This is a visually appealing and dramatic video that introduces your students to the study of biomes.  This is a great video to show as you get started on a new unit of ecology.

This resource would be a great introduction to your unit on cells.  It is an animation of many different types of cells and some of their functions.  There are also a few great trivia questions worth discussing with your class.

Here is a great video that introduces volcanoes.  It is very visual and the music fits.  This is the video I show to get students excited to learn about volcanoes.

This is a great video summary of WWI that can be used as a review for a WWI Unit.

The Chelyabinsk Meteor was an awesome event that occurred in Russia.  This video explains the ins and outs of this meteorite impact.

This is a bio feature of the Rosa Parks story during the Civil Rights Movement.

This video details the "brown food chain," explaining how rotting detritus such as pond scum and animal poop contribute enormous amounts of energy to our ecosystems.

Discover the truth behind common misconceptions about dinosaurs in this video. Uncover fascinating insights as we delve into the world of creatures often mistaken for dinosaurs, shedding light on their true classification. Gain a deeper understanding of how dinosaurs are scientifically categorized, debunking myths and clarifying misconceptions. Join us on this captivating journey to unravel the secrets of dinosaur classification.

In this 7-12 Earth  Science lab, students will get a chance to hone in on their observation and inference skills. Students will work in groups to observe 4 different rocks. They will make inferences about the environment that the rocks came from as well as take an educated guess as to which rock type the rock belongs, igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary. Students will write those observations down and then share one of their rocks with the class.

At the beginning of science courses, usually, the scientific method is taught. My high school students have to demonstrate their knowledge of the scientific processes and especially show an understanding of data collection, variables, and conclusions. This document contains the rubric I use to grade their assignment as well as the student instructions that I give. This is in a Google doc so that you can edit the instructions or manipulate the rubric.