Biology

Vanishing: The 6th Mass Extinction Video Notes | Human Impact | Sub Plan

Vanishing: The 6th Mass Extinction Video Notes | Human Impact | Sub Plan

Overview When discussing climate change, sustainability, and the impacts of human activities on our environment, one notable area to highlight is the alarming rate of extinctions on our planet and what has caused it.

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Wolves of Yellowstone | Videos & Worksheets

Wolves of Yellowstone | Videos & Worksheets

Overview Here’s a popular case study on the Wolves of Yellowstone that helps students understand ecosystem stability through trophic cascades.

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Genetic Traits in Harry Potter | PPT Notes & Practice Problems

Genetic Traits in Harry Potter | PPT Notes & Practice Problems

Overview A Harry Potter-inspired resource for introducing genetic inheritance if you wand to give it a try.

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Is It Natural Selection? | Worksheets

Is It Natural Selection? | Worksheets

Overview After learning about natural selection, students can test their knowledge on what qualifies as natural selection with seven different examples.

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The Great Fossil Find | Hands-On Activity

The Great Fossil Find | Hands-On Activity

Overview Adapted from UC Berkeley’s and Indiana University’s evolution page, this is a fun and engaging team building activity.

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Nova Evolution Lab (Phylogenetic Trees) | Online Learning

Nova Evolution Lab (Phylogenetic Trees) | Online Learning

Overview This is a neat, guided online simulation that explores evolution through the lens of phylogeny.

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Introduction to Pedigrees Packet | Guided Practice Problems

Introduction to Pedigrees Packet | Guided Practice Problems

Overview This was a resource I’ve used for high school biology and summer school.

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Types of Evolution Worksheet

Types of Evolution Worksheet

Overview Here’s a short worksheet on different types of evolution (convergent, divergent, coevolution, and punctuated equilibrium).

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Charles Darwin: Who Wants to Live a Million Years? (Natural Selection Game) | Online Simulation

Charles Darwin: Who Wants to Live a Million Years? (Natural Selection Game) | Online Simulation

Overview This is a short, but fun game to demonstrate how natural selection works.

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The Half Life of Pennies Lab

The Half Life of Pennies Lab

Overview This is a simple lab to demonstrate how half-lives work.

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Geologic Time Period Travel Brochures | Mini-Project

Geologic Time Period Travel Brochures | Mini-Project

Overview To help students understand Earth’s history, I used this short project to introduce students to major time periods and extinctions.

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