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| The natural world comes alive in a six part 3,800 slide PowerPoint presentation. The unit begins describing the science of Taxonomy and Classification and then explores the 5 Kingdoms of Life in amazing detail. Fantastic visuals, meaningful activities, projects, critical class notes, review opportunities, videos, challenge questions, rubrics, review games, and much more are spread throughout. A bundled homework package and detailed unit notes chronologically follows the PowerPoint slideshow. This unit is a must for any Life Science class. Teaching Duration = 6 Weeks |










| The Classification and Taxonomy Unit covers topics associated with Taxonomy and Classification, and journey's through the Kingdoms of Life. This unit includes an interactive and engaging PowerPoint presentation of 3,800+ slides with built in class notes (Red Slides), lab activities, project ideas, discussion questions, assessments (Quiz Wiz), and challenge questions with answers. Text is in large print (32 font) and is placed at the top of each slide so it can be read from all angles of a classroom. Also included is a 23 page (2003 word doc.) bundled homework / assessment that chronologically follows the PowerPoint slideshow, as well as a 13 page modified assessment. 28 pages of class notes (Word doc.) with images are also included for students who require modifications, as well as answer keys to both assessments for support professionals, teachers, and homeschool parents. 29+ video links are provided and a slide within the slideshow cues teacher / parent when the videos are most relevant to play. Video shorts usually range from 2-7 minutes. Two PowerPoint review games are included (100+ slides each), and the 1-50 slide PowerPoint End of the unit challenge to classify any organism on the planet. Answers to the PowerPoint review games and Quiz are provided in PowerPoint form so students can self-assess. Lastly, several class games such as guess the hidden picture beneath the boxes, crossword puzzles, and the find the hidden owl somewhere within the slideshow are provided. Difficulty rating of 8 (Ten is most difficult). Teaching Duration = 6 weeks |





















































































































































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| Immediately after checkout an email will be sent to you with a link and download instructions from PayLoadz.com. Please allow at least twenty minutes to complete the download. Also included is a student version of the curriculum that is missing the answer keys, quizzes, review games, and surprises meant for the classroom. If you have any questions or encounter any problems please contact me at www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com. Thank you for visiting this website. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed |
| Bundled homework package that chronologically follows the PowerPoint roadmap. Modified versiona and answer keys provided in the full unit. |
| Detailed unit notes that chronologically follows the PowerPoint roadmap. These are great resources for students who require assistance and support professionals. |
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