Higher Education Biology Resources

Make your ESL biology classroom look different from a regular education room by considering these flashcards animals' common & scientific names.

Each card takes up 1/12 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 84 animals for a total of 7 pages ( 12 cards per page). Check out the preview of some pages in the pictures. They each feature the common name in English and the scientific name. To help aid meaning, I've included colored real pictures.

The 84 animals included are: Ant, Arabian camel, African elephant, Albatross, Alpaca, Asian Elephant, Bat, Bird, Brown Tree Snake, Gaur, Goat, Bear, Polar bear, Sun bear, Blackbuck, Black rat, Buffalo, Bulbul, Butterfly, Cat, Cheetah, Chinkara, Cobra, Cockroach, Common Myna, Cow, Crocodile, Deer, Dog, Dolphin, Eagle, Elephant, Fish, Red fox, Gavial or Gharial, Giraffe, Great horned owl, Hen, Hippopotamus, Horse, House crow, Housefly, House mouse, House sparrow, House wall Lizard, Indian Cobra, Parrot, Indian Python, Kashmir stag or hangul, King cobra, Koel, Leopard or panther, Monkey, Mosquito, Lion, Lizard, Nilgai, Peacock, Pig, Prawn, Rabbit, Rat, Rat snake, Rattle snake, Rhesus monkey, Rhinoceros, Sea snake, Sheep, Siberian crane, Snakehead, Sparrow, Spider, Starfish, Tiger, Tiger Snake, Wild Ass, Wild boar, Wolf, Zebra, Earthworm, Grasshopper, Honey Bee, Pigeon, Snake.

Use these 84 fun and colorful cards to explore animals' common & scientific names - cut them and use them as flashcards, a bulletin board or wall display, a memory matching game, or the foundation for the more difficult practice of your choice.

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Are you a Biology teacher introducing your high school students to Mendelian Heredity? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 25 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Define genetics, hereditary traits.

✦ Explain the terms: gene, allele, dominant, recessive, phenotype, genotype, pure, hybrid.

✦ Dominance Monohybridism.

✦ Non-dominance Monohybridism.

✦ Steps for making factorial analysis.

✦ Explain test cross.

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• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

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Creating a presentation on isolation precautions involves defining them as preventive measures in healthcare to prevent infection spread. Three types exist: contact, droplet, and airborne precautions. Examples include gloves for contact, masks for droplet, and N95 respirators for airborne.

DNA and RNA Structure Clipart set is a fantastic way to enhance any classroom experience, whether it be a PowerPoint lesson, station activity, review game or classroom decor!

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• DNA base pairs in 2 colors plus B&W
• 2 Simple DNA
• RNA with bases in 2 colors plus B&W
• DNA bases Structure + Uracil base for RNA
• Magnifying Lens Clipart

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Lay out clearly and concisely what you want your students to know about each phase of mitosis, using this handy chart.

This table maps out the exact breakdown I use with my tutoring students if they've been overwhelmed or stumped by their biology teacher's explanation.

What's included:

+ key events in prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase

+ vocabulary definitions

+ color-coding mnemonics to aid understanding (prophase and telophase mirror each other!)

+ BONUS: cytokinesis (and how it differs in animal cells vs plant cells)

Example uses:

+ add it to the end of your lecture notes as a recap

+ hand it out as a supplement to practice questions on identifying what stage of mitosis a cell is in based on a microscopy image or a sketch

+ provide it as a summary study guide for a unit test on mitosis

Suited for intro high school biology, AP Biology, IB Biology SL/HL, intro college biology, and MCAT.

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From DNA to Proteins: Understanding Transcription and Translation - Biology Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Explore the molecular mechanics of life with this in-depth reading comprehension worksheet on transcription and translation, the essential processes that turn genetic information into proteins. Perfect for high school biology classes, this resource guides students through the steps of transcription, where DNA is copied into mRNA, and translation, where mRNA directs the assembly of proteins in the ribosome. With clear explanations, real-world examples, and a case study on mutations in protein synthesis, this worksheet deepens students’ understanding of genetics and cellular function.

What’s included:

• A comprehensive reading (~1,200 words) covering transcription, translation, and how DNA codes are converted into functional proteins.
• A case study exploring how mutations in the DNA sequence can impact protein synthesis and lead to genetic disorders.
• Thought-provoking questions, including 3 multiple-choice, 4 matching, 3 fill-in-the-blank, and 3 short-answer questions to reinforce learning.
• An easy-to-use teacher answer key.
• Worksheet that focus on text-based learning and comprehension.

Why it’s great for your classroom: This worksheet is an ideal tool for promoting deeper learning, critical thinking, and engagement in any biology classroom. Whether you're planning sub lessons or supplementing your genetics unit, it provides students with a thorough understanding of the intricate processes behind protein synthesis. It aligns with Common Core standards for science literacy and supports students in mastering key concepts related to transcription, translation, and mutations.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the processes of transcription and translation and their role in protein synthesis.
• Understand the significance of RNA in carrying genetic instructions from DNA to ribosomes.
• Analyze the impact of mutations on protein synthesis.

Recommended Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.3: Follow precisely a complex multistep procedure when performing technical tasks.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of key terms and concepts in scientific texts

Courses Perfect For:

• High School Biology
• Genetics Units
• AP Biology Supplement

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Are you a Biology teacher introducing your high school students to Pedigree? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 22 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Pedigree definition

✦ Importance of Pedigree

✦ Mode of Inheritance

✦ Determining the dominant and recessive allele

✦ Determining the genotypes of individuals

✦ Calculating The Risk of Having Affected Child

✦ ABO System

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Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

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The "Color Your Heart" activity helps students learn about the human heart's structure and function by coloring a detailed diagram. Answer key included!

The Cell Cycle: How Cells Grow and Divide

The cell cycle is essential for understanding how organisms grow, repair tissues, and maintain healthy cell populations. This reading comprehension worksheet provides a comprehensive look at the stages of the cell cycle—interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. Perfect for high school biology, this resource dives into the details of cell growth, DNA replication, and the final division of cells. Students will gain a deep understanding of each phase and why checkpoints are necessary to regulate cell division.

What’s Included:

• Detailed Explanations: Breakdowns of interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis, and their roles in cell function and growth.
• Case Study: Focus on cancer and how mutations in the cell cycle (such as in the p53 gene) contribute to uncontrolled cell division.
• Assessment Questions: Includes multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions that reinforce key concepts.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the phases of the cell cycle and the role each phase plays in cell division.
• Recognize the importance of checkpoints in regulating the cell cycle and preventing issues like uncontrolled cell growth.
• Analyze the implications of uncontrolled cell division, particularly in relation to cancer.

Why This Product is Great for Teachers:
This resource is excellent for deepening student understanding of the cell cycle and is ideal for sub plans or independent work. The thorough explanations and assessment questions make it easy to assess student comprehension and critical thinking.

Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; summarize complex concepts.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.4: Determine the meaning of key terms in a scientific context.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7: Integrate and evaluate technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually.

Recommended For:
High School Biology, AP Biology, Life Science
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Are you a Biology teacher introducing your high school students to Chromosomes Carriers of Genetic Information? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 23 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Localization of the genetic Program in the cell.

✦ Indicate the importance of karyotype and how we realize it.

✦ Explain the arrangement of chromosomes in the karyotype.

✦ Compare two homologous chromosomes.

✦ Differentiate the male karyotype from the female karyotype.

✦ Identify the gamete karyotypes.

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Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

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Cellular Processes: How Cells Stay Alive | Biology Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Help your students understand the vital processes that keep cells—and by extension, organisms—alive with this engaging reading comprehension worksheet.

Designed for high school biology students, this resource delves into key cellular processes, including metabolism, protein synthesis, and waste elimination. Each section explores how these processes work together to maintain homeostasis and ensure that cells function efficiently.

Key Topics Covered:

• Metabolism (catabolism and anabolism) and its role in energy production and storage
• The process of protein synthesis and its importance in cell function
• Waste elimination mechanisms like exocytosis and lysosomal activity
• The overall role of these processes in maintaining homeostasis

This worksheet includes a variety of question formats: multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions, providing a thorough check of student comprehension. Additionally, a case study on muscle cells during exercise allows students to apply biological concepts to real-world situations. A detailed answer key is provided to streamline grading and discussions.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand how cellular processes contribute to maintaining homeostasis
• Differentiate between catabolic and anabolic reactions
• Analyze how protein synthesis and waste elimination support cellular health

Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of scientific terms and concepts in context.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.8: Analyze how specific concepts develop over the course of a text.

Perfect for Courses:

• High School Biology
• AP Biology
• Life Science

This resource is a great tool for reinforcing essential biology concepts, making it ideal for independent study, review sessions, or as part of your sub plans. Its design encourages deeper understanding of cellular processes and fosters critical thinking in the context of real-life biological functions.
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Are you a Biology teacher introducing your high school students to Genetic Recombination and Transmission of Genes - Monohybridism Crosses**?** Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 12 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Genetics Definition.

✦ Monohybridism Crosses:

1. Hybridization
2. Self Cross
3. Back Cross
4. Test Cross
5. Inverse Cross

✦ Lethal Alleles.

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Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

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Organelles and Their Functions: The Cell’s Machinery

Understanding how a cell works means understanding the roles of its organelles—the specialized structures that carry out various functions essential for life. In this reading comprehension worksheet, students will dive into the key organelles found in eukaryotic cells, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, endoplasmic reticulum, and lysosomes. Students will learn how each organelle contributes to the cell's overall function, from energy production to protein synthesis, waste removal, and beyond.

What's Included:

• Detailed Explanation of Cell Organelles: Explore how organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and more function within the cell.

• Real-Life Applications: Connect the role of organelles to real-world scenarios, such as the role of mitochondria in athletes’ muscle performance.

• Case Study on Mitochondria in Muscle Cells: Understand how endurance training impacts the number of mitochondria in muscle cells and its effect on athletic performance.

• Learning Objectives:

  • Students will identify and describe the functions of the main organelles found in eukaryotic cells.
  • Students will understand the importance of organelles in maintaining the health and functionality of a cell.
  • Students will analyze the role of mitochondria in energy production and relate it to real-life applications, such as muscle cell function in athletes.

• Common Core Standards:

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.2: Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.11-12.7: Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.4: Determine the meaning of domain-specific words in a biology context.

Why You’ll Love This Resource:

This resource is perfect for high school biology students and can be used to introduce or reinforce the concept of organelles and their functions. Whether you need it for independent study, sub plans, or as part of a larger biology unit, this reading comprehension worksheet offers engaging content, critical thinking opportunities, and clear assessments that meet various learning needs.

What's Included:

• Multiple-choice questions, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions.
• A teacher answer key for easy grading and classroom discussion.
• Case studies to connect classroom concepts with real-world biology applications.

Ideal for: High School Biology, AP Biology, Life Science

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Are you a Biology teacher introducing your high school students to Respiration? Notes and examples are included. You can also easily convert this to a Google Slides lesson by dragging it into your Google Drive.

What is included?

✦ 30 total slides for notes and examples.

Throughout the Lesson, students will be introduced to the following:
✦ Know the structure of the respiratory system: the path of inspired and expired air.

✦ Know the structure of the lung at the level of which gaseous exchange is taking place in addition to its characteristics.

✦ Know the gas consumed and released by the body.

✦ Know gas exchanges at the level of the organ or muscle and at the level of the alveoli.

✦ Larynx Sideview.

✦ Trachea.

✦ Know the color of blood rich in oxygen or carbon dioxide.

✦ Know the constituent of blood responsible for the transport of gases.

✦ Know the form in which oxygen and carbon dioxide are transported by blood.

✦ Reaction of combination between hemoglobin and oxygen and between hemoglobin and carbon dioxide at the level of lungs and organs.

✦ Diffusion of gases in the alveoli and cells.

✦ Know the effect of pollutants on the respiration.

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Key Features:

• Concise 4-Paragraph Format: Breaks down topics into manageable sections for maximum understanding. Written at a 7th grade ESOL student level but suitable for a wide range of learners.
• Four Comprehension Questions: Encourages critical thinking and tests knowledge effectively.
• Answer Key Included: Simplifies grading and ensures accurate evaluation.
• Multi-Purpose Use: Ideal for lessons, homework, assessments, or review activities.
• Wide Topic Range: This is one assignment from a series of 20. Buy different topics to use for group projects / study guides and more.

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Cell Membrane Structure and Function: The Gatekeeper of the Cell | Biology Reading Comprehension Worksheet

Engage your students with this comprehensive reading comprehension worksheet focused on one of the most fundamental topics in cell biology—the cell membrane. This resource delves into the structure and function of the cell membrane, highlighting the phospholipid bilayer, membrane proteins, and how cells regulate what enters and exits. The worksheet is designed to clarify complex concepts, making it perfect for high school biology students studying the importance of cellular transport and communication.

Key Topics Covered:

• Detailed exploration of the phospholipid bilayer and membrane fluidity
• The role of membrane proteins in transport, cell signaling, and recognition
• Mechanisms of selective permeability, including diffusion, osmosis, and active transport
• Case study: The role of receptor proteins in diabetes

This worksheet includes multiple-choice, matching, fill-in-the-blank, and short-answer questions to reinforce students' understanding of the content. Additionally, a case study helps students apply their knowledge to real-world biological scenarios. The included teacher answer key makes grading and discussion easy.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the composition and function of the cell membrane.
• Analyze the mechanisms by which cells maintain homeostasis through selective permeability.
• Examine how membrane proteins contribute to cell communication and transport.
• Apply knowledge of cell membranes to real-world biological problems, such as insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes.

Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.9-10.2: Determine central ideas or information of a text and provide an objective summary.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.4: Understand domain-specific vocabulary and symbols used in scientific texts.

Ideal for Courses:

• High School Biology
• Life Science
• AP Biology

This resource is a perfect addition to your biology curriculum, offering in-depth explanations to aid student comprehension, whether used for independent reading, sub plans, or exam review.

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