Middle Grades (6th-8th)

I’m starting my cell transport lesson with this fun 🫧 CELL MEMBRANE BUBBLE LAB 🫧

In this lab, students perform 4 tasks that model properties of the cell membrane.

This lab is so easy to set up and is always a student favorite.

To get step-by-step details and the link to a FREE lab sheet download, visit my blog 👇🏼

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To kick off our cells unit, my Bio students participated in a CELL ORGANELLES SPEED DATING ACTIVITY!

Students were assigned an organelle to research and created a dating profile. Then, they “dated” each other to learn more about the different organelles that are found in cells.

I served punch and put tea light candles in the desk. @maniacsinthemiddle came in clutch with her ❤️ love-themed playlist on Spotify (search Miss Bensko to find it).

It was the best day! 🤩

To use in your classroom, head to👇🏼
www.thetrendyscienceteacher.com/date

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Most of my bio students come to me with no understanding of chemical reactions. (Our students take Bio before Physical Science or Chem.)

I find that it’s really difficult to teach “Chemistry of Life” if students don’t understand basic Chem.

I decided that I would do the elephant toothpaste demo so that when I’m teaching about Chem Rxns, students will have something to help them visualize the process.

I always love this demo. It makes me want to teach Physical Science again.

Here’s the recipe that most groups used:

To get a good reaction…

50 mL 30% Hydrogen peroxide
5-10 mL dish detergent
20 mL Potassium iodide solution (1M)
a few drops of food coloring

The best reaction was in a 1000 mL flask

*Note: the last group in the video doubled their recipe! 😉

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Last week, my forensics students learned about @the_innocence_project. They researched people that had been exonerated through TIP and created a banner to showcase their work. I love how they turned out!

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Another day…. another lab 🥼

Today in Biology, students tested their knowledge of macromolecules with this engaging Macromolecules Murder Mystery 🕵️‍♀️

For this lab and more fun ways to teach macros, head to www.thetrendyscienceteacher.com/macros

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This HOMER-o-stasis lab is 🔥!!!

To model homeostasis, my students were tasked with keeping Homer alive for 5 minutes by keeping his fluid levels, electrolyte concentration, and body temperature constant.

The only problem was that Homer had a slight leak, making it difficult to keep him alive. 🥴

I have included set-up instructions and a link to download this lab over on my blog:

www.thetrendyscienceteacher.com/homeostasis

Your students are going to love this one!!!

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