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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.

Looking for simple and effective resource to teach conduction convection radiation? This resource got you covered. It provides opportunity fo your learners to read read about importance of heat transfer and the three types of heat transfer mentioned above. There’s also a post reading worksheet to evaluate learners’ understanding of the concepts. Finally, learners get to identify the mode of heat transfer in different everyday situations. *Please see preview for sample sheets and answer keys What’s included in this resource? Heat Transfer Reading Sheet Post Reading Worksheet Identifying Heat Movement Worksheet (colored , B&W versions ) 8 Mini Cards(colored , B&W versions ) Answer Keys Reading Comprehension: In this part, learners read about conduction, convection and radiation. By the end, they will know the mechanism and examples of each type of heat transfer. Post Reading Sheet In this part, students group descriptive statements under the appropriate type of heat transfer. They also, explain with their own examples the role of heat transfer in phase change. Identifying Heat Movement Worksheet In this part, students examine the mode of heat transfer in different situations. They then check the types they see and explain their choices. Mini Cards This is an optional activity that provide opportunity for group sharing and collaboration. I may be used in place of the worksheet ( #3). Here, student groups identify how heat is flowing on 8 mini cards. More information in teacher guide. GRADE LEVEL: Grade 6 -9 This resource will engage your learners whilst they learn to master the concept of heat transfer. They can be used as end of unit assessment or part of an on-going lesson. There’s very little preparation needed on the part of the teacher which is a win! I am confident it will be a great addition to your heat unit. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

The Aliens are here!In this Alien soup and drink lab, your students will collaborate to design a method and execute the plan (do the lab) to separate alien soup and drink. They apply their knowledge of mixtures and properties of substances to design an effective technique, receive approval from their teacher and go ahead to separate the extraterrestrial food. What do you get from purchasing this resource? Both alien soup and drink lab sheets Answer keys List of materials for the lab Teacher guide Watch your students turn into engaged scientists as they think critically and collaborate to complete this fun activity. My students have over the years enjoyed the challenge that comes with this. There is very little preparation needed which saves you time. I am confident that you and your students will enjoy learning with this activity just as we do. Please reach me with your feedback at eazyscience221@gmail.com. Thanks and have an awesome one!

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.

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 exothermic and endothermic reaction to beef up your lessons? This resource might just be what you need. The lesson offers opportunity for students to read a passage about endothermic and exothermic reaction, complete a post reading worksheet and do a simple but effective experiment to solidify their understanding of the concepts. Whats included in the resource? Exothermic & Endothermic Reaction Reading Page Post Reading Worksheet Experiment 1 and 2 labsheet Lab guide Mini Cards Teacher Guide Answer keys. See preview to for sample sheets and answer keys READING PASSAGE: In this part, students will read key information about heat energy being absorbed or released. They will learn about everyday examples of this phenomenon and how they are applied to the benefit of humans. After the reading, students will complete a worksheet to evaluate their understanding. ENDOTHERMIC & EXOTHERMIC EXPERIMENT 1&2 Experiment 1: Students will complete an experiment aout baking soda and vinegar. They will write down their observations of reaction. Experiment 2: Students will do a lab about mixing an acid and a magnesium metal and record their observations onto their lab sheet. Endo and ExothermicProduct Design In this part, students will design and draw a prototype of a product that uses either endothermic or exothermic reactions. They will then explain how their product works and how it benefits people. Mini Cards: These are optional cards with additional examples of endothermic and exothermic reactions. Students will work in groups to group these cards into endo and exothermic reactions. I am very confident that this resource will light the flame under your students and turn your heat unit into one both you and they will love. The resource provides opportunuties for reading, collaboration and inquiry whilst saving valuable time for the teacher. Thanks and have an amazing class! Please reach out at eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback, and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

This product includes a lab activity to investigate when two liquids of different temperatures reach thermal equilibrium. There is a twist though. Student groups are challenged to compete among themselves. Groups must come up with creative ways to speed up the process and reach thermal equilibrium faster them any other group to win the competition. During this time they record the changes in temperature of the two liquids on their data table and graph their results at the end. I have included loads of ideas in the teacher’s note to help you nail this lesson. I have included the material lists, rules for the competition (fair play), safety rules and other important information. What do you get after purchasing this product? Pre-lab questions sheet Thermal equilibrium lab sheet (with picture of experiment set up ) Answer key to pre-lab questions Loads of useful information in teacher notes My kids love the competition aspect of this lab and each group comes up with crazy yet creative ways to win the 1st place.It’s both fun and engaging for them. The activity require very little time to prepare and a few materials to set up. I will be happy to hear your questions, feedback and comments at eazyscience221@gmail.com. Thanks and have an amazing class.

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.

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.

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.

Are you looking for an interesting resource to teach weather fronts and forecasts? This resource has your back. It is designed to give your students the opportunity to: a. describe and illustrate the 4 types of fronts; cold, warm, stationary, and occluded fronts b. identify their symbols c. predict the weather using data from weather maps Please check the preview to see sample sheets and answer keys The resources include: 1.Types of Fronts Worksheets (2 pages) 2.Weather Forecast Worksheet ( 1 page) 3.Answer Keys 4.Teacher Guide A) Types of Fronts Worksheets: In this part, students will define and illustrate the 4 types of fronts. They will also describe how each impacts the weather. On the next page, students will use information from a weather map to predict the weather in a fictional country. B) Weather Forecast Worksheet In this part, students will read a weather forecast for another fictional country. They will use data from the weather map to complete the worksheet. I am confident this weather fronts and forecast resource will be a wonderful addition to your teaching weather unit. It requires little prep time for the teacher. The activity will engage your students and help them read weather maps in a fun engaging way. GRADE LEVEL: 6 - 9 Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out to eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback and questions. Thanks and have an amazing 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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Teach the sense of smell, touch and taste with this fun and engaging resource. It is designed to inject excitement and laughter into the learning process while also helping students to learn important concepts. Topics covered include: structure and parts of the tongue structure and parts of the skin olfactory structure and the nasal cavity taste buds survival benefits of each sense organ receptors : chemoreceptors,thermoreceptors and so on. Please see preview for sample sheets Students will have the opportunity to: learn through experience collaborate with others use their senses to determine unknown items 1.The Activities: Each of the three sense organs ( smell, taste and touch) have one fun activity for students to explore further. Smell: Students smell 6 unkown items and predict what they might be. Taste: Some students taste food with their eyes closed and predict what they might be. Touch: Pair of students touch unkown objects hidden in a box and predict what they might be. What’s included in the reource? 1.Sense organ worksheets ( colored & B&W versions) 2.Activity guide and tips 3.Answer keys 4.Teacher Note I am confident this resource will be a wonderful addition to your sense organ unit. Students will have fun while learning through collaboration. There’s very little preparation involved which save valuable time 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.

Are you looking for an engaging resource to teach weather, weather instruments, and weather instruments? This resource got you covered. It contains diverse active learning style activities and will offer your students the opportunity to: Match weather instruments to their names and functions Label statements as either describing weather or climate Complete word search activity about weather elements Complete to crossword activity about extreme weather events Read stories about extreme weather events and complete post-reading questions Collaborate to solve a STEM Challenge about extreme weather ***Please see the preview to check sample sheets and answer keys *** I have included a detailed description, alternative activities, and guidelines in the Teacher Guide. I have included a sample rubric/score sheet for the optional STEM challenge I truly believe this weather and climate resource will be a wonderful addition to your teaching “toolbox”. The activities are easy to do, require little prep time, and are fun and engaging for students. GRADE LEVEL: 6 - 9 Thanks and have an awesome class! Please reach out to eazyscience221@gmail.com with feedback and questions. Thanks and have an amazing class.

Teach your next Pangea (Continental Drift) lesson with fresh ideas that will engage your learners from start to finish. This resource will provide your learners the opportunity to: Read and learn about continental drift Cut and paste continents to recreate Pangea Learn about the 4 pieces of evidence that support the theory of continental drift ***Please check the preview to see sample worksheets and answer keys *** What’s included in the resource? PANGAEA: The Birth of Continents Worksheet (1 page) Pangaea Cut and Paste Sheet ( 1 page) Evidence of Continental Drift Worksheet ( 1 page ) Answer Key I am confident this resource will be a great addition to your continental drift/Pangea unit. The worksheets will engage your students as they explore how Earth’s continents looked in the past. There’s little to no prep time which is a win for the teacher.