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6 Brilliant Facts About Bacteria and Viruses (and how to teach them without a prep spiral)
6 brilliant bacteria and virus facts that hook middle and high school students fast. Learn classroom-ready ways to teach microbes with Two Truths & a Lie, quick bell ringers, and Micro-CER writing. Includes mind-blowing topics like bacteriophages, giant viruses, bioluminescence, magnetotactic bacteria, “electric” bacteria, and the 1:1 human cell to bacteria cell ratio.
Jan 105 min read


Key Genetics Practice Problems with Simple Punnett Squares
Help your students master Punnett squares with simple, classroom ready genetics practice problems. This blog post shares step by step examples, monohybrid and dihybrid crosses, plus engaging worksheet and sketch activities using coins and dice for middle and high school science.
Dec 4, 20259 min read


Why I Like Teaching Genetics with a Variety of Resources
Discover how to make genetics unforgettable with a varied mix of resources for middle and high school science. This post explores using reading passages, worksheets, projects, debates and hands-on probability activities to teach heredity, traits and genetic engineering in an engaging, low-prep way.
Dec 1, 20256 min read


Genetics Problems to Ensure Bio Practice + Answers
Comprehensive genetics unit for middle & high school: monohybrid & dihybrid inheritance, traits, DNA & RNA, genetic engineering, and population adaptations. Includes leveled readings, practice problems, activities, and assessments - ready to teach and differentiate.
Sep 23, 20254 min read


Using a Dihybrid Cross Activity with Answer Key
Engage students with an easy dice-roll dihybrid cross activity! Free tips, 4×4 Punnett squares, answer key, and six creature sketches - perfect for busy biology teachers. Visit & grab your resource!
May 23, 20255 min read


Genetics Punnett Squares Sketch Activity for Practice
Coin-flip Punnett Squares genetics sketch activity—printable practice worksheet set with 2 levels & 5 creatures. Perfect for science teachers. Download today!
May 7, 20254 min read


A Meiosis & Mitosis Webquest to Answer Cell Questions
A comprehensive Meiosis & Mitosis webquest with lesson plans, critical thinking scaffolds, and high quality resources for science teachers.
Mar 10, 20259 min read


Mitosis & Meiosis Resources for Cell Cycle Lessons
Mitosis & meiosis resources for dynamic cell cycle lessons—readings, projects & worksheets for today’s science teachers!
Mar 5, 20257 min read


Mapping Ecosystems: Why Understanding the Dance of Nature is Crucial for Our Future
A brief blog post about why mapping and understanding ecosystems are so important and critical.
Aug 19, 20244 min read


Critical Science Education: The Carbon Cycle - A brief primer
A brief primer on the Carbon Cycle. Perfect for teachers bringing this science topic to their students.
Jul 4, 20243 min read


Exploring Neurobiology: A Guide for Middle and High School Teachers
A brief primer on neurobiology also known as neuroscience to teach middle and high school science students. It could help biology teachers.
Jun 4, 20243 min read


Animal Architects: How Wildlife Shapes Our World
While humans often consider themselves the planet's primary architects, the animal kingdom has been sculpting Earth's landscapes and...
Apr 23, 20243 min read
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