Fundamental biological structures and processes from microscopic cells and genetic inheritance to complex body systems and global ecosystems. Addresses plant and animal adaptations, trait expression, and the cycles of life and cell division.
Answer key for the Pathogen Growth Worksheet, including complete data tables, graph expectations, and synthesis response exemplars.
Teacher guide providing pacing, instructional tips, mathematical background for the growth calculations, and strategies for handling common student misconceptions.
Customized graph paper for plotting bacterial growth curves with pre-labeled time axes for the 240-minute comparison.
Worksheet for students to record video observations, calculate bacterial growth tables for E. coli vs. TB, and reflect on treatment challenges.
Visual presentation for the lesson including embedded video, biological facts about bacterial growth, and calculation prompts.
Custom graph paper for the Cell Cycle Growth Lab, specifically designed with phase labels on the X-axis to help students visualize cell volume changes.
An answer key for the Growth Lab Worksheet, providing sample responses and guidance for teacher evaluation.
A student worksheet for the Cell Cycle Growth Lab, featuring sections for warm-up, video notes, clay activity observations, and a graph for tracking cell size through the cycle.
Instructional facilitation guide for the Cell Cycle Spin lesson, including video timestamps, pacing suggestions, answer keys for the activity, and discussion prompts.
Printable exit ticket for the Mitosis Movers lesson, asking students to connect the M Phase to the preceding S Phase.
Teacher facilitation guide for the Cellular Repair Crew lesson. Includes pacing, discussion prompts, background science facts (The Penny Fact), and an answer key/rubric for student work.
Hands-on activity sheet for creating a paper-plate cell cycle wheel, featuring a blueprint table for mapping phases and reflection questions on cell growth and cancer.
A visual presentation for the Cell Cycle Growth Lab lesson, featuring the embedded video, clear instructions for the clay activity, and key vocabulary for G1, G2, and M phases.
Student worksheet for the Mitosis Movers lesson, including vocabulary matching, video analysis questions, and role-play reflection space.
A student-facing worksheet that guides them through the initial journal prompt, provides blueprints for designing "The Checkpoint Game," and includes synthesis questions.
Instructional guide for teachers to facilitate the 'Mitosis Movers' activity, featuring a step-by-step narration script and room setup tips.
Student worksheet for the Cellular Repair Crew lesson. Includes space for notes on the 'Penny Problem', video observations, and the 'Repair Crew Diagram' activity with before/after drawing areas.
A vibrant presentation deck for the Cycle Control lesson, featuring a warm-up prompt, embedded video segment, activity instructions, and a synthesis discussion. Updated with increased font sizes for maximum visibility.
Interactive slide deck for teaching the cell cycle, featuring built-in video pause points, visual metaphors for G1, S, G2, and M phases, and discussion prompts on cancer.
Printable role-play cards for the 'Mitosis Movers' activity, featuring specific instructions for Chromosomes, Centrosomes, and the Nuclear Envelope.
Biographical reference sheet and reflection activity featuring famous scientists and innovators on the autism spectrum, such as Temple Grandin and Greta Thunberg.
Research graphic organizer for small groups to investigate the biological link between the brain and co-occurring conditions like ADHD, Anxiety, Sleep, and GI issues.
Sorting cards for the 'Fact or Myth' warm-up activity, featuring 9 common statements about autism and neurodevelopment for students to discuss and categorize.
Visual slide deck for the Neuro Blueprint lesson, including an embedded YouTube video, key discussion points on the spectrum and biology, and instructions for the group research mission.
Paired exit tickets for students to define epigenetic change and describe the biological mechanism of the rat stress study. Designed for printing and cutting.
Teacher facilitation guide for the Neuro Blueprint lesson, including instructional sequence, key pausing points for the video, answer keys for myth-busting, and research scaffolding for co-occurring conditions.
Student worksheet featuring a three-part Venn diagram to compare Nature, Nurture, and Epigenetics within the context of the rat stress study.
Visual presentation for the Molecular Switches lesson, exploring the rat study, methylation mechanisms, and heritability. Includes embedded video reference and discussion prompts.
Teacher facilitation guide for the Molecular Switches lesson, including pacing, background info on the rat study, and assessment answer keys.
Final ultra-compact version of the Trait Tracker Homework, featuring a minimized header to maximize page space for student answers while retaining the engaging detective theme and core objectives. Question 4 has been moved to a separate page for easier printing.
A 5-question homework assignment titled 'Ideas About Genes' covering genotype variations, protein structure/function, and the runner case study.
A comprehensive 5-page student workbook adapted for a 3rd-grade reading level. Features a Do Now with diagram labeling, a detailed Darwin's Bark Spider family tree, a modeling activity, messages from Bay Medical Company, a simplified Final Write, and a multi-format homework assignment.
Instructional slides for the Gene Genius lesson, including the oral vocabulary drill, spider family modeling reminders, and the Bay Medical Company runner data. 3rd-grade reading level, 16:9 ratio.
A student workbook for the Gene Genius lesson, adapted for a 3rd-grade reading level. Includes a Do Now, spider modeling activity, medical message, Write and Share prompts, and a new homework assignment.
A teacher guide for the Gene Genius lesson, featuring a 3rd-grade level oral vocabulary drill, lesson pacing, and instructional tips.
A homework worksheet for the Spider Silk Science lesson. Includes three varied questions and a short answer response about "runner" silk, encouraging students to refer back to their workbooks.
A revised student workbook for the Spider Silk Science lesson, now including the missing 'Do Now' and 'Spider Offspring' sections. Diagrams have been updated to more accurately reflect the specific 'puzzle piece' shapes from the curriculum while maintaining a 3rd-grade reading level.
Updated Teacher Guide reflecting the expanded workbook sections including Do Now and Spider Offspring. Includes updated instructional steps and answer keys for the 3rd-grade reading level adaptation.
A 5-question homework assignment for 4th-grade students to practice concepts of gene inheritance, homozygous/heterozygous vocabulary, and the relationship between proteins and traits in runners. Includes a written response section with sentence starters.
A comprehensive guide for teachers to deliver the 'Spider to Sprinter' lesson. Includes lesson pacing, vocabulary breakdowns, and specific strategies for supporting 4th-grade special education students.
A hands-on activity sheet where students practice identifying major fingerprint patterns (loop, whorl, arch) and analyze their own thumbprint as part of a forensic investigation simulation.
Lesson slides focusing on identification techniques, including the three main fingerprint patterns, the basics of DNA profiling, and microscopic analysis of hair and fibers.
A student worksheet focused on reinforcing forensic vocabulary, categorizing evidence types, and analyzing the importance of the chain of custody through a scenario-based exercise.
Introductory slides for the criminal investigation unit, covering basic forensic definitions, key vocabulary (alibi, chain of custody), and the difference between testimonial and physical evidence.
A comprehensive teacher's guide for the "Silent Witness" murder mystery, containing the solution, suspect breakdowns, and a detailed 90-minute pacing guide.
The final worksheet for the 90-minute investigation, where students synthesize evidence, disprove alibis, and formally document their accusation and motive.
A realistic detective dossier for students to use during the investigation, containing evidence logs, laboratory results, keycard access data, and sworn witness statements for Prof. Thorne's murder.
A set of interactive and visually immersive slides that introduce students to the murder mystery case, showcasing the crime scene, suspect profiles, and evidence markers to guide the 90-minute investigation.
A 2-page homework article about periodical cicadas, adapted for a kindergarten reading level. This version removes the dashed borders and page numbers while maintaining the original layout and 6th-grade vocabulary, designed to be printed front and back on standard paper.
An anchor chart explaining the interactions between plant transport, reproduction, and response systems, specifically focusing on how hormones and vascular structures facilitate these processes.
An anchor chart detailing the reproductive structures of a flower, including male and female parts and the stages of the plant life cycle.
An anchor chart focused on transpiration and the function of stomata and guard cells in plant systems.
An anchor chart for photosynthesis, explaining the inputs and outputs of the process, the role of chloroplasts, and the chemical equation.
An anchor chart detailing the differences between xylem and phloem, highlighting their roles in transporting water and nutrients throughout a plant.
A comprehensive teacher guide for the 'Seed to Sprout' lesson, including learning objectives, vocabulary, step-by-step instructional procedures, and differentiation tips for Kindergarten students.
A fun and simple sequencing worksheet for Kindergarteners to practice identifying the four main stages of the plant life cycle. Students color, cut, and paste images of a seed, sprout, seedling, and flower in the correct order.
A bright and engaging slide deck designed for Kindergarten students to learn about the plant life cycle and the four essential things plants need to survive. Features large text, friendly icons, and a clear visual progression of plant growth, including an embedded time-lapse video.
A student activity sheet focused on viral structure, reproduction, and comparison with prokaryotic cells to address gaps identified in the unit assessment.
A comprehensive answer key for the Unit Mastery Assessment, including correct answers, TEKS alignment, and brief explanations for student remediation.
A student mastery choice board for the Life Systems unit, allowing students to choose between visual, writing, and hands-on tasks to demonstrate their understanding of plant and animal interactions.
A teacher resource providing specific scaffolding, extension, and EL support strategies for the Animal Systems lesson, including a medical-themed mastery choice board.
A teacher resource providing specific scaffolding, extension, and EL support strategies for the Plant Power lesson, including a sample mastery choice board.
A visual presentation for Investigation 12 (Animal Systems) covering the marathon runner phenomenon, homeostasis (feedback loops), nutrient absorption, and body defense layers.
A student laboratory and activity packet for Investigation 11 (Plant Systems) covering transpiration (celery lab), tissue mapping, flower reproduction, and environmental tropisms.
A teacher facilitation guide for Investigation 12 (Animal Systems), detailing a 2-block instructional sequence focused on homeostasis, nutrient absorption, reproduction, and defense.
A visual presentation for Investigation 11 (Plant Systems) covering the Pando Aspen phenomenon, tissue systems, vascular transport (Xylem/Phloem), and environmental responses (Tropisms).
A student activity packet for Investigation 12 (Animal Systems) including a hands-on homeostasis lab, data analysis on nutrient absorption, and system interaction synthesis questions.
A teacher facilitation guide for Investigation 11 (Plant Systems), outlining a 2-block instructional sequence focused on tissue systems, transport, reproduction, and environmental response.
A comprehensive visual anchor chart summarizing the entire photosynthesis process, featuring the two stages inside a chloroplast, the chemical equation, and a comparison with cellular respiration.
A teacher guide and answer key for the "Stressed Synapse" activity, providing detailed explanations of glutamate excitotoxicity, the HPA feedback loop, and the role of BDNF.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide including a lesson plan, pacing guide, discussion anchors based on specific video timestamps, and answer keys for case studies.
A student reflection journal featuring a warm-up prompt, video note-taking space focused on brain structures, and a final reflection on stress management.
A student activity sheet for mapping the HPA axis, sketching the cellular impacts of chronic stress on hippocampal neurons, and researching the roles of glutamate excitotoxicity and BDNF. Revised for better legibility in student work areas.
A case study activity where students analyze scenarios of individuals with chronic stress, identifying affected brain structures and proposing biological interventions based on video findings.
A comprehensive 7-slide presentation for an undergraduate neuroscience lesson on the HPA axis, cortisol, and the mechanisms of neurotoxicity, including a YouTube video embed and active research prompts.
A visual presentation for a psychology lesson on stress and brain structure, including video focus tasks, discussion prompts, and key vocabulary about the HPA axis and cortisol.
A student-facing worksheet for labeling chloroplast anatomy, comparing photosynthesis stages, and relating photosynthesis to cellular respiration.
A comprehensive 6-slide presentation covering chloroplast structure, the stages of photosynthesis, types of photosynthetic organisms, and a comparison with cellular respiration.
A comprehensive 8-hour master pacing guide for teachers delivering the ESL forensic unit, including schedule breakdowns and scaffolding strategies for B1 learners.
An ESL activity focused on time conversion and using digital security logs to verify suspect statements and find logical contradictions.
ESL slides for B1 students focused on modern digital evidence, time conversions (24h clock), and using logical reasoning to find discrepancies.
An ESL activity focusing on descriptive adjectives and identifying contradictions between witness testimony and physical evidence.
An answer key for the Bone Blueprint labeling worksheet, providing the correct identifying labels for teachers on an anatomically improved skeletal blueprint.
A labeling activity for 3rd graders to identify the skull, rib cage, spine, and femur on a highly detailed, accurate skeletal blueprint.
A museum-themed presentation introducing the skull, rib cage, spine, and femur with fun facts and anatomically accurate custom CSS visuals.
An answer key for the Bone Zone worksheet, providing correct matches, labels, and acceptable reflection answers. Updated to match the latest worksheet structure.
A student worksheet for identifying skeletal functions, labeling major bones, and reflecting on bone health. Updated with elongated limbs and precisely placed indicators for better instructional clarity.
An engaging slide deck for the Bone Zone lesson, featuring bright visuals, key vocabulary, and interactive prompts to teach skeletal functions and major bones.
A concise teacher facilitation guide for the 30-minute Bone Zone lesson, including a detailed timeline, materials list, and helpful teaching tips.
A structured field log for 6th grade students to record their findings during the Earth Structures Scavenger Hunt. Includes a reflection section on sphere interactions.
A set of 12 scavenger hunt task cards focused on Earth's structures, spheres, and the rock cycle. Each card creates a self-correcting path for 6th grade students to follow around the room.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Earth Structures Scavenger Hunt, featuring setup instructions, a master answer key for the self-correcting loop, and pedagogical tips.
A structured recording sheet for students to use during the Body Systems Scavenger Hunt. It includes space for tracking 12 stations and a final reflection question on system interactions.
A set of 12 scavenger hunt task cards formatted as 'Medical Case Files'. Each card contains a question and an answer to a different card, creating a self-correcting loop for students to follow around the classroom.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the Body Systems Scavenger Hunt, featuring setup instructions, a master answer key for the self-correcting loop, and tips for classroom engagement.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the neuroplasticity lesson, including pacing guides, specific video pause points, discussion anchors, and research tips for student case studies.
A student worksheet for the neuroplasticity lesson, including a video analysis section, a structured case study research table for documenting brain injury recovery, and a final reflection on brain resilience.
A comprehensive slide deck for teaching neuroplasticity, featuring the 'How Your Brain is Shaped' video, visual metaphors for neural networks, and research prompts for brain injury recovery case studies.
Teacher answer key for the Tree Tenant Worksheet, including expected animal names, habitat descriptions, and sample reflection responses.
A visual presentation introducing 8 tree-dwelling animals, their specific habitats (nests, hollows, branches), and why trees are essential for their survival.
A student worksheet for identifying 8 tree-dwelling animals and describing their specific habitats within the tree.
A detailed two-page field guide featuring "notebook-style" observations of 12 subterranean animals, focusing on their scientific observations and underground nesting habits.
A coloring sheet featuring the 12 subterranean animals in a grid format with large labels for coloring and literacy practice.
Updated page of 12 animal cards for cutting out, now including larger den-dwelling and nesting animals like foxes, badgers, and rabbits.
Updated landscape worksheet with 12 spots for animals that live in tunnels, dens, or nests beneath the soil.
A visual presentation for teaching the history, technology, economics, and ethics of hunting, including key concepts like the North American Model and the Pittman-Robertson Act.
A comprehensive student worksheet accompanying the reading passage, featuring reading comprehension, vocabulary matching, a technological comparison activity, and an ethical scenario analysis on biodiversity and land management.
A quick assessment tool for students to complete at the end of the lesson, asking them to identify a healthy food choice and explain the gut-brain connection. Two tickets per page.
A creative worksheet where students design a visual metaphor for the gut microbiome, including space for brainstorming inputs and outputs and a large drawing area.
Visual presentation slides to guide the lesson, featuring a warm-up game, an embedded video about nutrition and the brain, activity instructions for the microbiome metaphor, and discussion prompts.
A comprehensive teacher facilitation guide for the "Second Brain" lesson, including a timed sequence, discussion prompts, key vocabulary definitions, and lesson objectives.
A comprehensive teacher guide for facilitating the stress biology lesson. It includes a minute-by-minute pacing guide, specific discussion prompts linked to the video timestamps, a worksheet answer key, and notes for addressing common student misconceptions.
A visual anchor chart for the classroom that illustrates the HPA axis pathway, the role of cortisol, and the specific biological impacts of chronic stress on brain regions. It serves as a permanent reference for students during the homeostasis unit.
A student worksheet designed to accompany the stress biology lesson. It features sections for video note-taking, a large dedicated workspace for the HPA axis flowchart (including feedback loop analysis), and critical thinking questions regarding homeostasis and epigenetics.
A comprehensive slide deck for teaching the biology of the HPA axis and stress. Includes a warm-up activity, an embedded YouTube video, a detailed breakdown of the endocrine components, and discussion slides on neuroplasticity and homeostasis.
An informational reading passage covering the history of hunting from ancient times to the modern era, including the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation, economic impacts, and ethical considerations.
