Less than $5 12th Grade Biology Activities

Muscular System
This engaging and comprehensive lesson plan is perfect for high school Health Science, Biology, or Anatomy classes. It provides an in-depth exploration of the muscular system, focusing on skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. With a mix of vocabulary-building, reading comprehension, creative activities, and a unit test, this resource is designed to support diverse learners while making complex concepts accessible and fun!
What’s Included in this Resource:

• Day 1 Vocabulary Activity: Students receive a word with definitions, then create sentences and drawings for 20 essential muscular system terms to reinforce understanding.
• Day 2 Reading Passages & Comprehension Questions: Student-friendly paragraphs introduce skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles. Scaffolded questions ensure understanding and critical thinking.
• Day 3 Review & Test: Includes a unit test with 10 multiple-choice, 5 true/false, and 5 short-answer questions to assess knowledge.
• Teacher & Student Instructions: Detailed instructions guide implementation, making it easy for teachers to deliver and students to follow.
• Answer Keys: Fully detailed answer keys for comprehension questions and the test save you time grading.

Why This Resource is Perfect for Your Classroom:

• Aligned with Curriculum: Ideal for high school courses in Health Science, Anatomy, or Biology.
• Interactive & Engaging: Activities encourage creativity and comprehension, from sentence writing to drawing.
• Differentiated Learning: Supports visual, verbal, and tactile learners with varied activities.
• Time-Saving: Ready-to-use materials ensure you can focus on teaching rather than prep work.

This all-inclusive lesson bundle will help your students develop a deeper understanding of the muscular system and its vital role in the human body. Perfect for anatomy or health science units, this resource ensures students leave with knowledge they’ll use well beyond the classroom!

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Use Google Slides to drag and drop organelles into a cell!

There are 19 carnivorous animals' names to search for, split over 2 word search puzzles, this would be a great fun way to learn about carnivorous animals. It is a perfect activity for the class or to send your students home with it. Words are hidden in all directions and there may be some overlaps making this definitely a challenging puzzle.

You will get a PDF file of 4 pages ( 2 for the puzzles and the other 2 for the answers ).

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Looking for an engaging and informative reading comprehension activity on Ecology? This scavenger hunt is designed to help students practice skim reading, looking for context clues, and learn some useful vocabulary.

It’s perfect for EFL / ESL students at the B1/B2 level and can also be used for native English classes at grade levels 5th - 7th. With low prep, just print and hang, it contains 10 tips on how to be eco-friendly.

The scavenger hunt is designed so that students have to revisit and reread the reading passages multiple times when looking for code words. The answer to each question is located on a different reading passage card. Once students have answered all the questions, they unscramble the letters to reveal the final answer.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 10 reading passages

♥ answer sheets

♥ mission page

♥ directions

♥ teacher answer key

Options for use:

☻Independent Work

☻Pair Work

☻Sub plan

☻Stations

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These photosynthesis comic strip templates are a great idea for teachers and students learning about photosynthesis.

It includes 7 comic strip templates, a direction page, and a rubric for grading. It can be used in the classroom for hands-on projects, during science units on plants, or for assessments.

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These science vocabulary tiles are a fun way for students to manipulate content and show off their learning!

Set of tiles comes with a mixture of 189 vocabulary and other words for students to build their own mitosis "poetry." A blank set for you or students to add more words as needed is also included.

This assignment features 6 questions with links for students to explore and find answers, focusing on an important medical advancement.

Includes a comprehensive answer key.

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The "Color Your Heart" activity helps students learn about the human heart's structure and function by coloring a detailed diagram. Answer key included!

DNA and RNA Structure Clipart set is a fantastic way to enhance any classroom experience, whether it be a PowerPoint lesson, station activity, review game or classroom decor!

This Set Includes:

• DNA base pairs in 2 colors plus B&W
• 2 Simple DNA
• RNA with bases in 2 colors plus B&W
• DNA bases Structure + Uracil base for RNA
• Magnifying Lens Clipart

All Cliparts come in colors and the Black & White!

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This product focuses on the following areas: the parts of the ear - outer ear, ear canal, eardrum, cochlea, auditory nerve - vocabulary review and short answer questions, what each part of the ear does, labeling the parts of the ear on a diagram, who to see for a hearing test - audiologist, reviewing the decibel scale - dB, comparing faint noises to extremely loud noises, how to protect your ears, vocabulary for hearing aids and cochlear implants, if you know someone who has hearing loss, they will speak loudly, may mispronounce words, etc., what amplification devices people with hearing loss may have, some people with hearing loss may not use any amplification and they may use sign language instead, labeling different amplification equipment, inhalants - how they are dangerous and that they can cause hearing loss along with other health issues, two situations that relate with hearing loss and what students would do to handle hearing loss.

The Cell Cycle: How Cells Grow and Divide

The cell cycle is essential for understanding how organisms grow, repair tissues, and maintain healthy cell populations. This reading comprehension worksheet provides a comprehensive look at the stages of the cell cycle—interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. Perfect for high school biology, this resource dives into the details of cell growth, DNA replication, and the final division of cells. Students will gain a deep understanding of each phase and why checkpoints are necessary to regulate cell division.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Explanations: Breakdowns of interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis, and their roles in cell function and growth.
• Case Study: Focus on cancer and how mutations in the cell cycle (such as in the p53 gene) contribute to uncontrolled cell division.
• Assessment Questions: Includes multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions that reinforce key concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the phases of the cell cycle and the role each phase plays in cell division.
• Recognize the importance of checkpoints in regulating the cell cycle and preventing issues like uncontrolled cell growth.
• Analyze the implications of uncontrolled cell division, particularly in relation to cancer.

Why This Product is Great for Teachers:
This resource is excellent for deepening student understanding of the cell cycle and is ideal for sub plans or independent work. The thorough explanations and assessment questions make it easy to assess student comprehension and critical thinking.

Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.4: Determine the meaning of key terms in a scientific context.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7: Integrate and evaluate technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually.

Recommended For:
High School Biology, AP Biology, Life Science
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Bring the human respiratory system to life in your classroom with this dynamic 90-minute lesson designed for Grades 9–12. Centered around the engaging video “Respiratory System of the Human Body – How the Lungs Work!”, this lesson transforms complex anatomy and physiology into an accessible, student-friendly experience.

The lesson kicks off with a fun and interactive mind map activity to activate prior knowledge, then guides students through video-based learning with pause points for discussion and clarification. A comprehensive student worksheet reinforces key concepts with multiple-choice questions, labeling diagrams, vocabulary matching, short-answer responses, and even a creative writing task. You'll love how the material appeals to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners, while also promoting scientific literacy and critical thinking. Best of all, everything you need is ready to go—perfect for busy teachers who want a rich, standards-aligned lesson without the prep work.

Whether you're covering body systems or just need an engaging sub plan, this resource will help your students breathe easy while mastering essential biology content. Plug it in today and watch your class come alive with curiosity and understanding!

End of Year "Science Talk" Activity for Middle and High School Students

This resource features an engaging "Science Talk" activity that will have your students thinking, writing, speaking, and moving all in one class period during the last week of school! In this activity, they must choose between 6 different quotes about science and articulate why the quote aligns with their perspective. I use this lesson at the end of every year to see how my students' perspectives on science have developed and matured throughout the school year. This is perfect if you are looking for an engaging lesson plan during the one of the toughest weeks of the year!

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- Comprehensive Lesson Plan

- "Science Talk" Sheet for students to fill out

- 6 Corresponding "Science Quote" signs to hang up around your room

Though I utilize this product during the last week of school, it really can be used all year long. I hope that it is as successful in your class as it is in mine!

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"Spot the Danger: ABCDE Mole Check Activity with Tortillas"
Description:
Engage your students with this fun, hands-on activity that combines health education and creativity! In this lesson, students will use flour tortillas with burn marks to simulate moles and learn the ABCDE rule for identifying potentially dangerous skin moles. Perfect for high school health or science classes, this activity emphasizes the importance of early detection in preventing skin cancer.
What’s Included:

• Teacher Instructions: Step-by-step guide to setting up and facilitating the activity.
• Student Worksheet: Includes an observation chart for analyzing the “moles” and reflection questions to reinforce learning.
• ABC’s of Moles Reference: A simple explanation of the ABCDE rule (Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter, Evolving) for students to use during the activity.

What Students Will Do:

• Analyze the “moles” (burn marks) on their tortillas using the ABCDE criteria.
• Record their observations on the worksheet.
• Participate in a class discussion about their findings and the importance of protecting skin health.
• Reflect on how this knowledge applies to real-life mole checks and skin cancer prevention.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Engaging and Interactive: Students love the unique use of tortillas to simulate real-world scenarios.
• Memorable Learning: A creative way to teach life-saving skills that students can apply outside the classroom.
• Complete and Ready-to-Use: Includes everything you need to teach the activity effectively.

Perfect For:

• High School Health Science or Science Classes
• Cancer Awareness Lessons
• Skin Health and UV Safety Education

Standards Alignment:
This activity aligns with health education standards related to disease prevention, personal health, and understanding risk factors for cancer.
Make health education meaningful and interactive with this one-of-a-kind activity! Add "Spot the Danger: ABCDE Mole Check Activity" to your cart today!

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Use different skills from the Living Environment curriculum to help save a biosphere from an environment disaster!

There are 27 mammals animals' names to search for, this would be a great fun way to learn about mammals. It is a perfect activity for the class or to send your students home with it. Words are hidden in all directions and there may be some overlaps making this definitely a challenging puzzle.

You will get a PDF file of 6 pages ( 3 for the puzzles and the other 3 for the answers ).

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• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

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Cellular Processes: How Cells Stay Alive | Biology Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Help your students understand the vital processes that keep cells—and by extension, organisms—alive with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet.

Designed for high school biology students, this resource delves into key cellular processes, including metabolism, protein synthesis, and waste elimination. Each section explores how these processes work together to maintain homeostasis and ensure that cells function efficiently.

Key Topics Covered:

• Metabolism (catabolism and anabolism) and its role in energy production and storage
• The process of protein synthesis and its importance in cell function
• Waste elimination mechanisms like exocytosis and lysosomal activity
• The overall role of these processes in maintaining homeostasis

This worksheet includes a variety of question formats: multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions, providing a thorough check of student comprehension. Additionally, a case study on muscle cells during exercise allows students to apply biological concepts to real-world situations. A detailed answer key is provided to streamline grading and discussions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how cellular processes contribute to maintaining homeostasis
• Differentiate between catabolic and anabolic reactions
• Analyze how protein synthesis and waste elimination support cellular health

Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of scientific terms and concepts in context.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.8: Analyze how specific concepts develop over the course of a text.

Perfect for Courses:

• High School Biology
• AP Biology
• Life Science

This resource is a great tool for reinforcing essential biology concepts, making it ideal for independent study, review sessions, or as part of your sub plans. Its design encourages deeper understanding of cellular processes and fosters critical thinking in the context of real-life biological functions.
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This engaging 90-minute biology lesson introduces Grade 9–12 students to the human digestive system using the video “How the Digestive System Works”.

Students begin with a thought-provoking discussion to activate prior knowledge, followed by a focused video viewing with note-taking. The teacher then breaks down each organ's role in digestion, using diagrams and relatable analogies to deepen understanding. Students work in pairs to label the digestive system and map the journey of a sandwich through the body. Individual activities reinforce key vocabulary, the sequence of digestion, nutrient absorption, and common digestive issues. Students reflect on fun facts, such as why stool smells and how stomach acid functions. The lesson concludes with a class review of answers and an exit ticket for personal reflection.

This lesson blends visual, collaborative, and critical thinking strategies to ensure students not only understand the process of digestion but also appreciate how their own dietary habits affect their health. It's a hands-on, informative, and memorable exploration of a vital body system.

Empathy in Healthcare: Lessons from Patch Adams - Movie Discussion Worksheet with Answer Key

Description:
Explore empathy, patient-centered care, and ethical dilemmas in healthcare with this engaging movie discussion worksheet based on the film Patch Adams (1998). This resource includes an answer key to guide meaningful class discussions and reflections.

What's Included:

• Pre-Viewing Questions to spark curiosity and set expectations.
• During-Viewing Questions to keep students actively engaged with key themes.
• Post-Viewing Questions that promote critical thinking about empathy, ethics, and professionalism.
• Answer Key with sample responses to support educators and facilitate discussions.

Key Topics Covered:

• Patient-centered care and its impact on recovery.
• Humor and empathy as tools for building connections in healthcare.
• Ethical dilemmas and professionalism in medical practice.
• Reflection on modern healthcare practices and personal growth.

Perfect For:

• Health science, anatomy, and medical ethics classes.
• High school and early college students.

Classroom Use:
It encourages students to analyze real-world healthcare practices through the lens of the movie and prepares them to integrate empathy and ethics into their future careers.

Answer Key Included: Ready for immediate use to simplify grading and enhance discussions!

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