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Video Worksheets on Animals and Biology
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.
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Frog Dissection Resources
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…
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How to Explain Taxonomy to Basic Biology Students
Tips for teaching taxonomy to your biology class. Includes links to student activities.
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Taxonomy – The Science of Classifying Organisms
Why do we need a system to classify and name organisms? Here are some common names: Common names can be misleading. A sea monkey is a type of shrimp. A spider monkey is not a spider, and a sea horse is fish. Sea cucumbers are strange little invertebrates that are related to starfish. Common names…
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Dragonfly Textbook Reading Guides
These worksheets are tailored to the current textbook: Biology by Miller and Levine (commonly called the Dragonfly book) Most are specifically targeted to chapter sections – as in, students read the section of the chapter and answer very straightforward questions as they read. I originally designed the reading guides to encourage freshman students to read the…
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Plants Lessons and Teaching Resources
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 –…
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Animal Groups and Phyla
A phylum is the next category beneath kingdom. Most biology textbooks are organized by phyla with chapters covering topics such as “reptiles” or “mammals”. This collection includes various worksheets related to animal groups. Introductory Slides and Overview of the Animal Kingdom Animal Symmetry – identify types of symmetryAnimal Phyla Matching – match the phylum…
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Cells Activities and Teaching Resources
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…
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Animal Anatomy and Dissection Resources
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…
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Ecology Teaching Resources
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…
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Practice Quizzes for Biology Learners
List of quizzes for anatomy and biology classes, these are self-grading and used for practice; organized by topic.
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The Biology Corner
Biology is the study of life and living organisms, from the smallest bacteria to giant sequoias. Biologists use observation and experimentation to gain an understanding about the natural world. Branches of biology include anatomy, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, ecology, genetics, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, and zoology. Many people entering the field of biology…
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About Biologycorner
Biology is the study of living organisms, from the smallest bacteria to giant sequoias. Biologists use observation and experimentation to gain an understanding about the natural world. Branches of biology include anatomy, biotechnology, botany, cell biology, ecology, genetics, medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, and zoology. As a course, biology encompasses four main themes: About Me…