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Students describe how ringworm and roundworm cause diseases in both humans and animals. In this life science instructional activity, students research how these diseases can be transmitted. They create an information brochure to promote public awareness about this health hazard.
Seventh graders research about the effect of climate on different ecosystems. In this life science lesson, 7th graders present their research by creating a poster, infomercial, skit or song. They discuss how organisms adapt to climate change.
Third graders apply the design process by creating a suitable environment for a polar bear relocating to a zoo in Ohio. For this life science lesson, 3rd graders work in groups to state the problem, identify possible solutions, and choose one solution using their knowledge of polar bears' environments.
If your class is watching the Discovery streaming video Life Science:Bacteria, Understanding: Bacteria, or just studying bacteria, this might be a useful resource for helping students to discover the deeper impact of bacteria on their world. This 16 question instructional activity covers some basic but interesting facts about bacteria and its history, even asking students to engage in some evaluative as well as recall thinking. Answers for this instructional activity are provided on the second page o
Students discover cells make up all living things. In this life science lesson, students investigate living organisms and the cells that create them. Finally the students create a testable question, conduct an investigation, and draw their own conclusions.
Review some simple life science terms using this short and simple crossword puzzle. Young scientists find 6 terms about photosynthesis and other life science topics using provided clues and then plug them into a crossword.
Identify the different cell organelles in prokaryotes. Modelling the cells using Jell-o and candies will be a fun way to experience the cell in a hands-on way (different to using play-doh!). They observe cells under a microscope and draw what they see.
Third graders utilize one approach to the design process by using a life science example to work through the design process. This lesson integrates the Science and Technology and Life Sciences standards.
Fourth graders study the interdependence of living organisms. In this life science lesson, 4th graders complete several activities to study the interdependence for plants and animals. Students create study a PowerPoint of the relationships between plants and animals. Students draw pictures of each type of interdependent relationship.
Students analyze the three models on the origin of troglobitic fauna. In this life science instructional activity, students also consider how the Zonation model explains the fauna's origin. They also use the Internet to research solutional and volcanic cave formation.