May 12, 2015
Story of the cell life science lessons preview
Science is always cool, but it’s at its best when it merges with mathematics and history. The purpose of this…
Category: Life Science Lessons
Life Science Lessons Preview
June 10, 2014
Organelles-8 tab booklet-Life Science Lessons Preview
Have your students learn what the 8 major cell organelles are and their primary function by having them make this…
July 4, 2013
Organelles Disc Spinner- Life Science Lessons Preview
A very helpful graphic organizer to use when introducing 4 main organelles- mitochondrion, ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus. Free…
June 27, 2013
Homeostasis- Life Science Lessons Preview
Homeostasis simplified. Students create a graphic organizer summarizing 4 main points about homeostasis- obtaining & using energy, cell division, exchanging…
June 11, 2013
Size of Cells, Molecules, & Atoms- Life Science Lessons Preview
A lesson I used near the beginning of my cells unit to help students understand how Cells, Molecules, & Atoms…
June 10, 2013
Cell Molecules-4 Types- Life Science Lessons Preview
A great way to either introduce or review the 4 types of molecules that make up cells- lipids, proteins, carbohydrates,…
May 21, 2012
Photosynthesis – Life Science Lessons
An attempt at being the world’s most focused lesson on photosynthesis. As in- when your students leave, they will…
May 18, 2012
Biotic & Abiotic Factors – Life Science Lessons Preview
Here we’ll use one of YouTube’s most popular videos to help us untangle the terms “biotic” & “abiotic”. Free Teacher…
May 18, 2012
Mission Pasta-ble: Using Cladograms – Life Science Lessons Preview
Classifying organisms and looking for an alternative to the traditional dichotomous key? You’ll be surprised how quickly your students will…
May 18, 2012
Asexual & Sexual Reproduction – Life Science Lessons Preview
A simple but powerful activity. The goal is to help students understand that asexual reproduction leads to clones and sexual…
May 18, 2012
Dog Breeds Research Project – Life Science Lessons Preview
In this 3-day activity students research the basic characteristics of a breed of dog, write those facts into short sentences,…
May 17, 2012
Diluting Your DNA – Life Science Lessons Preview
Question: What’s everyone’s favorite subject? Answer: Themselves! In this lesson students watch their DNA travel through their descendants. Oh, and…
May 17, 2012
DNA Chain-The Fear-Buster – Life Science Lessons Preview
Fear can cripple a mind quicker than anything. But how can you go from fear to peace and understanding in…
May 17, 2012
Chromosomes, DNA, & Genes – Life Science Lessons Preview
Untangle these 3 important terms, because in genetics you’ve got to understand them before anything else can make sense. Free…
May 17, 2012
Word Adaptation – Life Science Lessons Preview
A great way to cover evolution that gives students firsthand experience with change over time. Free PowerPoint Parts of this…
May 17, 2012
Fungi Fun – Life Science Lessons Preview
Fungi boring? No way! Here students create a flapbook full of valuable information about Fungi that they understand and will…
May 17, 2012
Diaphragm-Relax & Breathe – Life Science Lessons Preview
Breathing is a process that may seem complicated, but as this lesson shows, when lungs fill with air and then…
May 15, 2012
Sensational Cells – General Science Lessons Preview
Use when you’re ready to introduce the cell. It begins with Robert Hooke and the 3 tenets of the Cell…
