Biology Made Easy
Erin Tiderman is a high school AP Biology teacher of 24 years. She has developed hundreds of original hands-on activities and labs that foster not only a love for biology, but also promote a deep understanding of essential biology concepts that meet a variety of curriculum standards.
Erin believes that all students can be successful learning biology if they are involved in activities that are engaging, challenging, and easy to understand.
Erin is a trained College Board Consultant and has served as a Reader for AP Biology Exams over the course of three different summers. Erin received the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award for Idaho and has been a Presidential Award Finalist in Science for the state of Idaho in 2011, 2013, and 2017.
Erin earned National Board Certification in Adolescent and Young Adult Science in 2001, has an M.A. in Teaching, and a B.S. in Biology.
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Greed! (AP Biology Review Game #5) Homeostasis in Animals, Body Systems, Ecology
$5.00This is a review game that I created about 20 years ago and it has stood the test of time in my AP Biology classes. It promotes mastery of content and allows students to work at their own pace. My AP scores increased significantly once I implemented...$5.00 -
Greed!! (AP Biology Review Game #4) Genetic Engineering, Evolution, Classification
$5.00Genetic Engineering, Evolution, Origin of Life, Classification (Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, & Plants), Angiosperm adaptations to life on land, Plant Hormones. This is a review game that I created about 20 years ago and it...$5.00 -
Greed!! (AP Biology Review Game #3) Molecular & Mendelian Genetics
$5.00This is a review game that I created about 20 years ago and it has stood the test of time in my AP Biology classes. It promotes mastery of content and allows students to work at their own pace. My AP scores increased significantly once I implemented...$5.00 -
Greed!! (AP Biology Review Game #2) Cell Structure, Cell Transport, Cell Energy.
$5.00This is a review game that I created about 20 years ago and it has stood the test of time in my AP Biology classes. It promotes mastery of content and allows students to work at their own pace. My AP scores increased significantly once I implemented...$5.00 -
Greed! (AP Biology Review Game #1) - Organic Compounds & Chemical Reactions
$5.00This is a review game that I created about 20 years ago and it has stood the test of time in my AP Biology classes. It promotes mastery of content and allows students to work at their own pace. My AP scores increased significantly once I implemented...$5.00 -
Genetic Variation & Mutations (Sources of Evolutionary Change) Guided Notes
$2.00This note guide reflects the Socratic method of teaching. There are blanks included with each new concept to stimulate student curiosity and keep them engaged. It is a great introduction to Evolution since Natural Selection is dependent on variation in...$2.00 -
Understanding Evolution Guided Notes (Micro, Macroevolution & Charles Darwin)
$2.00This note guide reflects the Socratic method of teaching. There are blanks included with each new concept to stimulate student curiosity and keep them engaged. It is a great introduction to Macroevolution (Speciation) and Microevolution (Hardy-Weinberg...$2.00 -
Comparing Genomes & Determining Evolutionary Relationships Using Bioinformatics (NCBI Database)
$5.00In this activity, students will analyze the genomes and evolutionary relationships of a variety of species using bioinformatics (specifically the NCBI Database). By utilizing the NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information) database, students...$5.00 -
Hardy-Weinberg Equation, PTC Taste Test, and Practice Problems Bundle
$3.00This activity pairs nicely with Simulating Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium……Gummy Bear Style! (Also offered here on Amped Up Learning). In the first section of this activity, students will be introduced to vocabulary required to understand how...$3.00 -
Simulating Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium......Gummy Bear Style!
$5.00This simulation allows students to apply the complicated Hardy-Weinberg concept to a make-believe population of Gummy Bears. It is a great introduction to Mechanisms for Evolution (Natural Selection, Migration, and Genetic Drift). There is room on the...$5.00 -
Concept Madness: Genetic Engineering, Evolution, & Origin of Life
$2.00Topics Covered: Biotechnology Application, Electrophoresis, Transformation, Restriction Enzymes, Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium, Sexual Reproduction, Mutations, Artificial Selection, Natural Selection, Migration, Genetic Drift, Charles Darwin, Speciation,...$2.00 -
Concept Madness: DNA & Heredity
$2.00Topics Covered: DNA Structure & Scientists, DNA Replication, Mitosis, Protein Synthesis, Gene Regulation, Lac Operon Model, Meiosis, Mutations & Genetic Disorders, Mendelian Genetics (Punnett Squares)This is a great activity that I use with my AP...$2.00