These are videos that I show in class, either in their entirety of just clips. The worksheets simply ask questions that can be answered as the movie progress, which helps keep students focused.

Frog dissections serve as a pivotal educational tool for several reasons. Firstly, they provide students with a tangible exploration of vertebrate anatomy, allowing them to observe firsthand the intricate structures and systems that comprise an organism’s body. By dissecting frogs, students can identify organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and intestines, fostering a deeper…

These worksheets don’t fall into the other categories and can be used in a variety of ways.  I am very fond of graphic organizers as a way for students to learn the “big picture” rather than memorize isolated facts.  Venn diagrams are also a useful tool for comparing concepts. Student Activities First Day Activities –…

Botany is the study of plants.  Students in general biology class are usually required to learn the basic form and function of plants.  The coloring pages are a great resource to teach plant anatomy. Basic Coloring and Reading Worksheets Flower Coloring – color the parts of a flower; stamen, pistil, ovary, petals Leaf Coloring –…

Genetics includes the study of heredity, or how traits are passed from parents to offspring.   The topics of genetics vary and are constantly changing as we learn more about the genome and how we are influenced by our genes. Inheritance Patterns and Punnett Squares Notes and Slides on Mendelian Genetics – basic lesson to introduce…

Microscope Activities Introduction to the Microscope – E Lab – explore how to use a light microscope (Letter E Slides) Microscope Coloring – label and color the parts of the microscope Label the Microscope – simple graphic to practice identifying microscope parts Guide to Using the Light Microscope – step-by-step instructions on how to focus…

Evolution is often called the “unifying theory of biology” because it organizes all of the observations gathered by biologists and proposes and explanation for those observations.    All state standards for teaching science include a section on evolution (sometimes called adaptation or change over time). Related Page: Animal Groups – Organized by Phyla Evolution Evolution: Fact,…

Lab Safety and Equipment Use Scientific Method Puzzle – a simple crossword puzzle to practice vocabulary of the scientific method Lab Safety Contract – students sign this contract after learning about lab safety Measure a Bean – basic lab on measurements and collecting data Tools and Measurements – how to use various tools in the…

Frog Frog dissections have been a standard for biology classrooms for decades. Frog Specimens available on Amazon or through biological supply companies. Complete Frog Dissection Packet – handout for students that includes the external and internal anatomy, brain, and leg bones. Includes a list of terms to study for lab practical. Frog Dissection Labeled Images…

Ecology is a large theme, and often not given full coverage in a biology class due to time constraints.  Below are some basic lessons on ecology and environmental science. Looking for lessons and activities related to plants? See Plant Lessons and Teaching Resources Google Slides and Notes on Ecology Populations and Communities Google Slides and…