8th Grade Biology Activities

In this project, you will research a specific type of cell (animal, plant, or microorganism), learn about its structure, function, and role within an organism, and create a visual and written report to showcase their findings. This project also includes a presentation component!

Spare some time in your class? How about this FUN & DIVERSE TASK CARDS BUNDLE!

How to Use This Resource?

• Whole Class Game: Scoot! Get your students moving with a fun game of Scoot. Place the task cards around the classroom and have students rotate, answering the question at each station before moving on.
• Fast Finishers' Challenge: Challenge early finishers to tackle these task cards as an enriching activity to solidify their understanding.
• Scientific Scavenger Hunt: Turn your classroom or schoolyard into a scientific scavenger hunt! Hide the task cards around the designated area and have students hunt for them, answering the questions they find.
• Science Jenga! Add a scientific twist to the classic game of Jenga! Number the Jenga blocks and assign each number to a specific task card. When a player pulls a block, another player reads the corresponding card and the first player answers the question.
• Formative Assessments: Use these task cards as quick quizzes or formative assessments to gauge student understanding of various science concepts.
• Interactive Whiteboard Fun: Project the task cards on your interactive whiteboard and have students brainstorm answers together as a class.

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• Several of the resources incorporate ELA too!

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There are 19 jungle animals' names to search for, this would be a great fun way to learn about jungle 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 2 pages ( one for the puzzle and the other one for the answers ).

Note: If you want it just black and white you can adjust your printer settings to black and white which saves on printing costs.

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Discover the secrets to prolonging the lifespan of cut flowers in this engaging biology lab. Students will design and execute their unique experiments to explore methods for maintaining the freshness and beauty of floral arrangements. Enhance your understanding of plant physiology while cultivating creativity in this hands-on learning experience.

Experimental Design

• Encourage students to think critically and design their unique experiments.
• Provide guidelines for selecting variables, controls, and measurement methods.

Data Collection and Analysis

• Explain the importance of accurate data collection and proper record-keeping.
• Suggest methods for quantifying floral freshness, such as visual assessment, petal discoloration, and stem length measurement.

Discussion and Conclusion

• Encourage students to analyze and interpret their data.
• Guide them in drawing conclusions based on their experimental findings.
• Foster critical thinking skills by prompting students to propose further research questions and improvements to their experimental designs.

Fun and engaging way to teach MEADOW vocabulary - fauna and flora. Contains 29 I Have, Who Has...? cards and a memory game. It teaches animals and plants commonly found in North American meadows - 28 words in total. Low prep, just print out and cut up.

Would you rather teach European flora & fauna? Check out this European edition.

Contains:

29 I Have, Who Has...? cards

1 memory game

How to use:

1. I Have, Who Has? Card Game

Print out, cut up. It can be played in small or large groups. Hand out all of

the cards to pupils, each has roughly the same number of cards. The student

with the 1st card starts by asking Who has...? The pupil with the matching

card replies and asks Who has...? The game finishes when pupils get to the

last card.

During the activity teacher monitors the correct use of articles (A / AN).

2. Memory Game

Print out and cut up. It can be played in small groups. For bigger classes

print out several times and play in a number of groups. Students look for pairs.

TIP: Print a copy for each student and use as a picture dictionary. Students

cut out the pictures, glue them into their notebooks and add

descriptions.

Language covered in this product:

1. ant
2. caterpillar
3. fly
4. grasshopper
5. ladybug
6. butterfly
7. dragonfly
8. bee
9. bumble bee
10. centipede
11. earthworm
12. snail
13. vole
14. mole
15. molehill
16. whitetail deer
17. cottontail rabbit
18. pheasant
19. lizard
20. garter snake
21. frog
22. clover
23. thistle
24. daisy
25. black-eyed Susan
26. dandelion
27. stinging nettle
28. mushroom

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Teach biomes with Halloween creatures! This lesson is perfect before or after Halloween. Students will analyze graphs and use context clues to figure out which biome each creature belongs to.

Includes...

• Worksheet for students to fill out
• Script for kicking this engaging and fun activity off
• Keys in the speaker notes

Teacher note: I would print these, laminate them and put them in file folder with the creature file number on them to make them more mysterious and really get students excited about it! Each group gets one creature and then must identify which biome it belongs to. Buy the bundle for the slides that go along this activity!

Tennessee States Standards

• 6.LS2.4 - Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes, specifically the tundra, taiga, deciduous forest, desert, grasslands, rainforest, marine, and freshwater ecosystems.

NGSS - Middle School

• MS-LS2-1 - Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
• MS-LS2-3 - Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

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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Chemical and physical changes are all around us! This resource is a fun way to explore chemical and physical changes in the context of honey production. Connect chemistry and biology with this extension assignment. Perfect for end of unit or early finishers.

Students are tasked with:

• Investigating honey production through the lens of chemical and physical changes
• Filling out a response sheet that gets them identifying changes in the process and why these changes are important for bees, other animals and humans.

Note: To be successful in completing this assignment student should have prior knowledge of chemical/physical changes, signs of chemical/physical changes and beginner knowledge of reactants, products and how chemical reactions are written.

To help guide students exploration of the topic included is a Google Slides presentation that:

• Explains honey production from nectar to jar
• Gives examples of the chemical and physical changes
• Helps connect chemical and physical changes to characteristics of honey
• Has videos to help enforce concepts

This assignment is ready-to-use and easy to implement in your classroom with little to no prep. 

Includes:

• PDF printable version
• Google Slides version to assign digitally
• Google Slides about the production of honey

Fun Biology Jigsaw Puzzle Template Puzzles is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages. Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of fall Leaves Lettering setting. After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

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Key Features:

• 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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Learn more about animals with the aid of this animal report template, which is ideal for kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students. Children will discover fascinating facts about animals: habitats, their place in the wild, what they eat, where they live, who their predators are, and much more as they conduct research and complete the Animal Report! For a biology or zoology curriculum, this is an excellent addition. Complete one report, or several reports, for each category of animal. You can play and learn by just printing the pdf file containing the animal research project templates!

With the aid of these no prep entertaining Animal Report templates, children can learn about a variety of animals, including their habitat, where they live, classification, and more. Teachers, homeschoolers, and parents will find these animal report forms extremely useful to utilize with any program. They work well as a summer learning aid to prevent summertime loss, in conjunction with an animal study or a field trip to the zoo. Use these worksheets for animal reports with kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth graders.

These worksheets are available in both simple lines and ruled lines. Each of the following classifications has an animal report worksheet: bird, fish, mammal, reptile, amphibian, insect, general, mollusks, and crustaceans.

✅✅ For pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and first-grade:

These worksheets on animals are very beneficial. For younger students, they have handwriting lines to help with clarity. They will consist of items like:

• Description of the Animal Classification
• What do they eat
• How big does it get
• Where does it live (habitat & location on a map)
• Interesting Facts
• Place for student to draw or place a picture

✅✅ For grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6:

More information about the animals can be found in the animal report templates. They consist of:

• Description of each animal classification
• What do they eat
• Babies, what are they called
• What is its habitat & where does it live
• How big does it get
• Who are it’s predators
• Interesting Facts
• Draw or place a picture

ℹ️ Hint: The Animal Report Form Printable is based on my concept that students should write reports on each animal class. One of the three cover options (two in black and white and one in color for your student to color) can then be added. In addition to learning about a wide range of animals, children would also gain an understanding of the various categories into which animals are classified. There are individual Animal Report Forms with descriptions for the following Animal Classifications:

• Bird Class
• Fish Class
• Amphibian Class
• Reptile Class
• Mammal Class
• Insect Class
• Crustacean Class
• Mollusks Class

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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!

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• 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
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This product includes notes for students who should focus on the important details of life cycles of plants and animals

Vocabulary words that are emphasized in this packet include: life cycles, changes that occur during life cycles, plant life cycle, stamen, petals, pistil, germination, pollen, embryo, life span of trees, life cycle of a ladybug, life cycle of an alligator, life cycle of people, metamorphosis, offspring, adult, larva, pupa, and life span of mammals.

These notes can also be used as adapted notes for students who need more support. This packet includes notes with short answer questions based on what was reviewed in the notes. There is a review packet attached that includes fill in the blank questions. Keys are provided on each page to help students when figuring out the correct answer. .

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Photosynthesis is the method through which green plants and some other organisms convert light energy into chemical energy. In green plants, light energy is absorbed during photosynthesis and utilized to transform water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and organic compounds rich in energy.

It would be unthinkable to undervalue the significance of photosynthesis in sustaining life on Earth. If photosynthesis stopped, there would quickly be minimal food or other organic materials on Earth. The majority of organisms would vanish, and eventually Earth's atmosphere would be almost lacking in gaseous oxygen. The only organisms that could survive in such conditions would be chemosynthetic bacteria, which can harness the chemical energy from specific inorganic compounds and are therefore independent of light energy conversion.

Utilize this useful lesson plan to instruct your students on the process of photosynthesis. Numerous activities are included, intended to take approximately 90 minutes. Photocopiable worksheets for students and their answers are also included at the end.

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!

Product includes:

- 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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Do you need an engaging activity to help students better understand diabetes? Do you want an inclusive classroom that fosters community? Then download this World Diabetes Day Activity for Middle School or High School Health resource! Students will learn the facts and figures, effects on physical & mental health, innovative technologies, ways to support peers with diabetes, and more! Some research questions students will locate easily while with others, they will have to explore deeper to find the correct answers.

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
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• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
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Are you looking for a hands-on, inquiry-based lab for your middle school students that demonstrates natural selection? This lab will do just that as it guides students to act as birds in a forest as they prey on skittles to see how the adaptation of camouflage helps a species survive. They will then collect data to see how the organisms with the fittest traits survive. The lab can be completed in one day and the graph and reflection questions will most likely take a second day to complete.

The simulation activity includes warm up questions, step by step instructions, a data table, line graph, and reflection questions. Students also use math skills to calculate population percentages and display them on a line graph.

Materials needed: skittles & green paper or green napkins (optional: polka dot napkins)

An answer key is included.

Your students will:

• Engage in visual and hands-on learning
• Apply knowledge
• Practice concepts 
• Collect data
• Analyze data
• Draw conclusions
• Use math skills
• Explore real world application of science knowledge

This Animal Cell Collaborative Poster promotes TEAMWORK and COMMUNICATION, while teaching students about the organelles in animal cells.

This activity includes 25 images that make up a large animal cell, meant to display on a bulletin board or on the wall.

Size is 53" x 39 "

All images include numbers so that students are using a consistent color code. If a student's image does not include a number, they will have to talk with their classmates to determine what colors they need to be using. This really encourages TEAMWORK and COMMUNICATION.

How to Use This Product (page included with purchase):

• Print out the 25 images from the pdf document
• Pass out the “Animal Cell Collaborative Poster Guide” that includes the color code
• Once students have the coloring completed, arrange images according to the table included. The correct corresponding position can be found on the top left corner of each image
• Staple the final product to a bulletin board. You can also tape your images to the wall

You and your students will be PROUD of your final display!

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Thank you for checking out my product! This makes a great review activity or for a sub plan!  It has three parts to it.  The first is an abiotic / biotic sort where the students drag each factor to the correct box.  The second is primary and secondary circles with scenarios presented and the students have to cut and paste the scenario in the correct circle.  The third is pioneer species.  There are six pictures, and the students have to move the correct pictures into the pioneer species rectangle.

This is a google slide so you could embed into a canvas assignment and each student could do it and then submit it.  It could be shared and then each student would have to make a copy in order to work in it then submit their own copy.