the results. Perfect for warm weather.
No time to set up or break down this lab!!!
MATERIALS
Net
Water (lake or stream)
Magnifying glass
Trays
Apply scientific principles to design a method for monitoring and minimizing a human impact on the environment. Examples of the design process include examining human environmental impacts, assessing the kinds of solutions that are feasible, and designing and evaluating solutions that could reduce that impact. Examples of human impacts can include water usage (such as the withdrawal of water from streams and aquifers or the construction of dams and levees), land usage (such as urban development, agriculture, or the removal of wetlands), and pollution (such as of the air, water, or land).
If this product could really benefit your classroom, but you are not in a good financial situation to buy the product, please contact me and I will give you the product for free, no questions asked.
This is a fun lab for students to learn important constellations. Clear step by step instructions with materials found in every classroom. Lessons has been classroom tested for many years.!
This lab can be used in a chemistry, health, physics or Earth Science class.
Students will learn the effects of evaporation on cooling. Materials are items found in every science class. They will fill in a chart with their data to discover the information for themselves. A worksheet is included to check your students; understanding.
*Answer key is provided
Your students will have a terrific time in this activity when they model the different size of the planets. This lesson will enable you to teach your students the differences in the sizes of the planets using everyday objects. Classroom tested!
This lesson is fully editable.
Description
Make learning Stoichiometry fun with this engaging Power Point Presentations
Students will research different cases studies to learn how stoichiometry applies in real-life situations This is an engaging group project to research real-life situations.
Perfect for long-distance learning, classroom, or sub plans. Can be used both in a chemistry or forensics class.
Answer Key is provided
Total Pages
6 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
1 hour
Description
To excel in standardized tests, students must grasp the interconnection between fungi and the ecosystem. The Fungi Unit bundle offers of stimulating resources and innovative concepts suitable for both traditional classroom settings and homeschool environments.
Engagement and hands-on experiences are key to effective learning, and this product is tailored to equip students with the necessary knowledge for success in AP Biology.
Streamline your teaching responsibilities with robust foundational content, featuring:
A comprehensive overview of the Fungi kingdom.
Four interactive labs to delve into the realm of fungi.
In-depth coverage of essential vocabulary terms.
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EU:1.B
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Description
This educational resource offers a hands-on approach to teaching AP Biology Evolution, encompassing two comprehensive labs: “Genetic Diversity in Bacteria” and “Can the Environment Affect Survival.”
Written with both the classroom and homeschool teacher
Print and Go!
Product Contains
Vocabulary list for students,
Graphic organizer illustrating embryonic development,
Practice AP Biology test with an answer key,
Supplementary readings
Two Activities
This product is designed to streamline and enhance the teaching process significantly.
For parents seeking alternative options, there is a dedicated reading explaining perspectives opposing the theory of evolution.
Science concepts. The student knows evolutionary theory is a scientific explanation for the unity and diversity of life. The student is expected to: analyze and evaluate how the elements of natural selection, including inherited variation, the potential of a population to produce more offspring than can survive, and a finite supply of environmental resources, result in differential reproductive success;
Moreover, the content thoroughly covers C.E.D. 7.6,7.7,7.10 and 7.11
This activity has students model how different environmental factors can favor certain traits. Instead of using nuts and rice, you might choose to use birdseed which includes a variety of seed sizes. Students will discover how different beaks can impact what a bird is able to eat—detailed directions illustrated with clip art of different bird species. A must-lab for every teacher of evolution!
Great lab for your nature lesson at camp!
Objectives
Understand that birds occupy different niches in the environment, allowing many birds to live in the same area.
Understand that birds have different types of beaks and the beak type reflects the kind of food eaten
Materials
Several different tools for picking up small things, such as regular pliers, needle-nose pliers, tweezers, kitchen tongs
Tray with small objects, such as nuts and rice
Small Cup