Learning Resources by Erika

New! - 19 page no-prep 🖤 Dogs of Chernobyl 🖤 Radiation, Genetics & Adaptation Science Lesson. Explore how real scientists study the dogs living near Chernobyl to understand genetics, adaptation, and environmental change.

"Students learn how scientists use DNA analysis, kinship studies, and genetic diversity to explore how life adapts in a radioactive environment."

Perfect for science teachers who want meaningful content that sparks curiosity, discussion, and cross‑curricular connections. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Dogs-Of-Chernobyl-lesson-Radiation-Genetics-Adaptation-biology-sub-plans-17449040

New! - 17 page no-prep 🖤 1986 Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster 🖤 The creation of the exclusion zone. This resource blends informational text, visuals, critical‑thinking activities, and environmental science connections to help students understand how human actions shape ecosystems — and how nature responds when people leave.

"Students will examine how radiation spread, why the Exclusion Zone was created, and how wildlife adapted once humans left." https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Chernobyl-Nuclear-Disaster-Lesson-Ecosystem-Analysis-Impact-Mapping-Timeline-17432304

It’s our little Fei 🖤 This Genetics unit uses three full generations of our own dogs as the real‑world example. Students work with their actual names, real photos, verified lab results, and true genotype–phenotype data taken directly from our breeding program. It’s real dogs, real testing, and real inheritance brought straight into the classroom — a far more meaningful experience than any textbook scenario.
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New! - 18 no-prep extension pages created for 🖤 Extreme Plant Biology Unit 🖤 An 83 page middle‑school life science unit exploring bizarre, rare, and extreme plants through nonfiction texts, labs, diagrams, vocabulary work, critical thinking, and a research project.

"Students explore bizarre and rare plant species through engaging texts, hands‑on activities, diagrams, labs, and creative challenges that build scientific literacy and critical‑thinking skills."

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New Updates! - 45 no-prep pages 🖤 Extreme Plant Biology 🖤 high-interest non-fiction science reading passages. From the most Alien like to the most Poisonous Species. Keep students engaged with these colorable passages on the bizarre and rare plants designed to build science comprehension, vocabulary, and background knowledge. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Extreme-Plant-Biology-non-fiction-Science-Reading-Passages-sub-plans-coloring-13624970 -price-update

40+ pages added!! - 83 no-prep page 🖤 Extreme Plant Biology Unit 🖤 A full middle‑school life science unit exploring bizarre, rare, and extreme plants through nonfiction texts, labs, diagrams, vocabulary work, critical thinking, and a research project.

"Students explore bizarre and rare plant species through engaging texts, hands‑on activities, diagrams, labs, and creative challenges that build scientific literacy and critical‑thinking skills."

Designed for middle‑school science teachers who want rigorous, engaging, and visually appealing materials that support nonfiction reading, scientific explanation, and ecosystem understanding. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Life-Science-Extreme-Plant-Biology-Anatomy-Growth-Adaptations-Sub-Plans-13844350

New Updates! - 36 no-prep page 🖤 Canada's Boreal Forest, Manitoba Wildfires 🖤 impact of wildfires on the boreal forest in Manitoba. Ecosystem Recovery, Wildlife Adaptations, Climate Change and Conservation Efforts. Engaging Colorable Science Reading Informational Texts, Comprehension, Vocabulary Building Activity pages perfect for Middle School

"Students explore how wildfires impact biodiversity, habitats, and carbon cycles through mock news articles, informational texts, crossword and word search vocabulary, and comprehension worksheets." https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Canadas-Boreal-Forest-Manitoba-wildfires-Science-Activity-Packet-Sub-Plans-13686236 -price-update

3 FREE sample pages pulled from the 🖤Grid Drawing, Technique, History & Symmetry Explained 🖤 A 43 no-prep pages designed to help learners break down complex images into structured sections, this packet teaches the grid method used by historical and contemporary artists—from ancient civilizations to Leonardo da Vinci.

Students will explore bilateral, radial, rotational, translational, and reflective symmetry through engaging diagrams, guided drawing tasks, and the popular Symmetry Wheel activity. With more than 25 printable grid drawing pages, learners build confidence in proportion, composition, and visual accuracy, while developing an appreciation for how math, history, and art intersect. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Grid-Drawing-Human-Body-Anatomy-Visual-Arts-worksheets-sub-plans-17399960

43 no-prep pages 🖤Grid Drawing, Technique, History & Symmetry Explained 🖤Designed to help learners break down complex images into structured sections, this packet teaches the grid method used by historical and contemporary artists—from ancient civilizations to Leonardo da Vinci.

Students will explore bilateral, radial, rotational, translational, and reflective symmetry through engaging diagrams, guided drawing tasks, and the popular Symmetry Wheel activity. With more than 25 printable grid drawing pages, learners build confidence in proportion, composition, and visual accuracy, while developing an appreciation for how math, history, and art intersect.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/grade-6-8-complete-Grid-Drawing-Symmetry-lesson-thematic-lessons-7032890