***Get a ready to use invasive species worksheet & project by scrolling to the bottom of this post*** Invasive Species Definition Invasive species are defined as any species that has been transported, either on purpose or accidentally, from one place to another. Generally, these immigrant species are only defined as “invasive” if they cause damageContinue reading “Invasive Species”
Category Archives: Projects
Genetic Disorder List
List of 39 common genetic disorders with definitions for use in a genetic disorder project or for other educational purposes.
Cells Unit – Teacher’s Guide
Looking to plan a comprehensive cells unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, presentations, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!
DNA Unit – Teacher’s Guide
Looking to plan a comprehensive DNA unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, presentations, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!
Ecology Unit – Teacher’s Guide
Looking to plan a comprehensive ecology unit for your middle school class? Get all the worksheets, presentations, quizzes and tests you need in PDF format!
Probability Carnival Games Project
Engage your students with this fun probability project! Students create fun games with theoretical and experimental probability. Student work photos here!
Biome Shadowbox Project for Schools
If you’re planning to do a shadowbox project at your school, check out these awesome examples before you begin! At the end of this post, I’ll also provide an easy to use rubric in case you’re a teacher looking for a place to start. Get more middle school projects here. The biome shadowbox is oneContinue reading “Biome Shadowbox Project for Schools”
DNA Model Project
The DNA model project is a hilarious mess! My students had such a hard time getting their models to actually stand up, that I gave up completely 😂 😂 Here’s the link to the project. If you’re able to get some photos in your class, please send them to me at laneyleeteaches@gmail.com. I’d love toContinue reading “DNA Model Project”
Biosphere Project
Welcome to my middle school Biosphere Project! I designed this project with an ecology and interconnectedness focus, but I’ve had ideas of adding in some sociology and government facets. Take a look at the work some of my 7th graders submitted this year! I allowed some of my students, with permission, to make their biospheresContinue reading “Biosphere Project”
NGSS Science and Engineering Practices
Unpack the NGSS standards with this fun booklet! 14 pages cover the basics of the NGSS practices of scientists and engineers: Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Planning and Carrying Out Investigations Analyzing and Interpreting Data Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Engaging in Argument from Evidence Obtaining,Continue reading “NGSS Science and Engineering Practices”