Natural killer cell function, relationship to disease, and location in the human body. Credit: NIAID

Bone marrow is soft, spongy tissue found inside the bone. All blood starts out as stem cells, “parent cells” produced in the bone marrow. Stem cells develop into one of the three types of mature bl…

This week my friend and I did such a cool science experiment with our children!! We are using the Real Science 4 Kids program and the last ...

COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT “Morgan, what do you mean, they stick you with a needle and suck out some of your blood? I don’t think I want to do that!” “It really doesn’t hurt Plucky. And blood tests are an easy, non-invasive way of letting your doctor know what is going on inside of you.” The first basic blood test, whether you’re having a routine physical or if a problem is suspected, is a Complete Blood Count (CBC). This is not a diagnostic test, it is the starting point for a diagnosis. If this…

Punnett squares help chart the results of genetics. They represent dominant and recessive genes. Learn how to complete a Punnett square with this worksheet!

One of my favorite parts of the cell unit is teaching about membranes. If you ask me, they are by far the most important part of the cell. Everything the cell does is because it is responding to...

This post came about because I was trying to prove to my friend that I could remove the shell of a raw egg and still keep its contents in tact. Because it takes

Choose from astronomy, biology, chemistry, zoology, states of matter...science experiments for kids to do at home...huge list of science experiments homeschool

Check out Bas Rutten's Liver Shot on MMA Surge: http://bit.ly/MMASurgeEp1A Punnett square is used to predict the chances of an offspring to have its parents'...

This one page sketch notes resource is an excellent addition to any interactive notebook! Students will be able to differentiate between the 5 main types of chemical reactions; synthesis, decomposition, single-replacement,double-replacement, and combustion. Many students enjoy the creative layout ...

In this online investigation, you will determine the effects of substrate concentration and pH on the rate of an enzyme-catalzyed reation.

There is simply no substitute for a good hands-on laboratory activity to teach and reinforce the concepts of science. When science students “see it for themselves” they are much more likely to retain a long-term understanding of the concept. This lab, “The Effect of Concentration on the Rate of Diffusion” will explore the concentration gradient ... Read More about Osmosis ~ Diffusion Biology Lab

What does adopting the NGSS mean for the content you teach? When it comes to the NGSS and content, I hear time and again — "where is all the content?" Teachers

Teaching human evolution can be a topic many teachers shy away from. Depending on the type of school you teach at and your student demographic, you might come across a few obstacles. In my 10 years...

Inheritance is the process by which genetic information is passed on from parent to child. This is why members of the same family tend to have similar characteristics.

This resource includes one page of notes, a quiz, and slide show. Characteristics of Living Things is a simple page of sketch notes that creates a visual representation of the material. Doodle sketch notes help me get a lot of information to my science students in a way that is not overwhelming. The...