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Nucleic Acid
In this chromosome worksheet students complete a crossword puzzle by answering questions on DNA, nucleic acids, nucleotides and RNA.
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Taxonomy
In this biology worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle with 39 questions on taxonomy. They identify the different classification systems used in biology.
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Characteristics of Living Things
Seventh graders identify the characteristics of living and non-living things. In this biology lesson, 7th graders define vocabulary words as they go through the lesson. They answer a crossword puzzle after class discussion.
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The History of Life
In this history of life learning exercise, learners review 4 vocabulary words associated with the beginnings of life. Students place these terms into a crossword puzzle and then complete 2 fill in the blank questions.
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Classification of Organisms
In this classification activity, students complete a crossword puzzle with 17 clues about vocabulary pertaining to the classification of organisms.
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An Egg Studies Activity
In this eggs activity, students click on the links to learn about eggs, make a table about eggs, and answer short answer questions. Students complete 15 questions.
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The Master Puppeteer
Students write a diary from Jiro's point of view that includes dates and locations. Jiro is the main character of the book The Master Puppeteer. They role-play their favorite scenes from the book using dress-up, and correct accents....
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Bound for Oregon
Students engage in a novel study using the layered curriculum style of unit. The unit has many different types of activities that have different ratings of difficulty. This allows for a great deal of differentiation.
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Extensions - Biology Review Unit
Learners engage in a variety of activities in order to review a Biology unit. For example, they research the Bird Flu, it's history, how it is spread, what has been done about it, what better options exist for controlling or removing it....
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Lupita Ma¿¿ana
Students join Lupita and her brother Salvador, as they go on a journey to the United States in hopes of having a better life for their family. On their journey, they are doing activities that help them earn points. The goal is to earn...
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Jump Ship to Freedom
Sixth graders engage in a variety of activities in order to complete a layered unit in Social Studies. The class completes a literature study for the book Jump Ship To Freedom. The activities are graded and built into a portfolio.
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Blood Vessels & Circulation
High schoolers participate in a layered curriculum designed lesson in order to study the cardiovascular system of the human body. The assessments and activities are student centered.
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Introduction to Nutrition and Gardening
Students examine the different parts of a plant and each ones role. In this exploratory lesson students complete several activities including a game of charades.
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Escape From Slavery
Students make a timeline of Frederick Douglass' life. They role play your favorite scene from the story. Students write at least 5 journal entries from Frederick Douglass' point of view.
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The Shark Callers
Young scholars engage in a layered curriculum do some of the following: Analysis of Andy and Kaleku's lives. Include their lives, family, culture, traditions, and the parallelism in each other's lives.
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility
Jefferson Lab: Science Crossword Puzzles Cell Structure [Pdf]
Find out what you know about cell structure by completing this crossword puzzle!
Cells Alive
Cells Alive:organelle Crossword #2
A crossword to help review the terms and definitions associated with organelles.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Root Word Lessons
This is an index of links to activities using root words. These activities are separated into 3 levels of difficulty. These interactive, vocabulary puzzles and activities use Latin and Greek "roots and cells" to help unlock word...