Chromosomes, DNA, and Genes
Untangle these 3 important terms, because in genetics you’ve got to understand them before anything else can make sense. Handout,…
Category: Life Science Lessons
Story Of The Cell
Science is always cool, but it’s at its best when it merges with mathematics and history. The purpose of this…
Cell Organelles-8 Tab Booklet
Have your students learn what the 8 major cell organelles are and their primary function by having them make this…
Organelles Disc Spinner
A very helpful graphic organizer to use when introducing 4 main organelles- mitochondrion, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus. Compare…
Homeostasis
Homeostasis simplified. Students create a graphic organizer summarizing 4 main points about homeostasis- obtaining & using energy, cell division, exchanging…
Size of Cells, Molecules, & Atoms
A lesson I used near the beginning of my cells unit to help students understand how Cells, Molecules, & Atoms…
Cell Molecules-4 Types
A great way to either introduce or review the 4 types of molecules that make up cells- lipids, proteins, carbohydrates,…
Photosynthesis
An attempt at being the world’s most focused lesson on photosynthesis. As in- when your students leave, they will…
Mission Pasta-ble: Using Cladograms
Classifying organisms and looking for an alternative to the traditional dichotomous key? You’ll be surprised how quickly your students will…
Dog Breeds Research Project
In this 3-day activity students research the basic characteristics of a breed of dog, write those facts into short sentences,…
Asexual & Sexual Reproduction
A simple but powerful activity. The goal is to help students understand that asexual reproduction leads to clones and sexual…
Biotic & Abiotic Factors
Here we’ll use one of YouTube’s most popular videos to help us untangle the terms “biotic” & “abiotic”. PowerPoint
Sensational Cells
Use when you’re ready to introduce the cell. It begins with Robert Hooke and the 3 tenets of the Cell…
Diluting Your DNA
Question: What’s everyone’s favorite subject? Answer: Themselves! In this lesson students watch their DNA travel through their descendants. Oh, and…
DNA Chain-The Fear-Buster
Fear can cripple a mind quicker than anything. But how can you go from fear to peace and understanding in…
Word Adaptation
A great way to cover evolution that gives students firsthand experience with change over time. Notes and PPT
Fungi Fun
Fungi boring? No way! Here students create a flapbook full of valuable information about Fungi that they understand and will…
Diaphragm-Relax & Breathe
Breathing is a process that may seem complicated, but as this lesson shows, when lungs fill with air and then…
