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Hide and Survive: A Natural Selection Activity
Young scholars explore the theory of natural selection given certain scenarios. In this biology activity, students graph data taken from the experiment. They explain the factors that contribute to the survival of the fittest.
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The Male Reproductive System
Students name the different parts of the male reproductive system. In this health science lesson plan, students research health issues affecting the male reproductive system. They create a presentation and share it to class.
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Keep that Zip! Nutrients: Zinc, Iron, Protein
Middle schoolers explain the importance of zinc, iron and protein. In this biology lesson, students create a brochure containing information about the three nutrients. They share their brochure in class.
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The Skeletal System
Young scholars identify the different parts of the skeletal system. For this biology lesson, students put together a skeleton using an interactive website. They evaluate the accuracy of their own answers.
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Classification of Living Things
Students classify organisms according to the rules of taxonomy. In this biology lesson, students name organisms using binomial nomenclature. They create a new organism and explain which specific group it belongs to and why.
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Asexual Reproduction
Young scholars identify the different types of asexual reproduction. In this biology instructional activity, students name organisms that reproduce asexually. They answer an interactive quiz and check their answers afterward.
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Probability and Genetics
Students determine the offspring from a genetic cross. In this biology lesson plan, students use Punnett squares to find probability. They explain how genes are passed from parents to offspring.
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Internal vs. External Fertilization
Students distinguish between internal and external fertilization. In this biology lesson, students classify organisms according to their reproductive method. They simulate the role of parents who reproduce either internally or...
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Pheed the World: Edible Phyla
Learners discuss the contributions of different organisms to our world. In this biology lesson, students research countries with limited food supply. They create an improvement plan for a fictitious country assigned to them.
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Endocrine Man
Learners identify the parts and function of the endocrine system. In this biology lesson, students draw a man and label the glands of the endocrine system. They present their poster in class.
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Puberty
Eighth graders describe the changes their body undergoes during puberty. In this health science instructional activity, 8th graders explain how the hypothalamus and pituitary gland play a major role in the process. They identify the...
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Animal Behavior - Why Do Dogs Drool?
Seventh graders give examples of learned behaviors. In this life science instructional activity, 7th graders simulate a behavior conditioning experiment. They complete an assessment at the end of the instructional activity.
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How Does Meiosis Lead To a Fetus?
Students discuss the stages of meiosis. In this life science lesson, students create an illustration of each stages. They write a short story about a character that went through meiosis.
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Laws of the Jungle
Young scholars build a video game on predator-prey relationship. For this biology lesson, students identify the variables that affect this relationship. They write a short description and play each other's game.
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The Skeletal System - Bones
Seventh graders identify the common bones in the human body. In this biology instructional activity, 7th graders research two bones assigned to them. They explain why bones are important to us.
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Evolution: Is It Fact and/or Theory?
Students explore the concepts of evolution. In this biology lesson plan, students read articles from the internet. They discuss the article within the group and answer their handouts.
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Cow's Eye Dissection
Students identify the parts and function of the different parts of the eye. In this anatomy instructional activity, students simulate dissection using Exploratorium website. They watch a video and write the procedure of cow's eye...
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Classification: Dichotomous Key
Students explain the classification process of organisms. For this biology lesson, students practice writing the names of organisms scientifically. They answer the dichotomous key and discuss answers as a class.
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How Cells Reproduce
Students construct a mitosis flip book. For this biology lesson, students describe the different stages of mitosis. They discuss the importance of cell reproduction.
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Mitosis
Seventh graders describe the stages of mitosis. In this biology lesson, 7th graders explain the importance of cell division. They complete an activity packet at the end of the lesson.
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Photosynthesis and Plant Reproduction
Students explain the process of photosynthesis. In this biology lesson, students label the different reproductive parts of the flowers. They watch a short video then identify the leaf parts on the board.
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Designer Babies
Students differentiate phenotypes and genotypes. For this genetics lesson, students complete the punnett square. They design their own baby by choosing the phenotype they want.
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Plant Reproduction
High schoolers identify the different parts and function of a flower's reproductive system. In this biology instructional activity, students explain how pollination works. They watch a video and practice labeling parts of both flower and...
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Who Stole My Salad?
Eighth graders explain how protein is made in the cell. In this biology lesson, 8th graders translate RNA and DNA using an internet database. They determine the thief based on evidence collected.