Garguilo Science
Mike Garguilo is a 7th grade science teacher in NY. He implements strategies to target all styles of learners and believes in hands-on experiential learning. His lessons engage students and captures their attention, creating a lasting mental impact.
He leads the way in integrating ENL/Special Education strategies into a cutting edge, intensive science education format. He has been featured in many education articles and books as valuable case studies. His lessons have built in ENL and Special Education resources to ensure success for all students.
The lessons have been used, tested, modified, and enjoyed by over 1000 of his students over many years. The lessons blend interest, challenge, and exposure to a wide variety of learning styles and strives to create life long learners. He hopes everyone enjoys science as much as he does.
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My Pore Skin
$2.00Students explore key features of the SKIN body system by completing stations. Stations focus on HOMEOSTASIS, ACNE, and PRUNING THEORY. The ability to use brainpop is required for the introduction of the lesson but will not impact the stations.A high...$2.00 -
Skeleton to Scale
$2.00Students create a SCALE MODEL of their SKELETAL SYSTEM out of pasta. The hands on nature of the activity along with the mathematical practice in creating a scale model enhances learning and provides a much needed cross curriculum experience.A high...$2.00 -
The Cell as a Stage: Organelles
$2.00Students role-play being CELL ORGANELLES and perform life functions. The interactive role-playing experience gives students a hands on, in person approach to cell structures and functions. A vital teaching tool and style for in depth cellular...$2.00 -
Microscopes: Scoping it Out
$2.00Students use MICROSCOPES to explore mystery specimens. The lesson is designed to allow students to practice using microscopes to view slides. The mystery aspect increases student interest.A high interest, fun, hands on lab experience for students ranging...$2.00 -
Homeostasis: Paradise City
$2.00Students learn HOMEOSTASIS through the creation and logical thinking of FEEDBACK LOOPS. The hands on manipulation of biological chemical processes in the human body allows for simulation of controlling internal body systems. The lab combines examples,...$2.00 -
Homeostasis: Are you Feeling a little Loopy?
$2.00Students explore HOMEOSTASIS and FEEDBACK LOOPS through a series of graph explorations. The lesson is designed to allow for graphing practice but guided to tackle the topic of feedback mechanisms within the human body. Three major topics are covered,...$2.00 -
Homeostasis: Balancing Act
$2.00Students explore HOMEOSTASIS and FEEDBACK LOOPS through a series interactive and informational stations. Station reference materials connect concepts to science while activities at stations serve as examples. The key take away is that internal balance is...$2.00 -
Biology Dictionary
$2.00A custom made BIOLOGY DICTIONARY with ENL and Special Education supports. Use it all together or separate it into different parts. Quizlet links allow for practice using a computer interface.80+ hours of work has gone into making these custom definitions...$2.00 -
Ecology Dictionary
$2.00A custom made ECOLOGY DICTIONARY with ENL and Special Education supports. Use it all together or separate it into different parts. Quizlet links allow for practice using a computer interface.80+ hours of work has gone into making these custom definitions...$2.00 -
Pass the Energy, Please! Companion
$2.00Students read "Pass the Energy, Please!" book and complete this companion guide. The guide allows students to focus on key aspects of ECOLOGY while reading a fun and engaging poetry style book. The books visuals and story format increases student...$2.00 -
Plant Wars: Bio-geography
$2.00Students role-play as competing PLANT SPECIES in this fun whole class game. Students seed disperse into a continent then battle for control. The game dynamics allow students to explore concepts of ADAPTATIONS, DISPERSAL, and COMPETITION. Overall they...$2.00 -
Level Up: Cladograms/Evolution
$2.00Level Up is a unique way to engage students in a fun practice or ASSESSMENT of their knowledge. It is a video game/assessment hybrid. The game is designed with the skin of Super Mario Brothers. Questions are treated as enemies while players are heroes...$2.00