Middle School Biology Activities
Interactive Drag and Drop Build an Animal Cell
By Science Undercover
Use Google Slides to drag and drop organelles into a cell!
Science: Biology, Forces, Physics Equations, Periodic Table Recap | Task Cards
By Nardine Mettry
Embark on a scientific adventure with these 15 engaging task cards, designed to spark curiosity and test knowledge across various science topics (suitable for up to grade 8). These versatile cards can be used in multiple ways to cater to different learning styles and classroom settings.
What's Included?
- 15 Task Cards: related to a diverse range of topics, including:
- General biology (e.g., plant adaptations, animal classification)
- Physics equations and forces (e.g., gravity, motion)
- Periodic table knowledge (e.g., element properties, chemical reactions)
- Answer Key: A separate answer key provides the solutions for all the task cards, allowing students to check their work and identify areas for further exploration.
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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Cicada's Life Cycle Nonfiction Article and Simple STEM Challenge
By Science and STEAM Team
Students will learn about the life cycle of cicadas! They will also learn about Brood X.
These amazing insects only appear every 17 years! There is an article, questions with an answer key, suggested videos, and even a simple STEM Challenge. Students are challenged to make a device that best muffles sound!!
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Herbivores Animals Names Fun Vocabulary Word Search Worksheets Puzzles
By Zaazoua Mostapha
There are 19 herbivore animals' names to search for, split over 2 word search puzzles, this would be a great fun way to learn about herbivore 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 ).
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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Biology Lab - Keeping Cut Flowers Fresh Design Lab
By Ms Churchs Classroom
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.
Charles Darwin | Video-Based | EFL/ESL Lesson Plan | Listening Comprehension
By Miss Clever Cookie
This no prep video-based lesson teaches about the life and legacy of Charles Darwin. It's specifically designed for children/teens at the A2/B1 level.
It's based on an English Heritage youtube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NFfSLlCawE).
It includes pre-watching, while-watching and post-watching activities which focus on listening comprehension and vocabulary, as well as teaching about an important figure of British history.
What is included:
- a word-definition matching exercise to pre-teach vocabulary
- two listening comprehension exercises (Reorder the sentences; True or False?)
- an internet quest - writing practice
- a key
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Earth Day Virtual Field Trip - 3D Expeditions Worksheet for Middle School
By Danielle Mortimore
Looking for an interactive activity for Earth Day? This activity and worksheet takes the students on a tour of numerous ecosystems using Google's 3D Expeditions. It can be self-paced with students answering questions along the way or teacher-led with you in the front acting as the tour guide. Perfect for a sub plans or a last minute Earth Day lesson plan.
This activity includes...
- Teacher notes and instructions
- Brief history of Earth Day
- Suggested activities for students to do at home for Earth Day
- Student worksheet featuring instructions and 24 short answer questions
- Bonus activity at the end
Tennessee State Standards
- 6.LS2.1: Evaluate and communicate the impact of environmental variables on population size.
- 6.LS2.4: Using evidence from climate data, draw conclusions about the patterns of abiotic and biotic factors in different biomes.
- 6.LS2.6: Research the ways in which an ecosystem has changed over time in response to changes in physical conditions, population balances, human interactions, and natural catastrophes.
- 6.LS4.1: Explain how changes in biodiversity would impact ecosystem stability and natural resources.
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.
- MS-LS2-4: Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.
Photosynthesis Process Comic Strip Drawing
By Dotty's Printables
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: Making Honey - Extension or Early Finisher
By Brittany Henderson
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
Red Fox Anatomy Unit Study: Printable Worksheets for Nature and Science Learning
By The Student Worksheets
Red Fox Anatomy Unit Study: Printable Worksheets for Nature and Science Learning
Explore the fascinating world of fox anatomy with this comprehensive digital download! Perfect for homeschoolers and nature enthusiasts, this anatomy worksheet and study guide combines elementary science with hands-on learning. Ideal for fox unit studies, nature study, or as part of your nature curriculum, these homeschool printables offer engaging activities to learn about the red fox. Includes detailed anatomy printables, science worksheets, and a fun approach to anatomy unit studies. Start your educational journey today!
What’s Inside:
- Label a Fox: Below is a list of body parts to label on the picture of a fox.
- Fun Fact Quiz: Test your knowledge about foxes with fun and engaging questions!
- Coloring Activity: Let’s color a fox and bring it to life with your favorite shades.
- Dot-to-Dot Fox: Let’s create a fox using dots and reveal the hidden image.
- Creative Drawing: Draw your own fox and let your imagination run wild!
Printable Biology Quotes Jigsaw Puzzle Template - Fun Science Games Activities
By The Students Palace
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.
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Essential Biology - Fungi Nature’s Decomposers - 4 Paragraphs w/Questions
By Quick Assignment Central
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.
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How To Plant a Seed Worksheets | Grow a Plant Sequencing Worksheets | Spring
By Innovative Classroom Ideas
Teaching children to cultivate their own food will benefit them in the long run. Students can learn how to produce their own flowers or veggies and how to take care of their plants by using this steps to planting a seed worksheet. With kids in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade, utilize these plant sequencing worksheet pages. All you need to do is print the worksheet on plant growth from the pdf file, and you'll be set for spring science.
The enjoyable activities in this more than 40-page plant sequencing worksheet center on cultivating a plant while honing your sequencing skills. For a spring or plant theme, these kindergarten spring worksheets are entertaining. Simply include these instructions for planting a seed worksheet pack into your daily routine for spring math exercises that require no preparation. With toddlers, kindergarteners, and first-graders, use these sequencing planting a seed worksheets.
Some activities included in this pack:
- First book - children read a sentence and color in the picture.
- Second book - contains lines for students to write, in note form or in sentences, the materials needed to grow a plant and then the steps they need to follow to be able to grow their own flowers or vegetables.
- Cut and paste - cut out the plant growing sequencing steps and paste them in the correct order.
- Dice game - There is a fun roll and create game in which children will need access to a dice. If you don’t have a dice, I have included one that children can make. In this game, children roll the dice and draw parts of the plant that corresponds with the number they rolled.
- Vocabulary cards
- Handwriting practice
- Ordering cards.
- Story writing
- Spelling
- Word walls
- And more
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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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Reptiles and Amphibians Adapted Notes and Review
By Sign with me TOD
In this product, Reptiles and Amphibians Adapted Notes and Review, students will learn about reptiles, facts about them will be shared, what reptiles are, the temperature inside a reptile and amphibian's body, facts about amphibians, a life cycle of an alligator, frog and salamander are included in this product. Students will then answer questions regarding each life cycle. Throughout the product, students will answer short answer comprehension questions and fill in the blank questions to ensure comprehension after reviewing notes. At the end of this product, there is a template for students to complete the reptiles and amphibians research report. Students will choose two reptiles and two amphibians and research facts about them, find out where they live, what color they are, how long they live for, and the kind of climate the reptile/amphibian lives in.
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Life Cycle of Salmon fish Science Unit Worksheet with Fun Facts
By Create Learn Inspire Grow
Explore the incredible journey of salmon from egg to adult with this engaging four-page resource! Perfect for teachers and students alike, this printable includes informative content, interactive activities, and fun facts to enhance learning.
By Bright Classroom Ideas Marketplace
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
By Language Arts Excellence
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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FREE! Animal Name Begin with "F" Word Search Puzzle Worksheet Activity
By SheetHub
Need a quick and engaging activity for your students? This ANIMAL NAME BEGIN WITH "F" classification word search is the perfect solution! Use it as a bell ringer, homework assignment, or a fun way to introduce new vocabulary. With words hidden in every direction, this puzzle will keep your students entertained and learning.
Have fun! Word searches are a great way to exercise your brain and improve your vocabulary. Enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of finding all the hidden words!
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All About Bats Halloween Time Fun – Puzzles, Free Bonus Photo Mini Posters
By Reading Club Fun
Halloween Time! Bats are mysterious, fascinating and a bit scary. So, kids will love to learn more about them and to see how they live.
This packet of resources includes:
- Two-page Activity Set (Batty About Bats): with large crossword about characteristics of bats; idioms that relate to bats; second crossword about bat echolocation; fill-in puzzle about the benefits of bats; and true-false puzzle with bat facts.
- Word Search Puzzle – with 40 vocabulary words that reinforce words used in the Activity Set
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- Bat Life Cycle Poster – with original drawings and explanations
- Bat Ultrasound Poster – with graph and explanation of how bats "see" with sound
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- Cavern and Bat Poster – with photos and original art (featuring Luray Caverns, VA)
- Famous Bats Poster – featuring the Vampire Bat and Golden-Crowned Flying Fox
- How Bats Help Humans Photo – intended for sharing on a screen (it is a very dark photo, so it might be difficult to print), this shows a bat pollinating a plant in the desert, a beautiful photo of nature