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Blood Type Pedigree Mystery Lab Activity

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this lab activity, students will solve a theft crime using their knowledge of pedigrees and the inheritance of traits (like ear lobe attachment and blood type) to create a pedigree of a mystery family. They will then determine the genotypes of

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

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Dimensional Analysis Activity: Fudge Lab

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This lab activity is a fun way for students to practice dimensional analysis and scientific notation. Often times it is hard for students to understand the big picture and real world application of the content we teach them – especially when it

Subjects:

Other (Math), General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities

$3.00

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Motion and Force Lab Station Activity

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this lab station activity, students will move around the classroom exploring different topics related to motion and force, such as Newton’s laws of motion, common forces like gravity, friction, and air resistance, and the law of conservation of

Subjects:

Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

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Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

$3.00

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Wave Behaviors Lab Station Activity

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this lab station activity, students will move around the classroom exploring different topics related to the behavior of waves, such as reflection, refraction, absorption, diffraction, interference, and resonance. Students will use the materials

Subjects:

Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

$3.00

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Food Web Lab Station Activity

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this food web activity, students will move around the classroom reading cards about different organisms that inhabit the salt marsh ecosystem. Students will jot down notes on how each organism obtains energy from reading the cards. QR codes are

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment

$3.00

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Protein Synthesis Scavenger Hunt Activity

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this activity, students will use their knowledge of protein synthesis and a special genetic code to transcribe and translate various DNA clues hidden around the room. The special genetic code will translate the mRNA into sentences, rather than

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Biology

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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Genetic Disorder Research Project

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this genetic disorder research project, students will simulate what it would be like to be an adult expecting a child with a genetic disorder. Students will select (or be assigned) a genetic disorder that their future child will inherit. They

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Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Activities

$3.00

121

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Sweet Tea Lab: An Investigation of the Rate of Chemical Reactions

By It's Not Rocket Science

This product, by It’s Not Rocket Science, is a laboratory investigation to help students understand the factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions. Students will investigate three of the factors that affect the rate of chemical reactions:

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Chemistry, Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

$3.25

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Cancer Activity: QR Code Stations

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In this technology-based lab station activity, students will work independently to move around the classroom to learn about cancer. QR codes are incorporated in each station to allow students to easily access the videos and articles onto their

Subjects:

Anatomy, Biology, General Science

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Internet Activities

$3.00

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Teach the Class! Midterm or End of Year Review Project

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This product, by It’s Not Rocket Science, is a student-led review resource to prepare your class for your midterm or final exam. Students will work in groups to create an exam review presentation for one of the units covered on your exam,

Subjects:

Biology, General Science, Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment

$3.00

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Phylogenetic Tree Activity

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this station activity, students will pretend to be evolutionary biologists analyzing evidence collected by a team of paleontologists about seven recently discovered extinct species. They will move around the classroom reading cards about the

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Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities

$3.00

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Protein Synthesis DIGITAL Breakout Escape Room Activity

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this completely paperless digital activity, students will put their knowledge of protein synthesis to the test with this fun and exciting digital breakout escape room! Students will work through 5 tasks/puzzles to assess their understanding of

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

$3.00

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Sanitizer and Soap Bacteria Lab - A Scientific Method Inquiry Investigation

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this guided inquiry investigation, students will use knowledge of the experimental design process to come up with an experiment, as a class, for investigating the effectiveness of different soaps and sanitizers on the amount of bacteria on their

Subjects:

Biology, General Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

$3.00

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Ionic Bonding Elemental Superhero Project

By It's Not Rocket Science

This in-class project is a fun and interactive way for students to master the formation of ionic compounds. This resource gives students an opportunity to creatively demonstrate their understanding of the formation of ionic bonds as well as to

Subjects:

Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Projects, Assessment

$3.00

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Evolution Activity: QR Code Stations

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this technology-based evolution activity, students will work independently to move around the classroom to learn about patterns of evolution and scientific evidence for evolution. QR codes are incorporated in each station to allow students to

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Internet Activities

$3.00

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Investigating Macromolecules: A Diet and Exercise Online Simulation Lab

By It's Not Rocket Science

This investigative online simulation activity helps students understand the relationship between macromolecules and our diet and exercise habits. Students will use an online simulator to investigate the effects of different diet and exercise

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory

$3.00

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Electricity Lab Station Activity

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this lab station activity, students will move around the classroom exploring different topics related to electricity, such as static electricity, charging by friction, induction, conductors, and electroscopes. Students will use the materials and

Subjects:

Physical Science

Grades:

8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

$3.00

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Antibiotic Resistance Lab

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this lab, students will investigate the effect of antibiotic resistance on a population of pathogenic bacteria through a simulation with beads and dice. The different colored beads will represent variation in the bacteria (low, medium and high

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Laboratory

$3.00

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Photosynthesis Activity - Class Relay

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this photosynthesis activity, students will work as a class to simulate the process of being the different molecules and enzymes in the process of photosynthesis. Each person will be assigned a role in the process and together will see how each

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Laboratory, Simulations

$3.00

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Complex Inheritance Patterns Activity: QR Code Stations

By It's Not Rocket Science

In this technology-based complex inheritance patterns activity, students will work independently to move around the classroom to learn about these exceptions to Mendel's laws. QR codes are incorporated in most stations to allow students to easily

Subjects:

Biology

Grades:

9^th, 10^th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Internet Activities

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I have taught Biology I, Biology I Honors, AP Biology, Physical Science, and Physical Science Honors, both in public and private schools. I've learned over the years that the best way we can care, love, and prepare our students for the future is to develop curriculum and resources that are clear, captivating, and challenging.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I make creative and comprehensive curriculum that engages students and simplifies teachers' lives. Teaching doesn't have to be rocket science! I run a high-energy and fast-paced class. I keep kids moving and pack every second I have with them so that no time is wasted. I love to utilize inquiry-based instruction, simulations, and real world application into every lesson. Most of my experience has been in a non-lab space so I like to create resources that teachers can use with few materials and no science budget.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

Every time I have a student start off the year saying "I hate science" and end the year saying "I love this class" I count as a WIN! I love seeing students have a change in heart towards this subject once they've had me! In terms of a more official honor, I was chosen as the 2018 Teacher of the Year at my school.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

M.Ed in Teaching and Learning; B.A. in Biological Sciences; B.A. in Secondary Education: Science Teaching; Gifted and Talented Certified; AP Biology certified

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