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Middle school anatomy simulations
Frog Paper Dissection
This activity is a perfect alternative to dissection or as an elaboration or evaluation. I have taught Biology for 36 years, and have done many real dissections of many different animals, but have changed my mind on whether students need a real frog to dissect in high school. Recently, I have given this activity to my students instead of doing a real dissection, and they have fun, stay safe and don't hurt any animals! Students who were absent during a real dissection could do this activity to
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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Fetal Pig Anatomy and Simulated Dissection Worksheet (female)
This worksheet can be use to preview or review the female fetal pig dissection, or can stand alone as a comparative anatomy lesson. It could also be used for students who were absent for dissection or as an alternative to dissection. Students read steps as if they were doing a dissection, and color the diagram as they go. Then, they answer questions at the end, where they have to do a comparison of the female reproductive organs and human reproductive organs, and also a comparison of the pig
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7th - 12th
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Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle
Get over 30% off each lab with the Introduction to Cells Virtual Lab Bundle! These four interactive lab assignments will help your students understand Living vs Nonliving Things, Cell Size, Cell Types, and Cell Organelles. Students will learn:Living or Nonliving?⚗️Test their pre-existing knowledge of the Characteristics of Life⚗️Compare and Contrast Living and Nonliving Things⚗️Label Items such as Feathers, Atoms, Bacteria, and Milk as Alive or Not Alive⚗️Explain why Viruses are not Living Thing
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
, MS-PS1-1
Fetal Pig Dissection: Paper Lab & Regular Lab - NGSS Aligned: Distance Learning
Body Systems and Organ – Fetal Pig Dissection This product comes with two versions of the Fetal Pig Dissection Lab: 1 paper model version, and 1 normal version (which would require you to purchase fetal pigs). It also comes with an answer key, and links to annotated videos of the dissection. In this activity NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) aligned activity, students (Part 1:) complete a quick matching section for 11 organ systems, (Part 2:) Determine the gender of the pig, and age of th
Grades:
7th - 12th
Rat Paper Dissection
This is the new installment of my paper animal dissections. It can be used instead of real dissections to save an animal's life and to allow all students the access. My own biology students enjoy doing these paper dissections. It reinforces human anatomy studies as well as comparative anatomy. Hope it meets expectations! You can make it a little more difficult or easy by changing up the questions.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Shark Paper Dissection (Female)
Here is the companion to the male shark paper dissection that has been quite popular. Many teachers have decided to give students the option to do a paper dissection rather than a real dissection if it goes against their beliefs. Some teachers use these for when a student is absent for a real dissection and of course, some only use paper or on-line dissections in lieu of the real for financial, environmental or other reasons. Students really seem to like these dissections, and they are suitab
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Grades:
6th - 12th
Fetal Pig Paper Dissection
This paper dissection can be used as an alternative to a real dissection. Perhaps this is for the student who was absent during the dissection, for the students who don't want to do the dissection, or for the entire class when dissection is not a choice. The dissection is pretty simple and could be done by younger students. Blood vessels, bone, muscle and brain are not included. I think your students will enjoy this activity!
Grades:
7th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Protein Synthesis, Mutations & Modeling Hemoglobin Lab: NGSS - Distance Learning
In Brief: First, students read about protein synthesis, gene mutations, and chromosomal mutations. Then, students practice transcribing and translating mutated genes, identifying the type of mutation that occurred. Then, students read about protein structure, and put it all together using normal/sickle hemoglobin as an example. By comparing the change in amino acid sequence, students determine the cause of sickle hemoglobin, and construct origami models of the normal/sickle hemoglobin. Finally,
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Cells - Cell Size Lab PowerPoint & Handouts
Cells - Cell Size Diffusion and Math Lab Why are cells so small? This integrated math lab allows students to experiment with various "cell" sizes to determine the ideal cell size. Lab activity includes lots of measurements and calculations to demonstrate why the ratio of surface area to volume is so important with respect to cells. Great demonstration lab or a challenging individual or group lab for higher level learners and differentiated grouping.• DIGITAL GOOGLE CLASSROOM links to all items
Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: Cell Processes - PowerPoint & Notes, Labs, Activities, & Projects
Virtual Pathology Lab
In this lab students will study and evaluate blood smears of several human patients, and based on both the patient’s symptoms and appearance of red and white blood cells, they will diagnose them with the correct disease or disorder. Prior to the patient diagnoses, students will read through the virtual hematopathology manual to familiarize themselves with the types of cells found in human blood, as well as with the symptoms associated with each disease. Diseases studied include malaria, pernic
Grades:
7th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: Custom Bundle for Abigail W.
Levels of Organization Virtual Microscope Lab
What are the five levels of biological organization? In this virtual lab, students will analyze cross-sections under a virtual microscope to see the different levels of organization in the human body and plant system. Students will also:⚗️Test their pre-existing knowledge of the Levels of Organization⚗️Label various structures as a Cell, Tissue, Organ, or Organ System⚗️Analyze Cross-Sections under a Microscope and Identify the Different Structures⚗️Explain how cells, tissues, and organs work tog
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Grades:
5th - 10th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, MS-LS1-1
Also included in: South Carolina 6th Grade Science Growing Full Activity Bundle
Starfish Anatomy and Simulated Dissection Worksheet
This worksheet can be used as a preview or review of a real starfish (sea star) dissection or as a stand-alone worksheet. It can also be used as a sub lesson or as a make-up assignment for a student who was absent for the real dissection. Students read the steps to a would-be dissection, and then label and color the diagrams. You can add to the assignment by having students write the function of each part or by writing some questions on the board.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Hybrid Genetics Card Match-Up Activity
Want a fun, hands-on way to teach the genetics concepts of selective breeding and hybridization in your middle school science class? Then this hybrid activity is the perfect "match" for you! Get your students thinking critically about the advantages and disadvantages of selective breeding and how the creation of hybrids impacts evolution. **Use of this resource does require prior knowledge of selective breeding and hybridization. Used alone, in pairs, or in small groups, these hybrid matching fl
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Grades:
5th - 10th
NGSS:
MS-LS3-2
Human Body Systems Virtual Exploration Lab
What functions do our organs systems perform? In this virtual lab, students will look at a human body with the eleven organ systems and their structures. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Human Body⚗️Identify the Different Organ Systems based on Appearance⚗️Describe the Function and Main Components of the Organ Systems⚗️Compare the Endocrine & Reproductive differences in Males & Females NOTE: This activity links to the free Interactive from SciGen. Check it ou
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
Also included in: South Carolina 6th Grade Science Growing Full Activity Bundle
Cat Paper Dissection
This paper dissection goes along with my other paper dissections such as the frog and pig. It is a great alternative to a real dissection. It can be given to those students who don't want to dissect or who are absent for the dissection or can be given to the entire class when a real dissection is not an option. It still gives the students the idea of where the organs situated in the body and what organs are dorsal, ventral, etc. Students color the organs, cut them out, glue them into place a
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Grades:
7th - 12th
NGSS:
MS-LS1-2
, MS-LS1-3
, HS-LS1-2
The Reward Path, Pathology of Addiction, Mouse Party Worksheet with KEY
This is a 4-page Word document - the first 2 pages are the assignment, the next two pages are the KEY. I created this assignment to go along with a website and a YouTube video - all awesome, interesting stuff!
The first part of the assignment, "The Reward Path", uses an interactive website at the University of Utah Genetics Learning Center. Students move through interactive and answers questions about the how your brain behaves when it needs something - like food, and eating a cheeseburger.
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8th - 12th
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Crayfish anatomy and Simulated Dissection Worksheet
This worksheet can be used as a preview or review for the real crayfish dissection or as a stand-alone assignment. The student reads the information, which is presented as if dissecting, and then colors and labels the diagram. It can be used as a sub lesson plan or for a student who has been absent for the dissection.
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Bone Structure & Anatomy Virtual Exploration Lab
How do our bones function to support the Human Body? In this virtual lab, students will investigate the structure of a long bone and the parts that make it up. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Skeletal System⚗️Identify the Diaphysis, Epiphysis, and Cartilage on a Long Bone⚗️Analyze a Cross-Section of Compact Bone, Spongy Bone, & Bone Marrow⚗️Describe the Function of the Osteon as the building block of BoneNOTE: This activity links to the Interactive from Ask a Bi
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
MS-LS1-3
Also included in: South Carolina 6th Grade Science Growing Full Activity Bundle
Transcription and Translation worksheet and activity.
Protein synthesis is one of those topics where students struggle to visualize and retain the information. In this gene expression bundle, there is a practice worksheet and dry lab that let’s kid create a paper amino acid chain from a DNA sequence.Both the worksheet and simulation should be done following a lesson on protein synthesis. This is a reinforcement exercise for the basic components of protein synthesis and doesn’t include the noncoding strand of DNA, enzymes, or energy requirements.
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Grades:
6th - 10th
Also included in: Biology Curriculum Bundle
Digestive System Station Lab
This is a digestion system lab I created consisting of seven different stations. Students travel in pairs of small groups (I would suggest no larger than 4) to each of the labs where they are able to examine different components of the digestive system, including:
- How amylase (and enzymes in general) work
- How substrates and enzymes are specific on one another
- How the muscles of the stomach work to breakdown food
- What chemicals are found in the food that assist in digestion
- How pH
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Grades:
7th - 12th
Fish Dissection Guide
Dissecting a fish is a great way to teach your students about body systems! Students can explore the respiratory system by examining the structure and function of gills. This complete dissection guide (45 slides!!) will lead your students through the step-by-step process of dissecting a fish AND teach them about the structure and function of each fish organ.
Three options:
(1) Display this presentation on your board and lead your students step-by-step.
(2) Give your students this dissection
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Grades:
6th - 12th
DNA Extraction Virtual Lab: Follows Learn Genetics Utah Website
Use this lab worksheet with the Learn Genetics Utah virtual DNA extraction simulation. This online lab has been updated to not use FLASH! Student can work their way through the online simulation and they can record information and reasoning on the worksheet. This activity usually takes my high school students about 25 minutes, it might take a little longer for middle school students. In this lab, students learn how DNA is extracted from a human. This online lab is a great alternative to an actua
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Labs and Activities for a Year of Biology
The Endocrine System Virtual Exploration Lab
How does our Endocrine System regulate our body? In this virtual lab, students will learn about hormones and how they impact various body systems. Students will also:⚗️Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of the Endocrine System⚗️Identify the Glands that make up this System and the Hormones they Produce⚗️Describe the Functions of these Hormones in Various Body Systems⚗️Analyze the "Fight or Flight" Physiological ResponseNOTE: This activity links to the Interactive from SEPUP. Check it out below!The
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Grades:
6th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-LS1-2
, HS-LS1-3
Also included in: Virtual Science Labs Full Exploration Activity Bundle
Gifted Education Unit- Medical Interns
Medical Interns is an excellent student extension for students who are learning about human body systems.Working as an intern students will diagnose patients with varied medical conditions. Armed with prescription cards in their white lab coats, they will determine staff members ailments. If faced with an unknown disease, students will research plausible possibilities, return to the patient with a prescription and present various treatment options.
This is a great unit for gifted education cla
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Grades:
4th - 8th
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